Installation and Operation:
With the drive connected to the included extension cable, which was in turn connected to a computer with Windows XP Professional installed, the JetFlash 210 was available after a bit of automatic configuration and a manual reboot. Unlike most flash drives that create one new drive letter in Window's Explorer, this installation resulted in two drive letters being created. The first drive letter was for a small partition that contained the applications that make the JetFlash 210 unique. The second partition was the area for data storage.
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I was initially confused by the size that Windows XP reported for the JetFlash 210, as it said the total space was 450MB, while I was expecting something in the neighborhood of 950MB. I thought I had mistakenly received a 512MB drive, until I realized that the drive was partitioned to only show 450MB publicly. By adjusting the partitions with the included utility, you do not change both of the drive letters shown in Windows, but you simply adjust the storage drive letter's public / private capacities. As a default, 50% was dedicated to your typical, public storage, while the other half was dedicated to private, secure storage.
The image below shows off the cool effect of the JetFlash 210 in action. The orange disc lights up when plugged in, and flickers during activity.
Now we'll get into the software included on the JetFlash 210. The first set of screenshots cover the installation and configuration of the drive. The below left image shows the introductory screen that leads you into the installation, while the below right screen shows you the creation of a user account. You can create a new account (necessary the first time around), or you can retrieve data on a previously created account backed up to your PC.
Next you create a user name and provide a password. This password is a backup to the finger print reading functionality, which could be seen as a good or bad thing. If the reader should ever fail, or if perhaps you somehow lost a finger, the password would allow you to continue using the device [good]. The data on the drive is now only as secure as your password, and someone may be able to access your files without needing the added measure of swiping your finger print [bad].
On the above right screen you click on the finger you would like to register with the device. On a subsequent screen you are asked to swipe the selected finger a few times as it develops and confirms the image to look for in future swipes.
