TS4G/8GMP850

Description
TS4G/8GMP850 is a 4GB/8GB USB Flash Drive with 1 pcs of 4Gx8/8Gx8 Flash Memory assembled on the printed circuit board. It combines a USB Flash Drive with an MP3 player, AB repeater, voice recorder and an FM radio.

Features

1.8-inch (176 x 220 pixel) Super Color LCD Display for Playing Videos and Photos Plays Music, Video Photos (.jpg,.bmp) (.mtv) and
MP3 Player supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music formats FM Radio (FM Radio recording and the ability to preset 20 FM radio stations) Advanced Digital Voice Recorder Ability to read E-books (.txt) Karaoke-type lyrics display VAD (Voice Activation Detection), Very High quality Gapless Audio Recordings A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track Variable Track Playback speeds Supports 13 user languages including song/artist name display

Outline

USB Flash Drive capabilities for data transfer and storage Included Software can be used to Lock your computer and setup Passwords for your files 7 Equalizer effects, including customizable USER EQ setting a

Dimensions

Side Millimeters

41.50 81.50 12.70

0.20 0.20 0.20
Powered using a rechargeable Li-ion battery (fully charged battery supports
over 22 hours of continuous music operation), Screen saver enabled(set as Blank) and Lyrics syncgronization disabled. Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port for easy computer connectivity and fast file
transfers Real Time Clock (RTC) displays local and world times Sleep Mode, preset the player to Auto-Power OFF after 15, 30, or 60 minutes

Block Diagram

With 1 pcs of 2G/4Gx8 Flash Memory

2Gx8 4Gx8

Microphone

Pinouts

Pin No. 05 Pin Name VCC USBUSB+ VSS GND

Pin Identification

Symbol USB+ USBVCC VSS GND Function USB differential signal: The pairs are used to transmit Data/Address/Command USB Power Input Ground Ground

Specifications

Size (L x W x H): Weight: Music Formats: Video Formats Photo Formats Recording Format: Estimated Battery Life: Compression Rates: Data Retention: Erase Cycles: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Power Supply Certificates: Warranty: 81.5 mm 41.5 mm 12.7 mm 48g (with Li-ion battery) MP3 WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription music) MTV JPG, BMP ADPCM (WAV) 22 hours Music playback (fully charged battery) 32Kbps to 320Kbps Up to 10 years 100,000 times 90dB USB mass storage: DC5V 10% MP3 Player: 3.7V Li-ion battery CE, FCC, BSMI

2-years

MP850 Users Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction.... 5 Package Contents... 5 Features.... 6 System Requirements.... 7 Safety Precautions.... 7
General Use....7 Backing Up Data....7 Caution: Risk of Deafness....7 Reminders....8
MP850 Controls... 9 Music Playback Screen... 10 Basic Operation... 11
Charging the Battery...11 Power ON....11 Power OFF....11 Play a Song....12 Pause a Song....12 Next Track....12 Previous Track.....12 Fast Forward....12 Fast Rewind.....12 Increase Volume....12 Decrease Volume....12 Main Menu....12 File Navigator....13 Deleting Files....13 Voice Recording....13 Repeat / Shuffle Functions....14 A-B Repeat....14 Hold.....14 Reset....14

MUSIC Mode.... 15

Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 Music...15 Playlists....16 Adding a Song to My Playlist...16
Removing a Song from My Playlist...17

RADIO Mode.... 19

Listen to the Radio....19 Selecting a Radio Station...19 Adjusting the Volume....20 Saving a Radio Station....20 Recalling a Saved Station....20 Recording the Radio....20

RECORD Mode... 22

Making Voice Recordings With the Built-In Microphone...22 Playing Voice or FM Recordings...22

VIDEO Mode.... 23

Playing MTV Files...23

PHOTO Mode... 24

Displaying JPG and BMP Photos...24

E-book Mode... 25

Reading E-books and Text files...25

Settings... 26

The Settings Menu....26 Equalizer (EQ) Mode....26 User EQ Customization....26 Repeat Mode....27 Play Speed....28 Record Quality.....29 VAD (Voice Activity Detection)....30 Sleep Timer....31 Screen Saver....31 Slideshow Interval....32 Lyrics Sync....33 Date/Time Settings....33 Time Zone....34 Daylight Saving Time...35 Language....35 FM Reset.....36 Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)....36 Player Info....37
Driver Installation.... 38
Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, XP and Vista..38
Driver Installation for Mac OS 10.0, or Later...38 Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later..38
Connecting to a Computer... 39
Transferring Files to the MP850...39 Disconnecting from a Computer...41
Removing the MP850 in Windows Me, 2000, XP and Vista.. 41 Removing the MP850 in Mac OS 10.0 or Later... 41 Removing the MP850 in Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later... 41

Included Software... 42

Software System Requirements...42 Installing the MP850 Software...42 Transcend MTV Converter....43 Slide Show Maker...45 Transcend Digital Music Player Utility...47
PC-Lock..... 48 Partition.... 49 Log In / Log Out.... 51 Password.... 51 Forgotten Passwords.... 52
Troubleshooting... 53 Specifications.... 56 Ordering Information.... 56 Transcend Limited Warranty... 57

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Transcends MP850, an advanced MP3 Player that can play music and display videos and photos. The MP850 combines all the advantages of a great sounding portable MP3 player with the benefits of a USB flash drive, and includes many extra features such as a Recordable FM Radio, advanced digital voice recording karaoke-style lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable track playback speeds. Your MP850 can also be used to read E-books and supports High-speed USB 2.0 for faster uploading and downloading of files when connected to a computer. The A-B repeat and variable track playback speed features allows you to continuously replay specific sections of an audio file at slower or faster speeds ideal for learning foreign languages and reviewing an important part of a song or recording. In addition, you can make personal memos and record meetings or class lectures using the advanced digital voice recorder with the built-in microphone.

Package Contents

The MP850 package includes the following items: MP850

Earphones

Software CD

USB cable

Quick Start Guide
Protective Silicone Cover

Features

1.8-inch (176 x 220 pixel) full-color TFT display Playback music and videos View photos and e-book (.txt) files MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music files Recordable FM Radio with 20 station presets Karaoke-style synchronized lyrics display High quality voice recorder with VAD (Voice Activity Detection) A-B repeat allows continuous replay of a designated section of a track Variable track playback speeds Supports 13 languages including menus, song/album title, artist name and lyrics USB flash drive capabilities for data transfer and storage Included software can be used to lock your computer and password-protect your files Sleep timer can be set to automatically power-off after 15, 30 or 60 minutes 7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting Power-saving automatic screen savers Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery provides over 22 hours of continuous music playback* Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers Real Time Clock (RTC) displays local and world time
* Max. playback time achieved with screen saver set to Blank and Lyrics Sync disabled.

System Requirements

Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port. One of the following operating systems: Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Mac OS 10.0 or later Linux Kernel 2.4 or later

Safety Precautions

These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.

General Use

Unpack the contents of the MP850 package carefully. Ensure USB connectors are the same size and shape before connecting never force them Always use the Transcend-provided power adapters and cables. Using incompatible cables may permanently damage your MP850. Do not allow your MP850 to get wet or come in contact with water or any other liquids Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case. Do not use or store your MP850 in any of the following environments: o o o Direct sunlight Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources In a closed car that is in direct sunlight

Backing Up Data

Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss, or damage during operation. If you decide to store data on your MP850 we strongly advise that you regularly backup the data to a computer, or other storage medium. To ensure Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when connecting to a computer, please ensure the computer has the necessary USB drivers installed. If you are unsure how to check this, please consult your computer or motherboard Users Manual for USB driver information.

Indicates the track length and current position Indicates the Hold switch is enabled (controls are locked) Indicates the battery power level Indicates current record quality and VAD (Voice Activity Detection) status Displays current time and date (RTC) Indicates (Play), (Stop) status (Pause), (Fast Forward), (Rewind), (Record), or
Indicates the current track number and total tracks available Indicates the current volume level

Basic Operation

Charging the Battery
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini USB port on the bottom of the MP850, and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The MP850s internal Li-ion battery will automatically begin charging.
Figure 2: Connecting to a Computer

Power ON

Press and hold the button to turn on the player. An animated logo will appear, followed by the player status information. After the startup sequence, the Main Menu will be displayed, indicating the MP850 is ready for use.
It takes a few seconds for the MP850 to power up. If the Hold icon appears on the display while powering on the unit, this means that the MP850s switch is enabled. You must switch off the Hold mode before you can power on the player.

Power OFF

Press and hold the
button to turn of MP850 f the 850.
It takes a few seconds for the MP850 to completely power down. The power OFF animation will be displayed:

Play a Song

Press the button to play a selected music, video, photo, E-book, or recording file.

Pause a Song

Press to pause and un-pause a song, recording, or video during playback.

Next Track

Press to skip to the next available song.

Previous Track

Press to go back to the previous song.

Fast Forward

Press and hold the button to fast-forward.

Fast Rewind

Press and Hold the button to rewind.

Increase Volume

Press once or press and hold the button until you reach the desired volume level.

Decrease Volume

Main Menu
Press in any mode to enter the Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you access to the MUSIC, RADIO, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, E-book modes and the SETTINGS menu.

Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 Music
1. Press and hold to power ON the unit. The Main Menu will appear. button to enter the Main Menu.
If the MP850 is already on, press the
2. Use the and available music files. 4. Press
buttons to select Music mode and press and
. The player will automatically find
3. Select the song you want to listen to with the to begin listening to a music file.
buttons, or use the File Navigator.
MP850 supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at between 32Kbps 320Kbps. If MP850 cannot find any MP3, WMA, or DRM10 files, a No Files message will be displayed.

Playlists

For quick and easy playback of your favorite songs, the MP850 supports, M3U, PLA, and WPL playlist formats, and also includes a built-in user editable playlist (My Playlist). 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the button, then highlight Playlists and press.
2. Select either My Playlist or an imported playlist file (if available) and press
3. Use the and buttons to move up and down the list of available songs. Press or highlighted song. When the song ends, the rest of the files in the playlist will then be played.

to play the

4. To exit playlist playback, simply select a new music file from the File Navigator.
Adding a Song to My Playlist
1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold , then highlight File Navigator and press.

2. Use the

buttons to navigate to the song you want to add.
3. With the file highlighted, press the
button and select Add to My Playlist.
Removing a Song from My Playlist
1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold , then highlight Playlists and press.
2. Select My Playlist and press

3. Use the

buttons to find the song you want to remove.
4. With the file highlighted, press the appear.
button and select Remove from My Playlist. A confirmation will
5. To remove all songs, highlight My Playlist and press the
button, then select Yes to confirm.

RADIO Mode

Listen to the Radio
1. Plug in the earphones 2. Press the 3. Use the and. (Earphones must be plugged-in to listen to the Radio) buttons to select Radio and press.

3. Press to pause the recording, and press again to resume. 4. When finished, press and hold
Voice recordings are saved in the /MICIN.DIR/ folder Voice recordings can be accessed by using the File Navigator in RECORD mode To adjust the recording sample rate, please see the Record Settings section of this manual. For best results, try to position the MP850s Microphone as close as possible to the source of the sound or voice you are recording.
Playing Voice or FM Recordings
1. Press 2. Use the to bring up the Main Menu. or buttons to select Record and press.
3. All voice and FM radio recordings can be found in the RECORD mode. Use the find your desired recording and press to listen to it.

buttons to

VIDEO Mode
Video files must be converted to.MTV format before they can be played on the MP850

Playing MTV Files

1. Press the 2. Use the button to enter the Main Menu. and buttons to select Video and press.
3. The File Navigator will open, and a list of available.MTV files will be shown. 4. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the video you want to play and press.

5. Press

to pause the video, and press

again to resume.

In order to maximize the screens resolution, video playback is displayed horizontally. The / / / directional controls will be adjusted to function horizontally. to go to the next available video, and press. To rewind, press and hold and. to go back.
6. During video playback press 7. To fast forward, press hold 8. To adjust the volume, press
MP850 only supports.mtv video files. You must use the Transcend MTV Converter Software to convert.MPEG4,.DivX,.AVI and.xVID video files to the.mtv format.

PHOTO Mode

To display photos on your MP850 you must first transfer a.JPG or.BMP to the player.
Displaying JPG and BMP Photos
1. Press the 2. Use the button to enter the Main Menu. and buttons to select photo and press.
3. The File Navigator will open, and a list of available.JPG and.BMP files will be shown. 4. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the photo you want to view and press to go to the next available photo, and press to go back. 5. While viewing a photo, press

2. Use the and buttons to select one of the five playback speeds and press Default is 1.0x (normal speed)

Record Quality

The quality of an audio recording can be set to Low (8,000Hz), Middle (16,000Hz), or High (32,000Hz). Higher recording quality settings require more memory space to save the recorded WAV files. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select Record Quality and press.
buttons to select Low, Middle, or High quality and press
Maximum Record Time / Quality Table
Sample rate Voice Recording Low (8KHz) Med (16KHz) High (32KHz) Channels 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 4GB 256 hrs 128 hrs 64 hrs 8GB 512 hrs 256 hrs 128 hrs
Sample rate FM Recording Low (8KHz) Med (16KHz) High (32KHz)
Channels 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo)
4GB 128 hrs 64 hrs 32 hrs
8GB 256 hrs 128 hrs 64 hrs
Note: The above recording times may not be possible if space is limited or the battery power is low.
FM Radio recordings are recorded in Stereo. MIC recordings are recorded in Mono. For best voice recording results, try to position the MP850s microphone as close as possible to the source of the sound or voice you are recording.
VAD (Voice Activity Detection)
VAD allows the MP850 to make gapless audio recordings. This means that while making a voice recording, the player will only record when it detects voices. If the person(s) pauses or stops speaking, the MP850 will temporarily stop recording until the person(s) starts speaking again. This allows for more concise, easier to understand recordings and smaller recording files. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select VAD and press.
buttons to select Disable or Enable and press

Sleep Timer

This function sets a time delay to automatically power OFF the MP850, regardless of playback status. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select Sleep Timer and press.
2. Use and to select a Sleep Timer delay and press. You can choose from 15 Min, 30 Min, 60 Min or Disable. When the selected time is reached, the unit will automatically power OFF.

Screen Saver

This function lets you enable/disable the screen saver, choose which screen saver you want to be displayed, and set the time delay for the screen saver to activate. Available screen savers are: Song Title Clock Blank Slide Show (Displays the title of the song currently being played) (Displays the current real time) (Displays a black screen to save battery life) (Displays a user-created picture slide show See Slideshow Maker) and buttons to select Screen Saver and press.

2. Use and to select a Screen Saver delay time and press. The screen saver will commence whenever this amount of time passes with no button activity. The available delay times are: Disable , 10 Sec , 20 Sec , and 60 Sec.
3. After you select a Screen Saver time delay, a list of available screen savers will appear.

4. Use

to select your desired screen saver and press

Slideshow Interval

This function sets the time delay between photos that are displayed when the Slide Show screen saver is enabled. To create a slideshow, you must use the Slide Show Maker software application on your computer to create a photo slideshow.SLS file. Please see the Slide Show Maker section in Software Setup for more information. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select Slide Show Interval and press.
2. Use and to select the speed that you want your pictures to be displayed and press Available interval times are.: 1 Sec , 3 Sec , 5 Sec , 10 Sec.

Lyrics Sync

This function displays synchronized lyrics (if available) on the screen during music playback. Note: For Lyrics Sync to work, an.LRC file with the exact same file name as its corresponding.MP3 song must be transferred to the MP850. Ex: for the MP3 file GM-Last_Christmas.mp3, the LRC lyrics file must be named GM-Last_Christmas.lrc 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select Lyrics Sync and press.
2. Select Enable to use Lyrics Sync, or Disable to turn the function off. Press

Date/Time Settings

This setting lets you adjust the local time and date and choose your time zone. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select Date/Time Settings and press.

2. Use

to move between 12hr/24hr, Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second, and AM/PM.
3. Adjust the values of each field with the 4. Press
to confirm your new time settings and choose a time zone (see below).

Time Zone

For convenience when traveling, the MP850 can display the local time for different time zones. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select Time Zone and press setting screen will also be displayed every time you set the date and time). (the Time Zone
to select the appropriate time zone for your region and press

Daylight Saving Time

If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), the MP850 can automatically adjust the clock one hour forward in Summer and one hour backward during Winter. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select Daylight Saving Time and press.
2. Select Enable to use DST, or Disable to turn the function off. Press

Language

Sets the MP850s display language, which includes menus, song/album titles, artist names, and lyrics. The player supports 13 User languages. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select Language and press.

2. Select your language with the

buttons and press

FM Reset
This function resets all saved radio stations (CH01 CH20). If you use this feature, the next time you enter the RADIO mode, the MP850 will automatically scan and save the 20 strongest stations. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select FM Reset and press.
2. Select Yes to reset your radio stations or No to keep them. Press
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
If you own WMA-DRM10 music files or if you want to use Windows Media Player 10 to synchronize music between your computer and the MP850, the Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) must be enabled. This function lets you switch between MTP or USB transfer modes.

MTP USB

(Use this mode for transferring DRM10 music files with Windows Media Player 10) (Use this mode for normal drag and drop transfer of all other files or if using a Mac or Linux computer)
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the
buttons to select MTP and press
buttons to select either MTP or USB and press
Note: In MTP transfer mode, all files will be stored in the Music folder.

Player Info

Displays the MP850s firmware version and available memory capacity. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select Player Info and press.

Driver Installation

Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, XP and Vista
No drivers are required. These Windows Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the MP850. Plug your MP850 into an available USB port and Windows will install the necessary files. A Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window.
Driver Installation for Mac OS 10.0, or Later
No drivers are required. Plug your MP850 into an available USB port and your computer will automatically detect it.
Figure 3: Mac Driver Installation
Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later
No drivers are required. Plug your MP850 into a USB port and mount it. 1. Create a directory for the MP850. Example: mkdir /mnt /MP850 2. Mount the MP850. Example: mount a t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt /MP850

NEVER use Windows to format your MP850.

Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Files to the MP850
If you want to use your MP850 to do more than listen to the radio, you must transfer MP3 / WMA / DRM10 music files, JPG / BMP pictures, MTV movies or TXT files to the MP850. You can also use the MP850 as a portable flash drive to transfer your important documents and other files. Note: If you are using a Windows computer and want to listen to WMA-DRM10 music, please find out which version of Windows Media Player is installed on your computer. For Windows Media Player 10, please see Music Transfer Mode 1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini USB port on the MP850 and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The internal Li-ion battery will begin charging. While the MP850 is connected to a computer, its audio and video functions will not be available.
Figure 4: Connecting to a Computer
2. When connected to a computer the MP850s screen will display a READY message, indicating that files can be loaded onto the player.
If you are using Windows, a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the MP850 will appear in the My Computer window.
Figure 5: The MP850 Removable Disk in the My Computer Window *Note: (F:) is an example drive letter your My Computer" window may differ
3. To transfer photos, videos, e-book text files, and standard-format MP3 and WMA music to the MP850, the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode in the Settings menu must be set to USB. In this mode, files can be transferred by simply dragging them onto the MP850s Removable Disk drive letter. You can also create your own folders within the MP850 and copy files directly to the folders. 4. To transfer WMA-DRM10 music files to the MP850, please set the players MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode in the Settings menu to MTP. In MTP mode, please use Windows Media Player 10 to transfer and synchronize WMA-DRM10 music files with the MP850. 5. While files are being transferred to the MP850, the screen will display a WRITE message. After files have been successfully transferred, the READY message will be displayed again.
6. If you choose to transfer files or folders to the computer, the MP850 will display a READ message indicating that the files are being transferred to the computer. After files have been successfully transferred, the READY message will be displayed again.
7. Always disconnect the MP850 from a computer by selecting and following the instructions for the Safely Remove Hardware icon that can be found on the Windows Toolbar at the bottom of the computer screen.
Figure 6: Safely Remove Hardware
NEVER unplug the MP850 during file transfer. Unplug the MP850 only when Windows informs it is safe (see Disconnecting from a Computer) and the READY screen disappears.

Figure 12: MTV Converter main screen
2. Click the triangle button next to Video Input 3. The Open Video Input File window will appear. Select the MPEG4, DivX, AVI, or xVID video file that you want to convert to the.mtv format. Click the Open button to continue.
Figure 13: Select video files for conversion
4. Click the triangle button next to Video Output button to select a destination for the converted file.
Figure 14: Select a Destination for the.mtv file
5. Click Start Conversion.
Figure 15: Start Conversion
6. When the process is finished, a Conversion Complete message window will appear. Click the OK button to return to the MTV Converter main window and convert another file.
Figure 16: Conversion Complete
7. Click the X in the upper-right hand corner of the MTV Converter window to exit. 8. Transfer the newly created.MTV file to the MP850 (See Transfering Files to the MP850) The MP850 only supports.MTV video files. You must use the Transcend MTV Converter to convert your MPEG4, DivX, AVI, or xVID video files to the.mtv format.

Slide Show Maker

To view slideshows on your MP850, you must first create an.SLS slideshow using the Slide Show Maker. 1. Run the program (Start > Programs > Transcend > MP850 > Slide Show Maker) 2. Click the Load Image button.
Figure 17: Slideshow Maker main screen
3. Select the.JPG,.BMP, or.GIF image files that you want to include in your slideshow and click Open.
Figure 18: Select image files for conversion
4. Choose a slideshow transition effect from the drop-down menu underneath the Preview window. Available effects are Circle, Normal, Shutter(Left to Right), and Shutter(Right to Left) 5. Click the Preview button to see a preview slideshow of your selected images. 6. Use the Up and Down buttons to change the display order of your images. 7. After you have loaded all images that you want to include in the slideshow, click the Transform button.
Figure 19: Preview and Start Converting
8. The Save As window will appear. Choose a name for your slideshow and click Save. The slideshow will be saved in the MP850s SLS folder. If your MP850 is not connected, you can choose a different save location and transfer the file to your MP850 at a later time.
The MP850 only supports one SLS slideshow at a time. To ensure the T.shoic finds your slideshow, remove all other.SLS files from the MP850s SLS folder except for your newly created.SLS file.

Figure 26: PC-Lock Timer

6. Click on the OK button to start PC-Lock.

Figure 27: Start PC-Lock

When PC-Lock is enabled, your computer will be locked when the MP850 is unplugged While your computer is locked, the screen will display the Screen Saver Message text.
7. To unlock the computer, you must reconnect your MP850 to your computer. The PC-Lock message text will disappear and you will be free to use your computer again. The computer will also unlock itself automatically when the lock timer expires.

Partition

This feature allows you to create a secure password-protected area on the MP850 for your personal files. You
can adjust the size of Public and Private areas, and add a password to protect the Private area. Data stored in the Private area will be kept secure and can only be accessed with your password.
WARNING! Creating a Private area or adjusting the Public/Private partition size will erase all data on MP850! Please back up your data before using this feature.
1. Connect the MP850 to your computer. 2. Start the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility ( Player Utility) -> Programs -> Transcend -> Digital Music
3. Click on the Partition button in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window (or the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility icon in the Task Bar)
Figure 28: Transcend Digital Music Player Utility Partition
4. The Partition window will appear. Move the slider left and right to adjust the size of the Public and Private areas on your MP850.
Figure 29: Create a Partition
5. To protect the Private area, choose a password and a Hint (in case you forget your password)
Figure 30: Password and Hint
6. Click the Start button to complete the Partition & Security setup. The process may take a few minutes. 7. You must unplug your MP850 when the process is finished.

Log In / Log Out

This function lets you access the files stored on the Private partition of your MP850. If you do not log in, Your protected files will be invisible. 1. Connect the MP850 to your computer. 2. Start the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility ( Player Utility) -> Programs -> Transcend -> Digital Music
3. Click on the Login/Logout button in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window.
Figure 31: Transcend Digital Music Player Utility Login/out
4. The Login/out window will appear. Input your password and click Login.
Figure 32: Enter your password
5. When successfully logged in, the Public Area message will change to Private Area. The files in your Private Area will no longer be hidden and can be accessed normally. 6. When you are finished using the Private Area and no data is being transferred between the MP850 and the computer, click on the Logout button to switch back to the Public Area.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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