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StoreJet

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 18 mobile 

 

User’s Manual 

 

(Version 1.1)

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for StoreJet 18 mobile

Page 1: ...StoreJet 18 mobile User s Manual Version 1 1 ...

Page 2: ... OS 9 0 or Later 6 Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2 4 or Later 6 Connecting to a Computer 7 Disconnecting from a Computer 9 Removing the StoreJet 18 in Windows 9 Removing the StoreJet 18 in Mac OS 9 0 or Later 9 Removing the StoreJet 18 in LinuxTM Kernel 2 4 or Later 9 Formatting the Hard Drive 10 Windows 2000 XP 10 Windows 7 Vista 11 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 17 Ordering Informati...

Page 3: ...es folders documents photos music and videos to and from desktop or notebook computers In addition the StoreJet 18 comes with very useful software that can increase your mobile productivity This User s Manual is designed to help you get the most from your new device please read both in detail before using the StoreJet 18 Note The Transcend Elite software only works in Windows please see the Softwa...

Page 4: ... Powered via the USB port No external power or battery needed High Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second Includes Transcend Elite software pack helps you manage your data LED indicates power on data transfer activity System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port One of following Operating Systems OS Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS 9 0...

Page 5: ... If you decide to store data on your StoreJet 18 we strongly advise that you regularly backup the data to a computer or other storage medium To ensure High Speed USB 2 0 data transfer rates when using your StoreJet 18 with a computer please check that the computer has the relevant USB drivers If you are unsure about how to check this please consult the computer or motherboard User s Manual for USB...

Page 6: ...ndition NEVER use a cable that is frayed or damaged Ensure nothing is resting on the USB cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on Reminders Always follow the procedures in the Disconnecting from a Computer section to remove the StoreJet from your computer The extra USB connector provides additional power for the StoreJet 18 ...

Page 7: ...5 Product Overview Figure 1 StoreJet 18 mobile OneTouch Auto Backup Button Mini USB Port ...

Page 8: ...e StoreJet 18 will appear in the My Computer window Driver Installation for Mac OS 9 0 or Later No drivers are required Plug your StoreJet 18 into an available USB port and your computer will automatically detect it Figure 2 Mac Driver Installation Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2 4 or Later No drivers are required Plug your StoreJet 18 into a USB port and mount it 1 First create a directo...

Page 9: ... the small end of the USB Y cable into the Mini USB port on the StoreJet 18 2 Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer On some older computers the power supplied by the USB port is below the required 5V DC power In this instance please connect the spare large connector on the provided USB Y cable to a second USB port on the computer This will ...

Page 10: ...ure 5 F is an example drive letter the letter in your My Computer window may differ 4 Once connected you can use the StoreJet 18 as an external hard drive to transfer data to and from your computer Simply drag and drop files or folders onto the Local Disk drive letter that represents the StoreJet 18 5 If you have installed the bundled Transcend Elite software you can press the StoreJet 18 s OneTou...

Page 11: ...he USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system Figure 8 Safe to Remove Hardware WARNING To prevent data loss always use this procedure to remove the StoreJet from Windows Removing the StoreJet 18 in Mac OS 9 0 or Later Drag and drop the Disk icon that represents your StoreJet 18 into the trashcan Then unplug your StoreJet 18 from the USB port Removing the StoreJet 18 i...

Page 12: ... product any StoreJet model 2 When the download is complete extract the downloaded ZIP file to your computer s hard drive not the StoreJet 18 and run the StoreJetFormatter exe application 3 Plug the StoreJet 18 into an available USB port on a Windows 2000 XP computer 4 Unplug all other USB storage devices from your computer This is to prevent accidental format of a different USB drive 5 In the Sto...

Page 13: ...0 Format Complete 10 Click the Close button to finish and exit Windows 7 Vista 1 Download the StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend s online Download Center at http www transcendusa com Support DLCenter index asp the software can be located by selecting Storage Devices StoreJet Drives any StoreJet product any StoreJet model 2 When the download is complete extract the downloaded ZIP file to your c...

Page 14: ... different USB drive 5 Right click StoreJetFormatter exe and select Run as Administrator Figure 11 Run as administrator 6 The User Account Control window will appear Select Allow to continue Figure 12 Allow Transcend s StoreJet Format Utility to run in Vista 7 7 In the StoreJet Format Utility window click the Refresh button 8 The program will automatically detect the StoreJet 18 drive ...

Page 15: ...13 Figure 13 The Utility will automatically detect the StoreJet 18 drive 9 Press Start Figure 14 Press Start 10 A confirmation window will appear Press OK to begin formatting the drive ...

Page 16: ... 11 The format process may take a few minutes When complete an O K message will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the window Figure 15 Format Complete 12 Click the Close button to finish and exit ...

Page 17: ...directly via a computer USB port however the power supplied by the USB port on some older computers is below the 5V DC required to power the StoreJet 18 In this instance please connect the spare large end of the USB Y cable to a second USB port on your computer This will provide the additional power necessary to run the drive 4 Is your StoreJet 18 connected to the Mac keyboard If yes unplug it and...

Page 18: ...ack up files on my Mac The StoreJet 18 s internal hard drive comes formatted for FAT32 If you want to backup files from a Mac computer you will need to format the StoreJet 18 with HFS using the Mac Disk Utility Linux cannot detect the StoreJet 18 The StoreJet 18 s internal hard drive comes formatted for FAT32 Linux DOES NOT support the NTFS file system Please reformat the StoreJet 18 to the FAT32 ...

Page 19: ...8 inch ZIF Hard Disk Drive Power Supply 5V DC supplied from the USB port s Max Transfer Speed 480Mbits per second Operating Temperature 5 41 to 55 131 Certificates CE FCC BSMI Warranty 2 years Ordering Information Device Description Capacity Transcend P N StoreJet 18 mobile 120GB TS120GSJ18M ...

Page 20: ...e correct disposal of your old product helps prevent potential negative consequences on the environment and human health Battery Disposal Your product contains a built in rechargeable battery covered by the European Directive 2006 66 EC which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries The correct disposal of ba...

Page 21: ... the product casing or any physical damage abuse or alteration to the product s surface including all warranty or quality stickers product serial or electronic numbers will also void the product warranty Transcend is not responsible for recovering any data lost due to the failure of a hard drive device Transcend s StoreJet 18 must be used with devices that conform to the recommended industry stand...

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