Transcend StoreJet 18 mobile User manual

StoreJet®18 mobile
User’s Manual
(Version 1.1)

Table of Contents
Introduction︱......................................................................................1
Package Contents︱............................................................................1
Features︱............................................................................................2
System Requirements︱.....................................................................2
Safety Precautions︱...........................................................................3
General Use................................................................................................................... 3
Backing Up Data ........................................................................................................... 3
Transporting.................................................................................................................. 3
Power............................................................................................................................. 3
Reminders..................................................................................................................... 4
Product Overview︱............................................................................5
Driver Installation︱.............................................................................6
Driver Installation for Windows®................................................................................. 6
Driver Installation for Mac®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 Information︱.....................................................................17
Recycling & Environmental Considerations︱...............................18
Transcend Limited Warranty︱........................................................19

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Introduction︱
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet®18 mobile.This tiny, ultra-portable,
high-speed USB storage device is the perfect data management system for uploading,
downloading, storing and transferring your vital data and information. With its huge storage
capacity and fast 480Mbps USB 2.0 data transfer rates, the compact StoreJet®18 is ideal for
carrying your files, 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 Software User's Manual for details
Package Contents︱
The StoreJet®18 package includes the following items:
StoreJet®18 mobile
1 Mini USB to 2 Standard-A USB cable (USB Y cable)
Quick Start Guide

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Warranty Card
Features︱
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 1.1
Easy Plug and Play installation
High capacity Hard Disk Drive
Durable anti-shock rubber outer case
Ultra-portability
One Touch Auto-Backup button
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, or later
•LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or later

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Safety Precautions︱
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.
Please ensure that you connect the USB cable to the StoreJet®18 and your
computer correctly (small end ÆStoreJet®18, large end ÆPC)
General Use
•Carefully unpack the contents of the StoreJet®18 package.
•During operation, avoid exposing your StoreJet®18 to extreme temperatures above 55
℃, or below 5℃.
•Do not drop your StoreJet®18.
•Do not allow your StoreJet®18 to 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 store your StoreJet®18 in any of the following environments:
oDirect sunlight
oNext to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
oIn a closed car that is in direct sunlight
oIn an area with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration
Backing Up Data
•Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss, or damage during
operation. 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 driver information.
Transporting
•Do not pack your StoreJet®18 into luggage without the proper padded support. Other
items in the luggage may damage your StoreJet®18 if it does not have the proper
protection.
•Avoid squeezing your StoreJet®18 (to prevent damage to the internal HDD).
•Avoid placing objects onto your StoreJet®18 (to prevent compression damage).
Power
•The StoreJet®18 is powered 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 connector of the
provided USB Y cable to a second USB port on the computer, this will provide the
additional power necessary to run the drive.

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•Please use the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable that came with the StoreJet®18 to
connect it to a computer, and always ensure that the cable you are using is in good
condition. 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

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Product Overview︱
Figure 1: StoreJet®18 mobile
OneTouch Auto-Backup Button
Mini USB Port

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Driver Installation︱
Driver Installation for Windows®
No drivers are required. These Windows® Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the
StoreJet®18. Plug your StoreJet®into an available USB port and Windows will install the
necessary files. A new Local Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the
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 directory for the StoreJet®18.
Example: mkdir /mnt/StoreJet
2. Then, mount the StoreJet®18.
Example: mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/StoreJet

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Connecting to a Computer︱
If you want to use the StoreJet®18 as an external hard drive to upload/download data to and from
your computer, you will need to connect it to a USB port on the computer using the provided USB
Y-cable.
Figure 3: Mini USB to Standard-A USB cable (USB Y-cable)
1. Plug 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 provide the additional power necessary to run
the drive.
Figure 4: Connecting to a Computer

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3. When the StoreJet®18 is successfully connected to a computer, the StoreJet®’s Power LED will
light up, a new Local Disk drive with a newly-assigned drive letter will appear in the My
Computer window, and a Removable Hardware icon will appear on the Windows System
Tray. The StoreJet®18’s internal hard drive comes pre-formatted for FAT32.
Figure 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
OneTouch “Backup Button” to instantly backup your data (see the Transcend Elite Software
User’s Manual for details).
Figure 6: OneTouch Auto-Backup Button

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Disconnecting from a Computer︱
NEVER disconnect the StoreJet®from a Computer when its LED is flashing.
Removing the StoreJet®18 in Windows®
1. Select the Hardware icon on the system tray.
2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue.
Figure 7: Safely Remove Hardware
3. A window will appear stating, “The ‘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 in LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or Later
Execute umount /mnt/StoreJet to un-mount the device. Then unplug your StoreJet®18 from the
USB port.

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Formatting the Hard Drive︱
WARNING! Formatting the disk will erase all of the data on your StoreJet®18.
You must have Administrator Rights to format in Windows.
Windows® 2000/XP
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 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 StoreJet®Format Utility window, click the “Refresh” button.
6. The program will automatically detect the StoreJet®18 drive.
Figure 8: The Utility will automatically detect the StoreJet®18 drive
7. Press “Start”.

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Figure 9: Press “Start”
8. A confirmation window will appear. Press OK to begin formatting the drive.
9. 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 10: 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 computer’s hard
drive (not the StoreJet® 18).

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3. Plug the StoreJet®18 into an available USB port on your Windows®7/Vista computer.
4. Unplug all other USB storage devices from your computer. This is to prevent
accidental format of a 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.

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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.

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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.

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Troubleshooting︱
If a problem occurs with your StoreJet®18, please first check the information listed below before
taking your StoreJet®18 in for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem from the following hints,
please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ
and Support services on our website.
Operating system cannot detect the StoreJet 18
Check the following:
1. Is your StoreJet®18 properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in again. If
it is properly connected, try using another available USB port.
2. Are you using the USB cable that came in the StoreJet®18 package? If not, try using the
Transcend USB Y-cable to connect the StoreJet®to your computer.
3. The StoreJet®18 is powered 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 plug it into an
available USB port on your Mac®Desktop.
5. Is the USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user’s manual of your computer (or motherboard)
to enable it.
My computer does not recognize the StoreJet 18
1. A single USB port may not provide enough power for the StoreJet®18 to function. Make sure
you plug both large ends of the USB cable directly into your computer’s USB ports.
2. Avoid connecting the StoreJet®18 through a USB HUB.
Figure 17: Plug in both USB connectors directly to your computer
Spare USB connector is used to provide additional power.

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The StoreJet 18 does not Power-ON
Check the following:
1. Ensure that the StoreJet®18 is properly connected to the USB port(s) on your computer.
2. Ensure that the USB port is working properly. If not, try using an alternate USB port.
I cannot back 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 file system to use it on a
Linux™ computer.

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Specifications︱
Size (L x W x H) 98.7 mm × 65.7 mm × 17.45 mm
Weight 120g (Max.)
Storage Media 1.8-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

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Recycling & Environmental Considerations︱
Recycling the Product (WEEE): Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When you see the crossed-out
wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local
rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. The 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 batteries helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human
health.
For products with non-exchangeable built in batteries: The removal of (or the attempt to
remove) the battery invalidates the warranty. This procedure is only to be performed at the end of
the product’s life.