Transcend StoreJet 25M User manual

StoreJet®18 mobile
User’s Manual
(Version 1.0.2)

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
Transcend Limited Warranty︱........................................................18

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 StoreJet®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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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 StoreJet®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:
o Direct sunlight
o Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
o In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
o In 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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The extra USB connector provides additional power for the
StoreJet®18
• 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.
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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 StoreJet®elite software, you can press the StoreJet®18’s
OneTouch “Backup Button” to instantly backup your data (see the StoreJet®elite Software
User’s Manual for details).
Figure 6: OneTouch Auto-Backup Button
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