Transcend StoreJetTM 3.5 User manual

StoreJet™3.5
User’s Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
Package Contents..............................................................................................................................1
Features.............................................................................................................................................2
System Requirements........................................................................................................................2
Safety....................................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................3
General Use.......................................................................................................................................3
Backing Up Data ................................................................................................................................3
Transporting.......................................................................................................................................3
Power.................................................................................................................................................3
Reminders..........................................................................................................................................3
Product Overview................................................................................... 4
Installing a Hard Drive ........................................................................... 5
Driver Installation ................................................................................... 8
Driver Installation for Windows98SE...............................................................................................8
Driver Installation for WindowsMe, 2000 and XP............................................................................9
Driver Installation for Mac™OS 9.0, or Later .....................................................................................9
Driver Installation for Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later ..............................................................................9
Use with a Computer............................................................................ 10
Connecting to a Computer ..................................................................................................10
Disconnecting from a Computer.........................................................................................12
Removing the StoreJet™3.5 in Windows98SE .............................................................................12
Removing the StoreJet™3.5 in WindowsMe, 2000 and XP ..........................................................12
Removing the StoreJet™3.5 in Mac™OS 9.0, or Later....................................................................12
Remove the StoreJet™3.5 in Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later ...............................................................12
Formatting the Hard Drive ...................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 15
Specifications ....................................................................................... 17
Warranty................................................................................................ 18
Terminology.......................................................................................... 19

Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet™3.5.This portable, Hi-Speed USB storage device
is the perfect data management system for uploading, downloading, storing, transferring and backing up
your vital data and information. With a huge storage capacity and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates,
the StoreJet™3.5 is ideal for storing and transferring your files, folders, documents, photos, music and
e-work between it and any desktop, or notebook computer.
Package Contents
The StoreJet™3.5 package includes the following items:
 StoreJet™3.5
 Software CD
 USB B-Type to USB A-Type cable
 Power Adapter
 Power Cable
 Vertical stand
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 Quick Instruction Guide
 Screws x 4
Features
 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and USB 1.1 backwards compatible
 Easy Plug and Play installation
 Hi-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits (60MB) per second
 Aluminum case
 LED indicates Power On and data transfer activity
 Driverless (Only Windows®98SE needs the enclosed driver)
System Requirements
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port.
One of following Operating Systems (OS):
 Windows98SE
 WindowsMe
 Windows2000
 WindowsXP
 MacOS 9.0, or later
 LinuxKernel 2.4, or later
Introduction
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Safety Precautions
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.
Your StoreJet™3.5 is connected to a computer using a USB B-Type (on the StoreJet™) to
USB A-Type (on a Desktop/Notebook) cable. Please ensure that you connect the cable
ends to the ports correctly.
General Use
 Carefully unpack the contents of the StoreJet™package.
 During operation avoid exposing your StoreJet™to temperature extremes above 60℃, or below 5℃.
 Do not drop your StoreJet™.
 Do not allow your StoreJet™to become damp or wet from 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 StoreJet™in any of the listed 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
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™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™3.5 with a computer,
please check the computer has the relevant USB drivers. If you are unsure on how to check this,
please consult the computer or motherboard User’s Manual for USB driver information.
 The StoreJet™3.5’s internal hard drive comes formatted for NTFS. If you want to backup a Mac
computer you will need to format the drive for HFS+ using the Mac Disk Utility.
Transporting
 Do not pack your StoreJet™3.5 into luggage without the proper padded support. Other items in the
luggage may damage your StoreJet™3.5 without the proper protection.
 Avoid squeezing your StoreJet™3.5 to prevent damage to the internal HDD.
 Avoid placing objects onto your StoreJet™3.5 to prevent damaging it.
Power
 The StoreJet™3.5 is powered from the mains using the Power Adapter.
 Ensure nothing is resting on the Power cables and that the cables are not located where they can be
tripped over or stepped on.
Reminders
Always follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove your
StoreJet™from a computer.
SafetySafety
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Product Overview
Figure 1. StoreJet 3.5
Screws x 2
Power ON/OFF Switch
Power Jack
LED
USB B-Type Port
Product Overview
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Installing a Hard Drive
Your StoreJet™3.5 HDD Enclosure is capable of supporting an IDE, or a SATA Hard Disk
Drive. It is IMPORTANT! that you match and install the correct Hard Drive to the correct
enclosure.
Installing a Hard Drive
If you purchased a Transcend StoreJet™3.5 HDD Enclosure that does not have a Hard Disk Drive
already installed, please read this section, otherwise you can skip to the “Driver Installation” section. Your
Transcend StoreJet™3.5 HDD Enclosure is capable of supporting an IDE, or a SATA Hard Drive, it is
important that you match and install the correct hard drive to the correct enclosure. You can identify the
type of enclosure by its part number. Enclosures with the Transcend part number TS0GSJ35-S support
SATA Drives, while enclosures with the part number TS0GSJ35 support IDE Drives.
1. Open the StoreJet™3.5 by removing the two screws from either side of the top cover, as indicated in
the diagram.
Figure 2. Remove the screws from the top cover
2. Remove the cover revealing a control board adapter; this converts the IDE, or SATA interface
connector of the hard drive to a USB 2.0 B-Type interface. Slide out the control board.
Figure 3. Remove the top cover revealing the IDE/SATA adapter
Installing a Hard Drive
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3. IDE Connection: Carefully line up and plug in the IDE connector on the control board to the hard
drive. Do NOT force the IDE connector into the hard drive and do NOT insert the connector at an
angle, otherwise you may damage it. After you have connected the control board, attach the power
cable to the IDE hard drive.
Figure 4. Connect the IDE control board and power cable to the IDE hard drive
4. SATA Connection: Carefully line up and plug in the SATA connector on the control board to the hard
drive. Do NOT force the SATA connector into the hard drive and do NOT insert the connector at an
angle, otherwise you may damage it.
Figure 5. Connect the SATA hard drive to the SATA adapter
5. Using the screws that are provided, secure the hard drive to the control board’s plastic panel; this will
allow you to slide the hard drive into the StoreJet™3.5 more easily.
Figure 6. Secure the hard drive to the panel using the provided screws
Installing a Hard Drive
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6. Carefully reinsert the IDE/SATA adapter and its connected 3.5” hard drive into the StoreJet™3.5 and
reattach the screws to the top cover.
Figure 7. Reinsert the IDE/SATA adapter plus drive and reattach the screws
Installing a Hard Drive
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Driver Installation
WARNING! The StoreJet™3.5’s internal hard drive comes formatted for NTFS. Windows®
98SE CANNOT support the NTFS file system, please reformat the hard drive to the FAT
file system, see the “Formatting the Hard Drive”section.
Driver Installation for Windows98SE
1. Put the Software CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Select IDE, or SATA* and click on the
“Win98SE Driver” Installation button.
Figure 8. Windows 98SE Driver Installation
 SATA Win98SE Driver installation is completed automatically as a background process.
2. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the driver installation. Click on the “Ok” button to complete the installation.
Figure 9. InstallShield Wizard
3. When the Wizard has successfully finished installing the drivers, you will be prompted to restart the
computer now, or later. Select either of the options and click on the “Yes” button to exit the wizard and
restart the computer.
Figure 10. Driver installation completion
4. After the drivers are installed onto the computer and system is restarted, plug the StoreJet™3.5 into
Driver InstallationDriver Installation
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