Transcend StoreJet 18 mobile User manual

StoreJet™1.8

User’s Manual

(Version 2.0)

Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................... 3

Package Contents ................................................................................................................................ 3

Features................................................................................................................................................ 4

System Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................ 4

Driver Installation ................................................................................ 6

Driver Installation for Windows®2000, XP and VISTA.......................................................................... 6

Driver Installation for Mac™OS 9.0, or Later ........................................................................................ 6

Driver Installation for Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later ................................................................................. 6

Basic Operation................................................................................... 7

Connecting to a Computer.................................................................................................................... 7

Disconnecting from a Computer ........................................................................................................... 8

Removing the StoreJet™1.8 in Windows®2000, XP and VISTA .......................................................... 8

Removing the StoreJet™1.8 in Mac™OS 9.0, or Later......................................................................... 8

Remove the StoreJet™1.8 in Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later .................................................................... 8

Formatting the Hard Drive .................................................................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 10

Specifications.................................................................................... 11

Ordering Information ........................................................................ 11

Transcend Limited Warranty ............................................................ 12

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet™1.8.This tiny, Ultra-portable, Hi-Speed USB

storage device is the perfect data management system for uploading, downloading, storing and

transferring your vital data and information. With a huge storage capacity and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data

transfer rates, the compact StoreJet™1.8 is ideal for storing and transferring your files, folders,

documents, photos, music and e-work between it and any desktop, or notebook computer. In addition,

the StoreJet™1.8 comes with a very useful software (please see the Software User’s Manual for

detailed instructions) pack that can (used in Windows®) increase your productivity. The User’s Manual

and accompanying Software User’s Guide are written to help you get the most from your new device,

please read both in detail before using the StoreJet™1.8.

Package Contents

•StoreJet™1.8

•Carry case

•Mini USB to USB A-Type Cable

•CD

•Quick Instruction Guide

Features

•Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and USB 1.1 backwards compatible

•Easy Plug and Play installation

•1.8” Hard Disk Drive

•Ultra-Portability

•Powered via the USB port. No external power or battery needed

•Hi-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits (60MB) per second

•LED indicates Power On and data transfer activity

•Additional StoreJet Software pack: StoreJet™elite (helps you manage your data)

System Requirements

To use the StoreJet™1.8 the following are required:

1. Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port

2. One of the following operating systems:

•Windows®2000

•Windows®XP

•Windows®Vista

•Mac™OS 9.0, or later

•Linux™Kernel 2.4, or later

Safety Precautions

Please follow these usage and safety guidelines for your StoreJet™1.8.

Your StoreJet™1.8 is connected to a computer using a Mini USB (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

•During operation avoid exposing your StoreJet™1.8 to temperature extremes above 60℃, or

below 5℃.

•Do not allow your StoreJet™1.8 to become damp or wet from water or any other liquids.

•Do not place your StoreJet™1.8 in a strong magnetic field.

•Do not place your StoreJet™1.8 in any unstable or vibrating environment.

•Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case.

•Do not use or store your StoreJet™1.8 in any of the listed environments:

oDirect sunlight

oNext to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources

oIn a closed car that is in direct sunlight

Backing Up Data

•Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss, or damage during operation.

We strongly advise you to regularly backup the data on your StoreJet™1.8 to a computer, or

other storage medium.

•To ensure High-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when using your StoreJet™1.8 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.

When Transporting

•Do not pack your StoreJet™1.8 into luggage without the proper padded support. Other items in

the luggage may damage your StoreJet™1.8 without the proper protection.

•Avoid squeezing your StoreJet™1.8 to prevent damage to the internal HDD.

•Avoid placing objects onto your StoreJet™1.8 to prevent damaging it.

Power

•The StoreJet™1.8 is powered directly via the USB port, no external power, or battery is

required.

•Please use the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable that came with the StoreJet™1.8 to connect it to

a computer and always ensure that the cable you are using is in a good state of repair, NEVER

use a cable that is frayed or damaged.

•Before you connect your StoreJet™1.8 to the USB port of a desktop, or notebook computer,

please check the port is capable of supplying the 5V DC that the StoreJet™1.8 requires to

operate.

•Ensure nothing is resting on the USB cable and that the cable is not located where it can be

tripped over or stepped on.

Driver Installation

Driver Installation for Windows®2000, XP and VISTA

No drivers are required. These Windows operating systems have built-in drivers to support the

StoreJet™1.8.Simply connect the StoreJet™1.8 to the computer using an available USB port and

Windows will install the necessary files. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter

will appear in the My Computer window.

Driver Installation for Mac™OS 9.0, or Later

No drivers are required. Plug your StoreJet™1.8 into an available USB port and your computer will

automatically detect it.

Driver Installation for Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later

No drivers are required. Plug your StoreJet™1.8 into a USB port and mount it.

1. First create a directory for the StoreJet™1.8.

Example: mkdir /mnt/Storejet

2. Then, mount the StoreJet™1.8.

Example: mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/Storejet

Basic Operation

Connecting to a Computer

If you want to use the StoreJet™1.8 as an External Hard Disk Drive to upload/download data to, or from

your computer you will need to connect it to a USB port on the computer using the provided Mini USB to

USB A-Type cable.

Figure 1. Mini USB to USB A-Type Cable

Figure 2. Connecting the StoreJet

1. Connect the Mini USB end-connector of the cable to the Mini USB port on the StoreJet™1.8.

2. Connect the normal USB A-Type end-connector of the cable to an available USB port on the

computer.

3. When the StoreJet™1.8 is successfully connected to the computer the StoreJet™’s Power LED will

turn on and a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My

Computer window. The StoreJet™1.8’s internal hard drive comes formatted for NTFS.

4. At this stage the StoreJet™1.8 is a Peripheral device and is charged via the computer’s USB port.

You can use the StoreJet™1.8 as an external hard drive in conjunction with your computer to

upload/download data. You can download data to the StoreJet™1.8 simply by dragging and

dropping files, or folders onto the Removable Disk drive that corresponds to the StoreJet™1.8.

5. Please be aware that if you are using the StoreJet™1.8 with a notebook computer it is better to run

the notebook off AC power. The reason for this is that the notebook’s battery power will run down

more quickly because the StoreJet™1.8 needs to draw power from the USB port.

Disconnecting from a Computer

Removing the StoreJet™1.8 in Windows®2000, XP and VISTA

1. Select the icon on the system tray.

2. The “Safely Remove Hardware” pop-up menu will appear. Select it to continue.

3. A message box will appear: “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be safely

removed from the system.”

WARNING! To prevent data loss, always use this procedure to remove the StoreJet™

from Windows®2000, XP and VISTA.

Removing the StoreJet™1.8 in Mac™OS 9.0, or Later

Drag and drop the Disk icon that represents your StoreJet™1.8 into the trashcan. Then unplug your

StoreJet™1.8 from the USB port.

Remove the StoreJet™1.8 in Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later

Execute umount /mnt/Storejet to un-mount the device. Then unplug your StoreJet™1.8 from the USB

port.

Formatting the Hard Drive

The StoreJet™1.8 contains a hard disk drive and can therefore be formatted. The StoreJet™1.8’s

internal hard drive comes formatted for NTFS.

WARNING! Formatting the Disk will erase all of the data on your StoreJet™1.8

1. Plug the StoreJet™1.8 into an available USB port.

2. In Windows®Open My Computer, and right-click on the new Removable Disk that corresponds to

the StoreJet™1.8.

3. Select “Format” in the drop down menu to format the StoreJet™1.8.

4. Click Start.

Troubleshooting

If an error occurs with your StoreJet™1.8, please first check the information listed below before taking

your StoreJet™1.8 for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please

consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. Transcend also provides an FAQ

and Support service on our websites.

Driver CD cannot auto-run in Windows®OS

Enter the Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function for the CD-ROM

drive. Alternatively, you can manually execute the StoreJet.exe on the driver CD.

Operating system cannot detect the StoreJet™1.8

Check the following:

1. Is your StoreJet™1.8 properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug the cable and plug it in

again. If yes, try another available USB port.

2. Are you using the USB cable that came in the StoreJet™1.8 pack? If not, try using the Transcend

USB cable to connect the StoreJet™to the computer.

3. Is your StoreJet™1.8 connected to the Mac™keyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an available

USB port on your Mac™Desktop instead.

4. Is the USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user’s manual of your computer (or motherboard) to

enable it.

Cannot Power ON

Check the following:

1. Check that your StoreJet™1.8 is properly connected to the USB port on the computer.

2. Check that the USB port is working properly. If not, try using an alternative USB port.

Cannot back up my Mac™

The StoreJet™1.8’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.

Cannot detect the StoreJet™1.8 in Linux

The StoreJet™1.8’s internal hard drive comes formatted for NTFS. Linux CANNOT support the NTFS

file system, please reformat the hard drive to the FAT file system.

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