transfer. share. travel drive ™ User’s Guide Rev. 1.
Thank you for your purchase of the Memorex® TravelDrive™. This user’s guide will help you get the maximum use and enjoyment from your new TravelDrive. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted without the written permission of Memorex Products, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used and/or duplicated in accordance with the terms of the license agreement.
I. DESCRIPTION: The Memorex TravelDrive™ is a portable storage device utilizing a plug-and-play USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface that allows it to function as if it were an external drive. Based on USB 2.0 standards, the TravelDrive is useable in either an available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port. Your computer easily recognizes the TravelDrive once it is inserted into your USB connection.
V. TRAVELDRIVE FEATURES: The TravelDrive was designed to provide convenient, easy-to-carry transportable data storage for important files, music, video or photos wherever you go. Some of the key important features are: • HIGH SPEED USB 2.0 compliance for the fastest data transfer speeds—up to 10 times faster than USB 1.1. • Blue LED Power & Activity Indicator – offers high-tech look. • Backward compatibility for use with computers installed with USB 1.1 ports.
VII. WINDOWS® 98SE DRIVER INSTALLATION: (Internet access required) IMPORTANT NOTE: For Windows® Me, 2000, and XP users - Go directly to Step 2 – “Using Your Memorex TravelDrive” If your computer uses Windows® 98SE as its operating system, you must install a driver for your TravelDrive. Installing the Win98SE USB 2.0 TravelDrive Driver 1. Turn on your computer and wait for the Windows desktop to appear. 2. Close any open applications. 3.
Step 2 – USING YOUR TRAVELDRIVE (Continue) Figure 7 You are ready to begin using your new Memorex TravelDrive. Congratulations! A. MICROSOFT WINDOWS® CONNECTING YOUR DRIVE 1. Remove cap on your TravelDrive and Insert the TravelDrive into an available USB port on your computer. The blue LED Power and Activity Monitor will light up, briefly flashing to confirm that the drive is powered. 2. For Windows XP OS users, your drive folder will appear in a separate window.
B. APPLE MACINTOSH NOTE: Maximum performance of the TravelDrive on a Mac requires Mac OS X or higher and a USB 2.0 port. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.X perform only at USB 1.1 speeds. 1. Remove cap on your TravelDrive and Insert the TravelDrive into an available USB port on your computer. The blue LED Power and Activity Monitor will light up, briefly flashing to confirm that the drive is powered. 2. Insert the TravelDrive into an available USB port on your computer.
D. SUPPORT Technical Support is only a mouse-click away. The installation screen (Figure 1 on page 5) for the bonus software includes a “Need Assistance” button that opens up a support screen offering either Technical Support or a handy FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section with a direct link to the Memorex website. Your computer must have Internet access to take advantage of this feature. VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ: 1. The BLUE Power and Activity LED does not light up.
IX. FAQS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS): 1. When do I have to replace the battery? Never. The TravelDrive draws its power from the USB port. It has no batteries and requires no external power supply to function. 2. Do I have to protect the TravelDrive from airport X-rays or magnetic fields? No. Normal magnetic fields have no effect on theTravelDrive. X-rays used in airport security systems will not damage your drive; however, it is always wise to make a backup of your files before traveling. 3.
2. To format the TravelDrive, follow the directions listed below based on your computer type: PC a. Close all open applications including anti-virus software that may interrupt the format process. b. Double-click on the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. c. Right click on the “Removable Disk” icon with the drive letter assigned to your TravelDrive. d. Select “Format” from the drop-down menu that appears. e.
