StoreJet® 18 mobile User’s Manual (Version 1.0.
Table of Contents Introduction︱ ......................................................................................1 Package Contents︱ ............................................................................1 Features︱ ............................................................................................2 System Requirements︱ .....................................................................2 Safety Precautions︱...........................................................................
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.
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.
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 Æ StoreJet® 18, large end Æ PC) 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.
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.
Product Overview︱ Figure 1: StoreJet® 18 mobile OneTouch Auto-Backup Button Mini USB Port 5
Driver Installation︱ Driver Installation for Windows® 2000, XP and Windows Vista® 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.
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.
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.
Disconnecting from a Computer︱ NEVER disconnect the StoreJet® from a Computer when its LED is flashing. Removing the StoreJet® 18 in Windows® 2000, XP and Windows Vista® 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.
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 2000, XP, or Vista. 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.
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 Vista® 1. Download the StoreJet® Format Utility from Transcend’s online Download Center at http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/index.
3. Plug the StoreJet® 18 into an available USB port on your Windows 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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