Memorex TravelDrive USB 2.0 User Manual
Rev. 2.0C
Thank you for purchasing the Memorex®TravelDrive™ USB 2.0. This user's guide
will help you get the maximum use and enjoyment from your new TravelDrive.
I. Description
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ex
The Memor
ravelDrive™ is a portable storage device utilizing a plug-and-play
T
USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface that allows it to function as if it were an external hard 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. You can drag and drop files to or
from the TravelDrive™ just as you would to a floppy disk or a hard drive with the
added benefit of a faster
, far mor
e secur
e and por
table data storage solution than
most other previous alternatives.
II. System Compatibility:
The Memorex®TravelDrive™ can be used with any computer that has either a USB 2.0
or 1.1 port. The TravelDrive™ has the following minimum system requirements:
• Pentium PC or Apple Macintosh Computer with USB Support
• PC - Windows®98SE*(Second Edition) or later - Windows®Me / 2000 / XP
• Linux 2.4.x (Please see Memorex website under FAQ's for Mounting on Linux)
• Mac OS 8.6 or above
• Available USB 2.0 (for High Speed) or USB 1.1 port
• Internet Connection* (Windows®98SE only)
+
System Requirements and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
III. Contents:
Your Memorex®TravelDrive™ Kit includes:
1. Memorex®TravelDrive™
2. TravelDrive™ QuickStart Guide
3. Lanyard Carrying Strap
IV. Memorex®TravelDrive™ Features:
The Memorex®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 features are:
• USB 2.0 compliance for the fastest
data transfer speeds-up to 10 times
faster than USB 1.1
• Backward compatibility for use with
computers installed with USB 1.1
ports.
• No moving parts, providing safer,
more secure and reliable storage
than most other portable storage
solutions.
No specific hardware requirements
•
for use on most computer systems.
Uses standar
d USB por
most computers today and r
t available on
equir
es
no driver installation (except
Windows®98SE) for use. Just plug in
and go.
* Windows 98SE requires windows drivers
available as a download from the Memorex
website. See detailed instructions under
section VI. of this document.
• Works between both PC and
Macintosh platforms. Allows
convenient swapping of files from
either system platform (FAT and FAT32
file systems only)
.
• No batteries or power adapters
required. USB port power driven.
Snap-on cap offers protection of the
•
USB connector from damage or the
elements when not in use.
• LED power indicator and activity
monitor lets you know that the drive
is active to assur
e safe data
transfers.
• External Write / protect switch to
prevent accidental erasure of
valuable data.
V. Getting Started:
Check your Operating System (OS):
• For Windows
®
Me, Windows®2000 & Windows®XP
There is no need to install any software or drivers! Go straight to section VII.
Using Your TravelDrive™ below and follow the instructions to begin using
your TravelDrive™.
• For Windows®98SE
You will need to install a driver for the computer to recognize the TravelDrive™.
See section VI. Windows® 98SE Driver Installation below.
• For Windows®NT
NT does not support USB. The TravelDrive™ is not supported in this OS.
• For Windows®98 or older
Windows®operating systems prior to Windows®98SE do not have adequate
USB support, and therefore the TravelDrive™ is not supported with those
operating systems. TravelDrives are not useable in PC's running Windows 98
or older operating systems.
VI. Windows®98SE Driver Installation: (Internet Access Required)
If your computer uses Windows®98 SE as its operating system, you must install a
driver for your Memorex®TravelDrive™. The driver required is available for download if you have Internet access. The required file is titled "USB TravelDrive™
Version C Driver" and is located on the Memorex website at
.memorex.com/service_support/software.php. Follow the steps below to
www
download and install the Version C driver:
NOTE: Do not insert your TravelDrive™ into your USB port until steps 1 through 12
below have been completed successfully.
®
1. Turn on your computer and wait for the Windows
desktop to appear.
2. Close any applications you may have running.
3. Download the necessary driver by launching your Internet browser and insert
the following web address located on the Memorex website:
.memorex.com/service_support/software.php.
www
• Select SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS, then USB TRA
VELDRIVES
.
• Click on DOWNLOAD under TravelDrive Driver C. Read the license
agreement and if you agr
ee to the ter
ms, click on
I AGREE AND WISH TO
PROCEED WITH THE DOWNLOAD.
• When the download dialogue box appears, click on SAVE.
• Choose or create a folder on your hard drive in which you want to save the
downloaded driver. You will need to install the driver from this folder after it
has been downloaded.
• When the download is complete, click CLOSE from the dialogue box and exit
the website.
• Click on the zipped file; it will automatically open up the software.
• When prompted, save the unzipped version to the same folder you chose to
save the downloaded file.
Installing Driver 2C
4. Go to the folder in which you saved the driver and double-click on the Setup
icon to open up the installation (Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. A Welcome dialogue box will appear to guide you through the installation of
the drivers (Figure 2). Click on NEXT.
Figure 2
6. The License Agreement will now appear on your display. Click Yes to agree
to the terms of the agreement and continue the software driver installation
(Figure 3).
Figure 3
7. Click NEXT to install the Software Driver in the recommended folder
C:\Memorex\TravelDrive2C (Figure 4).
Figure 4
8. Click NEXT to confirm and to begin installing the drivers onto your system
(Figure 5).
Figure 5
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