Transcend StoreJetTM 3.5, StoreJet 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
1
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
2
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.
Safety Safety
3
Product Overview
Figure 1. StoreJet 3.5
Screws x 2
Power ON/OFF Switch
Power Jack
LED
USB B-Type Port
Product Overview
4
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
5
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