Transcend StoreJet SJ18M, StoreJet TS120GSJ18M User Manual

StoreJet® 18 mobile

User’s Manual

(Version 1.1)

Table of Contents

Introduction︱ ...................................................................................... 1

Package Contents︱ ............................................................................ 1

Features︱ ............................................................................................ 2

System Requirements︱ ..................................................................... 2

Safety Precautions︱ ........................................................................... 3

General Use ................................................................................................................... 3

Backing Up Data ........................................................................................................... 3

Transporting .................................................................................................................. 3

Power ............................................................................................................................. 3

Reminders ..................................................................................................................... 4

Product Overview︱ ............................................................................ 5

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

Driver Installation for Windows® ................................................................................. 6

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

Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or Later .................................................... 6

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

Disconnecting from a Computer︱ .................................................... 9

Removing the StoreJet® 18 in Windows® ................................................................... 9

Removing the StoreJet® 18 in Mac® OS 9.0, or Later ................................................. 9

Removing the StoreJet® 18 in LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or Later ....................................... 9

Formatting the Hard Drive︱ ............................................................. 10

Windows® 2000/XP ...................................................................................................... 10

Windows® 7/Vista ........................................................................................................ 11

Troubleshooting︱ ............................................................................. 15

Specifications︱ ................................................................................. 17

Ordering Information︱ ..................................................................... 17

Recycling & Environmental Considerations︱ ............................... 18

Transcend Limited Warranty︱ ........................................................ 19

1

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. In addition, the StoreJet

®

18 comes with very useful software* that can increase your

mobile productivity . This User’s Manual is designed to help you get the most from your new device,
please read both in detail before using the StoreJet

®

18.

*Note: The Transcend Elite software only works in Windows - please see the Software User's Manual for details

Package Contents︱

The StoreJet® 18 package includes the following items:

StoreJet® 18 mobile

1 Mini USB to 2 Standard-A USB cable (USB Y cable)

Quick Start Guide

2

Warranty Card

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. No external power or battery needed
High-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second
Includes Transcend Elite software pack: (helps you manage your data)
LED indicates power on, data transfer activity

System Requirements︱

Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port.
One of following Operating Systems (OS):

• Windows

®

2000

• Windows

®

XP

• Windows

®

Vista

• Windows

®

7

• Mac

®

OS 9.0, or later

• Linux

TM

Kernel 2.4, or later

3

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.

• Do not allow your StoreJet

®

18 to come in contact with water or any other liquids.

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

• Do not store your StoreJet

®

18 in any of the following 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
o In an area with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration

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® 18 ,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

®

18 with a
computer, please check that the computer has the relevant USB drivers. If you are
unsure about how to check this, please consult the computer or motherboard User’s
Manual for USB driver information.

Transporting

•

Do not pack your StoreJet® 18 into luggage without the proper padded support. Other
items in the luggage may damage your StoreJet

®

18 if it does not have the proper

protection.

• Avoid squeezing your StoreJet

®

18 (to prevent damage to the internal HDD).

• Avoid placing objects onto your StoreJet

®

18 (to prevent compression damage).

Power

• The StoreJet

®

18 is powered directly via a computer USB port. However, the power
supplied by the USB port on some older computers is below the 5V DC required to
power the StoreJet

®

18. In this instance, please connect the spare large connector of the
provided USB Y cable to a second USB port on the computer, this will provide the
additional power necessary to run the drive.

4

• 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.

Reminders

Always follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove the
StoreJet

®

from your computer.

The extra USB connector provides additional power for the
StoreJet

®

18

5

Product Overview︱

Figure 1: StoreJet® 18 mobile

OneT ouch Auto-Backup Button
Mini USB Port