Transcend Information StoreJetTM 3.5 User Manual

StoreJet
3.5
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
Safety....................................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................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
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
e-work between it and any desktop, or notebook computer.
Package Contents
The StoreJet™ 3.5 package includes the following items:
StoreJet
Software CD
3.5 is ideal for storing and transferring your files, folders, documents, photos, music and
3.5
Introduction
USB B-Type to USB A-Type cable
Power Adapter
Power Cable
Vertical stand
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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
Introduction
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
Windows
Windows
Windows
Mac
Linux
98SE
Me
2000
XP
OS 9.0, or later
Kernel 2.4, or later
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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
During operation avoid exposing your StoreJet
Do not drop your StoreJet
Do not allow your StoreJet
Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case.
Do not use or store your StoreJet
.
to become damp or wet from water or any other liquids.
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
package.
to temperature extremes above 60℃, or below 5℃.
Backing Up Data
Safety Safety
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
luggage may damage your StoreJet
Avoid squeezing your StoreJet
Avoid placing objects onto your StoreJet
3.5 into luggage without the proper padded support. Other items in the
3.5 without the proper protection.
3.5 to prevent damage to the internal HDD.
3.5 to prevent damaging it.
Power
The StoreJet
Ensure nothing is resting on the Power cables and that the cables are not located where they can be
tripped over or stepped on.
3.5 is powered from the mains using the Power Adapter.
Reminders
Always follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove your
StoreJet
from a computer.
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Product Overview
Figure 1. StoreJet 3.5
Product Overview
Screws x 2
Power ON/OFF Switch
Power Jack
LED
USB B-Type Port
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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
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
the diagram.
3.5 HDD Enclosure is capable of supporting an IDE, or a SATA Hard Drive, it is
3.5 by removing the two screws from either side of the top cover, as indicated in
Installing a Hard Drive
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
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