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  • Page 1

    StoreJet ® 18 mobile User’s Manual (Version 1.0.1)[...]

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    Table of Contents Introduction ︱ ...................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ︱ ............................................................................ 1 Features ︱ ............................................................................................ 2 System Requirement[...]

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    1 Introduction ︱ Congratulations on purchasing T r anscend’ s StoreJet ® 18 mobile . This tiny , ultra-port able, high-speed USB storage device is the pe rfe ct data management system for uploading, downloading, storing and transferring your vital data and information. With it s huge storage capacity and fast 480Mbp s USB 2.0 data transfer rat[...]

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    2 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 Inclu[...]

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    3 Safety Precautions ︱ These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORT ANT! 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, avo[...]

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    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[...]

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    5 Product Overview ︱ Figure 1: S tore J et ® 18 mobil e OneT ouch Auto-Backup Button Mini USB Port[...]

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    6 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 t he S toreJet ® 18. Plug your S toreJet ® into an available USB port and Windows will install the necessary files. A new Local Disk drive with a newly assigned dri[...]

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    7 Connecting to a Computer ︱ If you want to use the S toreJet ® 18 as an external hard drive to upload/download dat a 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 S tandard-A USB cabl e (USB Y -cable) 1. Plug the small end of the USB Y -cable into the[...]

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    8 3. When the S toreJet ® 18 is successfully connected to a computer, the S toreJet ® ’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 S toreJet ® 18’s internal har d drive comes pre-formatted [...]

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    9 Disconnecting from a Computer ︱ NEVER disconnect the StoreJet ® from a Computer when it s LED is flashing. Removing the StoreJet ® 18 in Windows ® 2000, XP and Window s 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 Hard ware 3[...]

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    10 Formatting the Hard Drive ︱ W ARNING! Formatting the disk will erase all of the dat a on your S toreJet ® 18. Y ou must have Administrator Rig ht s to format in Windows 2000, XP , or Vist a. Windows ® 2000/XP 1. Download the S toreJet ® Format Utility from T ranscend’s online Download Center at http://www .transcendusa.com/Support/DLCente[...]

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    11 Figure 9: Press “S tart” 8. A confirmation window will appear . Press OK to begin formatting the drive. 9. The format process may take a fe w 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 Vis[...]

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    12 3. Plug the S toreJet ® 18 into an available USB port on your Windows V ista ® computer . 4. Unplug all other USB storage devices from your computer . This is to prevent accidental format of a dif ferent USB drive. 5. Right-click “StoreJetFormatter .exe ” and select “Run as Administrator .” Figure 1 1: Run as administrator 6. The User [...]

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    13 Figure 13: The Utility will autom atically detect the S toreJet ® 18 drive 9. Press “St art” . Figure 14: Press “S tart” 10. A confirmation window will appear . Press OK to begin formatting the drive.[...]

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    14 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.[...]

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    15 Troubleshooting ︱ If a problem occurs with your S toreJet ® 18, please fir st check the information listed below before taking your S toreJet ® 18 in for rep air . If you are unable to solve a problem fro m the following hints, please consult your dealer , service center , or local T ranscend branch office. W e also have F AQ and Support ser[...]

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    16 The StoreJet ® 18 does not Power-ON Check the following: 1. Ensure that the S toreJet ® 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 S toreJet ® 18’s internal hard drive comes formatted for F A[...]

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    17 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. T ransfer S peed 480Mbits per second Operating T emperature 5 ℃ (41 ℉ ) to 55 ℃ (131℉) Certificates CE, FCC, BSMI W arranty 2-years Ordering Information ︱[...]

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    18 Transcend Limited Warranty ︱ “Above and Beyond” is the st andard we set ourselves for customer service at T ranscend. We consistently position ourselves to be significantly above the industry norm, which is all p art of our commitment to Customer Satisfaction. Please do not break or remove the warranty sticker on your T ranscend product s,[...]