Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
StoreJetTM 3.5
User's Manual
(Version 1.0)
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................3
Package Contents..............................................................................................................................3 Features.............................................................................................................................................4 System Requirements........................................................................................................................4
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................5
General Use.......................................................................................................................................5 Backing Up Data ................................................................................................................................5 Transporting.......................................................................................................................................5 Power.................................................................................................................................................5 Reminders..........................................................................................................................................5
Product Overview ...................................................................................................................6 Installing a Hard Drive............................................................................................................7 Driver Installation .................................................................................................................10
Driver Installation for Windows® 2000, XP and VISTA ....................................................................10 Driver Installation for MacTM OS 9.0, or Later ...................................................................................10 Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or Later ............................................................................10
Connecting to a Computer ..................................................................................................11 Disconnecting from a Computer .........................................................................................13
Removing the StoreJetTM 3.5 in Windows® 2000, XP and VISTA.....................................................13 Removing the StoreJetTM 3.5 in MacTM OS 9.0, or Later....................................................................13 Removing the StoreJetTM 3.5 in LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or Later.............................................................13
Formatting the Hard Drive ...................................................................................................14 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................16 StoreJetTM 3.5 series .............................................................................................................17 Transcend Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................18
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Congratulations on purchasing Transcend's StoreJetTM 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 StoreJetTM 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. In addition, the StoreJetTM 3.5 comes with a very useful software (please see the Software User's Manual for detailed instructions) pack that can (used in Windows®) increase your productivity. The User's Manual and accompanying Software User's Guide are written to help you get the most from your new device, please read both in detail before using the StoreJetTM 3.5.
Package Contents
The StoreJetTM 3.5 package includes the following items: StoreJetTM 3.5
CD
USB B-Type to USB A-Type cable
Power Adapter
Power Cable
Vertical stand
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Introduction
Introduction
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 Additional StoreJet Software pack: StoreJetTM elite (helps you manage your data)
System Requirements
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port. One of following Operating Systems (OS): Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows® VISTA MacTM OS 9.0, or later LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or later
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Introduction
Safety Precautions
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully. Your StoreJetTM 3.5 is connected to a computer using a USB B-Type (on the StoreJetTM) 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 StoreJetTM package. During operation avoid exposing your StoreJetTM to temperature extremes above 60, or below 5. Do not drop your StoreJetTM. Do not allow your StoreJetTM 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 StoreJetTM in any of the listed environments: o o o Direct sunlight Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources 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 StoreJetTM 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 StoreJetTM 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 StoreJetTM 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 StoreJetTM 3.5 into luggage without the proper padded support. Other items in the luggage may damage your StoreJetTM 3.5 without the proper protection. Avoid squeezing your StoreJetTM 3.5 to prevent damage to the internal HDD. Avoid placing objects onto your StoreJetTM 3.5 to prevent damaging it.
Power
The StoreJetTM 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 StoreJetTM from a computer.
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Safety Safety
Product Overview
Figure 1. StoreJet 3.5
Screws x 2 Power ON/OFF Switch Power Jack LED USB B-Type Port
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Product Overview
Installing a Hard Drive
Your StoreJetTM 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 StoreJetTM 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 StoreJetTM 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.
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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Installing a Hard Drive
1. Open the StoreJetTM 3.5 by removing the two screws from either side of the top cover, as indicated in the diagram.
3. IDE Connection: Carefully line up and plug in the IDE connector on the control board to the hard drive. Do NOT force the IDE connector into the hard drive and do NOT insert the connector at an angle, otherwise you may damage it. After you have connected the control board, attach the power cable to the IDE hard drive.
Figure 4. Connect the IDE control board and power cable to the IDE hard drive
4. SATA Connection: Carefully line up and plug in the SATA connector on the control board to the hard drive. Do NOT force the SATA connector into the hard drive and do NOT insert the connector at an angle, otherwise you may damage it.
Figure 5. Connect the SATA hard drive to the SATA adapter
5. Using the screws that are provided, secure the hard drive to the control board's plastic panel; this will allow you to slide the hard drive into the StoreJetTM 3.5 more easily.
Figure 6. Secure the hard drive to the panel using the provided screws
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Installing a Hard Drive
6. Carefully reinsert the IDE/SATA adapter and its connected 3.5" hard drive into the StoreJetTM 3.5 and reattach the screws to the top cover.
Figure 7. Reinsert the IDE/SATA adapter plus drive and reattach the screws
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Installing a Hard Drive
Driver Installation
Driver Installation for Windows® 2000, XP and VISTA
No drivers are required. These Windows® Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the StoreJetTM 3.5. Plug your StoreJetTM into an available USB port. Connect the Power Adapter to the StoreJetTM 3.5 enclosure's power jack and connect the power cable to the adapter, then turn on the unit's power switch. Windows will install the necessary files and a new Local Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the StoreJetTM 3.5 will appear in the My Computer window.
Driver Installation for MacTM OS 9.0, or Later
No drivers are required. Plug your StoreJetTM 3.5 into an available USB port. Connect the Power Adapter to the StoreJetTM 3.5 enclosure's power jack and connect the power cable to the adapter, then turn on the unit's power switch and your computer will automatically detect it.
Figure 8. Mac Driver Installation
Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or Later Driver Installation Driver Installation
No drivers are required. Plug your StoreJetTM 3.5 into a USB port. Connect the Power Adapter to the StoreJetTM 3.5 enclosure's power jack and connect the power cable to the adapter, then turn on the unit's power switch and mount it. 1. First create a directory for the StoreJetTM 3.5. Example: mkdir /mnt/Storejet 2. Then, mount the StoreJetTM 3.5. Example: mount Âa Ât msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/Storejet
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Connecting to a Computer
If you want to use the StoreJetTM 3.5 as an External Hard Disk Drive to upload/download data to, or from your computer you need to connect it to a USB port on the computer using the provided USB B-Type to USB A-Type cable. 1. Plug the small end of the USB B-Type to USB A-Type cable into the USB B-Type port on the StoreJetTM 3.5.
Figure 9. USB B-Type to USB A-Type Cable
2. Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer. WARNING! Keep in mind that the StoreJetTM must be powered from the mains using the Power Adapter.
Figure 10. Connecting to a Computer
3. Connect the Power Adapter to the StoreJetTM 3.5 enclosure's power jack and connect the power cable to the adapter, then turn on the unit's power switch.
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Use with a Computer
4. When the StoreJetTM 3.5 is successfully connected to a computer and powered on, the StoreJetTM's Power LED will light up, a new Local Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the icon will appear on the StoreJetTM 3.5 will appear in the My Computer window and a Hardware TM Windows System Tray. The StoreJet 3.5's internal hard drive comes formatted for NTFS.
Figure 11. *F: is an example drive letter, the letter in your "My Computer" window may differ
5. At this stage the StoreJetTM 3.5 is a Peripheral device and can be used as an external hard drive to upload/download data. You can download data to the StoreJetTM 3.5 simply by dragging and dropping files, or folders onto the Local Disk drive letter that represents the StoreJetTM 3.5.
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Use with a Computer
Disconnecting from a Computer
NEVER disconnect the ...
