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StoreJet 35 Ultra
User’s Manual
(Ver1.0)
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Table of Contents Introduction ︱.........................................................................................................................3 Package Contents ︱...............................................................................................................3 Features ︱...............................................................................................................................4 System Requirements ︱ ...............................................
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Introduction ︱ Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet™ 35 Ultra. This advanced, eSATA / USB 2.0 external storage device is the perfect way to add an extra hard drive to your computer for downloading, storing, transferring and backing up your data. With both eSATA and USB 2.0 connection options, the StoreJet 35 Ultra gives you the ultimate in flexibility. The USB interface provides maximum compatibility with all types of notebooks and PCs, while the new high-speed eSATA interface
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Power Adapter Power Cable Vertical Stand Quick Installation Guide Mounting Screws x 4 Features ︱ Works with all 3.5” SATA hard drives Two connection options: eSATA or USB2.0 eSATA for maximum performance up to 3000Mb/s USB2.0 interface assures universal compatibility Silent 80mm cooling fan reduces risk of HDD failure External power adapter and eSATA cable included Includes StoreJet™elite backup software Hot-swappable / Plu
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System Requirements ︱ Desktop computer with a working eSATA or USB port. One of the following operating systems: ® Windows 2000 ® Windows XP Windows VISTA™ ® Mac OS 9.0, or later (USB only) ® Mac OS 10.4, or later (eSATA) ® Linux Kernel 2.4, or later (USB only) Safety Precautions ︱ These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully. General Use • Unpack the contents of the StoreJet 35 Ultra package carefully. • Avoid exposing your StoreJet 35
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how to check this, please consult your computer or motherboard User’s Manual for eSATA or USB driver information. Power • The StoreJet 35 Ultra is powered from your home’s power outlet using the included 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 35 Ultra from a computer.
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Product Overview ︱ A A G B C A A A A D E F AA A Case Screws (4 per side) B On/Off Switch C DC Power Input D eSATA Port E USB Port F Cooling Fan G LED Indicator Light 7
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Installing a Hard Drive ︱ The StoreJet 35 Ultra hard drive enclosure only works with 3.5” SATA Hard Disk Drives. Installing a Hard Drive If you purchased a Transcend StoreJet 35 Ultra hard drive enclosure that does not have a SATA hard disk drive already installed, please read this section for installation instructions. If a hard drive is already installed, you can skip to the “Connecting to a Computer” section. 1. Remove all eight screws from the back and front of the StoreJet 35 Ult
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4. Carefully turn the StoreJet 35Ultra on its side, making sure the hard drive does not fall out. Secure the hard drive with the provided mounting screws. 5. Reattach the front cover and back cover and replace the eight case screws. 9
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Connecting to a Computer ︱ The StoreJet 35 Ultra can be connected to your computer in two ways: USB 2.0 or eSATA. To get the best performance results from your hard drive, we strongly recommend using the eSATA interface. If your computer does not have an eSATA port, you may need to purchase an SATA to eSATA adapter bracket (often included in PC motherboard packaging) or a PCI / PCI-X / PCI-Express eSATA card to connect your StoreJet 35 Ultra using eSATA. Otherwise, you can simply connect th
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6. If you installed an existing hard drive into the StoreJet 35 Ultra that was previously used with a Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™ computer, a new Local Disk with a newly assigned drive letter representing the StoreJet 35 Ultra will automatically appear in the My Computer window under “Hard Disk Drives.” Note: the drive name and letter in your "My Computer" window may differ 7. If you installed a brand new hard drive into your StoreJet 35 Ultra, please follow the instructions in the ® Formatti
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Note: the drive name and letter in your "AutoPlay" window may differ 7. If you installed a brand new hard drive into your StoreJet 35 Ultra, please follow the instructions in the ® Formatting the Hard Drive section to prepare your disk for use with your Vista system. ® Mac OS 1. Connect the power cable to the Power Adapter and plug it into your home’s power outlet. Then connect the Power Adapter to the StoreJet 35 Ultra’s round-shaped DC power input jack. 2. Plug one end of the eSATA
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® Linux 1. Connect the power cable to the Power Adapter and plug it into your home’s power outlet. Then connect the Power Adapter to the StoreJet 35 Ultra’s round-shaped DC power input jack. 2. Plug the square-shaped end of the USB cable into the StoreJet 35 Ultra. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your desktop. 4. Turn on the StoreJet 35 Ultra’s power switch. Its LED will light up and the cooling fan will start. ® 5. If you installed a brand new hard
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Disconnecting from a Computer ︱ WARNING! To prevent data loss, ALWAYS follow these removal procedures. NEVER disconnect or turn off the StoreJet 35 Ultra when its LED is flashing. ® ™ Windows 2000, XP and VISTA (USB) 1. Select the Removable Hardware icon / on the system tray. 2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select the USB device drive letter that represents your StoreJet 35 Ultra. Removable Hardware tool in XP Removable Hardware tool in Vista 3. A messa
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4. In the Policies tab, ensure that the “Enable write caching” option is not checked. 15
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® Mac OS (USB & eSATA) Drag and drop the Disk icon that represents your StoreJet 35 Ultra into the trashcan. Then unplug your StoreJet 35 Ultra from the USB port and turn off its power switch. ® Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later (USB) Execute umount /mnt/Storejet to un-mount the device. Then unplug your StoreJet 35 Ultra from the USB port and turn off its power switch. 16
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Formatting the Hard Drive ︱ WARNING! Formatting the disk will erase all of the data on your StoreJet 35 Ultra. Please use the USB interface (not eSATA) to format the drive. You must have Administrator Rights in order to format in Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. ® Windows 2000/XP ® 1. Plug the StoreJet 35 Ultra into an available USB port on a Windows 2000/XP computer. 2. Unplug all other USB storage devices from your computer. This is to prevent accidental format of a different USB drive
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Windows Vista™ 1. Plug the StoreJet 35 Ultra into an available USB port on your Windows Vista™ computer. 2. Unplug all other USB storage devices from your computer. This is to prevent accidental format of a different USB drive. 3. Insert the included Software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 4. Open the “Software” folder of the Software CD. 5. Right-click “StoreJetFormatter.exe” and select “Run as Administrator.” 6. The User Account Control window will appear. Select “Allow
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7. The program will automatically detect the StoreJet 35 Ultra drive. 8. Press “Start”. 9. 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. 19
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10. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit. ® Mac OS 1. Plug the StoreJet 35 Ultra into an available USB port on your MAC computer. 2. Unplug all other external storage devices from your computer. This is to prevent accidental format of a different drive. 3. Click the “Initialize” button. 4. In the Disk Utility window, select the new drive from the list on the left. 5. Select the “Erase” tab. 6. Choose the Volume Format you want (Mac OS Extended (journaled) is recommended)
