User manual TRANSCEND SSD18C3

[. . . ] 12 Linux® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Three-year Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Transcend's SSD18C3. This rugged, ultra-fast portable USB storage device is the perfect data management system for uploading, downloading, storing and transferring your data. With its shock-resistant design, huge storage capacity and real-world transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2. 0 (in USB 3. 0 mode), the compact SSD18C3 is ideal for carrying your files, folders, documents, photos, music and videos. [. . . ] When the SSD18C3 is successfully connected to a computer, its LED will light up (USB2. 0 and USB 3. 0 have different colors of illumination to indicate connection type). In Windows, a new Local Disk drive with a newly-assigned drive letter will appear, and a Removable Hardware 6 icon will appear on the Windows System Tray. The SSD18C3 comes pre-formatted to FAT32, which is compatible with most computer systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and more. · Computers running Windows and Mac OS will automatically detect and install the SSD18C3. To use USB 3. 0, please ensure your computer has all necessary USB 3. 0 drivers installed, and make sure you plug the USB Cable into the correct port on your computer (USB 3. 0 ports are usually color-coded to differentiate them from USB 2. 0) Linux users may have to configure the SSD18C3 manually. To do this, first create a directory for the SSD18C3 (Example: mkdir /mnt/usbdrive). Then, mount the SSD18C3 (Example: mount ­a ­t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/usbdrive) · 7 Note: (D:) and (G:) above are example drive letters; the letter in your "My Computer" window may differ Note: "New Volume" is an example drive. Once connected, you can use the SSD18C3 as an external hard drive to transfer data to and from your computer. Simply drag and drop files or folders onto the Local Disk, Volume, or drive letter that represents the SSD18C3. 8 One Touch Backup To enable the One Touch auto-backup button, you must first install the preloaded Backup Manager software (To install, run the EXE file located in the root directory of your SSD). Once you have installed Backup Manager, you can use the SSD18C3's One Touch auto-backup button to instantly backup and synchronize your data (see the Backup Manager Software User's Manual for details). One Touch Auto-Backup Button Turbo Mode Your SSD is already one of the fastest drives available, but you can further increase transfer speeds with the included USB driver. During the installation of the included Backup Manager software, you will be given the option to install an extra driver to enhance USB transfer speeds. Once enabled, USB 3. 0 transfer speeds can be increased by 30% or more!(see the Backup Manager Software User's Manual for details) 9 Disconnecting from a Computer NEVER disconnect the SSD from a Computer when its LED is flashing. Windows 1. A window will appear stating, "The `USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system. " WARNING!To prevent data loss, always use this procedure to remove the SSD from Windows®. Mac® OS Drag and drop the Disk icon that represents your SSD18C3 into the Trashcan. Then unplug your SSD18C3 from the USB port. 10 Linux® Execute umount /mnt/Storejet to un-mount the device. Then unplug your SSD18C3 from the USB port. Formatting the Solid State Drive WARNING!You must have Administrator Rights to format in Windows. Windows® XP/7/Vista 1. Plug the SSD18C3 into an available USB port on a Windows® XP/7/Vista computer. Open the "my computer" window, then right-click the drive that represents the SSD18C3 and choose "Format. " 4. Select "Quick Format" or change the volume label, if desired. 11 5. If a message windows like the one below appears, Click the "Initialize" button. If no message appears, open "Disk Utility" under "Applications > Utilities " 4. [. . . ] Transcend will inspect the product and in its sole discretion repair or replace it with a refurbished product or functional equivalent. Under special circumstances, Transcend may refund or credit the current value of the product at the time the warranty claim is made. Transcend may refuse to provide inspection, repair or replacement service for products that are out of warranty, and will charge fees if these services are provided for out-of-warranty products. Limitations Any software or digital content included with this product in disc, downloadable, or preloaded form, is not covered under this Warranty. This Warranty does not apply to any Transcend product failure caused by accident, abuse, mishandling or improper usage (including use contrary to the product description or instructions, outside the scope of the product's intended use, or for tooling or testing purposes), alteration, abnormal mechanical or environmental conditions (including prolonged exposure to humidity), acts of nature, improper installation (including connection to incompatible equipment), or problems with electrical power (including undervoltage, overvoltage, or power supply instability). [. . . ]