Transcend Information 35 Ultra user manual Troubleshooting︱

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Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs with your StoreJet 35 Ultra, please first check the information listed below before taking your StoreJet 35 Ultra in for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our website at www.transcendusa.com

The Software CD does not auto-run in Windows®

Go to the Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insertfunction of the CD-ROM drive. Alternatively, you can manually run the “StoreJet.EXE” file on the Software CD.

My computer cannot detect the StoreJet 35 Ultra

Please try the following:

1.Make sure the power switch in the ON ( – ) position and the cooling fan is spinning.

2.Check if the Power Adapter is securely connected to the StoreJet 35 Ultra’s “DC PWR” input, and that its power cable is securely connected to the both the Power Adapter and your home’s power outlet.

3.Verify that you are using the USB or eSATA cable that came in the StoreJet 35 Ultra package.

4.Make sure your StoreJet 35 Ultra is securely connected to the USB or eSATA port. If it is, try unplugging it and plugging it back in again. You can also try using a different USB or eSATA port.

5.Turn the StoreJet 35 Ultra’s power switch off, wait for 10 seconds, and then turn it back on again.

6.Ensure the USB port or eSATA port on your computer is enabled and functioning properly. If disabled, please refer to the user’s manual of your computer, motherboard, or eSATA interface card.

If you still cannot detect the StoreJet, please see below for help with specific operating systems.

The StoreJet 35 Ultra does not Power ON

The StoreJet 35 Ultra must be powered from the mains using the power adapter and the power switch turned on. If you cannot power on the StoreJet35 Ultra and you have ensured that all the cables are connected properly and the power switch is on, try plugging the power cable into another power outlet.

I cannot detect the StoreJet 35® on my Mac®

If you previously used your drive in Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista™, it is most likely formatted with NTFS, which is not compatible with Mac® OS. To store and backup data on your Mac® please follow the instructions on formatting the StoreJet 35 Ultra on a Mac® to convert the drive to Mac’s HFS+ format. If you plan to regularly use the drive with both Windows and Mac computers, we recommend formatting the drive to the FAT32 file system. Keep in mind that formatting the drive will erase all existing data on the drive.

I cannot detect the StoreJet 35 Ultra in Linux®

If you previously used your drive in a Windows® 2000, XP, Vista™, or Mac® computer, it is most likely formatted with NTFS, which is not compatible with Linux®. Please follow the instructions on formatting the StoreJet 35 Ultra in Linux. Remember that formatting the drive will erase all existing data on the drive.

I connected the StoreJet 35 Ultra to my computer with both eSATA and USB

If you connect both eSATA and USB at the same time, the StoreJet 35 Ultra will only be recognized on your computer as an eSATA device.

I cannot detect the StoreJet 35 Ultra in Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™ with eSATA

Your motherboard chipset must support Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) in order to use eSATA.

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Contents StoreJet 35 Ultra User’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction︱ Package Contents︱Features︱ General Use Safety Precautions︱Setup System Requirements︱Reminders PowerProduct Overview︱ Installing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive︱Page Windows 2000/XP Connecting to a Computer︱Windows Vista Mac OS Linux Windows→ 2000, XP and Vista eSATA Disconnecting from a Computer︱Windows→ 2000, XP and Vista USB Page Linux→ Kernel 2.4, or Later USB Mac→ OS USB & eSATAFormatting the Hard Drive︱ Windows Vista Page Click the Close button to finish and exit Page Linux Troubleshooting︱ Page Ordering Information︱ Specifications︱Transcend Information, Inc Transcend Limited Warranty︱