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User’s Guide
Rev. 1.0A
I. DESCRIPTION:
The Memorex TravelDrive™ is a portable storage device utilizing a plug-and-play USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface
that allows it to function as if it were an external drive. Based on USB 2.0 standards, the TravelDrive is useable in
either an available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port. Your computer easily recognizes the TravelDrive once it is inserted into your
USB connection. You can drag and drop files to or from the TravelDrive just as you would to a floppy disk or a hard
drive with the added benefit of a faster, far more secure and portable data storage solution than most other previous
alternatives.
II. SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY:
The TravelDrive can be used with virtually any computer that has either a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. The TravelDrive has the
following minimum system requirements—
• Pentium PC or Apple Macintosh Computer with USB Support
• PC - Windows 98SE*(Second Edition) / Windows Me / 2000 / XP
• Mac OS X or above, Mac OS 8.6~9.x (USB 1.1 support only)
• Linux 2.4.x (Please see Memorex website under FAQ’s for Mounting on Linux)
• Available USB 2.0 (for High Speed) or 1.1 port
* Requires Windows 98SE driver (available for download at www.memorex.com).
III. PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Your Memorex TravelDrive should include—
• Memorex TravelDrive
• TravelDrive Quick Start Guide
• Lanyard Carrying Strap
IV. TRAVELDRIVE ANATOMY:
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Lanyard connector loop - to attach your lanyard to
2 Blue LED
Capacity (Indicator Label)
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USB Connector
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5 Protective Cap - Fits on the end of the drive
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when removed from USB Connector
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V. TRAVELDRIVE FEATURES:
The TravelDrive was designed to provide convenient, easy-to-carry transportable data storage for important files,
music, video or photos wherever you go. Some of the key important features are:
• HIGH SPEED USB 2.0 compliance for the fastest data transfer speeds—up to 10 times faster than USB 1.1.
• Blue LED Power & Activity Indicator – offers high-tech look.
• Backward compatibility for use with computers installed with USB 1.1 ports.
• No internal moving parts when accessing data – safer, more secure and reliable storage than most other
portable storage solutions.
• No specific hardware requirements for use on most computer systems. Uses standard USB ports available
on most computers today and requires no driver installation (except Windows 98SE) for use. Just plug in and
go.
• Plug n’ Play - No installation software or drivers required. Just plug it into your USB port and go. (Applies to
Windows Me, 2000 & XP along with Mac OS X or later)
• Windows 98SE Compatible - Windows 98SE requires installing a device driver available for download from the
Memorex website.
• Works between both PC and Macintosh platforms. Allows convenient swapping of files from either system
platform (using the FAT or FAT32 file format).
• No batteries or power adapters required. Uses power from the USB port and also works with USB hubs.
• LED power indicator and activity monitor lets you know when the drive is active in order to assure safe data
transfers.
VI. GETTING STARTED:
Step 1 – Check your Operating System (OS):
• For Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 & Windows® XP
There is no need to install any drivers! Go straight to Step 2 – “Using Your TravelDrive.”
• For Windows® 98SE (Internet access required)
You will need to install a driver for the computer to recognize the TravelDrive. See section VII,
“Windows® 98SE Driver Installation” below.
NOTE: For computers using Windows 98SE, DO NOT insert your TravelDrive into the USB port until you have
sucessfully completed the “Windows 98SE Installation” (Step 2 below).
• For Windows® NT—NT does not support USB. The TravelDrive is not supported in this OS.
• For Windows® 98 or older – Windows® operating systems prior to Windows® 98SE do not have adequate USB
support, and therefore the TravelDrive is not supported by those operating systems and not supported
by Memorex.
• Linux 2.4.x - The TravelDrive does function with Linux; however specific steps are required to allow the
drive to be recognized. Please see the Memorex website under FAQ’s for “Mounting on Linux.”
• For Apple Macintosh Mac OS 8.6 or higher
There is no need to install any drivers! Go straight to Step 2.
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VII. WINDOWS® 98SE DRIVER INSTALLATION: (Internet access required)
IMPORTANT NOTE: For Windows® Me, 2000, and XP users - Go directly to Step 2 – “Using Your Memorex TravelDrive”
If your computer uses Windows® 98SE as its operating system, you must install a driver for your TravelDrive.
Installing the Win98SE USB 2.0 TravelDrive Driver
1. Turn on your computer and wait for the Windows desktop to appear.
2. Close any open applications.
3. Download the necessary driver by launching your internet browser and going to the Memorex website at
• Select DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE, under General Support and Software.
• Under "Hardware", Choose TravelDrives.
• Under "Now select your Product" on the right side, select the model you have.
• From the Images shown, Select the TravelDrive that matches yours.
• Select Download File once you have determined the appropriate Driver.
• When the download dialogue box appears, click on SAVE.
• Choose or create a folder on your computer's hard drive in which you want to save the downloaded driver.
You will install the driver from this folder after it has been downloaded.
• Once the download is complete, click on CLOSE and exit the website.
4. Go to the folder where you saved the zip file. Using the winzip program, unzip the file into the same folder. If
double-click on the setup.exe application to begin the installation.
• A Welcome dialogue box will pop up to give you the option of installing the drivers. Click on NEXT.
• A Setup Status screen will appear confirming the installation process has begun.
• Click “OK” or “Agree”to any driver prompts should they appear during the driver installation.
• Once completed, a "Restarting Windows" dialogue box will appear.
• Choose "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" and click OK to reboot your computer to complete the
driver installation process.
5. Your Memorex TravelDrive is now ready to use. When you insert the drive into an available USB port on your
computer, your system will identify the drive, locate the driver software, and complete the driver installation
process.
Step 2 – USING YOUR TRAVELDRIVE
Your new Memorex TravelDrive is ready to use now. Follow the simple steps below to begin using your new portable
storage device:
a. Remove the protective snap-on cap and insert your new TravelDrive into an available USB port on your
computer.
NOTE: You may be required to wait a few minutes while your new TravelDrive is configuring itself to your
computer system. (Click "OK" or "Agree" to any driver prompts should they appear).
b. Restart your computer now to ensure driver installation and drive setup.
c. At the desktop screen double-click on “My Computer.” The TravelDrive should appear as a “Removable Disk”
icon. The actual drive letter assigned to your TravelDrive will vary depending on how many other drives are on
your system.
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Step 2 – USING YOUR TRAVELDRIVE (Continue)
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You are ready to begin using your new Memorex TravelDrive. Congratulations!
A. MICROSOFT WINDOWS®
CONNECTING YOUR DRIVE
1. Remove cap on your TravelDrive and Insert the TravelDrive into an available USB port on your computer.
The blue LED Power and Activity Monitor will light up, briefly flashing to confirm that the drive is powered.
2. For Windows XP OS users, your drive folder will appear in a separate window. If this does not happen or if you
are not prompted to select a function, follow step 4.
3. If your drive does not appear, double-click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and locate the
“Removable Disk” icon. Double-click on the “Removable Disk” icon to access your TravelDrive.
4. You can now save, copy, or delete files to the TravelDrive just as you would to a hard drive or a floppy
disk. The LED Power and Activity Monitor will flash quickly when data are being transferred to or from your
drive.
REMOVING YOUR DRIVE
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not remove the TravelDrive while the LED is flashing! Interrupting the data
flow while the LED is flashing may corrupt existing data that are being transferred as well as possibly other data
stored on the drive. You may also lose access to your drive and your ability to retrieve any files stored on the
TravelDrive. Once the LED returns to an non-blinking state, the data transfer operation is complete; and it is safe
to remove your drive.
For Windows® Me/2000/XP:
1. Double-click on the green “Unplug or Eject Hardware” arrow in the task bar at the edge of the screen to bring
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up a list of active hardware (figure 8).
2. Select “Stop USB Mass Storage Device” with the correct drive letter assigned to your TravelDrive. (If
there is more than one USB device active, double-click on the USB devices and select the drive letter
associated with the Memorex TravelDrive.) Select “Stop” and wait for the notice that it is safe to remove the
TravelDrive. If a notice appears that the device cannot be stopped, close any software that had been using the
device to open or save files and repeat the process.
3. FOR Windows® 98SE users merely have to unplug the TravelDrive from the USB port.
NOTE: Unplugging the device without stopping it may cause your computer to become unstable and may cause
data corruption on your TravelDrive.
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B. APPLE MACINTOSH
NOTE: Maximum performance of the TravelDrive on a Mac requires Mac OS X or higher and a USB 2.0
port. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.X perform only at USB 1.1 speeds.
1. Remove cap on your TravelDrive and Insert the TravelDrive into an available USB port on your computer.
The blue LED Power and Activity Monitor will light up, briefly flashing to confirm that the drive is powered.
2. Insert the TravelDrive into an available USB port on your computer. The blue LED Power and Activity
monitor will light up briefly flashing to confirm that the drive is powered.
3. Click on the “Untitled” drive icon once the TravelDrive has been successfully mounted on your Mac
Desktop (Figure 9).
Figure 9
4. You can now save, copy, or delete files to the TravelDrive just as you would to a hard drive or a floppy
disk. The LED Power and Activity Monitor will flash quickly when data are being transferred to or from the
TravelDrive.
NOTE: Due to file re-indexing on Mac OS, it is always recommended to reformat the drive using Mac OS
Extended. However, if the drive will be used on both PC and Mac, it is recommended to retain the default format
of the drive which is FAT.
REMOVING YOUR DRIVE
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not remove the TravelDrive while the LED is flashing! Interrupting the data flow while
the LED is flashing may corrupt existing data that are being transferred as well as possibly other data stored on
the drive. You may also lose access to your drive and your ability to retrieve any files stored on the TravelDrive.
Once the LED returns to an non-blinking state, the data transfer operation is complete; and it is safe to remove
your drive.
1. Before removing the TravelDrive, drag its icon over to the Trash icon.
2. Next, unplug the TravelDrive from its USB port once the icon is not visible on your Mac OS Desktop.
C. USING THE TRAVELDRIVE FEATURES
1. LED Power and Activity Monitor
When the blue LED is lighted, the TravelDrive is powered and recognized by your computer. When the
LED is flashing, that means that data are being transferred to or from your drive. Always wait until the LED
stops flashing before removing the drive. Removing the drive while the LED is flashing risks corrupting the
data files and losing access to any other files on the drive.
2. Lanyard Carrying Cable
To attach your lanyard to your TravelDrive, remove the portion of the lanyard with the small thin nylon
cable. Slide the small nylon loop thru the end of the drive where the opening appears and insert the
connector end thru the middle of the nylon loop.
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D. SUPPORT
Technical Support is only a mouse-click away. The installation screen (Figure 1 on page 5) for the bonus software
includes a “Need Assistance” button that opens up a support screen offering either Technical Support or a handy
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section with a direct link to the Memorex website. Your computer must have
Internet access to take advantage of this feature.
VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ:
1. The BLUE Power and Activity LED does not light up.
This means your TravelDrive is not receiving power from the USB port. Check to see if the computer
recognizes the device as attached and active. In Windows®, double-click the “My Computer” icon to bring up
a list of active drives. If your TravelDrive does not appear there, unplug the device and reboot your
computer. Insert the drive again after rebooting. Windows® 98SE users may have to reinstall the drivers. For
all other operating systems, repeat steps listed at the beginning of section VII: “Standard Operation.”
2. The TravelDrive appears to be full, but I can’t find any files on it.
The files may have been corrupted if data were interrupted during a transfer, either by too early a removal or
by a power interruption. Restart your computer and attempt to access your drive. Otherwise, you may need
to attempt using some recovery software to possibly rescue some files on your TravelDrive. Memorex
at this time does not have any specific software that it can endorse or support to perform this operation. If this
is not required or the files on your drive are not needed, you will have to reformat your TravelDrive to
regain its functionality.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Reformatting permanently erases all the data on the TravelDrive, and you will lose any
unsaved files. See “Reformatting” below.
3. My TravelDrive will not let me transfer files from my Mac to a PC or from my PC to a Mac.
The Mac uses both a FAT (File Allocation Table) file system and the Mac OS Standard format from OS 8.6 to
9.21, and this file system is compatible with PCs. Mac OS 9.22 to X (10.x) use a different HFS format that may
cause re-indexing of FAT and FAT 32 formatted drives. For those systems you may have to format your
TravelDrive for Mac use only with the HFS or HFS+ formats.
4. The data transfer speeds for the TravelDrive are not much faster than before.
There are many factors that affect transfer speed performance. The USB ports on your computer may be USB
1.1 and not USB 2.0. The TravelDrive achieves maximum performance with USB 2.0 connections, which
can be as much as ten times faster than the speed of USB 1.1. Although your device works with USB 1.1 ports,
it will not reach its fastest potential transfer speeds unless the system you are using has a USB 2.0 port.
5. Traveldrives: My TravelDrive™ is installed, but I do not get a Drive letter or an icon in My Computer for
the drive. How can I correct this? (Must have administrative level access)
If you have other drives installed on the system Windows may try to install the TravelDrive™ as the same drive
letter. This issue will normally happen in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. To correct this do the following.
1. Go to Control Panel
2. Click on Administrative Tools
3. Click on Computer Management
4. Click on Disk Management
5. In the listing you will see the TravelDrive™ as the correct size. Right Click it.
6. Click on Change Drive Letter and Paths
7. Click Change
8. Click on the down arrow and Select an available drive letter (we suggest “T” for TravelDrive™)
9. Press OK twice.
10. Close Computer Management and Control Panel.
You should be able to see the drive correctly in Windows Explorer or My Computer.
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IX. FAQS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS):
1. When do I have to replace the battery?
Never. The TravelDrive draws its power from the USB port. It has no batteries and requires no external power
supply to function.
2. Do I have to protect the TravelDrive from airport X-rays or magnetic fields?
No. Normal magnetic fields have no effect on theTravelDrive. X-rays used in airport security systems
will not damage your drive; however, it is always wise to make a backup of your files before traveling.
3. I don’t have USB 2.0. Can I still use the USB 2.0 TravelDrive with my USB 1.1 connections?
Yes. The TravelDrive is backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
4. I dropped my TravelDrive on the ground, and I’m worried that I may have damaged the drive.
The TravelDrive is similar to flash media cards and can be used like an external drive. Although your
drive is far more tolerant towards physical handling than any disk drive or most other forms of transportable
data storage devices, it is advised that you take care in handling to avoid potential damage. If you can still
access files on it, it most likely has not suffered damage. It is advised that you Back up your files as soon as
possible as well as regularly and often to avoid any potential data loss.
5. Can I fill the TravelDrive to its maximum capacity?
Yes, but it is not advisable due to the nature of the file structures of re-writable technology used on your
TravelDrive and other media such as flash cards and CD-RWs. These media become unreliable when
filled to capacity. It is strongly recommended that a small amount of safety margin be reserved to protect
access to your files.
6. I accidentally took out the TravelDrive while the activity light was flashing. Now it doesn’t work.
Can it be repaired?
Your TravelDrive should still function normally; however, there is a strong possibility that the file or files
that you were transferring may have become corrupted. If that is the case, recovery software may be able to
retrieve some critical files. In order to get your TravelDrive working again, you may have to reformat
the drive.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Reformatting permanently erases all the data on the TravelDrive, and you will lose
any unsaved files permanently. See “Reformatting” below.
7. I’ve used my TravelDrive for a long time, but it’s not working as well as before. Do these things
wear out?
The mechanics of the TravelDrive do not wear out; but over time, adding and deleting a great many
files leaves anomalies in the file structure that may need fixing up in a manner similar to defragmenting a hard
drive. This is true for all flash media. Transfer all files that you want to save to your hard drive and then
reformat (see below) the TravelDrive to restore its filing structure. It should now work as well as when
it was new.
X. REFORMATTING:
The file structure of a TravelDrive can use refreshing over long periods of use just as hard drives need defragging over
time to make file access faster. Reformatting the TravelDrive restores its file structure if it has been corrupted by an
interruption of data transfer due to too early removal of the device or a power outage during file transfers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Reformatting permanently erases all the data on the TravelDrive, and you will lose
any files that have not been copied to another hard disk or CD-R. This is considered a procedure for ADVANCED
USERS, and extreme caution should be applied before performing this operation.
1. Save all files on the TravelDrive to another medium such as a hard drive, a flash card, or a CD-R.
Reformatting permanently erases all the data on your TravelDrive and you will lose any unsaved files.
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2. To format the TravelDrive, follow the directions listed below based on your computer type:
PC
a. Close all open applications including anti-virus software that may interrupt the format process.
b. Double-click on the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.
c. Right click on the “Removable Disk” icon with the drive letter assigned to your TravelDrive.
d. Select “Format” from the drop-down menu that appears.
e. Optional: Type in a name in “Volume label” if you have more than one TravelDrive and prefer to assign
names to differentiate them.
f. Click on “Start.” A warning notice appears that all data will be erased. Click “OK.” The formatting will
only take a few seconds, and a “Format Complete” notice will appear when the formatting is done.
g. Your TravelDrive should be recognized by your system at this point. You can return to using your
drive as before.
Apple Macintosh
Mac OS 8.6~9.x:
a. Close all open applications including anti-virus software that may interrupt the format process.
b. Click on “Special” on the toolbar.
c. Click on “Erase Disk”
d. Choose your Format (DOS, Pro DOS or Mac OS Standard).
e. Click on “Erase” to start the formatting process.
Mac OS X:
a. Close all open applications including anti-virus software that may interrupt the format process.
b. Open your “Applications” folder.
c. Open your “Utilities” folder.
d. Click on “Disk Utility.”
e. Your TravelDrive will be listed to the left of the program by its capacity and with
a drop down description that says “untitled.” Click on the drive capacity listing to get the Erase options.
f. Choose the “Mac OS Extended” format for the use with only Mac systems.
g. Check the box “Install Mac OS 9 Drivers”; this will allow for better Mac compatibility with older systems.
h. Click on the “Options” button.
i. Check the box “Zero all data” to fully format the drive.
j. Click “OK” to accept the selection.
k. Click “Erase” to initiate the format process.
l. Click “Erase” to verify that you want to start erasing the drive.
The TravelDrive should be mounted as “Untitled” after following the above steps.
NOTE: Once you have changed the format of the TravelDrive from FAT or FAT32 to another format, it
may not be able to be used on a PC. It will become a Mac-only device.
XI. TECHNICAL SUPPORTS:
To receive technical support for your TravelDrive beyond what is available from the links included on the installation discs
1-877-Is It Live… Or 1-877-474-8548. Register your product under the “Support” section.
XII. LIMITED 2 YEARS WARRANTY:
Memorex Products warranties this product against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of
purchase. This warranty applies to the original purchaser; proof of original retail purchase is required. This warranty
specifically excludes damage caused by misuse, abuse, improper storage, or use in a commercial application. No war-
ranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is made. In the event of a claim against this warranty,
Memorex Products’ obligation and the claimant’s sole remedy shall be replacement of the product. This warranty
specifically excludes responsibility for recorded data in any form.
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