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StoreJet™2.5 SATA
User’s Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
Package Contents..............................................................................................................................1
Features.............................................................................................................................................2
System Requirements........................................................................................................................2
Safety....................................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................3
General Use.......................................................................................................................................3
Backing Up Data ................................................................................................................................3
Transporting.......................................................................................................................................3
Power.................................................................................................................................................4
Reminders..........................................................................................................................................4
Product Overview................................................................................... 5
Installing a Hard Drive............................................................................................................6
Installing a Hard Drive ........................................................................... 6
Driver Installation ................................................................................... 8
Driver Installation for Windows98SE...............................................................................................8
Driver Installation for WindowsMe, 2000 and XP............................................................................9
Driver Installation for Mac™OS 9.0, or Later ...................................................................................10
Driver Installation for Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later ............................................................................10
Use with a Computer............................................................................ 11
Connecting to a Computer ..................................................................................................11
Disconnecting from a Computer.........................................................................................13
Removing the StoreJet™2.5 SATA in Windows98SE...................................................................13
Removing the StoreJet™2.5 SATA in WindowsMe, 2000 and XP................................................13
Removing the StoreJet™2.5 SATA in Mac™OS 9.0, or Later .........................................................13
Remove the StoreJet™2.5 SATA in Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later .....................................................13
Formatting the Hard Drive ...................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 16
Specifications ....................................................................................... 18
Ordering Information............................................................................................................18
Warranty................................................................................................ 19
Terminology.......................................................................................... 20

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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet™2.5 SATA.This Ultra-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 StoreJet™2.5 SATA 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 StoreJet™
2.5 SATA 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 StoreJet™2.5 SATA
Package Contents
The StoreJet™2.5 SATA package includes the following items:
 StoreJet™2.5 SATA
 Carry bag
 Software CD
 Mini USB to USB A-Type cable
 USB Power adapter cable
 Quick Instruction Guide
 Screws x 2
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Features
 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and USB 1.1 backwards compatible
 Easy Plug and Play installation
 Optional 2.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drive
 Ultra-Portability
 Powered via the USB port. No external power or battery needed
 Hi-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits (60MB) per second
 Additional software pack (helps you manage your data)
 LED indicates Power On and data transfer activity
 Driverless (Only Windows® 98SE needs the enclosed driver)
System Requirements
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port.
One of the following Operating Systems (OS):
 Windows98SE
 WindowsMe
 Windows2000
 WindowsXP
 MacOS 9.0, or later
 LinuxKernel 2.4, or later
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Safety Precautions
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.
Your StoreJet™2.5 SATA is connected to a computer using a Mini USB (on the StoreJet™) 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 StoreJet™2.5 SATA package.
 During operation avoid exposing your StoreJet™2.5 SATA to temperature extremes above 60℃, or
below 5℃.
 Do not drop your StoreJet™2.5 SATA.
 Do not allow your StoreJet™2.5 SATA 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 StoreJet™2.5 SATA in any of the listed environments:
o Direct sunlight
o Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
o 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 StoreJet™2.5 SATA 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 StoreJet™2.5 SATA 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.
Transporting
 Do not pack your StoreJet™2.5 SATA into luggage without the proper padded support. Other items in
the luggage may damage your StoreJet™2.5 SATA without the proper protection.
 Avoid squeezing your StoreJet™2.5 SATA to prevent damage to the internal HDD.
 Avoid placing objects onto your StoreJet™2.5 SATA to prevent damaging it.
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Power
Only use the original bundled USB Power Adapter Cable to provide additional power to
your StoreJet™.
 The StoreJet™2.5 SATA is powered directly via a computer USB port. However, the power supplied
by the USB port on some older computers is below the required 5V DC power. In this instance, please
connect the USB Power Adapter Cable to the StoreJet™2.5 SATA and a USB port on the computer,
this will provide the additional power necessary to run the drive.
 Please use the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable that came with the StoreJet™2.5 SATA to connect it to
a computer and always ensure that the cable you are using is in a good state of repair, NEVER use a
cable that is frayed or damaged.
 Ensure nothing is resting on the USB cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped
over or stepped on.
Reminders
Always follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove your
StoreJet™2.5 SATA from a computer.
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Product Overview
Figure 1. StoreJet 2.5 SATA
Screws x 2
Power socket 5V DC
Mini USB Port
OneTouch Backup Button
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Installing a Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
If you purchased a StoreJet™2.5 SATA that does not have a Hard Disk Drive already installed, please
read this section, otherwise you can skip to the “Driver Installation” section.
1. Open the StoreJet™2.5 SATA by removing the two screws from either side of the top cover, as
indicated in the diagram.
Figure 2. Remove the screws from the top cover
2. Remove the cover revealing a control board adapter; this converts the SATA interface connector of the
hard drive to a Mini USB 2.0 interface. Slide out the control board.
Figure 3. Remove the top cover revealing the SATA adapter
3. 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 4. Connect the hard drive to the SATA adapter
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4. Carefully reinsert the SATA adapter and its connected 2.5” hard drive into the StoreJet™2.5 SATA
and reattach the screws to the top cover.
Figure 5. Reinsert the adapter plus drive and reattach the screws
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Driver Installation
WARNING! The StoreJet™2.5’s internal SATA hard drive comes formatted for NTFS.
Windows®98SE CANNOT support the NTFS file system, please reformat the hard drive to
the FAT file system, see the “Formatting the Hard Drive” section.
Driver Installation for Windows98SE
1. Put the Software CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Click on the “Win98SE Driver”
Installation button.
Figure 6. Windows 98SE Driver Installation
 SATA Win98SE Driver installation is completed automatically as a background process.
2. After the Wizard has successfully finished installing the drivers, click on the “OK” button to exit the
wizard.
Figure 7. InstallShield Wizard
3. After the drivers are installed onto the computer, plug the StoreJet™2.5 SATA into an available USB
port, the “New Hardware Found” dialogue box will appear.
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Figure 8. Found New Hardware
4. The computer will automatically detect the StoreJet™2.5 SATA and a new Local Disk drive with a
newly assigned drive letter representing the StoreJet™2.5 SATA will appear in the My Computer
window.
Figure 9. *F is an example drive letter, the letter in your “My Computer” window may differ
Driver Installation for WindowsMe, 2000 and XP
No drivers are required. These Windows®Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the
StoreJet™2.5 SATA. Plug your StoreJet™into an available USB port and Windows will install the
necessary files. A new Local Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the StoreJet™2.5
SATA will appear in the My Computer window.
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Driver Installation for Mac™OS 9.0, or Later
No drivers are required. Plug your StoreJet™2.5 SATA into an available USB port and your computer will
automatically detect it.
Figure 10. Mac Driver Installation
Driver Installation for Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later
No drivers are required. Plug your StoreJet™2.5 SATA into a USB port and mount it.
1. First create a directory for the StoreJet™2.5 SATA.
Example: mkdir /mnt/Storejet
2. Then, mount the StoreJet™2.5 SATA.
Example: mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/Storejet
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Connecting to a Computer
If you want to use the StoreJet™2.5 SATA as an External Hard Disk Drive to upload/download data to, or
from your computer you will need to connect it to a USB port on the computer using the provided Mini USB
to USB A-Type cable.
WARNING! If using Windows®98SE, please ensure you have reformatted the hard drive to
the FAT file system (see “Formatting the Hard Drive”) and installed the necessary driver
before plugging in your StoreJet™2.5 SATA.
1. Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable into the Mini USB port on the StoreJet™2.5
SATA.
Figure 11. Mini USB 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 power required to run the StoreJet™is 5V DC and you
may need to connect the USB Power Adapter Cable to provide the additional power
necessary to run the drive.
Figure 12. Connecting to a Computer
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3. When the StoreJet™2.5 SATA is successfully connected to a computer the StoreJet™ 2.5 SATA’s
Power LED will light up, a new Local Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My
Computer window and a Hardware icon will appear on the Windows System Tray. The
StoreJet™ 2.5’s internal SATA hard drive comes formatted for NTFS.
Figure 13. *F: is an example drive letter, the letter in your "My Computer" window may differ
4. At this stage the StoreJet™2.5 SATA is a Peripheral device and can be used as an external hard
drive to upload/download data. You can download data to the StoreJet™2.5 SATA simply by dragging
and dropping files, or folders onto the Local Disk drive letter that represents the StoreJet™2.5 SATA.
5. If you have setup the bundled Transcend Backup Software you can press the StoreJet™ 2.5
SATA’s OneTouch “Backup Button” once to Backup your data.
Figure 14. OneTouch Backup Button
6. Please be advised, if you are using the StoreJet™2.5 SATA with a notebook computer it is better to
run the notebook off AC power. The reason for this is that the notebooks’ battery power will run down
more quickly because the StoreJet™2.5 SATA needs to draw power from the USB port.
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Disconnecting from a Computer
NEVER disconnect the StoreJet™2.5 SATA from a Computer when its LED is flashing.
Removing the StoreJet™2.5 SATA in Windows98SE
Unplug your StoreJet™2.5 SATA from your system directly when data is not transferring.
Removing the StoreJet™2.5 SATA in WindowsMe, 2000 and XP
1. Select the Hardware icon on the system tray.
2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue.
Figure 15. Safely Remove Hardware
3. A message window will appear stating, “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be safely
removed from the system.” Unplug the StoreJet™.
Figure 16. Safe to Remove Hardware
WARNING! To prevent data loss, always use this procedure to remove the StoreJet™2.5
SATA from Windows®Me, 2000 and XP.
Removing the StoreJet™2.5 SATA in Mac™OS 9.0, or Later
Drag and drop the Disk icon that represents your StoreJet™2.5 SATA into the trashcan. Then unplug your
StoreJet™2.5 SATA from the USB port.
Remove the StoreJet™2.5 SATA in Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later
Execute umount /mnt/Storejet to un-mount the device. Then unplug your StoreJet™2.5 SATA from the
USB port.
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Formatting the Hard Drive
The StoreJet™2.5 SATA contains a Hard Disk Drive and can therefore be formatted. The StoreJet™2.5
SATA’s internal hard drive comes formatted for NTFS.
WARNING! Formatting the Disk will erase all of the data on your StoreJet™2.5 SATA.
1. Plug the StoreJet™2.5 SATA into an available USB port.
2. In the Windows®OS Open My Computer, and right-click on the new Local Disk that represents the
StoreJet™2.5 SATA.
3. Select “Format” in the drop down menu to format the StoreJet™2.5 SATA.
Figure 17. Formatting the drive
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4. Select or specify the available options as necessary, but if you are using Windows®98SE ensure you
choose the FAT❖
file system, otherwise select the NTFS File system option to format the StoreJet™2.5
SATA. Click on the “Start” button to continue.
Figure 18. Format options
 If you are using Windows®98SE you must format the StoreJet™2.5 SATA’s hard drive for the FAT file
system.
5. Click on the “OK” button to complete and exit formatting the drive.
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Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs with your StoreJet™2.5 SATA,please first check the information listed below before
taking your StoreJet™2.5 SATA 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 websites.
Software CD cannot auto-run in Windows®
Go to the Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function of the CD-ROM
drive. Alternatively, you can manually run the “StoreJet.EXE” file on the Software CD.
Operating system cannot detect the StoreJet™2.5 SATA
Check the following:
1. Is your StoreJet™2.5 SATA properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in again.
If it is properly connected, try using another available USB port.
2. Are you using the USB cable(s) that came in the StoreJet™2.5 SATA pack? If not, try using the
Transcend USB cable(s) to connect the StoreJet™to the computer.
3. The StoreJet™2.5 SATA is powered directly via a computer USB port however, the power supplied by
the USB port on some computers is below the required 5V DC power. In this instance, please connect
the supplied USB Power Adapter Cable to the StoreJet™2.5 SATA and a USB port on the computer,
this will provide the additional power necessary to run the drive.
4. Is your StoreJet™2.5 SATA connected to the Mac™keyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an
available USB port on your Mac™Desktop.
5. Is the USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user’s manual of your computer (or motherboard) to enable
it.
6. Is the necessary driver installed? If your computer is using Windows98SE, you must insert the Driver
CD into the CD-ROM and refer to the “Driver Installation for Windows®98SE” section to complete
the driver installation before using your StoreJet™2.5 SATA. A driver is not required for Windows
ME/2000/XP, Mac™OS 9.0, or later and Linux™Kernel 2.4, or later.
FAT32 Volume size limitation
If you are using a StoreJet™2.5 SATA with a hard drive that is bigger than 30GBs you will need to
Partition the units’ drive, the reason for this is a Microsoft Windows OS limitation, which cannot format a
volume larger than 32GBs in size using the FAT32 file system. To accomplish partitioning the drive you will
need to format StoreJet™2.5 SATA for the NTFS file system.
Cannot Power ON
The StoreJet™2.5 SATA is powered directly by the USB port on the Computer. However, the power
supplied by the USB port on some older computers is below the required 5V DC power. In this instance,
please connect the USB Power Adapter Cable to the StoreJet™2.5 SATA and a USB port on the computer,
this will provide the additional power necessary to run the drive. Check the following:
1. Check that your StoreJet™2.5 SATA is properly connected to the USB port on the computer.
2. Check that the USB port is working properly. If not, try using an alternative USB port.
3. Try connecting the USB Power Adapter cable to the StoreJet™2.5 SATA and to a USB port on the
computer, this will provide additional power to the StoreJet™2.5 SATA.
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Cannot find the file that was just copied to the StoreJet™2.5 SATA
You should always open a transferred file in its new location to ensure it has transferred successfully.
Re-copy the file and refer to the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove the StoreJet™2.5
SATA after the copy process is completed.
A File that was just deleted still appears
Re-delete the file and refer to the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove the StoreJet™
2.5 SATA after the delete process is completed.
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Specifications
 Size (L x W x H): 129 mm × 79.9 mm × 13 mm
 Weight: 86g (without hard drive)
 Storage Media: 2.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drive
 Power Supply: 5V DC supplied from the USB port(s)
 Max. Transfer Speeds: 480Mbits (60MB) per second
 Operating
Temperature: 5℃(41℉) to 60℃ (140℉)
 Storage Temperature: -40℃(-40℉) to 70℃ (158℉)
 Humidity: 8% to 90% RH
 Certificates: CE, FCC, BSMI
 Warranty: 2-years
Ordering Information
Device Description Memory Size Transcend P/N
StoreJet™2.5 SATA Silver 0GB TS0GSJ25S-S
StoreJet™2.5 SATA Blue 0GB TS0GSJ25B-S
StoreJet™2.5 SATA Red 0GB TS0GSJ25R-S
StoreJet™2.5 SATA 80GB Sliver 80GB TS80GSJ25S-S
StoreJet™2.5 SATA 120GB Titanium 120GB TS120GSJ25T-S
Specifications