Transcend StoreJet 25F User manual

StoreJet® 25F
User’s Manual
(Version 1.1)

Table of Contents
Introduction︱......................................................................................1
Package Contents︱............................................................................1
Features︱............................................................................................3
System Requirements︱.....................................................................3
Safety Precautions︱...........................................................................4
General Use................................................................................................................... 4
Backing Up Data ........................................................................................................... 4
Transporting.................................................................................................................. 4
Power............................................................................................................................. 4
Reminders..................................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview︱............................................................................6
Connecting to a Computer︱..............................................................7
Disconnecting from a Computer︱....................................................9
Windows®...................................................................................................................... 9
Mac®OS 9.0 or Later..................................................................................................... 9
Linux®Kernel 2.4 or Later ............................................................................................. 10
Formatting the Hard Drive︱.............................................................11
Windows® 2000/XP...................................................................................................... 11
Windows® 7/Vista........................................................................................................ 12
Mac®OS....................................................................................................................... 15
Linux®.......................................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting︱.............................................................................18
Specifications︱.................................................................................20
Ordering Information︱.....................................................................20
Transcend Limited Warranty︱........................................................21

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Introduction︱
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet®25F.This elegant, ultra-portable,
high-speed USB storage device is the perfect data management system for uploading,
downloading, storing and transferring your vital data and information. With its huge storage
capacity and fast 480Mbps USB 2.0 data transfer rates, the compact StoreJet 25F is ideal for
carrying your files, folders, documents, photos, music and videos to and from desktop or notebook
computers. In addition, the StoreJet 25F comes with very useful software* that can increase your
mobile productivity. This User’s Manual is designed to help you get the most from your new device,
please read both in detail before using the StoreJet 25F.
*Note: The Transcend Elite software only works in Windows - please see the Software User's Manual for details
Package Contents︱
The StoreJet 25F package includes the following items:
StoreJet 25F
Travel Pouch
1 Mini USB to 2 Standard-A USB cable (USB Y cable)

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Quick Start Guide

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Features︱
Designer gloss diamond pattern accented by a lustrous metallic finish
Sleek compact shape with asymmetrical rounded edges for comfort and portability
Anti-slip rubber feet provide a stable base for resting on a table or computer case
Protective soft travel pouch
High-speed USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 1.1
Easy Plug and Play operation – no drivers required
High capacity hard drive for storing, carrying, and backing-up files
Completely USB powered. No external power supply or battery needed
High-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second
Includes Transcend Elite data-management software
LED power and data transfer activity indicator
System Requirements︱
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port.
One of following Operating Systems (OS):
•Windows®2000
•Windows®XP
•Windows®Vista
•Windows®7
•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.
Please ensure that you connect the USB cable to the StoreJet 25F and your
computer correctly (small end ÆStoreJet 25F, large end ÆPC)
General Use
•Carefully unpack the contents of the StoreJet 25F package.
•During operation, avoid exposing your StoreJet 25F to extreme temperatures above 55
℃, or below 5℃.
•Do not drop your StoreJet 25F.
•Do not allow your StoreJet 25F to come in contact with water or any other liquids.
•Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case.
•Do not store your StoreJet 25F in any of the following environments:
oDirect sunlight
oNext to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
oIn a closed car that is in direct sunlight
oIn an area with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration
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 25F 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 25F with a
computer, please check that the computer has the relevant USB drivers. If you are
unsure about how to check this, please consult the computer or motherboard User’s
Manual for USB driver information.
Transporting
•Do not pack your StoreJet 25F into luggage without the proper padded support. Other
items in the luggage may damage your StoreJet 25F if it does not have the proper
protection.
•Avoid squeezing your StoreJet 25F (to prevent damage to the internal HDD).
•Avoid placing objects on top of your StoreJet 25F (to prevent compression damage).
Power
•The StoreJet 25F is powered directly via a computer USB port. However, the power
supplied by the USB port on some older computers is below the 5V DC required to
power the StoreJet 25F. In this instance, please connect the spare large connector of
the provided USB Y cable to a second USB port on the computer, this will provide the
additional power necessary to run the drive.

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•Please use the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable that came with the StoreJet 25F to
connect it to a computer, and always ensure that the cable you are using is in good
condition. 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.
•If you have connected all ends of the USB cable and still have power-related problems
while reading / writing data, we recommend that you purchase a Transcend USB Power
Adapter (TS-PA2A) to provide the power necessary to operate the StoreJet 25.
Reminders
Always follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove the
StoreJet from your computer.
The spare USB connector can provide additional power for
the StoreJet 25F when needed

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Product Overview︱
Figure 1: StoreJet 25F
Mini USB Port

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Connecting to a Computer︱
If you want to use the StoreJet 25F as an external hard drive to upload/download data to and from
your computer, you will need to connect it to a USB port on the computer using the provided USB
Y-cable.
Figure 2: Mini USB to Standard-AUSB cable (USB Y-cable)
1. Plug the small end of the USB Y-cable into the Mini USB port on the StoreJet 25F.
2. Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook
computer.
*On some older computers, the power supplied by the USB port is below the required 5V DC
power. In this instance, please connect the spare large connector on the provided USB Y-cable
to a second USB port on the computer. This will provide the additional power necessary to run
the drive.
Figure 3: Connecting to a Computer

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3. When the StoreJet 25F is successfully connected to a computer, the StoreJet’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 Removable Hardware icon will appear on the Windows
System Tray. The StoreJet 25F’s internal hard drive comes pre-formatted for FAT32.
Figure 4: *F: is an example drive letter, the letter in your "My Computer" window may differ
4. Once connected, you can use the StoreJet 25F as an external hard drive to transfer data to
and from your computer. Simply drag and drop files or folders onto the Local Disk drive
letter that represents the StoreJet 25F.

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Disconnecting from a Computer︱
NEVER disconnect the StoreJet from a Computer when its LED is flashing.
Windows®
1. Select the Hardware icon on the system tray.
2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue.
Figure 5: Safely Remove Hardware
3. A window will appear stating, “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be
safely removed from the system.”
Figure 6: Safe to Remove Hardware
WARNING! To prevent data loss, always use this procedure to remove the StoreJet
from Windows®.
Mac®OS 9.0 or Later
Drag and drop the Disk icon that represents your StoreJet 25F into the Trashcan. Then unplug
your StoreJet 25F from the USB port.

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Figure 7: Drag StoreJet 25F drive icon into the Trashcan
Linux®Kernel 2.4 or Later
Execute umount /mnt/Storejet to un-mount the device. Then unplug your StoreJet 25F from the
USB port.

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Formatting the Hard Drive︱
WARNING! Formatting the disk will erase all of the data on your StoreJet 25.
You must have Administrator Rights to format in Windows.
Windows® 2000/XP
1. Download the StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend’s online Download Center at
http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/index.asp (the software can be located
by selecting “Storage Devices -> StoreJet Drives -> any StoreJet product -> any StoreJet
model)
2. When the download is complete, extract the downloaded ZIP file to your computer’s hard
drive (not the StoreJet 25) and run the StoreJetFormatter.exe application.
3. Plug the StoreJet 25 into an available USB port on a Windows® 2000/XP computer.
4. Unplug all other USB storage devices from your computer. This is to prevent
accidental format of a different USB drive.
5. In the StoreJet Format Utility window, click the “Refresh” button.
6. The program will automatically detect the StoreJet 25 drive.
Figure 8: The Utility will automatically detect the StoreJet 25 drive
7. Press “Start”.

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Figure 9: Press “Start”
8. A confirmation window will appear. Press OK to begin formatting the drive.
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.
Figure 10: Format Complete
10. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit.
Windows® 7/Vista
1. Download the StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend’s online Download Center at
http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/index.asp (the software can be located
by selecting “Storage Devices -> StoreJet Drives -> any StoreJet product -> any StoreJet
model)
2. When the download is complete, extract the downloaded ZIP file to your computer’s hard
drive (not the StoreJet 25).

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3. Plug the StoreJet 25 into an available USB port on your Windows®7/Vista computer.
4. Unplug all other USB storage devices from your computer. This is to prevent
accidental format of a different USB drive.
5. Right-click “StoreJetFormatter.exe”and select “Run as Administrator.”
Figure 11: Run as administrator
6. The User Account Control window will appear. Select “Allow” to continue.
Figure 12: Allow Transcend’s StoreJet Format Utility to run in Vista/7
7. In the StoreJet Format Utility window, click the “Refresh” button.
8. The program will automatically detect the StoreJet 25 drive.

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Figure 13: The Utility will automatically detect the StoreJet 25 drive
9. Press “Start”.
Figure 14: Press “Start”
10. A confirmation window will appear. Press OK to begin formatting the drive.

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11. 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.
Figure 15: Format Complete
12. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit.
Mac®OS
1. Plug the StoreJet 25 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.
Figure 16: “Unreadable drive” pop-up window
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).

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Figure 17: Select a Volume Format (file system)
7. Input a name for your new drive (otherwise, your drive will be named “Untitled”)
8. Click the “Erase” button in the bottom right corner of the window
Figure 18: Name your drive (optional)
9. Click “Erase” again to confirm.

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Figure 19: “Erase Disk” confirmation window
10. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit.
Linux®
1. Plug the StoreJet 25F into an available USB port on your Linux computer.
2. Unplug all other USB storage devices from your computer. This is to prevent
accidental format of a different USB drive.
3. Type fdisk /dev/sda (replace /dev/sda with your actual USB device)
4. Press p
5. Press n
6. Press w
7. Type mkfs.ext3 /dev/sda1
8. Go to /etc/fstab and add: /dev/sda1 /mnt/usbdrive auto user,noauto 0 0
9. Type mkdir /mnt/usbdrive
10. Type mount /mnt/usbdrive

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Troubleshooting︱
If a problem occurs with your StoreJet 25F, please first check the information listed below before
taking your StoreJet 25F in for repair. If you are unable to solve 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.
My operating system cannot detect the StoreJet 25F
Check the following:
1. Is your StoreJet 25F 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 that came in the StoreJet 25F package? If not, try using the
Transcend USB Y-cable to connect the StoreJet to your computer.
3. The StoreJet 25F is powered directly via a computer USB port; however, the power
supplied by the USB port on some older computers is below the 5V DC required to power
the StoreJet 25F. In this instance, please connect the spare large end of the USB Y cable
to a second USB port on your computer. This will provide the additional power necessary
to run the drive.
4. Is your StoreJet 25F connected to a Mac®keyboard? If so, unplug it and plug it into an
available USB port on your Mac® desktop computer.
5. Is the USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user’s manual of your computer (or
motherboard) to enable it.
My computer does not recognize the StoreJet 25F
1. A single USB port may not provide enough power for the StoreJet 25F to function. Make
sure you plug both large ends of the USB cable directly into your computer’s USB ports.
2. Avoid connecting the StoreJet 25F through a USB HUB.
Figure 20: Plug both USB connectors directly to your computer
Spare USB connector is for providing additional power.