Transcend StoreJet 25M2 User manual

User’s Manual
2.5" External Hard Drive
StoreJet
®
25M2
(Version 1.0.0)

Table of Contents
Introduction︱
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Package Contents︱
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Features︱
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System Requirements︱
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Safety Precautions︱
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General Use................................................................................................................... 4
Backing Up Data ........................................................................................................... 4
Transporting.................................................................................................................. 4
Power ............................................................................................................................. 4
Reminders ..................................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview︱
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Connecting to a Computer︱
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Disconnecting from a Computer︱
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Windows
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Mac
®
OS 9.0 or Later................................................................................................... 12
Linux
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Formatting the Hard Drive︱
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Windows
®
XP............................................................................................................... 13
Windows
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7/Vista........................................................................................................ 14
Mac
®
OS....................................................................................................................... 17
Linux
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Troubleshooting︱
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Specifications︱
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Ordering Information︱
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Recycling & Environmental Considerations︱
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Transcend Limited Warranty︱
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Introduction︱
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet
®
25M2.This rugged, ultra-portable, high
speed USB storage device is the perfect data management system for uploading, downloading,
storing and transferring your data. With its huge storage capacity and fast 480Mbps USB 2.0 data
transfer rates, the compact StoreJet 25 is ideal for carrying your files, folders, documents, photos,
music and videos to and from desktop or notebook computers. In addition, the StoreJet 25 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 it in detail before using the
StoreJet 25.
Note:
1. The StoreJet Elite software only works in Windows—please see the Software User's Manual
for details.
2. The StoreJet Format Utility only works in Windows—Please see the “Formatting the Hard
Drive” section of this manual for more information.
3. To use the Mac OSX Time Machine function, please format the StoreJet drive to HFS+ first —
(see “Formatting the Hard Drive – Mac OS”)
Package Contents︱
The StoreJet 25 package includes the following items:
StoreJet 25M2
Mini USB to 2 Standard-A USB cable (USB Y cable)
Quick Start Guide

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Features︱
Durable anti-shock silicone outer shell
Advanced internal hard drive suspension system
High-speed USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 1.1
One Touch Auto-Backup button
Easy Plug and Play operation – no drivers required
Extra-large storage capacity
USB powered – no external adapter necessary
Power saving sleep mode
High-speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second
Includes StoreJet Elite backup and security software
LED power / data transfer activity indicator
System Requirements︱
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port.
One of following Operating Systems:
• 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 25 and your
computer correctly (small end 

StoreJet 25, large end 

PC)
General Use
• Carefully unpack the contents of the StoreJet 25 package.
• During operation, avoid exposing your StoreJet 25 to extreme temperatures above 55 ℃ ,
or below 5 ℃ .
• Do not drop your StoreJet 25.
• Do not allow your StoreJet 25 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 25 in any of the following 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
o In 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 25 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 25 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 25 into luggage without the proper padded support. Other
items in the luggage may damage your StoreJet 25 if it does not have the proper
protection.
• Avoid squeezing or compressing the StoreJet 25.
• Do not place objects on top of your StoreJet 25.
Power
•
The StoreJet 25 is powered directly via a computer USB port. However, the power

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supplied by the USB port on some older computers is below the 5V DC required to
power the StoreJet 25. 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.
• Please use the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable that came with the StoreJet 25 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 25 when needed

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Product Overview︱
Figure 1: StoreJet 25M2
One Touch Auto-Backup Button
Mini USB Port

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Connecting to a Computer︱
If you want to use the StoreJet 25 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-A USB cable (USB Y-cable)
1. Plug the small end of the USB Y-cable into the Mini USB port on the StoreJet 25.
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 25 is successfully connected to a computer, the StoreJet’s Power LED
will light up, a “Transcend” 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 25’s internal hard drive comes pre-formatted to FAT32.
• Linux users may have to configure the StoreJet 25 manually. To do this, first create a directory for the
StoreJet 25 (Example: mkdir /mnt/storejet). Then, mount the StoreJet 25 (Example: mount –a –t msdos
/dev/sda1 /mnt/Storejet)

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Figure 4: (D:) and (G:) above are example drive letters; the letter in your "My Computer" window may differ

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Note: “New Volume” is an example drive. The drive name on your Mac computer may differ
4. Once connected, you can use the StoreJet 25 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 25.
5. If you have installed the bundled StoreJet elite software, you can press the StoreJet 25’s
OneTouch “Backup Button” to instantly backup your data (see the StoreJet elite Software
User’s Manual for details).
One Touch Auto-Backup Button

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Disconnecting from a Computer︱
NEVER disconnect the StoreJet from a Computer when its LED is flashing.
Windows
®
1. Select the Removable 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
®
.

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Mac
®
OS 9.0 or Later
Drag and drop the Disk icon that represents your StoreJet 25 into the Trashcan. Then unplug your
StoreJet 25 from the USB port.
Figure 7: Drag StoreJet 25 drive icon into the Trashcan
Linux
®
Execute umount /mnt/Storejet to un-mount the device. Then unplug your StoreJet 25 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
®
XP
1. Download the StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend’s online Download Center at
www.transcend.com.tw/downloads
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
®
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
www.transcend.com.tw/downloads
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.