Transcend StoreJet TS500GSJ25M-R User manual

StoreJet® 25 mobile
User’s Manual
(Version 1.0.8)

Table of Contents
Introduction︱......................................................................................1
Package Contents︱............................................................................1
Features︱............................................................................................2
System Requirements︱.....................................................................2
Safety Precautions︱...........................................................................3
General Use.................................................................................................................... 3
Backing Up Data............................................................................................................ 3
Transporting .................................................................................................................. 3
Power.............................................................................................................................. 3
Reminders...................................................................................................................... 4
Product Overview︱............................................................................5
Driver Installation︱.............................................................................6
Driver Installation for Windows®.................................................................................. 6
Driver Installation for Mac™OS 9.0, or Later............................................................... 6
Driver Installation for Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later...................................................... 6
Connecting to a Computer︱..............................................................7
Disconnecting from a Computer︱....................................................9
Removing the StoreJet®25 in Windows®.................................................................... 9
Removing the StoreJet®25 in Mac™OS 9.0, or Later................................................. 9
Removing the StoreJet®25 in Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later ........................................ 9
Formatting the Hard Drive︱.............................................................10
Windows® 2000/XP....................................................................................................... 10
Windows®7/Vista......................................................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting︱.............................................................................15
Specifications︱.................................................................................17
Ordering Information︱.....................................................................17
Transcend Limited Warranty︱........................................................18

Introduction︱
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet 25 mobile.This tiny, 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 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 both in detail before using the StoreJet 25.
*Note: The StoreJet elite software only works in Windows - please see the Software User's Manual for details
Package Contents︱
The StoreJet 25 package includes the following items:
StoreJet®25 mobile
1 Mini USB to 2 Standard-A USB cable (USB Y cable)
Quick Start Guide
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Features︱
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 1.1
Easy Plug and Play installation
High capacity Hard Disk Drive
Durable anti-shock rubber outer case
Ultra-portability
OneTouch Auto-Backup button
Powered via the USB port. No external power or battery needed
High-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second
Includes StoreJet elite software pack: (helps you manage your data)
LED indicates power on, data transfer activity
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 25 and your
computer correctly (small end ÆStoreJet 25, large end ÆPC)
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 your StoreJet 25 (to prevent damage to the internal HDD).
• Avoid placing objects onto your StoreJet 25 (to prevent compression damage).
Power
• The StoreJet 25 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 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.
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The extra USB connector provides additional power for the
StoreJet 25
• 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.
Reminders
Always follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove the
StoreJet from your computer.
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Product Overview︱
Figure 1: StoreJet 25 mobile
OneTouch Auto-Backup Button
Mini USB Port
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Driver Installation︱
Driver Installation for Windows®
No drivers are required. These Windows® Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the
StoreJet 25. 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 25 will
appear in the My Computer window.
Driver Installation for Mac™OS 9.0, or Later
No drivers are required. Plug your StoreJet 25 into an available USB port and your computer will
automatically detect it.
Figure 2: Mac Driver Installation
Driver Installation for Linux™Kernel 2.4, or Later
No drivers are required. Plug your StoreJet 25 into a USB port and mount it.
1. First create a directory for the StoreJet 25.
Example: mkdir /mnt/Storejet
2. Then, mount the StoreJet 25.
Example: mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/Storejet
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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 3: 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 4: 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 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 25’s internal hard drive comes pre-formatted for FAT32.
Figure 5: *F: is an example drive letter, the letter in your "My Computer" window 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).
Figure 6: OneTouch Auto-Backup Button
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