Transcend TS250GSJ25M-R User manual

StoreJet 25 mobile
User’sManual
(Version 1.0.7)

TableofContents
Introduction ......................................................................................1
PackageContents ............................................................................1
Features ............................................................................................2
SystemRequirements .....................................................................2
SafetyPrecautions ..........................................................................3
General Use...................................................................................................................3
Backing UpData............................................................................................................3
Transporting..................................................................................................................3
Power..............................................................................................................................3
Reminders......................................................................................................................4
ProductOverview ............................................................................5
DriverInstallation ............................................................................6
DriverInstallation forWindows2000, XPand WindowsVista...............................6
DriverInstallation forMac OS 9.0, orLater...............................................................6
DriverInstallation forLinux Kernel2.4,or Later......................................................6
Connecting to aComputer ..............................................................7
Disconnectingfrom a Computer ....................................................9
Removing theStoreJet25inWindows2000,XP and WindowsVista .................9
Removing theStoreJet25inMac OS9.0, or Later..................................................9
Removing theStoreJet25inLinux Kernel 2.4, or Later..........................................9
Formatting theHardDrive ............................................................10
Windows®2000/XP......................................................................................................10
WindowsVista ..........................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................15
Specifications ................................................................................17
Ordering Information .....................................................................17
Transcend LimitedWarranty ........................................................18

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Introduction
Congratulations onpurchasingTranscendsStoreJet 25 mobile.Thistiny,ultra-portable,
high-speedUSB storagedevice isthe perfectdatamanagementsystemforuploading,
downloading,storing andtransferring yourvitaldataand information.Withitshugestorage
capacityand fast480MbpsUSB 2.0datatransferrates,the compactStoreJet25 isidealfor
carrying yourfiles,folders,documents,photos,musicand videos toand fromdesktopornotebook
computers.Inaddition,the StoreJet25 comeswithveryusefulsoftware*thatcan increase your
mobileproductivity.ThisUser sManualisdesignedtohelpyou getthemostfromyournew device,
please read bothindetail beforeusingtheStoreJet 25.
*Note:The StoreJet elite softwareonlyworks in Windows- pleaseseetheSoftwareUser'sManual for details
PackageContents
TheStoreJet 25packageincludes thefollowingitems:
StoreJet 25 mobile
1MiniUSB to2Standard-AUSB cable(USB Ycable)
QuickStartGuide

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Features
Hi-Speed USB 2.0compliant and backwards compatiblewithUSB 1.1
EasyPlugandPlayinstallation
HighcapacityHardDiskDrive
Durableanti-shockrubber outercase
Ultra-portability
OneTouchAuto-Backupbutton
Powered viathe USB port. Noexternalpower orbatteryneeded
High-Speeddatatransfer ratesup to480Mbitsper second
Includes StoreJet elite softwarepack: (helps you manageyour data)
LED indicates power on, datatransferactivity
System Requirements
Desktop or notebookcomputer withaworking USB port.
One offollowingOperating Systems(OS):
• Windows2000
• WindowsXP
• WindowsVista
• MacOS9.0, or later
• LinuxKernel2.4,orlater

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SafetyPrecautions
Theseusageand safetyguidelines are IMPORTANT! Please followthem carefully.
Please ensurethatyou connecttheUSB cabletotheStoreJet25 and your
computercorrectly(smallend àStoreJet 25,largeend àPC)
General Use
• Carefullyunpack thecontentsof theStoreJet 25package.
• Duringoperation,avoidexposingyourStoreJet25toextremetemperaturesabove55 ,
or below5 .
• Donot drop yourStoreJet 25.
• Donot allowyour StoreJet 25tocomeincontactwithwater oranyother liquids.
• Donot use adamp/wet clothtowipe or clean the exterior case.
• Donotstoreyour StoreJet 25inanyof thefollowing environments:
o Direct sunlight
o Next toanair conditioner, electricheaterorotherheat sources
o Inaclosed carthatisindirectsunlight
o Inanareawithstrongmagneticfields or excessivevibration
Backing UpData
• Transcend does NOTtake anyresponsibilityfordataloss,ordamageduring
operation.Ifyoudecide tostoredataon yourStoreJet25westronglyadvise thatyou
regularlybackupthedatatoacomputer, or otherstoragemedium.
• ToensureHigh-Speed USB 2.0datatransferrates when usingyourStoreJet25 witha
computer,please checkthatthe computerhastherelevantUSB drivers.Ifyou are
unsureabouthowtocheck this,pleaseconsult thecomputerormotherboardUsers
Manualfor USB driver information.
Transporting
• DonotpackyourStoreJet25 intoluggagewithouttheproperpaddedsupport.Other
itemsinthe luggagemaydamageyourStoreJet25 ifitdoes nothavethe proper
protection.
• Avoidsqueezingyour StoreJet25 (topreventdamagetothe internalHDD).
• Avoidplacingobjectsontoyour StoreJet25 (toprevent compression damage).
Power
• The StoreJet25 ispowered directlyviaacomputerUSB port.However, the power
supplied bythe USB porton someoldercomputersisbelowthe5VDCrequiredto
powerthe StoreJet25.Inthisinstance,please connectthesparelargeconnectorof the
provided USB Ycabletoasecond USB portonthe computer,thiswillprovide the
additionalpower necessarytorun the drive.

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• Please use the MiniUSB toUSB A-Type cablethatcamewiththe StoreJet25 to
connectit toacomputer,andalwaysensurethatthecableyou areusing isingood
condition. NEVER useacablethatisfrayed or damaged.
• EnsurenothingisrestingontheUSB cableandthatthecableisnot locatedwhereit can
be tripped over orsteppedon.
Reminders
Alwaysfollowthe procedures inthe “Disconnecting fromaComputer”section toremovethe
StoreJet fromyour computer.
TheextraUSB connectorprovides additionalpowerforthe
StoreJet 25

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Product Overview
Figure1: StoreJet25 mobile
OneTouchAuto-Backup Button
Mini USB Port

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DriverInstallation
DriverInstallation forWindows2000, XPand WindowsVista
Nodriversarerequired.TheseWindows®Operating Systemshavebuilt-indriverstosupportthe
StoreJet25.PlugyourStoreJetintoanavailableUSB portandWindowswill install thenecessary
files.Anew LocalDisk drivewithanewlyassigned driveletterrepresentingthe StoreJet25 will
appear inthe MyComputer window.
DriverInstallation forMac OS 9.0, orLater
Nodriversarerequired.PlugyourStoreJet25 intoan availableUSB port and yourcomputerwill
automaticallydetect it.
Figure2: MacDriver Installation
DriverInstallation forLinux Kernel2.4,or Later
Nodriversarerequired. Plugyour StoreJet25 intoaUSB portand mount it.
1. First createadirectoryforthe StoreJet25.
Example: mkdir/mnt/Storejet
2. Then,mounttheStoreJet 25.
Example: mount –a –tmsdos/dev/sda1 /mnt/Storejet

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Connecting toaComputer
Ifyou wanttousetheStoreJet25as anexternalharddrivetoupload/download datatoandfrom
your computer, you willneed toconnect it toaUSB port on the computer usingtheprovided USB
Y-cable.
Figure3: Mini USB toStandard-AUSB cable (USBY-cable)
1. Plugthe small end oftheUSB Y-cableintothe MiniUSB porton the StoreJet 25.
2. Plugthelargeendofthe cableintoanavailableUSB port onyourdesktop,ornotebook
computer.
*Onsomeoldercomputers,the powersupplied by the USBport isbelowthe required 5VDC
power.Inthisinstance,please connectthe sparelargeconnectoronthe provided USBY-cable
toasecondUSB portonthe computer.Thiswillprovide the additionalpowernecessarytorun
the drive.
Figure4: ConnectingtoaComputer

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3. WhentheStoreJet25 issuccessfullyconnected toacomputer, the StoreJetsPowerLED will
lightup,anew LocalDisk drivewithanewly-assigneddriveletterwill appearinthe My
Computer window,and aRemovableHardwareicon will appearon theWindowsSystem
Tray. The StoreJet25sinternalharddrivecomespre-formattedfor FAT32.
Figure5: *F:is an exampledriveletter,theletter inyour "MyComputer"windowmaydiffer
4. Once connected,you canuse the StoreJet25 asan externalharddrivetotransferdatatoand
fromyourcomputer. Simplydrag and dropfiles or foldersontothe LocalDisk driveletterthat
representsthe StoreJet 25.
5. Ifyou haveinstalled thebundled StoreJet elite software,you can pressthe StoreJet25s
OneTouch “BackupButton”toinstantlybackupyourdata(see theStoreJet elite Software
User sManualfor details).
Figure6: OneTouchAuto-Backup Button

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Disconnecting fromaComputer
NEVER disconnecttheStoreJetfromaComputerwhenitsLEDisflashing.
Removing theStoreJet25inWindows2000,XP and WindowsVista
1. Select the Hardware icon on the systemtray.
2. The SafelyRemoveHardware pop-upwindowwill appear. Select it tocontinue.
Figure7: SafelyRemoveHardware
3. Awindowwillappearstating, “The ‘USB Mass StorageDevice’device cannowbesafely
removedfromthesystem.”
Figure8: SafetoRemoveHardware
WARNING!Topreventdataloss,alwaysuse thisproceduretoremovetheStoreJet
fromWindows®2000,XPand Vista.
Removing theStoreJet25inMac OS9.0, or Later
Drag anddroptheDiskicon thatrepresentsyourStoreJet25intothetrashcan.Thenunplug your
StoreJet25 fromthe USBport.
Removing theStoreJet25inLinux Kernel 2.4, or Later
Execute umount/mnt/Storejet toun-mountthedevice.Thenunplug yourStoreJet25fromthe
USB port.

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Formatting theHardDrive
WARNING!Formattingthedisk willeraseall of thedataon yourStoreJet 25.
You musthaveAdministratorRightstoformatinWindows2000,XP,orVista.
Windows®2000/XP
1. Download the StoreJetFormatUtilityfromTranscendsonline Download Centerat
http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/index.asp (the softwarecan be located
byselecting “StorageDevices -> StoreJetDrives -> anyStoreJetproduct-> anyStoreJet
model)
2. Whenthe download iscomplete,extractthe downloaded ZIPfiletoyourcomputershard
drive(notthe StoreJet25) andruntheStoreJetFormatter.exeapplication.
3. Plugthe StoreJet25 intoan availableUSB port onaWindows®2000/XPcomputer.
4.Unplug allotherUSB storagedevices fromyourcomputer.Thisistoprevent
accidental formatof adifferentUSB drive.
5. Inthe StoreJetFormatUtilitywindow, clickthe “Refresh”button.
6. Theprogramwillautomaticallydetectthe StoreJet25 drive.
Figure8: The Utilitywill automaticallydetect theStoreJet 25drive
7. Press “Start”.

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Figure9: Press “Start”
8. Aconfirmationwindowwill appear. Press OKtobeginformattingthe drive.
9. The formatprocessmay takeafewminutes.Whencomplete,an “O.K.”messagewill
appear inthe bottomright handcorner ofthewindow.
Figure10:Format Complete
10. Clickthe “Close”button tofinish andexit.
WindowsVista
1. Download the StoreJetFormatUtilityfromTranscendsonline Download Centerat
http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/index.asp (the softwarecan be located
byselecting “StorageDevices -> StoreJetDrives -> anyStoreJetproduct-> anyStoreJet
model)
2. Whenthe download iscomplete,extractthe downloaded ZIPfiletoyourcomputershard
drive(notthe StoreJet25).

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3. Plugthe StoreJet25 intoan availableUSB port onyourWindowsVista computer.
4.Unplug allotherUSBstoragedevices fromyourcomputer. Thisistoprevent
accidental formatof adifferentUSB drive.
5. Right-click “StoreJetFormatter.exe”andselect “Run as Administrator.”
Figure11: Runasadministrator
6. TheUserAccountControlwindowwill appear. Select “Allow”tocontinue.
Figure12:AllowTranscendsStoreJetFormat Utilitytorun inVista
7. Inthe StoreJetFormatUtilitywindow, clickthe “Refresh”button.
8. Theprogramwillautomaticallydetectthe StoreJet25 drive.

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Figure13: The Utilitywill automaticallydetect the StoreJet25drive
9. Press “Start”.
Figure14: Press “Start”
10. Aconfirmationwindowwill appear. Press OKtobeginformattingthe drive.

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11. The formatprocessmay takeafewminutes.Whencomplete,an “O.K.”messagewill
appear inthe bottomright-handcorner ofthe window.
Figure15:Format Complete
12. Clickthe “Close”button tofinish andexit.

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Troubleshooting
IfaproblemoccurswithyourStoreJet25, pleasefirstchecktheinformation listedbelowbefore
takingyourStoreJet25 infor repair.Ifyou areunabletosolveaproblem from the followinghints,
please consult yourdealer,service center,orlocalTranscend branch office.WealsohaveFAQ
and Supportservices on our website.
Operating systemcannotdetecttheStoreJet25
Check thefollowing:
1. IsyourStoreJet25properlyconnectedtothe USBport?If not,unplugit and plug it inagain.If
it isproperlyconnected,tryusing another availableUSB port.
2. Areyou usingtheUSBcablethatcameinthe StoreJet25 package?Ifnot,tryusingthe
Transcend USB Y-cabletoconnecttheStoreJettoyour computer.
3. TheStoreJet 25ispowered directlyviaacomputer USB port; however, thepower supplied by
the USB porton someoldercomputersisbelowthe 5VDC required topowerthe StoreJet 25.
Inthisinstance, pleaseconnectthesparelargeend ofthe USB YcabletoasecondUSB port
on your computer.Thiswill provide the additionalpower necessarytorunthe drive.
4. IsyourStoreJet25 connected tothe Mac™keyboard? Ifyes,unplugit and plug itintoan
availableUSB port onyour Mac™Desktop.
5. Isthe USB portenabled?Ifnot,refertothe usersmanualofyourcomputer(or motherboard)
toenableit.
Mycomputerdoes notrecognizetheStoreJet25
1. AsingleUSB portmaynotprovide enough powerforthe StoreJet25 tofunction.Makesure
you plug both largeendsof theUSB cabledirectlyintoyour computersUSB ports.
2. Avoidconnecting the StoreJet25 throughaUSB HUB.
Figure17: Plug in bothUSB connectorsdirectlytoyourcomputer
SpareUSB connectorisusedtoprovideadditionalpower.

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TheStoreJet25 doesnotPower-ON
Check thefollowing:
1. EnsurethattheStoreJet25 isproperlyconnectedtotheUSB port(s) onyour computer.
2. EnsurethattheUSB port isworkingproperly. If not,tryusing an alternateUSB port.
I cannotback up fileson myMac
TheStoreJet25sinternalharddrivecomesformattedforFAT32.Ifyouwanttobackupfilesfrom
aMac computer you will need toformatthe StoreJet 25withHFS+ usingthe Mac DiskUtility.
LinuxcannotdetecttheStoreJet25
TheStoreJet25sinternalharddrivecomesformatted forFAT32.LinuxDOES NOT supportthe
NTFS filesystem.PleasereformattheStoreJet25 totheFAT32 filesystemtouse it onaLinux
computer.

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Specifications
Size (LxWxH) 134 mm ×80.8mm ×18.8mm
Weight 206g
StorageMedia 2.5-inch SATAHardDiskDrive
PowerSupply 5VDC supplied fromtheUSB port(s)
Max.TransferSpeed 480Mbitspersecond
OperatingTemperature 5(41℉)to55 (131℉)
Certificates CE, FCC, BSMI
Warranty 2-years
Ordering Information
Device Description Capacity Transcend P/N
StoreJet 25 mobile 160GB TS160GSJ25M
StoreJet 25 mobile 250GB TS250GSJ25M
StoreJet 25 mobile 250GB TS250GSJ25M-R
StoreJet 25 mobile 320GB TS320GSJ25M
StoreJet 25 mobile 320GB TS320GSJ25M-R
StoreJet 25 mobile 500GB TS500GSJ25M

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Transcend LimitedWarranty
“Aboveand Beyond”isthestandardwesetourselves forcustomerservice atTranscend.
Weconsistentlypositionourselves tobesignificantlyabovetheindustrynorm,whichisall
part ofourcommitment toCustomerSatisfaction.
Please do notbreakorremovethewarrantystickeron yourTranscend products,as this
will voidyourproductwarranty.
All Transcend information,Inc.(Transcend) productsarewarrantedandtestedtobefree from
defectsinmaterialand workmanshipand toconformtothe published specifications.Duringthe
warrantyperiod shouldyourTranscend StoreJet25 fail undernormaluseinthe recommended
environmentdue toimproperworkmanshipormaterials,Transcendwillrepairthe productor
replace it withacomparableone.Thiswarrantyissubjecttotheconditions and limitationsset
forthherein.
DurationofWarranty: TheTranscend StoreJet25 iscoveredbythiswarrantyforaperiod oftwo
(2) yearsfromthe dateof purchase. Proofof purchase includingthe dateof purchase isrequiredto
collecton the warranty.Transcend will inspectthe productand decide whethertorepairorreplace it.
Transcend reserves therighttoprovide afunctionalequivalentproduct,orarefurbished
replacement product.
Limitations: Thiswarrantydoes notapplytoproductfailurecaused byaccidents,abuse,
mishandling,improperinstallation,alteration,actsofnature,improperusage,orproblemswith
electrical power. Inaddition,openingortamperingwiththeproduct casing,oranyphysical damage,
abuse oralteration totheproductssurface,includingallwarrantyorqualitystickers,productserial
orelectronicnumberswill also voidthe productwarranty.Transcendisnotresponsiblefor
recovering anydatalost due tothe failureof aharddrivedevice.Transcends StoreJet25 mustbe
used withdevices thatconformtothe recommended industrystandards.Transcend will notbe
liablefordamagesresulting fromathirdpartydevice thatcausestheTranscend StoreJet25 tofail.
Transcend shall inno eventbe liableforanyconsequential,indirect,orincidentaldamages,lost
profits,lostbusinessinvestments,lostgoodwill,orinterferencewithbusiness relationships asa
resultoflostdata.Transcend isalso notresponsiblefordamageorfailureofanythirdparty
equipment,even ifTranscend has been advised ofthe possibility.Thislimitation does notapplyto
the extentthatit isillegalorunenforceableunderapplicablelaw.
Disclaimer: The foregoinglimitedwarrantyisexclusive.Thereareno otherwarranties,including
anyimplied warrantyofmerchantabilityorfitness foraparticularpurpose.Thiswarrantyisnot
affected inanypartbyTranscend providingtechnicalsupport or advice.
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within30 daysof purchase.
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