Transcend TS250GSJ25P User manual

StoreJet® 25P
User’s Manual
(Version 1.0.6)

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
Installing a Hard Drive︱.....................................................................7
Connecting to a Computer︱..............................................................9
Disconnecting from a Computer︱..................................................11
Windows®......................................................................................................................11
Mac®OS 9.0 or Later ....................................................................................................11
Linux®Kernel 2.4 or Later............................................................................................12
Formatting the Hard Drive︱.............................................................13
Windows® 2000/XP........................................................................................................13
Windows® 7/Vista..........................................................................................................14
Mac®OS.........................................................................................................................17
Linux®............................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting︱.............................................................................20
Specifications︱.................................................................................22
Ordering Information︱.....................................................................22
Transcend Limited Warranty︱........................................................23

Introduction︱
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet 25P.This lightweight, 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®25P
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︱
Racing-inspired lightweight slim design with checkered front panel
Protective soft travel pouch
Slide-open case for easy hard drive installation and removal
High-speed USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 1.1
Easy Plug and Play operation – no drivers required
Completely USB powered. No external power supply or battery needed
High-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second
Includes StoreJet®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 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 on top of 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 spare USB connector can provide additional power fo
r
the StoreJet 25 when needed
• 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 25P
Case Screw
Mini USB Port
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Installing a Hard Drive︱
The StoreJet 25 hard drive enclosure only works with 2.5” SATA Hard Disk Drives.
Installing a Hard Drive
If you purchased a Transcend StoreJet 25 hard drive enclosure that does not have an SATA hard
disk drive already installed, please read this section for installation instructions. If a hard drive is
already installed, you can skip to the “Connecting to a Computer” section.
1. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the case screw
2. Hold the case firmly between your palms and slide in opposite directions to remove the cover.
3. Place the hard drive (face up) into the case, with its SATA connectors facing the circuit board.
4. Gently push the hard drive onto the circuit board while making sure the SATA connectors are
correctly aligned. Do NOT connect the hard drive at an angle.
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5. Reattach the front cover and slide it back into place
6. Reattach the case screw.
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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 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 4: *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 installed a brand new hard drive into your StoreJet 25, please follow the instructions
in the Formatting the Hard Drive section to prepare your disk for use with your Windows®
Mac®, or Linux®system.
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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. Awindow 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 25 into the Trashcan. Then unplug your
StoreJet 25 from the USB port.
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Figure 7: Drag StoreJet 25 drive icon into the Trashcan
Linux®Kernel 2.4 or Later
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® 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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