™ StoreJet 25F User’s Manual
Table of Contents Introduction︱...................................................................................... 1 Package Contents︱............................................................................ 1 Features︱............................................................................................ 2 System Requirements︱ ..................................................................... 2 Safety Precautions︱ ..........................................................................
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.
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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.
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 à StoreJet 25F, large end à PC) 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.
The spare USB connector can provide additional power for the StoreJet 25F when needed • 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.
Product Overview︱ Figure 1: StoreJet 25F Mini USB Port 6
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-A USB 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.
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 will appear on the Windows Computer window, and a Removable Hardware icon 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.
Disconnecting from a Computer︱ NEVER disconnect the StoreJet from a Computer when its LED is flashing. Windows 2000, XP and Windows Vista™ 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 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.
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 2000, XP, or Vista. 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.
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 Vista™ 1. Download the StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend’s online Download Center at http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/index.
3. Plug the StoreJet 25 into an available USB port on your Windows 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.
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.
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.
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.
Figure 19: “Erase Disk” confirmation window 10. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit. Linux® 1. Plug the StoreJet 25F Ultra 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.
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.
The StoreJet 25F does not Power-ON Check the following: 1. Ensure that the StoreJet 25F is properly connected to the USB port(s) on your computer. 2. Ensure that the USB port is working properly. If not, try using an alternate USB port.
StoreJet™ 25F Specifications︱ Size (L x W x H) 113.78mm × 80.93mm × 15.9mm Weight 163g Storage Media 2.5-inch USB Hard Disk Drive Power Supply 5V DC supplied from the USB port(s) Max.
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