Table of Contents Introduction ..................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 Installing a Hard Drive ................ 6 Driver Installation ................
Introduction ™ Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet 2.5. This tiny, Ultra-portable, Hi-Speed USB storage device is the perfect data management system for uploading, downloading, storing and transferring your vital data and information. With a huge storage capacity and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data ™...
Ultra-Portability One Touch Auto-Backup function Powered via the USB port. No external power or battery needed Includes Transcend Elite™ backup and security software LED indicates the status of power on, data transfer activity System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port.
Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources o In a closed car that is in direct sunlight 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 2.5 we strongly advise that you regularly backup...
™ Please use the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable that came with the StoreJet 2.5 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.
Installing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive ™ If you purchased a StoreJet 2.5 that does not have a Hard Disk Drive already installed, please read this section, otherwise you can skip to the “Driver Installation” section. ™ Open the StoreJet 2.5 by removing the two screws from either side of the top cover, as indicated in the diagram.
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Figure 4. Connect the hard drive to the SATA adapter Carefully reinsert the SATA control board and its connected 2.5” hard drive into the metal case. Figure 5. Reinsert the adapter plus drive and reattach the screws WARNING a. Make sure the cube-shaped conductive grounding pad is securely attached to the control board.
Driver Installation Driver Installation for Windows 2000, XP and Vista ® No drivers are required. These Windows Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the ™ ™ StoreJet 2.5. Plug your StoreJet into an available USB port and Windows will install the necessary ™...
Connecting to a Computer ™ If you want to use the StoreJet 2.5 as an External Hard Disk Drive to upload/download data to, or from your computer you will need to connect it to a USB port on the computer using the provided Large End Small End Extra USB connector used to provide additional power...
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Local Disk drive letter that represents the StoreJet 2.5. ™ If you have setup the bundled Transcend Elite you can press the StoreJet 2.5’s OneTouch “Backup Button” once to Backup your data. Figure 10. OneTouch Auto-Backup Button ™...
Disconnecting from a Computer ™ NEVER disconnect the StoreJet from a Computer when its LED is flashing. ™ Removing the StoreJet 2.5 in Windows 2000, XP and Vista 1. Select the Hardware icon on the system tray. 2.
® Windows 2000/XP 1. Download the StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend’s online Download Center at www.transcend-info.com/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.
10. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit. Windows Vista™ 1. Download StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend’s online Download Center www.transcend-info.com/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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5. Right-click “StoreJetFormatter.exe” and select “Run as Administrator.” 6. The User Account Control window will appear. Select “Allow” to continue. 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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9. 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.
™ your StoreJet 2.5 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 websites. ™...
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™ The StoreJet 2.5’s internal hard drive comes formatted for FAT32. If you want to backup a Mac computer you will need to format the drive for HFS+ using the Mac Disk Utility. ™ Cannot detect the StoreJet 2.5 in Linux ™...
Storage Media: 2.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drive Power Supply: 5V DC supplied from the USB port(s) Operating 5℃ (41℉) to 55℃ (131℉) Temperature: Certificates: CE, FCC, BSMI Warranty: 2-years Ordering Information Device Description Transcend P/N ™ StoreJet 2.5 SATA Silver TS0GSJ25S-S...
Recycling & Environmental Considerations Recycling the Product (WEEE): Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC: Never dispose of your product with other household waste.
Transcend will provide warranty service pursuant to the terms of the Transcend Warranty Policy. Proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. Transcend will inspect the product and in its sole discretion repair or replace it with a refurbished product or functional equivalent. Under special circumstances, Transcend may refund or credit the current value of the product at the time the warranty claim is made.
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