2000, XP and Windows Vista™ ..............11 ® OS 9.0 or Later ....................11 ® ....................12 Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later Formatting the Hard Drive︱.............13 ® Windows 2000/XP......................13 Windows Vista™ ......................14 ® 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.
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1 Mini USB to 2 Standard-A USB cable (USB Y cable) Quick Start Guide...
Features︱ Racing-inspired lightweight slim design with checkered aluminum 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.
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.
The spare USB connector can provide additional power for 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.
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”...
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Reattach the front cover and slide it back into place Reattach the case screw.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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. Plug the StoreJet 25 into an available USB port on a Windows 2000/XP computer.
Figure 9: Press “Start” 7. 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 8. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit. Windows Vista™...
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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. The program will automatically detect the StoreJet 25 drive.
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Figure 13: The Utility will automatically detect the StoreJet 25 drive 8. Press “Start”. Figure 14: Press “Start” 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 15: Format Complete 10. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit. ® 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.
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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.
Figure 19: “Erase Disk” confirmation window 10. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit. ® Linux 1. Plug the StoreJet 25 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.
StoreJet 25 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.
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® I cannot detect the StoreJet 25 on my Mac ® If you installed a drive into the StoreJet 25P that was previously used in a Windows 2000, XP, or ® Vista™ computer, it is most likely formatted with NTFS, which is not compatible with Mac OS.
5V DC supplied from the USB port(s) Max. Transfer Speed 480Mbits per second 5℃ (41℉) to 55℃ (131℉) Operating Temperature Certificates CE, FCC, BSMI Warranty 2-years Ordering Information︱ Device Description Capacity Transcend P/N StoreJet 25P TS0GSJ25P StoreJet 25P 250GB TS250GSJ25P...
Transcend is not responsible for recovering any data lost due to the failure of a hard drive device. Transcend’s StoreJet 25 must be used with devices that conform to the recommended industry standards. Transcend will not be liable for damages resulting from a third party device that causes the Transcend StoreJet 25 to fail.
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