Transcend StoreJet TS500GSJ25M-R manual

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    StoreJet ® 25 mobile User’s Manual (Version 1.0.8)[...]

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    Table of Contents Introduction ︱ ...................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ︱ ............................................................................ 1 Features ︱ ............................................................................................ 2 System Requirement[...]

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    Introduction ︱ Congratulations on purchasing T ranscend’ s StoreJet 25 mobile . This tiny , ultra-portable, high-speed USB storage device is the pe rfe ct data management system for uploading, downloading, storing and transferring your vital data and information. With it s huge storage capacity and fast 4 80Mbps USB 2.0 dat a transfer rates, t [...]

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    Features ︱ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 1.1 Easy Plug and Play installation High capacity Hard Disk Drive Durable anti-shock rubber outer case Ultra-portability OneTouch Auto-Backup button Powered via the USB port. No external power or battery needed High-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second Includes[...]

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    Safety Precautions ︱ These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORT ANT ! Please follow them carefully . Please ensure that you connect the USB cable to the St oreJet 25 and your computer correctly (small end Æ StoreJet 25, large end Æ PC) General Use • Carefully unpack the contents of the StoreJet 25 package. • During operation, avoid exposi[...]

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    The extra USB connector provides additional power for the StoreJet 25 • 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 t[...]

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    Product Overview ︱ Figure 1: S toreJet 25 mobile OneT ouch Auto-Back up Button Mini USB Port 5[...]

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    Driver Installation ︱ Driver Installation for Window s ® No drivers are required. These Windows ® Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support t he S toreJet 25. Plug your S toreJet into an avail able USB port and Windows will install the necessary files. A new Local Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter represen ting the S toreJe[...]

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    Connecting to a Computer ︱ If you want to use the S toreJet 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 3: Mini USB to S tandard-A USB cable (USB Y -cab le) 1. Plug the small end of the USB Y -cable into the Mini [...]

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    3. When the S toreJet 25 is successfully connected to a computer, the S toreJ et’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 S toreJet 25’s internal hard drive comes pre-formatted for F A T32.[...]

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    Disconnecting from a Computer ︱ NEVER disconnect the StoreJet from a Computer when it s LED is flashing. Removing the StoreJet ® 25 in 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 7: Safely Remove Hardware 3. A window will appear stating, “Th[...]

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    Formatting the Hard Drive ︱ W ARNING! Formatting the disk will erase all of the data on your S toreJet 25. Y ou must have Administrator Right s to format in Windows. Windows ® 2000/XP 1. Download the S toreJet Format Utility from Transcend’ s online Download Center at http://www .transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/index.asp (the software can be[...]

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    Figure 9: Press “S tart” 8. A confirmation window will appear . Press OK to begin formatting the drive. 9. The format process may take a fe w 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/V[...]

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    3. Plug the S toreJet 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 dif ferent USB drive. 5. Right-click “StoreJetFormatter .exe ” and select “Run as Administrator .” Figure 1 1: Run as administrator 6. The User Accou[...]

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    Figure 13: The Utility will automatic ally detect the S toreJet 25 drive 9. Press “St art” . Figure 14: Press “S tart” 10. A confirmation window will appear . Press OK to begin formatting the drive. 13[...]

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    11. The format process may t ake 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. 14[...]

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    Troubleshooting ︱ If a problem occurs with your S toreJet 25, please first check the informa tion listed below before taking your S toreJet 25 in for repair . If you are unable to solve a problem from the following hint s, please consult your dealer , service center , or local T ranscend branch of fice. W e also have F AQ and Support services on [...]

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    The StoreJet 25 does not Power-ON Check the following: 1. Ensure that the S toreJet 25 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. I cannot back up files on my Mac The S toreJet 25’s internal hard drive comes formatted for F A T32. If you wa[...]

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    Specifications ︱ Size (L x W x H) 134 mm × 80.8 mm × 18.8 mm Weight 206g Storage Media 2.5-inch SA T A Hard Dis k Drive Power Supply 5V DC supplied from the USB port(s) Max. T ransfer Speed 480Mbits per second Operating T emperature 5 ℃ (41 ℉ ) to 55 ℃ (131℉) Certificates CE, FCC, BSMI W arranty 2-years Ordering Information ︱ Device D[...]

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    Transcend Limited Warranty ︱ “Above and Beyond” is the st andard we set ourselves for customer service at T ranscend. We consistently position ourselves to be significantly above the industry norm, which is all p art of our commitment to Customer Satisfaction. Please do not break or remove the warranty sticker on your T ranscend products, as [...]