Transcend StoreJet 25D3, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual 2 5 External Hard Drive StoreJet 25D3 Version 1 0...

Page 2: ...l Use 3 Backing up Data 3 Transporting 3 Power 3 Reminders 4 Product Overview 4 Connecting to a Computer 5 Disconnecting from a Computer 8 Windows 8 Mac OS 9 Linux 9 Formatting the Hard Drive 9 Window...

Page 3: ...the compact StoreJet 25D3 is ideal for carrying your files folders documents photos music and videos In addition the StoreJet 25 comes with very useful software that can increase your mobile productiv...

Page 4: ...le design Easy Plug and Play operation no drivers required USB powered no external adapter necessary Power saving sleep mode Includes StoreJet Elite backup and security software Multicolor LED indicat...

Page 5: ...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 Super Speed U...

Page 6: ...e 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 t...

Page 7: ...2 of the USB cable into an available USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 port on your desktop or notebook computer 3 If necessary plug in the USB Power Cable Connecting the USB Power Cable NOTE On some older computer...

Page 8: ...th most computer systems including Windows Mac Linux and more Computers running Windows and Mac OS will automatically detect and install the StoreJet 25D3 To use USB 3 0 please ensure your computer ha...

Page 9: ...Note D and G above are example drive letters the letter in your My Computer window may differ 7...

Page 10: ...folders onto the Local Disk Volume or drive letter that represents the StoreJet 25 Disconnecting from a Computer NEVER disconnect the StoreJet from a Computer when its LED is flashing Windows 1 Selec...

Page 11: ...ill erase all of the data on your StoreJet 25 You must have Administrator Rights to format in Windows Windows XP 1 Download the StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend s online Download Center at www t...

Page 12: ...StoreJet Format Utility window click the Refresh button 6 The program will automatically detect the StoreJet 25 drive 7 Press Start 8 A confirmation window will appear Press OK to begin formatting the...

Page 13: ...scend com tw downloads 2 When the download is complete extract the downloaded ZIP file to your computer s hard drive not the StoreJet 25 3 Plug the StoreJet 25 into an available USB port on your Windo...

Page 14: ...7 In the StoreJet Format Utility window click the Refresh button 8 The program will automatically detect the StoreJet 25 drive 12...

Page 15: ...of the window 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...

Page 16: ...st on the left 5 Select the Erase tab 6 Choose the Volume Format you want Mac OS Extended journaled is recommended 7 Input a name for your new drive otherwise your drive will be named Untitled 8 Click...

Page 17: ...g 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...

Page 18: ...akes strange noises upon plugging it in or if you experience problems while reading writing data please connect the USB Power Cable This will provide the additional power necessary to run the drive Th...

Page 19: ...e instructions on formatting to convert the drive to Mac OS file system If you plan to regularly use the drive with both Windows and Mac computers we recommend formatting the drive to the FAT32 file s...

Page 20: ...82 07mm 17 3mm Weight 191g Storage Media 2 5 inch SATA Hard Disk Drive Power Supply 5V DC supplied from the USB port s Max Transfer Speed 5Gbits per second Operating Temperature 5 41 to 55 131 Certif...

Page 21: ...ith the product casing or any physical damage abuse or alteration to the product s surface including all warranty or quality stickers product serial or electronic numbers will also void the product wa...