User’s Manual 2.5" External Hard Drive StoreJet® 25M3 (Version 1.
Table of Contents Introduction︱ ︱ ......................................................................................1 Package Contents︱ ︱ ............................................................................1 Features︱ ︱ ............................................................................................2 System Requirements︱ ︱ .....................................................................2 Safety Precautions︱ ︱ ......................................................................
Introduction︱ Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s StoreJet 25M3. This rugged, ultra-portable, high speed USB storage device is the perfect data management system for uploading, downloading, storing and transferring your data. With its shock-resistant design, huge storage capacity and real-world transfer speeds up to 3X faster than USB 2.0 (in USB 3.0 mode), the compact StoreJet 25M3 is ideal for carrying your files, folders, documents, photos, music and videos.
Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Features︱ SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 2.
Safety Precautions︱ These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully. General Use • Carefully unpack the contents of the StoreJet 25 package. • During operation, avoid exposing your StoreJet 25 to extreme temperatures above 55℃, or below 5℃. • Do not drop your StoreJet 25. • Do not allow your StoreJet 25 to come in contact with water or any other liquids. • Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case.
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. Reminders Always follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove the StoreJet from your computer. Product Overview︱ A Power Cable DC-IN B Micro USB 3.
Connecting to a Computer︱ The StoreJet 25M3 can be connected to your computer using either USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. To get the best performance results from your drive, we recommend using the USB 3.0 interface (currently not supported on Mac computers). Micro USB 3.0 Connector USB 2.0 / 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 Cable StoreJet 25M3 Micro USB port USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port 1. Plug the micro USB end (1) of the USB cable into the StoreJet 25M3. 2.
4. When the StoreJet 25 is successfully connected to a computer, its LED will light up (USB2.0 and USB3.0 have different colors of illumination to indicate connection type). In Windows, a new Local Disk drive with a newly-assigned drive letter will appear, and a Removable Hardware icon will appear on the Windows System Tray. The StoreJet 25’s internal hard drive comes pre-formatted to FAT32, which is compatible with most computer systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and more.
Note: (D:) and (G:) above are example drive letters; the letter in your "My Computer" window may differ 7
Note: “New Volume” is an example drive. The drive name on your Mac computer may differ 5. Once connected, you can use the StoreJet 25 as an external hard drive to transfer data to and from your computer. Simply drag and drop files or folders onto the Local Disk, Volume, or drive letter that represents the StoreJet 25. 6.
3. A window will appear stating, “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be safely removed from the system.” WARNING! To prevent data loss, always use this procedure to remove the StoreJet from Windows®. Mac® OS Drag and drop the Disk icon that represents your StoreJet 25 into the Trashcan. Then unplug your StoreJet 25 from the USB port. Linux® Execute umount /mnt/Storejet to un-mount the device. Then unplug your StoreJet 25 from the USB port.
Windows® XP 1. Download the StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend’s online Download Center at www.transcend.com.tw/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. 3. Plug the StoreJet 25 into an available USB port on a Windows® XP computer. 4. Unplug all other USB storage devices from your computer. This is to prevent accidental format of a different USB drive. 5.
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. 10. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit. Windows 7/Vista 1. Download the StoreJet Format Utility from Transcend’s online Download Center at www.transcend.com.tw/downloads 2.
accidental format of a different USB drive. 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.
9. 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. 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.
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 9. Click “Erase” again to confirm.
10. Click the “Close” button to finish and exit. Linux® 1. Plug the StoreJet 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. Go to /etc/fstab and add: /dev/sda1 /mnt/usbdrive auto user,noauto 0 0 9. Type mkdir /mnt/usbdrive 10.
Troubleshooting︱ If a problem occurs with your StoreJet 25, please first check the information listed below before taking your StoreJet 25 in for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem after trying the following suggestions, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our website at www.transcend.com.tw. My operating system cannot detect the StoreJet 25 Check the following: 1.
1. Is there enough available disk space? 2. Is the file larger than 4GB? If so, please see below: The StoreJet 25 default file system is FAT32, which allows it to be recognized on most types of computers, game consoles and media playback devices. However, the FAT32 file system does not support large files that exceed 4GB in size. If you plan to store large files that are larger than 4GB, you will need to convert the drive to a different file system such as NTFS.
Specifications︱ Size (L x W x H) 126.0mm × 80.8mm × 18.8mm Weight 204g Storage Media 2.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drive Power Supply 5V DC supplied from the USB port(s) USB 3.0 : Up to 5Gb/s Transfer Speed USB 2.
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