Transcend Information 25 user manual Connecting to a Computer, Use with a Computer

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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 .

Figure 7. Mini USB to USB A-Type Cable (USB Y cable)

1.Plug the small end of the USB Y cable into the Mini USB port on the StoreJet™ 2.5.

2.Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer.

＊On some older computers, the power supplied by the USB port is below the required 5V DC power. In this instance, please connect the other USB A-Type connector from the provided USB Y cable to another USB port on the computer. This will provide the additional power necessary to run the drive.

Figure 8. Connecting to a Computer

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Contents StoreJet User’s Manual Table of Contents InIntroductr ioni Package ContentsIntroduction Introduction FeaturesSystem Requirements Safety Safety PrecautionsReminders Product Overview Product OverviewInstalling a Hard Drive Installing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Reinsert the adapter plus drive and reattach the screws Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later Driver InstallationDriver Installation for Windows 2000, XP and Vista Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.0, or LaterUse with a Computer Connecting to a ComputerOneTouch Auto-Backup Button Remove the StoreJet 2.5 in Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later Disconnecting from a ComputerRemoving the StoreJet 2.5 in Windows 2000, XP and Vista Removing the StoreJet 2.5 in Mac OS 9.0, or LaterFormatting the Hard Drive Use with a Computer Use with a Computer Use with a Computer Formatting the drive Format options Troubleshooting TroubleshootingCannot Power on Specifications StoreJet 2.5 IDE series SpecificationsOrdering Information StoreJet 2.5 Sata series Specifications Warranty Transcend Limited Warranty