Transcend Information 2.5 user manual Connecting to a Computer, Use with a Computer

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Connecting to a Computer

If you want to use the StoreJet2.5 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 .

Large End

Small End

Extra USB connector used to provide additional power

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 StoreJet2.5.

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 Package Contents IntroductionIntroduction Features System RequirementsSafety Precautions SafetyReminders Product Overview Product OverviewInstalling a Hard Drive Installing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Connect the hard drive to the IDE/SATA adapter Reinsert the adapter plus drive and reattach the screws Driver Installation Driver Installation for Windows→ 2000, XP and VistaDriver Installation for Mac OS 9.0, or Later Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4, or LaterConnecting to a Computer Use with a ComputerOneTouch Auto-Backup Button Disconnecting from a Computer Removing the StoreJet 2.5 in Windows→ 2000, XP and VistaRemoving the StoreJet 2.5 in Mac OS 9.0, or Later Removing the StoreJet 2.5 in Linux Kernel 2.4, or LaterFormatting the Hard Drive Windows 2000/XPWindows Vista Use with a Computer Press Start Format Complete Troubleshooting TroubleshootingCannot detect the StoreJet 2.5 in Linux StoreJet 2.5 IDE series Specifications SpecificationsOrdering Information Page StoreJet 2.5 Sata series Specifications Transcend Limited Warranty Warranty