Transcend Information 2.5 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs with your StoreJet2.5, please first check the information listed below before taking your StoreJet2.5 for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our websites.

Operating system cannot detect the StoreJet2.5

Check the following:

1.Is your StoreJet2.5 properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in again. If it is properly connected, try using another available USB port.

2.Are you using the USB cable that came in the StoreJet2.5 pack? If not, try using the Transcend USB cable to connect the StoreJetto the computer.

3.The StoreJet2.5 is powered directly via a computer USB port; however, the power supplied by the USB port on some older computers is below the required 5V DC power. In this instance, please connect the other USB A-Type connector from the USB Y cable to a USB port on the computer. This will provide the additional power necessary to run the drive.

4.Is your StoreJet2.5 connected to the Mackeyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an available USB port on your MacDesktop.

5.Is the USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user’s manual of your computer (or motherboard) to enable it.

My computer does not recognize the StoreJet2.5

1.A single USB port may not provide enough power for the StoreJet2.5 to function. Make sure you plug both large ends of the USB cable directly into your computer’s USB ports.

2.Avoid using a USB HUB to connect the StoreJet2.5.

Cannot Power ON

Check the following:

1.Check that your StoreJet2.5 is properly connected to the USB port on the computer.

2.Check that the USB port is working properly. If not, try using an alternative USB port.

Cannot back up my Mac

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Contents StoreJet User’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction Package ContentsIntroduction 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 Ordering Information StoreJet 2.5 IDE series SpecificationsSpecifications Page StoreJet 2.5 Sata series Specifications Transcend Limited Warranty Warranty