Vantec NexStart.3 NST-260U2-RD User Manual Download

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Installation

Mac OS 9.0 or later

1) No drivers are necessary when using Mac OS 9.0 or later. If the hard drive does

not appear on the desktop, be sure to partition your hard drive.

Mac OS 8.6

1) Unplug the NexStar 3 if you currently have it connected.
2) USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on your system. If it is not,

you can download the USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 from the Apple
Software Updates website: http://www.apple.com/support

3) Follow the direction associated with the USB Mass Storage Support driver to

install

4) Repeat the steps listed under “Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer.”

NST-260SU only:If this is the first time you use NexStar 3,you have to run

[98se.exe] from install CD before you connect NexStar 3 to your computer

Summary of Contents for NexStart.3 NST-260U2-RD

Page 1: ...w w w v a n t e c u s a c o m U S E R M A N U A L EXTERNAL 2 5 IDE SATA HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE...

Page 2: ...SATA Cable NST 260SU only SATA eSATA Adapter Bracket NST 260SU only Screws Pouch Carrying Bag TRADEMARKS MS DOS Microsoft Windows 95 98 NT 2000 ME XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Apple Maci...

Page 3: ...yout NexStar 3 External 2 5 HDD Enclosure pg 5 5 Installation NexStar 3 External 2 5 HDD Enclosure 5 1 Hardware Installation pg 6 5 2 Driver Installation pg 8 6 Disconnecting the NexStar 3 NexStar 3 E...

Page 4: ...colors the Vantec NexStar 3 stands out from the crowd The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat protecting your drive from overheating The...

Page 5: ...th USB Hot swappable Plug and play without rebooting Attractive blue LED indicates power HDD activity NexStar 3 External 2 5 SATA HDD Enclosure NST 260SU Specifications Interface SATA to eSATA USB 2 0...

Page 6: ...compatible or Apple G3 processor and greater Microsoft Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP or Mac OS 8 6 and greater USB equipped system USB port internal SATA port or eSATA port For USB 2 0 speeds the system mus...

Page 7: ...rts Layout NexStar 3 External 2 5 HDD Enclosure Hard Drive Caddy IDE Connector SATA Power Connector Hard Drive Caddy NST 260U2 NST 260SU LED Light LED Light USB Port USB Port eSATA Port Power Jack DC...

Page 8: ...the NexStar 3 with the power and USB connection ports If it has previously been screwed in place remove the screws first 2 Carefully slide out hard drive caddy Installing the hard drive in the NexSta...

Page 9: ...rewing it in place throught he back of the caddy 3 Insert the hard drive caddy back into the NexStar 3 housing as pictured below Besure to align the caddy with the guides within the housing 4 Secure t...

Page 10: ...n the desktop On a Windows PC the new volume will appear under My Computer NOTE For new hard drives you will need to initialize and partition your hard drive before it will appear inWindows Explorer o...

Page 11: ...3 5 must be installed on your system If it is not you can download the USB Mass Storage Support 1 3 5 from the Apple Software Updates website http www apple com support 3 Follow the direction associa...

Page 12: ...e To allow for safer disconnections disable write caching on the policy tab of the drive s properties You should then be able to disconnect the drive without the risk of losing any data NST 260SU 4 Un...

Page 13: ...XP 2000 1 Right click on My Computer and choose Manage 2 Under Storage on the LEFT pane select Disk Management 3 Windows should now give you the option to initialize the disk If not locate the new dr...

Page 14: ...select the drive you want to initialize 5 Click Initialize To format your hard drive with Mac OS Extended format a method of formatting hard drives that allows for more efficient use of hard drive sto...

Page 15: ...d assign a name to the new drive 5 Click on Erase 6 Once complete your new hard drive should be mounted on your desktop Note If the hard drive will not mount on your system format the drive with a FAT...

Page 16: ...ys properly shielded and cannot properly handle USB 2 0 speeds thereby corrupting the signal between the NexStar 3 and the computer Q Why is the data on my hard drive corrupted A Connecting your hard...

Page 17: ...ted the hard drive in the FAT32 file system FAT32 limits the file sizes to 4GB maximum The NTFS file system does not have this limitation Q Why does my NexStar 3 work with just one USB connector on so...

Page 18: ...defects and missing parts are not covered under this warranty Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you received all parts Also check for any cosmetic flaws If any parts are missing or i...