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Package Contents: NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: (NST-355U2, NST-355UF): • Driver CD • User Manual • NexStar 2 External 3.5“ HDD Enclosure • Power Adaptor • Power Cable • USB Cable • FireWire Cable (NST-355UF Only) • Screws • Vibration Dampeners NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure: (NST-525U2, NST-525UF): • Driver CD • User Manual • NexStar 2 External 5.25“ IDE Enclosure • Power Cable • USB Cable • FireWire Cable (NST-525UF Only) • Screws • Mounting Brackets TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Micros
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Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... pg. 2 2. Specifications/Features 2.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure .......................................................................... pg. 3 2.2. NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure ........................................................................... pg. 3 3. System Requirements ....................
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1. Introduction: With its NexStar 2 series of enclosures, Vantec literally puts technology in your hands. Whether you’re looking for the ideal portable storage device or simply a convenient way to share hardware (hard drives, DVD burners, etc), the NexStar 2 series of enclosures is the perfect solution. Sleek and stylish, the NexStar 2 External 3.5” Hard Drive Enclosure is a great way to upgrade any internal 3.5” hard drive into an external storage solution. Installing a new hard drive ca
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2. Specifications/Features: 2.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Specifications: • Interface: IDE to USB 2.0/FireWire (NST-355UF only) • Dimension: 210 X 135 X 40 mm Features: • Dampens Hard Drive vibration • Transfer Rates Up to 12Mbps With USB 1.1 • Transfer Rates Up to 480Mbps With USB 2.0 • Transfer Rates Up to 400Mbps With FireWire (NST-355UF only) • Easily add storage to any system with USB or Firewire (NST-355UF only) • Hot-swappable: Plug and play without rebooting! • Attractive
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3. System Requirements: • Intel Pentium II 350MHz-compatible or Apple G3 processor and greater • Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or Mac OS 8.6 and greater • USB-equipped system • For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications • For FireWire, the system must support FireWire (IEEE 1394) specifications • CD Rom drive (if drivers are needed) 4 System Requirements
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4. Parts Layout: 4.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Power Cable Right Vibration Dampener IDE Cable Left Vibration Dampener 4.2. NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure: Power Cable Left Mounting Bracket IDE Cable Right Mounting Bracket Audio Cable Parts Layout 5
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5. Installation: 5.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: 5.1.1. Hardware Installation: Preparing the hard drive: 1) Set the hard drive jumpers to MASTER or SINGLE DRIVE ONLY. Please refer to the documentation included with your hard drive for information on how to accomplish this. 2) Place the vibration dampener on the hard drive as pictured below and screw it in place. (note: The lip of the vibration dampener is on the bottom of the hard drive.) Vibration Dampener 3) Repeat with the
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Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 2: 1) Remove the top cover of the NexStar 2 (the side with the logo and text). 2) Connect the IDE cable and power cable to the hard drive as pictured below. 3) Place the hard drive inside the NexStar 2 so that the vibration dampeners line up with the sides as pictured below. 4) Place the top cover of the NexStar 2 back on as pictured on the right. 5) Screw the cover in place (optional) 6) Install the clamp/stand over the screw holes with the
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Connecting the NexStar 2 to your computer: 1) Connect the appropriate interface cable between the NexStar 2 and your computer a. USB: Connect the type B connector to the NexStar 2 and the type A connector to an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your system. b. FireWire (NST-355UF only): Connect one end of the FireWire cable to the NexStar 2 and the opposite end to an available FireWire port. 2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar 2 and plug the cable into an available outlet. 3) Turn on the
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Windows 98SE USB (NST-355UF – Combo Drive): 1) If this is the first time you are using the NexStar 2, unplug the NexStar 2 if you currently have it connected. If the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box is open, close it. 2) Insert the driver CD into your CD Rom drive. 3) If the CD does not autoplay, open the drivers CD and run “SETUP.EXE.” 4) Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation of the USB drivers for the NexStar 2. 5) After the install is completely, the install progra
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Mac OS 9.0 or later - (NST-355U2, NST-355UF): 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. Note: If you are using Toaster as your CD recorder software in Mac OS 9.0 or 9.2, you must install the USB 2.0 extension driver for Toaster. Please check http://www.roxio.com for more information. Mac OS 8.6 - (NST-355U2, NST-355UF): 1) Unplug the NexStar 2 if you currently have it connected. 2) US
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5.2. NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure: 5.2.1. Hardware Installation: Preparing the 5.25” device: 1) Set the jumpers on the device to MASTER (if applicable). Please refer to the documentation included with your 5.25” device for information on how to accomplish this. 2) Place the plastic mounting brackets on the 5.25” device as pictured below and screw it in place. (note: Each bracket is labeled with either an R or L The bracket with an R on it belongs on the RIGHT side of the device
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Installing the 5.25” device in the NexStar 2: 1) Remove the top cover of the NexStar 2 (the side with the logo and text). 2) Connect the IDE cable and power cable to the 5.25” device as pictured below. 3) Connect the audio cable to 5.25” device (if applicable). The RED wire should line up with the R on the 5.25” device. The WHITE wire will line up with the L. 4) Place the 5.25” device inside the NexStar 2 so that the mounting brackets with the sides as pictured below. 5) Adjust the placeme
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7) Screw the cover in place (optional) 8) Install the clamp/stand over the screw holes with the rubber feet on the bottom (as pictured below). Note: When removing the 5.25” device from the NexStar 2, be careful not to yank on the IDE cable or the power cable. To remove the IDE cable, grasp the cable between your thumb and index finger and gently pull at the sides until the cable comes loose. To remove the power cable, grasp the sides of the plug and pull. Connecting the NexStar 2 to your
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5.2.2. Driver Installation: Windows ME/XP/2000 - (NST-525U2, NST-525UF): 1) No drivers are necessary when using Windows ME/XP/2000. If the device does not appear under My Computer, you may need to install drivers for the 5.25” device (not NexStar 2). Please refer to the 5.25” device’s instructions on how to install its drivers. Windows 98SE USB (NST-525U2, NST-525UF): 1) If this is the first time you are using the NexStar 2, unplug the NexStar 2 if you currently have it connected. If the
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6) Follow the directions on the installation page. Please note, you will need your Windows 98SE Installation CD when installing the drivers. 7) Repeat the steps listed under “Connecting the NexStar 2 to your computer.” Note: Microsoft has declared that it will extend support for Windows 98 through June 2006. However, some of the information or links on the Windows 98 support page may be outdated. Vantec is not responsible for any information, or lack thereof, on Microsoft’s Windows 98 s
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6. Disconnecting the NexStar 2: 6.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Warning: NEVER remove the NexStar 2 while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, NexStar 2, or computer. Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar 2 has ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar 2. 3) If connected by USB, double click the green “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in
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6.2. NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure: Warning: NEVER remove the NexStar 2 while the device in the enclosure is in use. Doing so may damage the device in the enclosure, the NexStar 2, or the computer. Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar 2 has ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar 2. 3) If a CD/DVD drive is installed in the NexStar 2, eject any CD/DVD media in the tray. 4) If connected by USB, doub
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7. Creating A New Partition: Note: Most hard drives should come with a CD that includes its installation program. If not, a download should be available on the manufacturers website. The best way to partition a new hard drive is by using the manufacturers program. However, if that is not possible, please try the following instead (if using Mac OS 9 or below, please refer to your hard drive documentation for information on formatting/partitioning the hard drive): Warning: Doing the follow
