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Package Contents: Nexstar SX External 2.5” HDD Enclosure: • 2.5" HDD Enclosure • User Manual • Carrying Case • Screwdriver • Driver Disc • USB Cable • Installation Screws TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All other third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... pg. 2 2. Specifications/Features ............................................................................................................. pg. 3 3. System Requirements .................................................................................................................... pg. 4 4. Installation ...............................
1. Introduction: Form and functionality collide with style in the NexStar-SX 2.5” External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec. With its mirror finish in two classic colors--- Onyx Black and Metallic Silver, the Vantec NexStar-SX 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 NexStar-SX also utilizes USB 2.0, offering speeds up to 480Mbps, 40 times the speed of USB 1.
2. Specifications/Features: Nexstar SX External 2.5” HDD Enclosure: Features: Hot-Swappable & Plug-n-Play • Supports High Speed USB 2.0 & 1.1 • Easy Installation • Powered by USB • Compatible With 2.5" IDE Hard Drives (NST-285U2) • Compatible With 2.5” SATA Hard Drives (NST-285S2) • • Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive Specifications: • • • • Interface: IDE to USB 2.0 (NST-285U2) SATA to USB 2.
3. System Requirements: • Intel Pentium II 350MHz-compatible or Apple G3 processor and greater • Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista or Mac OS 8.6 and greater • USB-equipped system • For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.
4. Installation: 1) Press the buttons on both side of enclosure and remove the top cover.
4. Installation: 2) Connect the 2.5” hard drive to the Connector. 3) Press the buttons on both side of the enclosure and remove the bottom cover.
4. Installation: 4) Secure the hard drive to the hard drive caddy by screwing it in place through the back of the caddy.
4. Installation: 5) Slide both the top & bottom cover back in place.
4. Installation: Connecting the Nexstar SX to your computer: 1) Connect both USB-A connectors of the included USB/Power cable to two different USB ports on your computer. USB is used to power the drive. The second USB connection is to provide additional power if the drive needs it. * You need to connect the USB cable to draw power from either your PC or Laptop. 2) Connect the mini USB-B connector of the USB/Power cable to the enclosure.
5. Driver Installation: Windows ME/XP/2000/Vista 1) No drivers are necessary when using Windows ME/XP/2000/Vista. If the hard drive does not appear under My Computer, be sure to partition your hard drive. Windows 98SE 1) The first time you plug in the Nexstar SX into a USB port of your computer, the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box will appears. 2) Click on [Next]. Check the [Search for the best driver for your device] and click on [Next] again.
5. Driver 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.
6. Disconnecting the Nexstar SX: Nexstar SX External 2.5” HDD Enclosure: Warning: NEVER remove the Nexstar SX while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, Nexstar SX, or computer. Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/Vista: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the Nexstar SX have ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the Nexstar SX.
6. Disconnecting the Nexstar SX: Mac OS: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the Nexstar SX have ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the Nexstar SX. 3) From the Desktop, drag the Nexstar SX hard drive to the trash. 4) Unplug the mini USB-B connector from the Nexstar SX 5) Unplug the USB/Power cable from the system.
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.
7. Creating A New Partition: Windows 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 drive, right click on the new disk (where it reads "Disk #") and choose Initialize. (This step may not be required for some hard drives.) 4) Go through the wizard. 5) Once complete, locate your hard drive in the bottom right pane.
7. Creating A New Partition: Mac OS X 10.x.x: Initializing a Hard Drive: If you are using a new hard drive, you may need to initialize it first. You can initial ize your internal hard drive using a program called Drive Setup, which is on the Mac OS CD that came with your computer. 1. Start up your computer from the Mac OS CD. 2. Locate the Utilities folder on the Mac OS CD and double-click it to open the folder. 3. Double-click the Drive Setup icon to open the program. 4.
7. Creating A New Partition: If initialization fails, do the following: 1. Choose Initialization Options from the Functions menu. 2. Click the checkbox next to "Low level format", then click OK. Choosing this option adds significant time to the initialization process. Mac OS X 10.x.x: Formatting a Hard Drive: 1. Start the Disk Utility tool (under Applications) 2. Select the new hard drive you are trying to install 3. Click on the “Erase” tab 4. Choose a volume format and assign a name to the new drive. 5.
8. Troubleshooting/FAQ: Nexstar SX External 2.5” HDD Enclosure: Q.What are the specifications for the power adapter if I need one? A. The power adapter should be 5V and a minimum of 1A. The connector is center positive. Q. My computer recognizes the Nexstar SX, but it does not assign a drive letter to it. A. You are probably using a brand new hard drive. If not, then your computer may not be able to recognize the partition on the hard drive because it is damaged or not a valid format.
8. Troubleshooting/FAQ: Nexstar SX External 2.5” HDD Enclosure: Q.Why is the data on my hard drive corrupted? A. Connecting your hard drive to the Nexstar SX is just like connecting a hard drive to the inside of your computer. The Nexstar SX itself will not corrupt your data. If your data has become corrupt, it is likely caused by the removal of the Nexstar SX while data was still being written to the hard drive.
8. Troubleshooting/FAQ: Nexstar SX External 2.5” HDD Enclosure: Q.Why can’t Windows 98SE read my hard drive? It works with Windows XP/2000. A. Windows 98SE cannot recognize the NTFS file system. If you wish to use the device with Windows XP/2000 and Windows 98SE, you need to format the drive as FAT32. Q.Why can’t I copy files larger than 4GB onto my Nexstar SX? A.You have probably formatted the hard drive in the FAT32 file system. FAT32 limits the file sizes to 4GB maximum.
9. Warranty: The Nexstar SX comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to http://www.vantecusa.com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair. Cosmetic 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.
