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Package Contents NexStar 3i Power Management 3.5” Hard Drive Enclosure ․Power Management HDD Enclosure x 1 ․Software Install CD x1 ․Power Adaptor x1 ․Vertical Stand x1 ․User Manual x1 ․USB Cable x1 ․Screws x4 TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP / Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All of the third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................2 1. Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................2 2. Specifications / Features / Power Consumption ...........................................................................................4 3. System Requirements ...
1. Introduction: With the advent and subsequent popularity of portable computers, power management of system components has become an important issue. The NexStar 3i Power Management Enclosure can reduce energy consumption and cooling costs, reduce noise, and prolong the life of hard drive. Less electricity consumption with three intelligent power management modes: Idle, Stand By, and Power Down. The NexStar 3i utilizes USB 2.
2. Specifications / Features / Power Consumption: Specifications: ․Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive ․Device Size: 3.5” ․Internal Interface: SATA ․External interface: USB 2.0 ․HD Capacity: Up to 1TB ․Data Transfer Rate: 480Mbps (12Mbps w/ USB1.
3. System Requirements: ․Intel Pentium II 350 MHz Compatible or Mac G3 Processor & Greater ․Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS 8.6 & Greater ․USB-Equipped System ․For USB 2.0 Speeds, the System Must Support USB 2.0 Specifications ․CD-Rom Drive, If Drivers Are Needed.
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5. Installation: NexStar 3i External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Preparing the NexStar 3i: 1) Remove the side of the NexStar 3i with the power and USB connection ports. If it has previously been screwed in place, remove the screws first. 2) Carefully slide out the side approximately 3 inches. 3) Unplug the red and white cable for the LED.
Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 3i: 1) Connect the SATA cable and power cable to the hard drive as pictured below. 2) Align the hard drive mounting holes with the holes on the back of the drive caddy. See picture below. 3) Secure the hard drive onto the drive caddy with the screws provided. 4) Insert the drive caddy back into the aluminum housing. Be sure to reconnect the LED cable before closing the unit.
Connecting the NexStar 3i to your computer: 1) Connect the type B USB connector to the NexStar 3i and the type A USB connector to an available USB 1.1/ 2.0 port on your system. 2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar 3i and plug the cable into an available outlet. 3) Turn on the NexStar 3i via the power switch. 4) Your operating system should detect the NexStar 3i and automatically install the necessary drivers (if you have Mac OS 8.6, you will need to install drivers).
6. Creating a New Partition / Formatting the Hard Drive: 6.1 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 manufacturer’s website. The best way to partition a new hard drive is by using the manufacturers program.
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 initialize 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. In the list of drives, select the drive you want to initialize.
6.2 Formatting Power Management Hard Drive: Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista: 1. Right click My Computer and select Manage. 2. Computer Management window will appear. Click Disk Management under Storage. It will list all the Hard Drives in the computer. 3. Right click on the Power Management Hard Drive and click New Partition. 4. New Partition Wizard will appear, click Next. 5. Select Primary partition or Extended partition, click Next. 6. Enter the capacity you need for partition, click Next. 7.
7. Power Management Mode: 7.1 Utilize the Power Management Function In Windows XP, Windows 2000 1. Locate and the Power Management Application in the Software CD. Select the language you prefer. 2. After the installation, the Power Management Application will appear on your desktop. 3. Double click it, choose one of the three power schemes (Auto、Never、User Set). 3.1 Auto: The Power Management Hard Drive changes the Power Management time automatically according to the work status of the Hard Drive. 3.
4. Setup the stand by and Power Down time for the power scheme you choose. 5. Click on OK. The Power Management Hard Drive starts to work. 6. Click Reset to set the time down to zero. 7. click question mark ,which shows you the Saving Watt at present.
7.2 Power Management mode introduction After installing the Power Management application, the program will automatically launch. The application will start to manage the power and the LED light indicates mode status. 1. Active/Operation It’s the normal work status for data transfer, where the Hard Drive reaches the highest work speed and power consumption. a. The Hard Drive works normally. b. The blue front panel flashes. 2.
8. Disconnecting the NexStar 3i: NexStar 3i Externa/3.5"HDD Enclosure: Warning: Never remove the NexStar 3i while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, NexStar 3i, or computer. Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar 3i has ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar 3i.
9. Troubleshooting / FAQ: NexStar 3 Externa/3.5"HDD Enclosure: Q. What should the jumper settings on my hard drive be set to? A. We recommend the hard drive be set to MASTER. Q. My computer recognizes the NexStar 3i, 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.
10. Warranty / Contact: The NexStar 3i 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.
