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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual www.vantecusa.com All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respected Companies. Copyright © 2007 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Package Contents
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... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3. System Requirements ........................pg. 4 4. Installation ............................pg. 5 5.Driver Installation .......................... pg.10 6. Disconnecting the Nexstar SX ....................pg. 12 7. Creating A New Partition ......................pg. 14 8. Troubleshooting/FAQ ........................pg. 18 9. Warranty ............................. pg. 21 10. -
Page 4: Introduction
480Mbps, 40 times the speed of USB 1.1! But if you are using USB 1.1, the NexStar-SX is still an ideal way to store and transfer large amounts of data. The Vantec NexStar-SX is a high performance, lightweight, and durable portable storage solution... -
Page 5: Specifications/Features
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) •... -
Page 6: System Requirements
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 2.0 specifications • CD Rom drive (if drivers are needed) System Requirements... -
Page 7: Installation
4. Installation: Press the buttons on both side of enclosure and remove the top cover. Installation... - Page 8 4. Installation: Connect the 2.5” hard drive to the Connector. Press the buttons on both side of the enclosure and remove the bottom cover. Installation...
- Page 9 4. Installation: 4) Secure the hard drive to the hard drive caddy by screwing it in place through the back of the caddy. Installation...
- Page 10 4. Installation: Slide both the top & bottom cover back in place. Installation...
- Page 11 * 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. 3) Your operating system should detect the Nexstar SX and automatically install the necessary drivers (if you have Windows 98SE/MacOS 8.6, you will need to install drivers).
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Page 12: Driver Installation
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. - Page 13 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.
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Page 14: 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. - Page 15 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.
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Page 16: Creating A New Partition
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 following will erase any existing data on the drive. - Page 17 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.
- Page 18 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.
- Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting/Faq
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. - Page 21 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.
- Page 22 A.You have probably formatted 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 SX work with just one USB connector on some systems, but requires 2 on others? A.
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Page 23: Warranty
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.
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i have a NexStar-SX External 2.5 HDD enclosure how do i find out what is on it
To check the contents of a Vantec NexStar SX External 2.5" HDD Enclosure package, refer to the package contents list:
- 2.5" HDD Enclosure
- User Manual
- Carrying Case
- Screwdriver
- Driver Disc
- USB Cable
- Installation Screws
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