Vantec NST-360FBSU-BK user manual Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer

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Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer:

(1)Connect the type (B) USB connector tothe NexStar3 and the type (A) USB connector to an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your system.

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Connect the Fire Wire 800 or 400 cable from an available FireWire port on your system to either FireWire port on the NexStar 3. The other FireWire port is used for daisy chain.

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Connect the eSATA connector to the NexStar 3 and to the eSATA port on your system. An internal SATA port can be converted to an eSATA port with the included adapter. ( pic 5.1-E )

(2)Connect the power cable to the NexStar 3 and plug the cable into an available outlet. ( pic 5.1-E )

(3)Turn on the NexStar 3 via the power switch.(pic5.1-E)

(4)Your operating system should detect theNexStar3 and automatically install the necessary drivers Once your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar 3, it will mount your hard drive. On Mac OS systems, the new volume should appear on the desktop. On a Windows PC,the new volume will appear under My Computer.

(5)Your NexStar 3 External Hard Drive is now ready for use.

NOTE :

For new hard drives, you will need to initialize and partition your hard drive before it will appear in Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop. Please refer to your hard drive manufacturer's documentation or read the"Creating a New Partition" section of this manual.

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Installation

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Contents Quad Interface Package Contents Table of Contents Introduction Specifications/Features NexStar 3 External 3.5 HDD EnclosureSystem Requirements Parts Layout Preparing the hard drive InstallationPreparing the NexStar Installing the hard drive in the NexStar Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer Your NexStar 3 External Hard Drive is now ready for useSystem Set Up Using the supplied cables Adapter is always recommendedESATA Mode MacOS Disconnecting the NexStarWindows 2000/XP/Vista Turn off the NexStarCreating a New Partition Go through the wizardSee the drive in Windows Explorer Formatting for Mac Users Select the Partition tabTroubleshooting /FAQ What is the max. capacity that NexStar 3 can support ?Please make sure that the firmware is Latest version What is Daisy Chain function ? How to use it ?No, NexStar3 doesn’t support Windows 98 system Replacement Boscell Rd