Vantec Connecting the NexStar to your computer, Windows ME/XP/2000 NST-350U2, NST-350UF

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Connecting the NexStar to your computer:

1)Connect the appropriate interface cable between the NexStar and your computer

a.USB: Connect the type B connector to the NexStar and the type A connector to an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your system.

b.FireWire (NST-350UF only): Connect one end of the FireWire cable to the NexStar and the opposite end to an available FireWire port.

2)Connect the power cable to the NexStar and plug the cable into an available outlet.

3)Turn on the NexStar via the power switch.

4)Your operating system should detect the NexStar and automatically install the necessary drivers (if you have Windows 98SE/MacOS 8.6, you will need to install drivers). Once your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar, 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. If the drive does not appear, you may need to partition your hard drive first.

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

5.2.Driver Installation:

Windows ME/XP/2000 - (NST-350U2, NST-350UF):

1)No drivers are necessary when using Windows ME/XP/2000. If the hard drive does not appear under My Computer, be sure to partition your hard drive.

Windows 98SE

USB (NST-350U2 – USB only):

1)If this is the first time you are using the NexStar, unplug the NexStar if you currently have it connected. If the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box is open, close it.

2)Insert the included Driver's CD into your CD-Rom drive and click on the Win 98 USB Driver option.

3)Windows should automatically start the setup program. You can also run it by double clicking on 'Win98 USB Driver.exe' located in the 'Drivers' direc- tory of the CD.

4)The InstallShield Wizard for the driver should display. Follow the on-screen directions to install the drivers.

5)Once the drivers have been installed, reset your system.

6)Once Windows starts up, connect the NexStar and turn it on. Repeat the steps listed under “Connecting the NexStar to your computer.”

7)You should now be able to see the new hard drive under My Computer. A green Unplug or Eject hardware icon will appear in the system tray as well. If the drive does not appear, you may need to partition your hard drive first.

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Contents E R M a N U a L Package Contents Table of Contents Introduction Specifications/Features System Requirements Parts Layout IDE Connector Power Molex InstallationPage Page USB NST-350U2 USB only Connecting the NexStar to your computerWindows ME/XP/2000 NST-350U2, NST-350UF USB NST-350UF Combo Drive FireWire NST-350UF Combo DriveMac OS 8.6 NST-350U2, NST-350UF Mac OS 9.0 or later NST-350U2, NST-350UFMac OS Disconnecting the NexStarWindows 98SE/ME/XP/2000 Creating a New Partition Initializing a Hard Drive Formatting a Hard Drive Why is the data on my hard drive corrupted? Troubleshooting/FAQWhat should the jumper settings on my hard drive be set to? Why am I getting Delayed Write Errors in Windows XP/2000? Why can’t I copy files larger than 4GB onto my NexStar?Warranty Contact