Vantec NST-355U2 user manual USB NST-355UF Combo Drive, FireWire NST-355UF Combo Drive

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Windows 98SE

USB (NST-355UF – Combo Drive):

1)If this is the first time you are using the NexStar 2, unplug the NexStar 2 if you currently have it connected. If the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box is open, close it.

2)Insert the driver CD into your CD Rom drive.

3)If the CD does not autoplay, open the drivers CD and run “SETUP.EXE.”

4)Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation of the USB drivers for the NexStar 2.

5)After the install is completely, the install program will create the shortcut [USB SAFE REMOVER] on your desktop. A green Unplug or Eject hardware icon will appear in the system tray too. If the drive does not appear under My Computer, you may need to partition your hard drive first.

6)Repeat the steps listed under “Connecting the NexStar 2 to your computer.”

FireWire (NST-355UF – Combo Drive):

1)If this is the first time you are using the NexStar 2, unplug the NexStar 2 if you currently have it connected. If the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box is open, close it.

2)Sign on to the internet and go to the Windows 98 Support website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98

3)Under the support section, click on Windows 98 Support Center.

4)Under “Search Support” do a search for “242975”. This will return the article “Update for 1394 Storage Peripherals in Windows 98 Second Edition.”

5)Click on the link and read the associated information. Follow the directions listed. It should take you to a download page where you can download the proper drivers.

6)Follow the directions on the installation page. Please note, you will need your Windows 98SE Installation CD when installing the drivers.

7)Repeat the steps listed under “Connecting the NexStar 2 to your computer.”

Note: Microsoft has declared that it will extend support for Windows 98 through June 2006. However, some of the information or links on the Windows 98 support page may be outdated. Vantec is not responsible for any information, or lack thereof, on Microsoft’s Windows 98 support page.

Installation: NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure

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E R M a N U a L Package Contents Table of Contents Introduction NexStar 2 External 3.5 HDD Enclosure Specifications Specifications/FeaturesSystem Requirements Parts Layout Preparing the hard drive InstallationInstalling the hard drive in the NexStar Installation NexStar 2 External 3.5 HDD EnclosureUSB NST-355U2 USB only Connecting the NexStar 2 to your computerWindows ME/XP/2000 NST-355U2, NST-355UF USB NST-355UF Combo Drive FireWire NST-355UF Combo DriveMac OS 8.6 NST-355U2, NST-355UF Mac OS 9.0 or later NST-355U2, NST-355UFPreparing the 5.25 device Installation NexStar 2 External 5.25 IDE EnclosureInstalling the 5.25 device in the NexStar Installation NexStar 2 External 5.25 IDE EnclosureUsing the Audio Jack USB NST-525U2, NST-525UF FireWire NST-525UF Combo DriveWindows ME/XP/2000 NST-525U2, NST-525UF Mac OS 9.0 or later NST-525U2, NST-525UF Mac OS Disconnecting the NexStarWindows 98SE/ME/XP/2000 Disconnecting the NexStar Creating a New Partition Creating a New PartitionInitializing a Hard Drive Creating a New PartitionFormatting 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 2?Warranty Contact