Vantec user manual Mac OS 9.0 or later NST-525U2, NST-525UF, Mac OS 8.6 NST-355U2, NST-355UF

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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 However, some of the information or links on the Windows 98 support page may be outdated.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.

Mac OS 9.0 or later - (NST-525U2, NST-525UF):

1)No drivers are necessary when using Windows ME/XP/2000. If the device does not appear under My Computer, you may need to install drivers for the 5.25” device (not NexStar 2). Please refer to the 5.25” device’s instructions on how to install its drivers.

Note: If you are using Toaster as your CD recorder software in Mac OS 9.0 or 9.2, you must install the USB 2.0 extension driver for Toaster. Please check http://www.roxio.com for more information.

Mac OS 8.6 - (NST-355U2, NST-355UF):

1)Unplug the NexStar 2 if you currently have it connected.

2)USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on your system. If it is not, you can download the USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 from the Apple Software Updates website: http://www.apple.com/support

3)Follow the direction associated with the USB Mass Storage Support driver to install

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

Installation: NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure

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Contents 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