Vantec NST-355U2, 355UF user manual Introduction

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1. Introduction:

With its NexStar 2 series of enclosures, Vantec literally puts technology in your hands. Whether you’re looking for the ideal portable storage device or simply a convenient way to share hardware (hard drives, DVD burners, etc), the NexStar 2 series of enclosures is the perfect solution.

Sleek and stylish, the NexStar 2 External 3.5” Hard Drive Enclosure is a great way to upgrade any internal 3.5” hard drive into an external storage solution. Installing a new hard drive can be a hassle, especially if you are trying to add storage to a notebook computer. With the NexStar 2, you can upgrade your storage in minutes. The NexStar 2 takes advantage of USB 2.0 or FireWire (NST-355UF only) to offer speeds up to 480Mbps. Because the NexStar 2 is plug & play, you can easily transfer data between Windows XP/2000 systems without worrying about drivers or rebooting.

With the Vantec NexStar 2 External 5.25” Enclosure, you can easily add any 5.25” IDE Device to your existing system. This unit also connects to your computer through USB

2.0or FireWire (NST-525UF only) offering speeds up to 480Mbps and eliminating the need to open your system. The NexStar 2 is perfect for anyone looking to add any 5.25” device, such as a CD/DVD burner, to a notebook or desktop computer. Because you don’t have to open your computer, you don’t have to worry about voiding your existing warranty or dealing with messy wires. The integrated fan also keeps your device cool and operating at optimum conditions. The NexStar 2 External 5.25” Enclosure is the smart way to upgrade your computer.

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E R M a N U a L Package Contents Table of Contents Introduction Specifications/Features NexStar 2 External 3.5 HDD Enclosure SpecificationsSystem Requirements Parts Layout Installation Preparing the hard driveInstallation NexStar 2 External 3.5 HDD Enclosure Installing the hard drive in the NexStarWindows ME/XP/2000 NST-355U2, NST-355UF Connecting the NexStar 2 to your computerUSB NST-355U2 USB only FireWire NST-355UF Combo Drive USB NST-355UF Combo DriveMac OS 9.0 or later NST-355U2, NST-355UF Mac OS 8.6 NST-355U2, NST-355UFInstallation NexStar 2 External 5.25 IDE Enclosure Preparing the 5.25 deviceInstallation NexStar 2 External 5.25 IDE Enclosure Installing the 5.25 device in the NexStarUsing the Audio Jack Windows ME/XP/2000 NST-525U2, NST-525UF FireWire NST-525UF Combo DriveUSB NST-525U2, NST-525UF Mac OS 9.0 or later NST-525U2, NST-525UF Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000 Disconnecting the NexStarMac OS Disconnecting the NexStar Creating a New Partition Creating a New PartitionCreating a New Partition Initializing a Hard DriveFormatting a Hard Drive What should the jumper settings on my hard drive be set to? Troubleshooting/FAQWhy is the data on my hard drive corrupted? Why can’t I copy files larger than 4GB onto my NexStar 2? Why am I getting Delayed Write Errors in Windows XP/2000?Warranty Contact