Vantec NST-260U2-RD user manual Installation, Windows ME/XP/2000, Windows 98SE

Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer:

1)Connect both USB-A connectors of the included USB/Power cable to two different USB ports on your computer. USB is used to power the drive. The second USB connection is to provide additional power if the drive needs it.

2)NST-260SU only: If you are using eSATA, connect the eSATA cable from your computer to the enclosure (if your computer does not have an eSATA port, connect the eSATA/SATA adapter bracket to an available SATA port). Connect the eSATA cable before connecting the USB/Power cable to the enclosure or the enclosure will default to USB. If you are not using eSATA, skip this step.

* You need to connect the USB cable to draw power from either your PC or Laptop.

3)Connect the mini USB-B connector of the USB/Power cable to the enclosure.

4)Your operating system should detect the NexStar 3 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 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.

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.

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

5.2.Driver Installation:

Windows ME/XP/2000

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

1)The first time you plug in the NexStar 3 into a USB port of your computer, the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box will appears.

2)Click on [Next]. Check the [Search for the best driver for your device] and click on [Next] again.

3)Insert the device driver CD into your CD-ROM drive if you have not already done so and click on [Next], a screen should be appears to show which Storage Device you installed. Click on [Next].

4)After the needed files are copied into your system, click on [Finish].

5)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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