Vantec NexStar User Manual

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Summary of NexStar

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    U s e r ’ s m a n u a l universal storage adapter copyright 2009 vantec thermal technologies. All rights reserved..

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    Package contents: 1 2 3 5 4 trademarks ms-dos, microsoft, windows nt/2000/me/xp/vista are trademarks of microsoft corporation. Apple, macintosh and mac are trademarks of apple computer *all other third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. 3 1 4 nexstar universal storag...

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    1. Introduction ................................................................................................................02 2. Specifications / features ............................................................................... 03 3. System requirements .....................................

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    Introduction 2 cb-isatacr 1. Introduction: the vantec nexstar universal storage adapter provides the flexibility of connecting almost any type of storage device to your computer. Whether it is a hard drive, optical drive, ssd, ide / sata or a memory card, this adapter does it all. Easily backup, tra...

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    • easily connect storage devices to your computer via usb • transfer rates up to 480mbps with usb 2.0 • 4 read/write memory slots for support up to 66 different types of memory cards • backup your data with ease • includes a 110v~240v certified external power adapter which provide consistent power t...

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    3. System requirements: system requirements 4 intel pentium ii 266 mhz-compatible microsoft windows 2000/xp/vista. 1. 64mb ram or higher 2. Usb-equipped system with available usb port 4. For usb 2.0 speeds, the system must support usb 2.0 specifications. Mac g3 processor & greater mac os 9.X & great...

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    Nexstar universal storage adapter ® 4. Parts layout: parts layout 5 ms card port 3.5”/5.25” ide connector 2.5" ide connector to computer usb cable sd card port external usb port extra power sata port xd card port cf card port.

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    Nexstar universal storage adapter ® 5. Installation: installation 6 (1) connect usb cable to your pc usb port. ( figure 5.1-a ) ( figure 5.1-a ) ( figure 5.1-b ) (2) insert your memory card into the appropriate drive slot. ( figure 5.1-b ) 5.1. Using the card reader: nexstar® universal storage adapt...

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    2.5” sat a sd xd cf ms 3.5”/5.25” universal storage adapter 5.2. 2.5” ide hard drive installation: installation 7 (3) connect the usb cable to the usb port on the pc. Once connected properly, the hdd should be automatically detected and be ready for use. (you might need to connect both usb cables fo...

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    (1) insert 3.5” ide hard drive into the slot. Turn the front side upward. (set the hdd to master if needed.) ( figure 5.3-a ) ide 3.5” hard driv e 5.3. 3.5” ide hard drive installation: installation 8 (2) connect the larger 40-pin ide connector of nexstar – universal storage adapter to the hard driv...

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    (3) connect power cable to power adapter. ( figure 5.4-b ) 5.4. 2.5” & 3.5” sata hard drive installation: installation 9 (4) connect power adapter to hard drive. ( figure 5.4-c ) ( figure 5.4-b ) ( figure 5.4-c ) (1) using a sata cable, connect one cable header to your sata hard drive. ( figure 5.4-...

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    (5) turn on the power, hdd will begin to spin up. ( figure 5.4-d ) installation 10 (6) connect the usb cable to the usb port on the pc. Once connected properly, the hdd should be automatically detected and be ready for use. ( figure 5.4-e ) 1. Keep the hdd in a flat position when being used. 2. Make...

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    Warranty/contact 11 6. Warranty: 7. Contact : vantec thermal technologies 43951 boscell rd. Fremont, ca 94538 tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.Vantecusa.Com the nexstar® universal storage adapter comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ). If your unit should become defect...