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Vantec NextStar3 User Manual - 1. Introduction

Manual is about: 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure

Summary of NextStar3

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    U s e r ’ s m a n u a l 2.5" sata to usb 3.0 & esata external hard drive enclosure.

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    Package contents: 1 2.5” nexstar 3 superspeed usb 3.0 & esata enclosure 2 3 usb 3.0 cable 4 installation screws esata cable user’s manual note: when using esata, please make sure to connect the esata cable first before connecting the y-cable for power. Trademarks ms-dos, microsoft, windows nt/2000/x...

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    1. Introduction ................................................................................................................02 2. Specifications/features .................................................... 03 nexstar 3 superspeed external 2.5” hdd enclosure nexstar 3 superspeed external 2.5” hd...

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    Introduction 2 nst-280su3-bk 1. Introduction: form and functionality collide with style in the nexstar 3 superspeed usb 3.0 & esata external hard drive enclosure from vantec. With its mirror finish and sleek curves, the vantec nexstar 3 superspeed stands out from the crowd. The sturdy drive cage pro...

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    Specifications/features 3 2. Specifications/features: specifications: • model: nst-280su3 • device support: sata i/ii (ssd, hard drive) • device size: 2.5” (7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm) • internal interface: sata *for the most updated storage capacity, please check our website: www.Vantecusa.Com • external i...

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    3. System requirements: system requirements 4 microsoft windows xp/vista/7 mac os 10.4 & greater 1. For usb 2.0 speeds, the system must support usb 2.0 specifications 2. For usb 3.0 speeds, the system must support usb 3.0 specifications 1. For usb 2.0 speeds, the system must support usb 2.0 specific...

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    4. Parts layout: parts layout 5 2.5" sata to usb 3.0 & esata external hard drive enclosure esa ta usb.

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    5. Installation: installation 6 5.1. Hardware installation: 2.5" sata to usb 3.0 & esata external hard drive enclosure remove the side of the nexstar 3 superspeed with the power and usb connection ports. Carefully slide out the hard drive caddy. (1) (2) preparing the nexstar 3: ( figure 5.1-a ).

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    Installing the hard drive in the nexstar 3 superspeed: ( figure 5.1-b ) ( figure 5.1-c ) ( figure 5.1-d ) ( figure 5.1-c ) (2) align the hard drive mounting holes with the holes on the back of the drive caddy and secure the hard drive with the screws provided. Installation 7 ( figure 5.1-b ) (1) con...

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    Installation 8 connecting the nexstar 3 to your 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 documen- tation or read the"creating a new ...

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    Warning : windows xp/vista/7: 6. Disconnecting the nexstar 3 superspeed: disconnecting the nexstar 3 9 nexstar 3 superspeed usb 3.0 external 3.5" hdd enclosure: mac os: make sure all operations using the hard drive within the nexstar 3 superspeed has ceased. Close any windows and programs pertaining...

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    Creating a new partition 10 7. Creating a new partition: for windows xp/ vista/7 users: ( figure 7-a ) ( figure 7-b ) ( figure 7-b ) ( figure 7-a ) ( figure 7-b ) most hard drives should come with a cd that includes an installation program. If not, a download should be available from the manufacture...

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    Creating a new partition 11 ( figure 7-c ) ( figure 7-d ) ( figure 7-c ) ( figure 7-d ) 1 vantec (e:) 2 vantec 2 1 3 follow the directions of the wizard. The recommended type is “primary” and the recommended file system is “ntfs.” please note that windows® xp/vista/7 limits fat32 partitions to only ...

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    Creating a new partition 12 formatting for mac users warning : ( figure 7-e ) connect the device to the computer. Once connected please turn on the device. Select utilities from the go menu in the finder menu bar. Select disk utility which is in the utilities folder. When the disk utility window is ...

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    Warranty/contact 13 8. Warranty: 9. Contact : copyright © 2011 vantec thermal technologies. All right reserved. All registered trademarks belong to their respective companies. The nexstar 3 superspeed comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ) . If your unit should become defective within...