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  • Page 1 E X T E R N A L E N C L O S U R E U S E R M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Package Contents: NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: (NST-355U2, NST-355UF): • Driver CD • User Manual • NexStar 2 External 3.5“ HDD Enclosure • Power Adaptor • Power Cable • USB Cable • FireWire Cable (NST-355UF Only) • Screws • Vibration Dampeners NexStar 2 External 5.25”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ... pg. 2 2. Specifications/Features 2.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ... pg. 3 2.2. NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure ... pg. 3 3. System Requirements ... pg. 4 4. Parts Layout 4.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ... pg. 5 4.2.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 2.0 or FireWire (NST-525UF only) offering speeds up to 480Mbps and eliminating the...

  • Page 5: Specifications/Features

    2. Specifications/Features: 2.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Specifications: • Interface: IDE to USB 2.0/FireWire (NST-355UF only) • Dimension: 210 X 135 X 40 mm Features: • Dampens Hard Drive vibration • Transfer Rates Up to 12Mbps With USB 1.1 •...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    3. System Requirements: • Intel Pentium II 350MHz-compatible or Apple G3 processor and greater • Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or Mac OS 8.6 and greater • USB-equipped system • For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications • For FireWire, the system must support FireWire (IEEE 1394) specifications •...

  • Page 7: Parts Layout

    4. Parts Layout: 4.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Power Cable IDE Cable 4.2. NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure: Power Cable IDE Cable Audio Cable Parts Layout Right Vibration Dampener Left Vibration Dampener Left Mounting Bracket Right Mounting Bracket...

  • Page 8: Installation

    5. Installation: 5.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: 5.1.1. Hardware Installation: Preparing the hard drive: 1) Set the hard drive jumpers to MASTER or SINGLE DRIVE ONLY. Please refer to the documentation included with your hard drive for information on how to accomplish this.
  • Page 9 Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 2: 1) Remove the top cover of the NexStar 2 (the side with the logo and text). 2) Connect the IDE cable and power cable to the hard drive as pictured below. 3) Place the hard drive inside the NexStar 2 so that the vibration dampeners line up with the sides as pictured below.

  • Page 10: Driver Installation

    Connecting the NexStar 2 to your computer: 1) Connect the appropriate interface cable between the NexStar 2 and your computer a. USB: Connect the type B connector to the NexStar 2 and the type A connector to an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your system. b.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Mac OS 9.0 or later - (NST-355U2, NST-355UF): 1) No drivers are necessary when using Mac OS 9.0 or later. If the hard drive does not appear on the desktop, be sure to partition your hard drive. 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.

  • Page 13: Nexstar 2 External 5.25" Ide Enclosure

    5.2. NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure: 5.2.1. Hardware Installation: Preparing the 5.25” device: 1) Set the jumpers on the device to MASTER (if applicable). Please refer to the documentation included with your 5.25” device for information on how to accomplish this.
  • Page 14 Installing the 5.25” device in the NexStar 2: 1) Remove the top cover of the NexStar 2 (the side with the logo and text). 2) Connect the IDE cable and power cable to the 5.25” device as pictured below. 3) Connect the audio cable to 5.25” device (if applicable). The RED wire should line up with the R on the 5.25”...
  • Page 15 7) Screw the cover in place (optional) 8) Install the clamp/stand over the screw holes with the rubber feet on the bottom (as pictured below). Note: When removing the 5.25”device from the NexStar 2, be careful not to yank on the IDE cable or the power cable.

  • Page 16: Driver Installation

    5.2.2. Driver Installation: Windows ME/XP/2000 - (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.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Disconnecting The Nexstar

    6. Disconnecting the NexStar 2: 6.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Warning: NEVER remove the NexStar 2 while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, NexStar 2, or computer.

  • Page 19: Disconnecting The Nexstar

    6.2. NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure: Warning: NEVER remove the NexStar 2 while the device in the enclosure is in use. Doing so may damage the device in the enclosure, the NexStar 2, or the computer. Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar 2 has ceased.

  • Page 20: Creating A New Partition

    7. Creating A New Partition: Note: Most hard drives should come with a CD that includes its installation program. If not, a download should be available on the manufacturers website. The best way to partition a new hard drive is by using the manufacturers program. However,if that is not possible,please try the following instead (if using Mac OS 9 or below, please refer to your hard drive documentation for information on formatting/partitioning the hard drive): Warning: Doing the following will erase any existing data on the drive.
  • Page 21 Mac OS X 10.x.x: Initializing a Hard Drive: If you are using a new hard drive, you may need to initialize it first. You can initialize your internal hard drive using a program called Drive Setup, which is on the Mac OS CD that came with your computer. 1.
  • Page 22 Mac OS X 10.x.x: Formatting a Hard Drive: 1. Start the Disk Utility tool (under Applications) 2. Select the new hard drive you are trying to install 3. Click on the “Erase” tab 4. Choose a volume format and assign a name to the new drive. 5.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting/Faq

    8. Troubleshooting/FAQ: 8.1. NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Q. What should the jumper settings on my hard drive be set to? A. We recommend the hard drive be set to MASTER. Q. My computer recognizes the NexStar 2, but it does not assign a drive letter to it. A.

  • Page 24: Nexstar 2 External 5.25" Ide Enclosure

    Q. Why can’t Windows 98SE read my hard drive? It works with Windows XP/2000. A. Windows 98SE cannot recognize the NTFS file system. If you wish to use the device with Windows XP/2000 and Windows 98SE, you need to format the drive as FAT32. Q.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    Also, check for any cosmetic flaws. If any parts are missing or if there are cosmetic defects, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement. 10. Contact: Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. Fremont, CA 94538 tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.vantecusa.com...

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