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Page 2: Power Management Hdd Enclosure X
Package Contents NexStar 3i Power Management 3.5” Hard Drive Enclosure ․Power Management HDD Enclosure x 1 ․Software Install CD ․Power Adaptor ․Vertical Stand ․User Manual ․USB Cable ․Screws TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP / Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
7. Power Management Mode ..........................13 7.1 Utilize the Power Management Function In Windows XP, Windows 2000 ......13 7.2 Power Management mode introduction ..................15 8. Disconnecting the NexStar 3i ........................16 9. Troubleshooting / FAQ ............................17 10. Warranty / Contact ............................18 Contents... -
Page 4: Introduction
Idle, Stand By, and Power Down. The NexStar 3i utilizes USB 2.0, offering speed up to 480Mbps, and it is an ideal way to store and transfer large amounts of data in an enclosure that matches your style! -
Page 5: Specifications / Features / Power Consumption
2. Specifications / Features / Power Consumption: Specifications: ․Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive ․Device Size: 3.5” ․Internal Interface: SATA ․External interface: USB 2.0 ․HD Capacity: Up to 1TB ․Data Transfer Rate: 480Mbps (12Mbps w/ USB1.1) ․Power Supply: AC Adapter Aluminum ․Material: 198 x 125 x 33 mm... -
Page 6: System Requirements
3. System Requirements: ․Intel Pentium II 350 MHz Compatible or Mac G3 Processor & Greater ․Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS 8.6 & Greater ․USB-Equipped System ․For USB 2.0 Speeds, the System Must Support USB 2.0 Specifications ․CD-Rom Drive, If Drivers Are Needed. System Requirements... -
Page 7: Parts Layout
4. Parts Layout: LED Cable Aluminum Housing Hard Drive cabby SATA/Power Cable Parts Layout... -
Page 8: Installation
NexStar 3i External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Preparing the NexStar 3i: 1) Remove the side of the NexStar 3i with the power and USB connection ports. If it has previously been screwed in place, remove the screws first. 2) Carefully slide out the side approximately 3 inches. - Page 9 Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 3i: 1) Connect the SATA cable and power cable to the hard drive as pictured below. 2) Align the hard drive mounting holes with the holes on the back of the drive caddy. See picture below.
- Page 10 Connecting the NexStar 3i to your computer: 1) Connect the type B USB connector to the NexStar 3i and the type A USB connector to an available USB 1.1/ 2.0 port on your system. 2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar 3i and plug the cable into an available outlet.
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Page 11: Creating A New Partition / Formatting The Hard Drive
6. Creating a New Partition / Formatting the Hard Drive: 6.1 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 manufacturer’s website. The best way to partition a new hard drive is by using the manufacturers program. - Page 12 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.
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Page 13: Formatting Power Management Hard Drive
6.2 Formatting Power Management Hard Drive: Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista: 1. Right click My Computer and select Manage. 2. Computer Management window will appear. Click Disk Management under Storage. It will list all the Hard Drives in the computer. 3. Right click on the Power Management Hard Drive and click New Partition. 4. -
Page 14: Power Management Mode
7. Power Management Mode: 7.1 Utilize the Power Management Function In Windows XP, Windows 2000 1. Locate and the Power Management Application in the Software CD. Select the language you prefer. 2. After the installation, the Power Management Application will appear on your desktop. 3. - Page 15 4. Setup the stand by and Power Down time for the power scheme you choose. 5. Click on OK. The Power Management Hard Drive starts to work. 6. Click Reset to set the time down to zero. 7. click question mark ,which shows you the Saving Watt at present. Power Management Mode...
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Page 16: Power Management Mode Introduction
7.2 Power Management mode introduction After installing the Power Management application, the program will automatically launch. The application will start to manage the power and the LED light indicates mode status. 1. Active/Operation It’s the normal work status for data transfer, where the Hard Drive reaches the highest work speed and power consumption. -
Page 17: Disconnecting The Nexstar 3I
8. Disconnecting the NexStar 3i: NexStar 3i Externa/3.5"HDD Enclosure: Warning: Never remove the NexStar 3i while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, NexStar 3i, or computer. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting / Faq
Q. My computer sometimes recognizes the NexStar 3i, but sometimes gives me errors. A. lf your computer is giving you problems with the NexStar 3i, be sure to connect the USB cable to a rear port, directly off the motherboard or USB PCI card. The cables connecting front USB ports are not always properly shielded and cannot properly handle USB 2.0 speeds, thereby corrupting the... -
Page 19: Warranty / Contact
10. Warranty / Contact: The NexStar 3i comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to http://www.vantecusa.com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair. Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not covered under this warranty.