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Newer Technology miniStack v3 User Manual

External storage enclosure for 3.5” hard drive includes built in firewire / usb hub
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External Storage Enclosure for
3.5" Hard Drive
Includes built in FireWire / USB Hub

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  • Page 1 External Storage Enclosure for 3.5” Hard Drive Includes built in FireWire / USB Hub...
  • Page 2 For more information, please visit http://newertech.com/static Got tools? If you don’t have the tools necessary to complete this installation, Newer Technology has a fantastic toolkit with everything you need included to perform this installation, and most common com- puter hardware installations. It’s available at: http://newertech.com/products/11pctoolset.php...
  • Page 3 The Newer Technology miniStack has a built in SATA connector which supports large drive technology, offering massive FAST storage capacity! Simply place your own SATA hard drive inside the miniStack v3 enclosure and connect using any of the 4 interfaces available - eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0.
  • Page 4 Newer Technology miniStack v3 Package Contents: • Newer Technology miniStack v3 Top Plastic Cover • Newer Technology miniStack v3 Enclosure with heatsink installed • FireWire 800 (1394B) Connecting Cable • USB 2.0 Connecting Cable • External Power Adapter (Input 100-240V, Output +12V/3A, +5V/3A) •...
  • Page 5 ➀ On/Off Switch - Used to turn the miniStack v3 on and off. As long as the power switch is in the ON position, the miniStack v3 will power on and off with your com- puter - no need to shut the enclosure off at the end of the day! Note: If you have other devices daisy-chain connected to the miniStack v3, they will also disconnect when turned off.
  • Page 6 Assembling your Newer Technology miniStack v3 ➀ Remove the miniStack housing from it’s protective plastic bag and turn it over so you can see the bottom of the enclosure. There are 2 Phillips screws securing the aluminum ribbed heatsink into the enclosure for transport.
  • Page 7 ➂ Insert your hard drive into the miniStack v3 enclosure, front first, as shown in the photograph. Pivot the hard drive up so you have access to the SATA power and SATA data cable ports, and plug the SATA power and SATA data cables into the drive.
  • Page 8 ➅ Place the miniStack v3 on the work surface in front of you with the ports facing you. Set the top cover on with the logos facing upside down and snap the cover firmly in place onto the miniStack v3.
  • Page 9 • Do not place anything behind your miniStack v3 that would block airflow. • Treat your miniStack v3 just like you treat your computer - keep it dry, cool, and out of direct sunlight. • Always check any peripheral cable that you are going to use with the miniStack v3 for damage before inserting it.
  • Page 10 Initializing the Newer Technology miniStack v3 - Mac The instructions that follow are for initializing the Newer Technology miniStack v3 with a Macintosh system running Mac OS X (any version). Instructions for formatting using Windows follows this section. If you wish to view initialization instructions for other operating sys- tems, please visit our support website at: http://newertech.com/support...
  • Page 11 ➂ Once you’ve selected the Newer Technology device, you will notice the above change in the Disk Utility application. Click on the “Erase” tab, next to the highlighted blue “first aid” tab in this picture. ➃ You then need to name the volume that you want to format, and erase it.
  • Page 12 If you wish to disconnect your drive without shutting down your com- puter, simply drag the Newer Technology miniStack v3 drive icon to the trash can icon. Your drive is now safe to power off and unhook. Do not disconnect, or power off the Newer Technology miniStack v3 until you have completed this step.
  • Page 13 Initializing the Newer Technology miniStack v3 -Windows 98 SE or Windows ME 1. Go to the Start menu 2. Select “Run” 3. Type in “command” - press OK to confirm. 4. Type in “fdisk” and press Enter 5. Select “Y” and press Enter 6.
  • Page 14 Initializing the Newer Technology miniStack v3 -Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista You need to open the Disk Management Application. 1. Go to the Start menu --> Control Panel --> Administrative Tools --> Computer Management 2. Select “Disk Management”...

  • Page 15: Contacting Customer Service

    Submit your support request via our online form: http://helpcenter.newertech.com/ Via Phone: (815) 308-7001 8AM–8PM CST Monday-Friday 9AM–4PM CST Saturday Via Live Chat: Newer Technology’s distributor, OWC, offers live technical assistance: 7AM–10PM CST Monday-Friday 10AM–4PM CST Saturday 12PM–4PM CST Sunday http://newertech.com/Service/index.cfm?page=nochat.html Page 14...
  • Page 16 • Newer Technology recommends the use of normal glass cleaning products to keep the high lustre finish at it’s finest with this product. Be sure to not get any moisture inside the holes and if you do, allow time to air dry before use.