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  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Package Contents: NexStar GX External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: • NexStar GX • Power Adapter • Power Cable • USB Cable • User Manual • Driver CD • Screws TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ............................pg. 2 2. Specifications/Features NexStar GX External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ................pg. 3 3. System Requirements ........................pg. 4 4. Interface Information NexStar GX External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ................. pg. 5 5. Installation NexStar GX External 3.5” HDD Enclosure 5.1.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The NexStar GX utilizes high speed USB 2.0, offering speeds up to 480 Mbps, 40 times the speed of USB 1.1! Smart and expandable, the NexStar GX is the ideal way to store and transfer your data.

  • Page 5: Specifications/Features

    Large contact area heat sink radiates excess heat to the outside of the enclosure. Built-In High Speed USB 2.0 3 Port Hub Conveniently add USB devices to your computer. Micro Security Slot Protect your NexStar GX by anchoring to a desk via security cable lock(Not included). Specifications/Features...

  • 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 9.1 and greater • USB-equipped system with available USB port • For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications •...

  • Page 7: Interface Information

    Smart power The NexStar GX will turn itself off when the computer is off. Therefore, it needs to be connected to a USB port in order to turn on. Interface Information...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Preparing the NexStar GX: 1) Remove the lid of the NexStar GX 2) Unscrew and remove the heatsink tray. Installing the hard drive into the NexStar GX: 1) Align the heatsink tray on the hard drive and attach with the four screws provided.
  • Page 9 2) Connect the IDE and power cables to the drive. Make sure drive is jumpered to master or single. 3) Insert the heatsink tray back into the enclosure and screw into place. 4) Fold the cables so that they are flat against the drive. Position the thermal probe in front of the hard drive.

  • Page 10: Driver Installation

    My Computer, be sure to partition your hard drive. Windows 98SE 1) The first time you plug in the NexStar GX into a USB port of your computer, the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box will appears.
  • Page 11 USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 from the Apple Software Updates website: http://www.apple.com/support 3) Follow the direction associated with the USB Mass Storage Support driver to install 4) Repeat the steps listed under “Connecting the NexStar GX to your computer.” Installation...

  • Page 12: Disconnecting The Nexstar Gx

    NexStar GX External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Warning: NEVER remove the NexStar GX while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, NexStar GX, or computer. Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar GX has ceased.

  • Page 13: 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 14 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 initial- ize your internal hard drive using a program called Drive Setup, which is on the Mac OS CD that came with your computer.
  • Page 15 Note: If the hard drive will not mount on your system, format the drive with a FAT32 or NTFS partition first through a PC system. Once formatted, connect the NexStar Enclosure to your Mac and run the Disk Utility tool again. You should now be able to format the drive into a Mac partition and...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting/Faq

    A. We recommend the hard drive be set to MASTER. Q. My computer recognizes the NexStar GX, but it does not assign a drive letter to it. A. You are probably using a brand new hard drive. If not, then your computer may not be able to recognize the partition on the hard drive because it is damaged or not a valid format.
  • Page 17 Windows XP/2000 and Windows 98SE, you need to format the drive as FAT32. Q. Why can’t I copy files larger than 4GB onto my NexStar GX? A. You have probably formatted the hard drive in the FAT32 file system. FAT32 limits the file sizes to 4GB maximum.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    9. Warranty: The NexStar GX 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.

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