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Page 2: Package Contents
MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer. NexStar is a registered trademark of Vantec Thermal Technologies. *All other third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ....................... 02 2. Specifications/Features ................... 3. System Requirements ..................04 4. Parts Layout ......................... 5. Installation ........................06 6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX ..............09 7. Hard Drive Formatting Guide ..............10 8. Warranty ...........................14 9. Contact ..........................14 Table of Contents... -
Page 4: Introduction
Integrated with USB 3.0 & FireWire 800 technology; transfer files to and from your computer at blazing fast speeds. Backup, transfer, copy your data quick and easily with the Vantec NexStar HX enclosure. Introduction... -
Page 5: Specifications/Features
2. Specifications/Features: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & FireWire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan Features: • Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive • Vents To Exhaust Hot Air To Let In Cool Air • Large 80mm Fan w/ On & Off Switch •... -
Page 6: System Requirements
3. System Requirements: Mac OS 10.6 & greater Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications support USB 2.0 specifications For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must support USB 3.0 specifications support USB 3.0 specifications... -
Page 7: Parts Layout
4. Parts Layout: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & FireWire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan 80mm Fan Power P o w FireWire 800 Fan Switch USB 3.0 Parts Layout... -
Page 8: Installation
5. Installation: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & FireWire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan 5.1. Hardware Installation: Installing the hard drive: Carefully unscrew the two screws and slide the aluminum cover outward to open (figure 5.1-A) ( figure 5.1-A ) Flip the protection cover upward and carefully install the 3.5”... - Page 9 Once the hard drive has been installed, flip the protection cover downward to lock the hard drive in place. (figure 5.1-C) ( figure 5.1-C ) Slide the aluminum cover back on and fasten the two screws. (figure 5.1-D) ( figure 5.1-D) Installation...
- Page 10 NOTE : Connecting the NexStar to your computer: USB 3.0 For new hard drives, you will need to initialize and Connect the type (B) USB connector to the partition your hard drive before it will appear in Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop. Please NexStar and the type (A) USB connector refer to your hard drive manufacturer's documen- to an available USB port on your system.
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Page 11: Disconnecting The Nexstar Hx
6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX : 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & FireWire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan Windows XP/Vista/7: Mac OS: Make sure all operations using the hard Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar has ceased. drive within the NexStar has ceased. -
Page 12: Hard Drive Formatting Guide
7. Hard Drive Formatting Guide 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & FireWire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan You may format your Hard Drive by using the USB connection. Please make sure your External Enclosure is turned on and connected to the PC before formatting the Hard Drive. - Page 13 STEP3: Right-click on the “Unallocated” box and select “New Partition”. (Disk number may vary) STEP4: The “New Partition Wizard” will appear. Please follow the "New Partition Wizard" step by step instructions to complete the Hard Drive formatting procedure Hard Drive Formatting Guide...
- Page 14 STEP5: Once the Hard Drive formatting procedure is completed, the Hard Drive will be recognized as a “New Volume” (New Volume drive letter may vary i.e. “New Volume (Z:)” ) STEP6: Double-click “My Computer”. You will see “New Volume” appear on your PC (Drive letter may vary i.e.
- Page 15 Select Disk Utility which is in the Utilities Folder. When the Disk Utility window is open, select the volume labeled Vantec Desktop Hard Disk from the list of available hard drives on the left side of the window. Select the Partition tab.
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Page 16: Warranty
9. Contact : Vantec Thermal Technologies www.vantecusa.com Copyright © 2012 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Right Reserved. All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respective Companies. Warranty/ Contact...
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