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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 the property of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All other third-party brands and names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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 the property of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All other third-party brands and names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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... Contents 1 Hardware Installation ...pg. 6 5.2. Disconnecting the NexStar GX NexStar GX External 3.5"HDD Enclosure pg. 10 7. Creating A New Partition ...pg. 11 8. Interface Information NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 5 5. Warranty ...pg. 16 10. Specifications/Features NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 3 3. Driver Installation ...pg. 8 6. Contact ...pg. 16 Table of Contents: 1. Troubleshooting/FAQ NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 14 9. System Requirements...
... Contents 1 Hardware Installation ...pg. 6 5.2. Disconnecting the NexStar GX NexStar GX External 3.5"HDD Enclosure pg. 10 7. Creating A New Partition ...pg. 11 8. Interface Information NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 5 5. Warranty ...pg. 16 10. Specifications/Features NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 3 3. Driver Installation ...pg. 8 6. Contact ...pg. 16 Table of Contents: 1. Troubleshooting/FAQ NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 14 9. System Requirements...
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Introduction: The NexStar GX provides the next generation of USB 1.1! Using a specially designed SMART active/passive cooling system ensures that your data. Smart and expandable, the NexStar GX is the ideal way to 480 Mbps, 40 times the speed of external hard drive enclosures. Introduction 2 1. More than conveniently allowing added storage, the NexStar GX increases expandability by integrating a powered USB hub. The NexStar GX utilizes high speed USB 2.0, offering speeds up to store and transfer your drive stays cool and functioning optimally.
Introduction: The NexStar GX provides the next generation of USB 1.1! Using a specially designed SMART active/passive cooling system ensures that your data. Smart and expandable, the NexStar GX is the ideal way to 480 Mbps, 40 times the speed of external hard drive enclosures. Introduction 2 1. More than conveniently allowing added storage, the NexStar GX increases expandability by integrating a powered USB hub. The NexStar GX utilizes high speed USB 2.0, offering speeds up to store and transfer your drive stays cool and functioning optimally.
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... area heat sink radiates excess heat to a desk via security cable lock(Not included). Micro Security Slot Protect your computer. 2. Specifications/Features: NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: SPECIFICATIONS: Application: 3.5" IDE(Parallel ATA) hard drive, ATA-6 compatible Interface/Ports: USB 2.0 high speed(USB 1.1) ...50-60Hz Output: DC +5/1.5A, +12V/1.5A Enclosure Dimensions: 16.51 x 16.51 x 5.08cm FEATURES: Smart Power NexStar GX will automatically power on/off in temperature controlled cooling system. Smart Cooling Cool your hard drive while minimizing noise with built-in...
... area heat sink radiates excess heat to a desk via security cable lock(Not included). Micro Security Slot Protect your computer. 2. Specifications/Features: NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: SPECIFICATIONS: Application: 3.5" IDE(Parallel ATA) hard drive, ATA-6 compatible Interface/Ports: USB 2.0 high speed(USB 1.1) ...50-60Hz Output: DC +5/1.5A, +12V/1.5A Enclosure Dimensions: 16.51 x 16.51 x 5.08cm FEATURES: Smart Power NexStar GX will automatically power on/off in temperature controlled cooling system. Smart Cooling Cool your hard drive while minimizing noise with built-in...
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When this mode is off when the computer is selected, the NexStar GX automatically adjusts the fan speed up and down as necessary to select the desired cooling. Therefore, it needs to be attached to your unit on . 4. ... cable must be connected to a USB port in order to turn itself off . Smart power The NexStar GX will turn on the Auto setting. We recommend you to keep the hard drive cool. Interface Information: NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: Exhaust Fan Vent USB Hub Micro Security Slot On/Off Switch Fan Settings Power...
When this mode is off when the computer is selected, the NexStar GX automatically adjusts the fan speed up and down as necessary to select the desired cooling. Therefore, it needs to be attached to your unit on . 4. ... cable must be connected to a USB port in order to turn itself off . Smart power The NexStar GX will turn on the Auto setting. We recommend you to keep the hard drive cool. Interface Information: NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: Exhaust Fan Vent USB Hub Micro Security Slot On/Off Switch Fan Settings Power...
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...: Preparing the hard drive: 1) Set the hard drive jumpers to establish good contact between the drive and the tray. Installing the hard drive into the NexStar GX: 1) Align the heatsink tray on the hard drive and attach with your hard drive for information on how to the documentation included with the four...
...: Preparing the hard drive: 1) Set the hard drive jumpers to establish good contact between the drive and the tray. Installing the hard drive into the NexStar GX: 1) Align the heatsink tray on the hard drive and attach with your hard drive for information on how to the documentation included with the four...
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...you have not already done so and click on [Next], a screen should now be appears to show which Storage Device you will appear in the NexStar GX into your hard drive manufacturer's documentation or read the "Creating a New Partition" section of your hard drive. On a Windows PC, the new ...Drive is now ready for your device] and click on [Next] again. 3) Insert the device driver CD into an available outlet. 3) Turn on the NexStar GX via the power switch. 4) Your operating system should appear on the desktop. Please refer to your system, click on [Finish]. 5) You should be ...
...you have not already done so and click on [Next], a screen should now be appears to show which Storage Device you will appear in the NexStar GX into your hard drive manufacturer's documentation or read the "Creating a New Partition" section of your hard drive. On a Windows PC, the new ...Drive is now ready for your device] and click on [Next] again. 3) Insert the device driver CD into an available outlet. 3) Turn on the NexStar GX via the power switch. 4) Your operating system should appear on the desktop. Please refer to your system, click on [Finish]. 5) You should be ...
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...: 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 partition your system. Installation 9 If it connected. 2) USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on the desktop, be sure to your computer." Mac OS...
...: 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 partition your system. Installation 9 If it connected. 2) USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on the desktop, be sure to your computer." Mac OS...
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...the hard drive, NexStar GX, or computer. Disconnecting the NexStar GX 10 If not, wait for any programs still using the hard drive within the NexStar GX has ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar GX. 3) From the Desktop, drag the NexStar GX hard drive to the NexStar GX. 3) If connected... on [Stop]. Mac OS: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar GX has ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the trash. 4) Turn off the NexStar GX. 5) Unplug the USB cable from the system. 6. Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000: 1) ...
...the hard drive, NexStar GX, or computer. Disconnecting the NexStar GX 10 If not, wait for any programs still using the hard drive within the NexStar GX has ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar GX. 3) From the Desktop, drag the NexStar GX hard drive to the NexStar GX. 3) If connected... on [Stop]. Mac OS: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar GX has ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the trash. 4) Turn off the NexStar GX. 5) Unplug the USB cable from the system. 6. Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000: 1) ...
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...sure to connect the USB cable to only 32GB. If you are probably using Windows 98SE, please refer to this setting. Troubleshooting/FAQ: NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: Q. If not, then your drive. Why is likely caused by the removal of my hard drive? Also, ...than 32GB, make sure you are not always properly shielded and cannot properly handle USB 2.0 speeds, thereby corrupting the signal between the NexStar GX and the computer. Otherwise, check your motherboard supports large capacity drives. What should the jumper settings on my hard drive corrupted? ...
...sure to connect the USB cable to only 32GB. If you are probably using Windows 98SE, please refer to this setting. Troubleshooting/FAQ: NexStar GX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: Q. If not, then your drive. Why is likely caused by the removal of my hard drive? Also, ...than 32GB, make sure you are not always properly shielded and cannot properly handle USB 2.0 speeds, thereby corrupting the signal between the NexStar GX and the computer. Otherwise, check your motherboard supports large capacity drives. What should the jumper settings on my hard drive corrupted? ...
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Q. You have this limitation. Troubleshooting/FAQ 15 It works with Windows XP/2000 and Windows 98SE, you wish to use the device with Windows XP/2000. A. Q. Why can 't I copy files larger than 4GB onto my NexStar GX? Why can 't Windows 98SE read my hard drive? FAT32 limits the file sizes to format the drive as FAT32. A. If you need to 4GB maximum. Windows 98SE cannot recognize the NTFS file system. The NTFS file system does not have probably formatted the hard drive in the FAT32 file system.
Q. You have this limitation. Troubleshooting/FAQ 15 It works with Windows XP/2000 and Windows 98SE, you wish to use the device with Windows XP/2000. A. Q. Why can 't I copy files larger than 4GB onto my NexStar GX? Why can 't Windows 98SE read my hard drive? FAT32 limits the file sizes to format the drive as FAT32. A. If you need to 4GB maximum. Windows 98SE cannot recognize the NTFS file system. The NTFS file system does not have probably formatted the hard drive in the FAT32 file system.
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....vantecusa.com Warranty/Contact 16 Cosmetic defects and missing parts are cosmetic defects, please contact the retailer from which you received all parts. Warranty: The NexStar GX comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). Please check the contents of the unit to receive warranty exchange or repair. If any parts are... go to http://www.vantecusa.com for information on how to make sure you purchased the unit immediately and ask for any cosmetic flaws. Contact: Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. 9.
....vantecusa.com Warranty/Contact 16 Cosmetic defects and missing parts are cosmetic defects, please contact the retailer from which you received all parts. Warranty: The NexStar GX comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). Please check the contents of the unit to receive warranty exchange or repair. If any parts are... go to http://www.vantecusa.com for information on how to make sure you purchased the unit immediately and ask for any cosmetic flaws. Contact: Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. 9.
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... cooling system. All Rights Reserved. Smart and expandable, the NexStar GX is the ideal way to USB 2.0 Tel: (510) 668-0368 Fax: (510) 668-0367 Address: 43961Boscell Road Fremont, CA 94538 Copyright © 2005 Vantec Thermal Technologies. Hard drive not included High Speed USB 2.0 ...Output: DC +5/1.5A, +12V/1.5A Enclosure Dimensions: 16.51 x 16.51 x 5.08cm PACKAGE INCLUDE NexStar GX Power Adapter Power Cable USB Cable User Manual Driver CD Screws Models: NST- 370GX IDE to store and transfer your computer. Using a specially designed SMART active/passive cooling system ensures that your...
... cooling system. All Rights Reserved. Smart and expandable, the NexStar GX is the ideal way to USB 2.0 Tel: (510) 668-0368 Fax: (510) 668-0367 Address: 43961Boscell Road Fremont, CA 94538 Copyright © 2005 Vantec Thermal Technologies. Hard drive not included High Speed USB 2.0 ...Output: DC +5/1.5A, +12V/1.5A Enclosure Dimensions: 16.51 x 16.51 x 5.08cm PACKAGE INCLUDE NexStar GX Power Adapter Power Cable USB Cable User Manual Driver CD Screws Models: NST- 370GX IDE to store and transfer your computer. Using a specially designed SMART active/passive cooling system ensures that your...