Vantec Vantec NST-D100SU User manual

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Model:NST-D100SU
User Manual
SATA to eSATA & USB2.0

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Content
Content
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1.Introduction
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2.System Requirements
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3.Specifications/Features
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4.Installation
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5.Removal
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6.Driver Installation
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Windows ME/2000/XP/VISTA ............................................................................. 9
Windows 98SE ......................................................................................................... 9
Mac OS 9.0 or later ...............................................................................................10
Mac OS 8.6 ..............................................................................................................10
7. Warranty
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1.Introduction
The
Vantec
NexStar
Hard Drive
Dock
is a
complete
and easy
way to
add
or
swap
hard drives
to
your
computer. It gives you
the flexibility
of
connecting
any
SATA I/II
hard
drive to
your
computer
via USB
2.0
or
eSATA
connection
without
opening
up
your
computer case
or
installing
into
an
enclosure.
Simply just insert any
2.5”
or
3.5” SATA
I/II
hard drive into
the
NexStar
Hard
Drive
Dock and
you
are
ready
to transfer, copy,
or
backup
files. Quick
and
easy,
the Vantec
NexStar Hard
Drive
Dock
is
the
perfect
solution
to
access
your hard
drive
in
seconds.
2.System Requlrements
■
Intel
Pentium
II
350
MHz-compatible
or Mac
G3
processor
&
greater.
■
Microsoft
Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP/VISTA
or
MAC OS
8.6
&
greater or Linux
Kernel
2.4.18
above.
■ USB or
SATA-equipped
system.
■
For
USB2.0
speeds,
the system must support
USB 2.0 specifications.
■
CD Rom drive
(if drivers
are needed)
■
For eSATA speeds , thesystemmust supporteSATA specifications.

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3.Specifications/Features
Package Includes ：
■
NexStar Hard Drive Dock
■
USB Cable
■
eSATA Cable
■
SATA to eSATA Bracket
■ Power Adapter
■
Power Cable
■
User Manual
■
CD Driver
Specifications
：
■
Device Support
：
SATA I/II Hard Drive
■ Device Size
：
2.5 ” or 3.5 ”
■
Internal Interface ： SATA
■
External Interface
：
USB 2.0 & eSATA
■
Material ： Plastic
■ Dimension ： 136 x 83 x 87mm
■ HDD Capacity ：
Up to 1TB
■
Power Supply ：
Dual 5V/12V 2A
Features ：
■ Install And Access Hard Drive in Seconds.
■
Simple to Use Design; No Need to Add Enclosure or
Open Case.
■
Eject Button for Easy Removal of Hard Drive.
■
Supports 2.5"/3.5" SATA I/II Hard Drive Up to 1.0 TB.
■
Add Storage to Any System with USB or eSATA.
■ Plug & Play.
■
Attractive Blue LED Power & HDD Activity Light.
■
Transfer Rates Up to 480Mbps w/USB 2.0.
■
Transfer Rates Up to 3Gb/s w/SATA.

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4.Installation
1. Connect the power adapter to the NexStar Hard Drive Dock.
2. Connect the USB or eSATA Cable to the NexStar Hard Drive Dock
and attach the other end to your computer.
Power
Cable
USB 2.0
Cable
eSATA
OR
Cable
SATA

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3. Insert 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD into the slot.

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3-1. When the eject button is upright, the NexStar Hard Drive Dock is ready for use.

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5.Removal
1. Remove the HDD safely from your computer system.
2. Push down the button to eject the HDD.
(Stablize the HDD with your hand).
Warning, pleasepush power button & turn off unit before removingthe hard drive!

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3. Remove the HDD from the Hard Drive Dock.

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6.Driver
Installation
Windows ME/2000/XP/VISTA
No drivers are necessary when using Windows ME/2000/XP/VISTA. If the hard drive does
not appear under My Computer, be sure to partition your hard drive.
Windows 98SE
1. The first time you plug in the NexStar Hard Drive Dock into a USB port of your
computer, the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box will appear.
2. Click on [Next]. Check the [Search for the best driver for your device] and click on [Next]
again.
3. Insert the device driver CD into your CD-ROM drive if you have not already done so
and click on [Next], a screen should appear to show which Storage Device you installed.
Click on [Next].
4. After the needed files are copied into your system, click on [Finish].
5.
You should now be able to see the new hard drive under My Computer. A green
Unplug or Eject hardware icon will appear in the system tray as well. If the drive does
not appear, you may need to partition your hard drive first.

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Mac OS 9.0 or later
No drivers are necessary when using Mac OS 9.0 above. If the hard drive does not
appear on the desktop, be sure to partition your hard drive.
Mac OS 8.6
1. Unplug the NexStar Hard Drive Dock if you currently have it connected.
2.
USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on your system. If it is not, you can
download the 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 Hard Drive Dock to your
computer”.

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7.
Warranty
The NexStar Hard Drive Dock comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). If your unit 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. Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you received all parts.Also,check for any
cosmetic flaws. If any parts are missing or if there are cosmetic defects, Please contact the retailer
from which you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement.
V an t ec T hermal T echnologies
43951 Boscell Rd . Fremont , C A 94538
tel:
510-668-0368 fax: [phone]
w ebsite: www .vantecusa.com