Vantec NST-D100UFS manual

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    Copyright © 2008 V an t ec Th e rm a l Tec h n ologies. All Rights Reserved. All Registered T rademarks Belong T o Their Respected Companies. www .vantecusa.com Model: N S T - D 1 0 0 UFS User Manual SATA to eSATA / USB2.0 / FIREWIRE[...]

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    1 ႑ Content Content ............................................................................................................................ 1 1.Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2 2.System Requirements ...................................................[...]

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    2 1.Introduct 2.System Requlrements ႑ ႑ ႑ ႑ ႑ ႑ ႑ 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 / Firewire / eSATA connection without opening up your computer case[...]

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    3.Specifications/Features Package Includes Κ Specifications Κ ႑ Device Support ᧶ SATA I/II Hard Drive ႑ Device Size ᧶ 2.5 ರ or 3.5 ರ ႑ Internal Interface ᧶ SATA ႑ External Interface ᧶ USB 2.0, eSATA & Firewire ႑ Material ᧶ Plastic ႑ Dimension ᧶ 136 x 83 x 87mm ႑ HDD Capacity ᧶ Up to 1TB ႑ Power Supply ᧶ Dua[...]

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    4 4.Installation 1. Connect the power adapter to the NexStar Hard Drive Dock. 2. Connect the USB, eSATA, or Firewire Cable to the NexStar Hard Drive Dock and attach the other end to your computer. Pow e r Cable USB 2.0 Cable eSATA OR OR Cable Firewire Cable SATA IEEE 1394[...]

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    5 3. Insert 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HD D into the s lot.[...]

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    6 3-1. When the eject button is upright, the NexStar Hard Drive Dock is ready for use .[...]

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    7 5.Removal 1. Re move the HDD saf ely from your computer system. 2. Push do wn the b utt on to eject the HDD. (Stablize the HDD with your hand). Warning, pleas e push power button & tu r n off un i t befor er e moving the hard drive![...]

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    8 3. Rem ove the HDD fro m the Hard Drive Dock .[...]

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    9 6.Driver Installation Windows ME/2000/XP/VISTA No drivers are necessary when using Window s ME/2000/XP/VISTA. If the hard driv e does not appear under My Computer, be su re to partition your hard drive. Windows 98SE 1. The first time you plug in the NexSta r Hard Drive Dock into a USB port of your computer, th e [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog b[...]

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    10 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 dri ve. Mac OS 8.6 1. Unplu g the NexStar Hard Drive Do ck if you currently ha ve it connected. 2. USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on your system . If it is not, you ca n dow[...]

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    11 7. Wa r r a n t y The NexStar Hard Drive Dock comes with a 1 year limited warrant y (90 day parts). If your unit become defective within that time frame, please go to http://www.vantec usa.com for information o n how to receive warranty excha nge or repair. Cosmetic de fects and mis sing parts are not c overed under this warranty. Please check t[...]