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WARNING : 

Windows XP/Vista/7:

6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX :

Disconnecting the NexStar HX

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3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & FireWire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

Mac OS:

Make sure all operations using the hard
drive within the NexStar has ceased.
 
Close any windows and programs
pertaining to the NexStar
 
Double click the green “Safely Remove
Hardware” icon in the system tray and
select [Safely Remove USB Mass
Storage Device]. Select the device you
wish to remove and click on [Stop]. The
system should prompt, “It is now safe
to remove the USB device.” If not, wait
for any programs still using the device
to finish and try again.
 
You may now safely turn off and
disconnect the NexStar.

Make sure all operations using the hard
drive within the NexStar
has ceased.
 
Close any windows and programs
pertaining to the NexStar
 
From the Desktop, drag the NexStar
hard drive to the trash.
 
You may now safely turn off and
disconnect the NexStar.
 

NEVER remove the NexStar while the hard drive is in
use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive 
or damage the hard drive, NexStar and the computer.

Summary of Contents for NexStar - HX

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Page 2: ...registered trademark of Vantec Thermal Technologies All other third party brands and names are the property of their respective owners 3 5 SATA to USB 3 0 FireWire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure w...

Page 3: ...Specifications Features 03 3 System Requirements 04 4 Parts Layout 05 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: ...features a hard aluminum case shell that effectively draws away the heat while an active controlled 80mm fan pushes cool air into the enclosure ensuring your hard drive is protected and cooled Integra...

Page 5: ...age Capacity please check our website www vantecusa com External Interface USB 3 0 Backwards Compatible With USB 2 0 1 1 FireWire 800 HD Capacity Up to 3 TB Power Supply AC Adapter Material Aluminum P...

Page 6: ...ications 2 3 For USB 3 0 speeds the system must support USB 3 0 specifications For FireWire Speeds the System Must Support FireWire Specifications 1 For USB 2 0 speeds the system must support USB 2 0...

Page 7: ...4 Parts Layout Parts Layout 5 3 5 SATA to USB 3 0 FireWire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure w Fan Power 80mm Fan Power FireWire 800 USB 3 0 Fan Switch...

Page 8: ...gure 5 1 A figure 5 1 B 1 Carefully unscrew the two screws and slide the aluminum cover outward to open figure 5 1 A 2 Flip the protection cover upward and carefully install the 3 5 SATA hard drive in...

Page 9: ...ure 5 1 C 3 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 D 4 Slide the aluminum cover back on and fasten the two sc...

Page 10: ...ease confirm your hard disk is partitioned and formatted NOTE For new hard drives you will need to initialize and partition your hard drive before it will appear in Windows Explorer or on your Mac des...

Page 11: ...you wish to remove and click on Stop The system should prompt It is now safe to remove the USB device If not wait for any programs still using the device to finish and try again You may now safely tu...

Page 12: ...Management and you will see your Hard Drive shown as Unallocated Disk number may vary 3 5 SATA to USB 3 0 FireWire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure w Fan In order to use a disk volume larger than 2 T...

Page 13: ...ed 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 p...

Page 14: ...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 New Volume Z Th...

Page 15: ...u may adjust the size of each partition using the slide bar between the partitions in the Volume Scheme area In the Volume Information section enter the desired name for each volume partition You may...

Page 16: ...time frame please go to 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 content...

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