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Follow the directions of the wizard. The recommended type is “primary” and the recommended file 
system is “NTFS.” Please note that Windows® XP/Vista/7 limits FAT32 partitions to only 32GB.
Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings. Please allow 
some time for the partition and format to complete.
Once completed, your drive will appear in My Computer or in Window Explorer.

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Connect the device to the computer. Once connected please turn on the device. 
Select Utilities from the Go menu in the Finder menu bar.
Select Disk Utility which is in the Utilities Folder.
When the Disk Utility window is open, select the volume you wish to partition from the list of available 
hard drives on the left side of the window.
Select the Partition tab.

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WARNING: Doing the following setup will erase any existing data on the drive.

For Mac Users:

Summary of Contents for Nexstar NST-D300S3

Page 1: ...Copyright 2010 Vantec Thermal Technologies All Rights Reserved All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respected Companies Model NST D300S3 User s Manual SATA to SuperSpeed USB 3 0 www vantecusa com...

Page 2: ...Table of Contents Introduction System Requirements Specifications Features Installation Removal Creating a Partition For Windows XP Vista 7 Users For Mac Users Warranty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 2 3 4 7 9 9 10...

Page 3: ...drive into an enclosure is now a distant memory Simply insert any 2 5 or 3 5 SATA I II hard drive into the Hard Drive Dock and you are ready to transfer copy or backup files The NexStar SuperSpeed USB...

Page 4: ...ble with USB 2 0 or 1 1 Hi Quality Shielded USB 3 0 Cable Ensures Data Integrity and Speed Hot Swappable Plug Play Without Rebooting Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power HDD Activity Specifications Mod...

Page 5: ...4 Installation Connect the power adapter to the NexStar Hard Drive Dock Connect the USB 3 0 Cable to the NexStar Hard Drive Dock and attach the other end to your computer 1 2 Power Cable USB 3 0 Cabl...

Page 6: ...5 3 Insert 2 5 or 3 5 SATA HDD into the slot...

Page 7: ...6 3 1 When the eject button is upright the NexStar Hard Drive Dock is ready for use...

Page 8: ...m your computer operating system Once safe removal has been completed proceed to turn off the power to the Hard Drive Dock and eject the HDD 1 2 Warning Please push power button turn off unit before r...

Page 9: ...8 3 Remove the HDD from the Hard Drive Dock...

Page 10: ...ard drives Go through the wizard Once complete locate your hard drive in the bottom right pane Right click on the area with a status bar to the right of the Disk area and choose New Partition 1 2 3 4...

Page 11: ...ce completed your drive will appear in My Computer or in Window Explorer 6 7 8 Connect the device to the computer Once connected please turn on the device Select Utilities from the Go menu in the Find...

Page 12: ...n the partitions in the Volume Scheme area In the Volume Information section enter the desired name for each volume partition You may choose one of the following volume format Mac OS Extended Mac OS S...

Page 13: ...r 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 mi...

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