User’s Manual
Model : NST-D300S3-BK
SATA to SuperSpeed USB 3.0
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1.Introduction
The Vantec NexStar® SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock is a complete and easy way to add or swap hard
drives with your computer. Integrated with the latest USB 3.0 technology, performance is increased by 10
the hard drive into an enclosure is now a distant memory. Simply insert any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA I/II hard drive
USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock is the perfect solution to access any hard drives in seconds.
2.System Requirements
■ Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64bit)
■ Mac OS X 10.4 & Greater
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■ CD-ROM drive (if drivers are needed)
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3.Specifications/Features
Features :
Package Includes :
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Install and Access Hard Drives in Seconds
Simple to Use Design; No Screws Needed
Eject Button for Easy Removal of Hard Drive
Compatible with 2.5” or 3.5” SATA I/II Hard Drive
Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0
Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2.0
Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1
Hi-Quality Shielded USB 3.0 Cable Ensures Data
Integrity and Speed
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NexStar® SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock
USB 3.0 Cable (3ft)
Power Adapter
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Model
: NST-D300S3-BK
: SATA I/II Hard Drive
: 2.5” or 3.5”
Device Support
Device Size
Internal Interface : SATA
External Interface : USB 3.0
Material
: Plastic
: 136 x 83 x 87mm
: Up to 2TB
Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting
Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity
Dimension
HDD Capacity
Power Supply
: AC Adapter
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4.Installation
1. Connect the power adapter to the NexStar® Hard Drive Dock.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 Cable to the NexStar® Hard Drive Dock and attach the other end to your computer.
Power
Cable
USB 3.0
Cable
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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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4.Removal
1. First, safely remove the USB HDD device from your computer operating system.
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and eject the HDD.
(Stablize the HDD with your hand)
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3. Remove the HDD from the Hard Drive Dock.
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6.Creating a Partition
For Windows® XP/Vista/7 Users:
1. Right click on “My Computer” and choose “Manage”.
2. Under “Storage” on the LEFT pane, select “Disk Management”.
3. Windows should now give you the option to initialize the disk. If not, locate the new disk, right-click on
the new disk (where it reades “Disk #”) and choose Initialize. This step may not be required for some
hard drives.
4. Go through the wizard.
5. 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.
NOTE :
Most hard drives should come with a CD that includes an installation program. If not, a download should be
available from the manufacturer's website. The best way to partition a new hard drive is by using the
manufacturer’s program. Please refer to your hard drive’s documentation for further information on format-
ting or partitioning the hard drive.
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WARNING: Doing the following setup will erase any existing data on the drive.
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system is “NTFS.” Please note that Windows® XP/Vista/7 limits FAT32 partitions to only 32GB.
7. Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings. Please allow
some time for the partition and format to complete.
8. Once completed, your drive will appear in My Computer or in Window Explorer.
For Mac Users:
1. Connect the device to the computer. Once connected please turn on the device.
2. Select Utilities from the Go menu in the Finder menu bar.
3. Select Disk Utility which is in the Utilities Folder.
4. 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.
5. Select the Partition tab.
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WARNING: Doing the following setup will erase any existing data on the drive.
6. From the Volume Scheme menu, choose the desired number of partitions (Mac OS 10.x gives you the
option of dividing the drive into at most 16 partitions). You may adjust the size of each partition using
the slide bar between the partitions in the Volume Scheme area.
7. 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 Standard, UNIX File System, or MS-DOS).
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Partition again.
9. Mac Disk Utility will format and partition the disk according to your settings. When partitioning is
complete, your drive will be ready for use.
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7. Warranty
The NexStar® SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). If
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
retailer from which you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement.
Vantec Thermal Technologies
43951 Boscell Rd. Fremont, CA 94538
tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367
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