Vantec NEXSTAR 2 NST-355U2 - Manual (Page 10)

Installation: NexStar 2 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure 8
Connecting the NexStar 2 to your computer:
1) Connect the appropriate interface cable between the NexStar 2 and your
computer
a. USB: Connect the type B connector to the NexStar 2 and the type A
connector to an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your system.
b. FireWire (NST-355UF only): Connect one end of the FireWire cable to the
NexStar 2 and the opposite end to an available FireWire port.
2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar 2 and plug the cable into an
available outlet.
3) Turn on the NexStar 2 via the power switch.
4) Your operating system should detect the NexStar 2 and automatically install
the necessary drivers (if you have Windows 98SE/MacOS 8.6, you will need to
install drivers). Once your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar 2,
it will mount your hard drive. On Mac OS systems, the new volume should
appear on the desktop. On a Windows PC, the new volume will appear under
My Computer. If the drive does not appear, you may need to partition your
hard drive first.
5) Your NexStar 2 External Hard Drive is now ready for use.
5.1.2. Driver Installation:
Windows ME/XP/2000 - (NST-355U2, NST-355UF):
1) No drivers are necessary when using Windows ME/XP/2000. If the hard drive
does not appear under My Computer, be sure to partition your hard drive.
Windows 98SE
USB (NST-355U2 – USB only):
1) The first time you plug in the NexStar 2 into a USB port of your computer, the
[Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box will appears.
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 be appears 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.