NextoDI ND2725 - Manual (Page 10)

9. Using the Nexto Video Storage as a Hard Drive
The Nexto Video Storage can be attached to your computer as an external hard drive. Two
connection methods are supported.
1. Connect to the computer’s USB2.0 port via the Nexto Video Storage "USB OTG” port and
the USB cable.
2. Connect to the computer’s eSATA port via the Nexto Video Storage "eSATA" port and the
eSATA cable
Connect via eSATA
1. Switch your computer on and wait until the operating system is completely booted.
2. Switch the Nexto Video Storage on.
3. Connect the Nexto Video Storage "eSATA" port via the eSATA cable with a free eSATA
port of your computer. The eSATA cable does not provide power. If the Nexto Video
Storage will be used for a long time, use the AC power adapter unit or USB cable to
provide power.
4. Check the Nexto Video Storage LCD display. If the connection has been made, you will
see "PC <->eSATA”.
5. If the computer detects the Nexto Video Storage, a new drive named [NEXTODI] appears
in the 'My Computer' display (Windows users) or on your Desktop (MAC users.)
See the diagram below.
The CF slot and the 4in1 memory card slot don’t work when connected to a computer.
Therefore, the Nexto Video Storage cannot be used to connect CF cards, or other flash
memory cards, to your computer.
Device drivers for the Nexto Video Storage are included in the Microsoft Windows Vista, ME,
XP and 2000 operating systems. Drivers for Windows 98 systems can be downloaded from
the NextoDI website. To download drivers, go to
http://www.nextodi.com/en/support/en_qna.php
When you have successfully connected the Nexto Video Storage to your computer, the content
of the Nexto Video Storage’s hard drive appears in Windows File Explorer.
Connect via USB
1. Switch your computer on. Wait until the operating system is completely booted.
2. Switch the Nexto Video Storage on.
3. Connect the Nexto Video Storage "USB OTG" port via the USB cable with a free USB2.0 port
on your computer. A USB1.1 port can be used also.
4. Check the "PC <->USB" at the LCD display of Nexto Video Storage.
5. If the computer detects the Nexto Video Storage, a new drive named [NEXTODI] appears in
the 'My Computer' display (Windows users) or on your Desktop (MAC users.)
USB (Standard - A)
USB (mini - B)
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USB Cable
PC<->SATA
eSATA
eSATA
eSATA Cable