Newer Technology miniStack USB 2.0 Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
miniStack USB 2.0
External Storage Solution for the Mac mini
Includes built in USB 2.0 Hub
Once you have the USB interconnect cables hooked up, plug
the miniStack into the power transformer and turn the drive
on using the power switch on the back of the enclosure. The
miniStack will power on automatically with the Mac mini - no
need to turn the enclosure on and o by itself.
Your miniStack comes preformatted using the latest version
of Mac OS X and is also loaded with a selection of shareware,
freeware, and Apple system updates. Feel free to browse the
contents - enjoy!
To unmount your Newer Technology miniStack, simply drag it’s
icon to the eject icon (the trash can changes to the eject icon)
in the dock. Your miniStack can safely be disconnected - but
remember any attached USB devices will lose connectivity as
well when you turn it o.
The NewerTechnology miniStack includes EMC/Dantz Retrospect
and Intech Hard Disk SpeedTools. To install and use either piece
of software, please consult the user guides/instruction manuals
on the CD.
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Thank you for purchasing the Newer Technology miniStack!
Please follow this guide to get up and running quickly.
Getting started using your Newer Technology miniStack:
Remove the Newer Technology miniStack USB 2.0 from it’s
packaging. You will see that the miniStack includes all cables that
you need to connect the drive to your system. Included are:
• NewerTech miniStack USB 2.0 Drive enclosure
• USB 2.0 A-B cable
• Power Supply
• Power Cord
• Dantz Retrospect OEM
• Intech Hard Disk SpeedTools OEM
Turn the miniStack USB 2.0 around and examine the back of the
enclosure. You will see the following ports:
On/O Switch - used to turn the miniStack on. As long as the
power switch is in the ON position, the miniStack will power on
and o with your Mac mini - no need to shut the enclosure o
when done using your mini(not supported with older systems)
acrobat
Power Receptacle - used to power the miniStack
Fan Control - The miniStack has 2 speed settings for fan speed,
and an automatic setting (recommended)
USB Ports - add USB devices to your miniStack here
USB Uplink Port - connect your Mac mini to the miniStack here
Fan Exhaust Port - Warm air is vented here from your miniStack
Security Slot - Secure your miniStack to your desk using a
System Setup:
Your miniStack external drive enclosure and expansion hub is
simple to connect to your Mac mini.
Here are a few tips to get the most out of your new external
storage and expansion device:
• Place your miniStack enclosure underneath your Mac mini
• Do not place anything behind your miniStack that would block
airow
• Treat your miniStack just like you treat your Mac mini - keep it
dry, cool, and out of direct sunlight
• Always check any peripheral cable that you are going to use
with your miniStack enclosure for damage before hooking them
up
Hard Disk Mode:
Your miniStack USB 2.0 will function as an external hard disk
drive, however you cannot boot to the drive due to limitations
in the Mac OS. You can boot to this device with Intel based
Macintosh systems.
Hub Connection:
To use the USB 2.0 Hub feature, you must interconnect the cables
provided between your Mac mini and the miniStack. Connect
the FireWire cable between the computer and enclosure using
any of the 3 FireWire ports on the miniStack, and the one
FireWire connection on the Mac mini. The USB 2.0 connection
between the machines is the same, except use the USB 2.0
Uplink port on the miniStack and any of the 3 ports on the Mac
mini.
Fan Settings:
The miniStack has 3 fan modes available for you to select to keep
the unit cool with.
It ships in automatic mode (recommended), or you can set it to
full speed by following these directions:
To set for manual HIGH speed, locate the dip switches on the
back of the enclosure and, using a ball point pen, ip the switch
marked “A” (for Automatic) to “M” for manual. This will turn the
unit onto Manual, High Speed. For manual LOW speed, simply
ip the switch from “H” to “L” using the above instructions for
entering manual mode.
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