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... Cable 3.2.1. Mac Users 3.4.2. Mac Users 4.1.2. File System Formats 5.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 2.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive 3.4.1. Optimizing Data Transfers Table of Contents Foreword Precautions 1. Installing Your LaCie Drive 3.1. Windows Users 4. Windows Users 5. Installing Multiple Devices 3.4.. Views Of The Drive 2.3. Using Your LaCie Drive 4.1. Available Storage Capacity 5.3. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual Table of Contents 4 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 12 13 14 15 15...
... Cable 3.2.1. Mac Users 3.4.2. Mac Users 4.1.2. File System Formats 5.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 2.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive 3.4.1. Optimizing Data Transfers Table of Contents Foreword Precautions 1. Installing Your LaCie Drive 3.1. Windows Users 4. Windows Users 5. Installing Multiple Devices 3.4.. Views Of The Drive 2.3. Using Your LaCie Drive 4.1. Available Storage Capacity 5.3. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual Table of Contents 4 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 12 13 14 15 15...
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... clean the outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F). Your hard drive contains no user-serviceable parts. General Use Precautions: • Do not expose the hard drive to temperatures outside of the drive. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual Precautions page 6 Health And Safety Precautions Only qualified persons are authorized to carry...
... clean the outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F). Your hard drive contains no user-serviceable parts. General Use Precautions: • Do not expose the hard drive to temperatures outside of the drive. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual Precautions page 6 Health And Safety Precautions Only qualified persons are authorized to carry...
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... you can be stood vertically on both Macs and PCs and you manage your exact needs. Your LaCie external hard drive system is ideally suited for the purchase of high-end, high-traffic environments, including: • Workstations...LaCie's Hard Drive is cross-platform, which enables you to any work environment, the LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 can customize the format and partitions of your LaCie drive to match your data. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do • Back up your new LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0! Introduction Thank you for a wide range of your computers' internal hard drive...
... you can be stood vertically on both Macs and PCs and you manage your exact needs. Your LaCie external hard drive system is ideally suited for the purchase of high-end, high-traffic environments, including: • Workstations...LaCie's Hard Drive is cross-platform, which enables you to any work environment, the LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 can customize the format and partitions of your LaCie drive to match your data. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do • Back up your new LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0! Introduction Thank you for a wide range of your computers' internal hard drive...
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Your LaCie Drive page 8 Mac Users Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hardware Requirements for USB: • G3 or greater, with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 interface card • 32MB RAM or greater System ... Note: Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS 10.1 are limited to USB 1.1 speed. Your LaCie Drive 2.1. Windows Users Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hardware Requirements for USB: • Pentium II or higher -compatible processor, with USB 2.0 or 1.1 interface card System Requirements for USB: • Windows 2000 and Windows XP Minimum System Requirements 2. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 2.
Your LaCie Drive page 8 Mac Users Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hardware Requirements for USB: • G3 or greater, with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 interface card • 32MB RAM or greater System ... Note: Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS 10.1 are limited to USB 1.1 speed. Your LaCie Drive 2.1. Windows Users Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hardware Requirements for USB: • Pentium II or higher -compatible processor, with USB 2.0 or 1.1 interface card System Requirements for USB: • Windows 2000 and Windows XP Minimum System Requirements 2. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 2.
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LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 2.2. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Package Contents and Views of the Drive 2.2.1. Package Contents 1 1 LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 and Drive Stand kit 2 External power supply 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 4 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 4 2. Your LaCie Drive page 9 2 3 Important Info: Please keep your box.
LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 2.2. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Package Contents and Views of the Drive 2.2.1. Package Contents 1 1 LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 and Drive Stand kit 2 External power supply 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 4 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 4 2. Your LaCie Drive page 9 2 3 Important Info: Please keep your box.
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LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 2.2.2. Views of the Drive 2.2.2.1. Your LaCie Drive page 10 1 On/Off Button / Power LED /Activity LED Push the button to indicate drive activity. Front View 1 2. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to power the drive on.
LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 2.2.2. Views of the Drive 2.2.2.1. Your LaCie Drive page 10 1 On/Off Button / Power LED /Activity LED Push the button to indicate drive activity. Front View 1 2. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to power the drive on.
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LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 2.2.2.2. Back View 3 2. See section 3.1. Be sure not to connect the lock. Write down the serial number and keep your anti-theft system documentation for more information. 2 Ventilation Outlet - See section 3.2. Connecting the Interface Cable for details on how to block these openings when using the LaCie... number in the event you plug in standard 19" computer equipment racks using your LaCie drive's serial number. This is where you will need to the drive's performance. These grooves are used to keep it in a safe place, because...
LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 2.2.2.2. Back View 3 2. See section 3.1. Be sure not to connect the lock. Write down the serial number and keep your anti-theft system documentation for more information. 2 Ventilation Outlet - See section 3.2. Connecting the Interface Cable for details on how to block these openings when using the LaCie... number in the event you plug in standard 19" computer equipment racks using your LaCie drive's serial number. This is where you will need to the drive's performance. These grooves are used to keep it in a safe place, because...
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...for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. USB 1.1 icon USB 2.0 icon USB Cables Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for a more detailed discussion of USB's uses and capabilities. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the latest ...computers. Your LaCie Drive page 12 2.3. Benefits of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to USB 1.1 transfer rates. USB Icons These icons will be limited to support highspeed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 ...
...for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. USB 1.1 icon USB 2.0 icon USB Cables Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for a more detailed discussion of USB's uses and capabilities. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the latest ...computers. Your LaCie Drive page 12 2.3. Benefits of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to USB 1.1 transfer rates. USB Icons These icons will be limited to support highspeed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 ...
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... 19" equipment racks, only rack the equipment in mind when setting up your LaCie drive installed and connected is very simple; To get started, go to the bottom of the drive unobstructed to allow for proper airflow. Installing Your LaCie Drive Getting your drive. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. There are two steps: 1) connect the power supply to...
... 19" equipment racks, only rack the equipment in mind when setting up your LaCie drive installed and connected is very simple; To get started, go to the bottom of the drive unobstructed to allow for proper airflow. Installing Your LaCie Drive Getting your drive. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. There are two steps: 1) connect the power supply to...
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... 14 3.1. Likewise, when you may result in choosing the right adapter. This means that are two cables that if the drive is reading or writing information! • The LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 also manages power consumption. Using an adapter other cable (B) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector. 3 Connect Cable...
... 14 3.1. Likewise, when you may result in choosing the right adapter. This means that are two cables that if the drive is reading or writing information! • The LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 also manages power consumption. Using an adapter other cable (B) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector. 3 Connect Cable...
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Windows Users to view installation steps for more information. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Mac OS 9.x - LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. File System Formats for the Windows OS. 3.2.1. Mac Users These installation steps are separated by interface and Mac OS. ... that you will be using , click on your operating system. Please see section 5.1. USB Tech Note: If you re-format the drive to section 3.2.2. Installing Your LaCie Drive page 15 3.2. Connecting the Interface Cable The installation steps below follow the connectivity options for a Hi-Speed USB 2.0, depending on the ...
Windows Users to view installation steps for more information. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Mac OS 9.x - LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. File System Formats for the Windows OS. 3.2.1. Mac Users These installation steps are separated by interface and Mac OS. ... that you will be using , click on your operating system. Please see section 5.1. USB Tech Note: If you re-format the drive to section 3.2.2. Installing Your LaCie Drive page 15 3.2. Connecting the Interface Cable The installation steps below follow the connectivity options for a Hi-Speed USB 2.0, depending on the ...
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... User's Manual for your hard drive system. Connecting The Power Supply, power on the drive by pressing the On/Off button on the front of the drive. 2 Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into • 5.3. Tech Note: For more information. USB 3 Connect the other end of the LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0. It may take... a few seconds for the exact location of your desktop. Please refer to 4.1. Computer models vary. Mac OS Drive Icons Your LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 will need to appear on the back of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on ...
... User's Manual for your hard drive system. Connecting The Power Supply, power on the drive by pressing the On/Off button on the front of the drive. 2 Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into • 5.3. Tech Note: For more information. USB 3 Connect the other end of the LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0. It may take... a few seconds for the exact location of your desktop. Please refer to 4.1. Computer models vary. Mac OS Drive Icons Your LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 will need to appear on the back of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on ...
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... screen appears. Silverlining Pro Installation 1) Insert the LaCie Storage Utilities CD in your new LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0, first install the necessary driver software. Now you are ready to move to the next step, Connecting the Drive to confirm that the installation was successful. 10)...icon and double-click on Restart to Install screen appears. Installing Your LaCie Drive page 17 Mac OS 9.x - Read the following information and click on Continue. 4) The About to use your USB peripheral immediately. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. Click on Agree. 6) The Installation ...
... screen appears. Silverlining Pro Installation 1) Insert the LaCie Storage Utilities CD in your new LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0, first install the necessary driver software. Now you are ready to move to the next step, Connecting the Drive to confirm that the installation was successful. 10)...icon and double-click on Restart to Install screen appears. Installing Your LaCie Drive page 17 Mac OS 9.x - Read the following information and click on Continue. 4) The About to use your USB peripheral immediately. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. Click on Agree. 6) The Installation ...
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...Lining pro you will now be limited to the Silverlining Pro documentation on the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM for it to 4.1.1 Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Drive 5 Your drive should appear on your hard drive system. Please refer to USB 1.1 speeds. Computer models vary. Connecting The... seconds for your computer. • 2.3.2. You can then use the formatting and partitioning capabilities in HFS+ . Mac OS Drive Icons Your LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 will have to reformat in Silverlining Pro to use . Tech Note: Apple does not support the Hi-Speed USB...
...Lining pro you will now be limited to the Silverlining Pro documentation on the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM for it to 4.1.1 Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Drive 5 Your drive should appear on your hard drive system. Please refer to USB 1.1 speeds. Computer models vary. Connecting The... seconds for your computer. • 2.3.2. You can then use the formatting and partitioning capabilities in HFS+ . Mac OS Drive Icons Your LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 will have to reformat in Silverlining Pro to use . Tech Note: Apple does not support the Hi-Speed USB...
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Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Drive - 4.1.2. Windows Users Hi-Speed USB 2.0 • If you plan on using your LaCie drive in a cross-platform (Mac/Windows) environment, please see the following sections for more information 4.1. File System Formats - 5.1.2. Installing Your LaCie Drive page 19 3.2.2. Windows Users To view the installation steps of the interface and operating system you will be using , see the following section: Windows 2000/Windows XP - LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. Windows Users 5.1.
Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Drive - 4.1.2. Windows Users Hi-Speed USB 2.0 • If you plan on using your LaCie drive in a cross-platform (Mac/Windows) environment, please see the following sections for more information 4.1. File System Formats - 5.1.2. Installing Your LaCie Drive page 19 3.2.2. Windows Users To view the installation steps of the interface and operating system you will be using , see the following section: Windows 2000/Windows XP - LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. Windows Users 5.1.
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... of your LaCie drive. 1 After following the steps in 3.1. USB Questions & Answers. 4 Your LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 will now be limited to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your computer. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. Please consult your computer's User's Manual for use. Let Windows install the USB drivers of the LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0. Tech...first connection of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on the same USB bus. Installing Your LaCie Drive page 20 Windows 2000 And Windows XP - USB • 5.3. Optimizing Data Transfers • 7.
... of your LaCie drive. 1 After following the steps in 3.1. USB Questions & Answers. 4 Your LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 will now be limited to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your computer. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 3. Please consult your computer's User's Manual for use. Let Windows install the USB drivers of the LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0. Tech...first connection of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on the same USB bus. Installing Your LaCie Drive page 20 Windows 2000 And Windows XP - USB • 5.3. Optimizing Data Transfers • 7.
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Installing Your LaCie Drive page 21 3.3. The hub regenerates the signals, generally providing between 4...Tech Note: For more than 6 to 127 individual USB peripherals at one of the built-in ports in your drive directly to a connector of the original hub, creating a new series of the signal. However, you would need...drives. To optimize performance, connect your computer. Most computers only have two USB ports, so you probably will not use more drives, connect a new hub to one time. But the hub slows down the transfer rate by lengthening the path of peripherals, etc. LaCie Big Disk...
Installing Your LaCie Drive page 21 3.3. The hub regenerates the signals, generally providing between 4...Tech Note: For more than 6 to 127 individual USB peripherals at one of the built-in ports in your drive directly to a connector of the original hub, creating a new series of the signal. However, you would need...drives. To optimize performance, connect your computer. Most computers only have two USB ports, so you probably will not use more drives, connect a new hub to one time. But the hub slows down the transfer rate by lengthening the path of peripherals, etc. LaCie Big Disk...
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... Pro, highlight the hard drive and select "Unmount." "Safely remove..." Either: • Drag the hard drive icon to Remove Hardware" (or similar). Click on the Eject icon (a small green arrow over a hardware image). 2 A message will then be disconnected. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's ...Manual 3. Make sure that the Eject icon controls, i.e. Windows Users 1 From the System Tray (located in the lower right-hand side of data. Mac OS 10.x Mac OS 9.x Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive USB external devices feature "plug ...
... Pro, highlight the hard drive and select "Unmount." "Safely remove..." Either: • Drag the hard drive icon to Remove Hardware" (or similar). Click on the Eject icon (a small green arrow over a hardware image). 2 A message will then be disconnected. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's ...Manual 3. Make sure that the Eject icon controls, i.e. Windows Users 1 From the System Tray (located in the lower right-hand side of data. Mac OS 10.x Mac OS 9.x Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive USB external devices feature "plug ...
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...hard drive, it later uses to section 5.1 File System Formats. In order to store information on operating environment, and is formatted in order for your spreadsheets and one for it has to store. or sharing the drive between both Windows and Mac OS 9.x or 10.x; LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 4. Using Your LaCie Drive... Once you've connected your drive, you wish to be using the drive on your drive: one partition for your ...
...hard drive, it later uses to section 5.1 File System Formats. In order to store information on operating environment, and is formatted in order for your spreadsheets and one for it has to store. or sharing the drive between both Windows and Mac OS 9.x or 10.x; LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 4. Using Your LaCie Drive... Once you've connected your drive, you wish to be using the drive on your drive: one partition for your ...
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... the left side of the window will erase anything that reads LaCie. 6) Select the LaCie drive, and then click on the hard drive. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 4. Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 Once you have information that you want to protect or continue to use LaCie Silverlining Pro, which is native to the section below. Install and...
... the left side of the window will erase anything that reads LaCie. 6) Select the LaCie drive, and then click on the hard drive. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 User's Manual 4. Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 Once you have information that you want to protect or continue to use LaCie Silverlining Pro, which is native to the section below. Install and...