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LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual How To Use This Manual In the toolbar: How To Use This Manual Previous Page / Next Page Go to Previous ...
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... 3.3 Connecting Digital Video Cameras To The Drive 3.4. Installing Multiple Devices 3.5. Switching Between USB And FireWire Connections 4. Mac Users Table of Contents Foreword Precautions 1. Using Your LaCie Drive 4.1. Tech Tips 5.1. File System Formats 5.1.1. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual Table of Contents 4 6 7 7 8 10 10 11 11 12 14 14 15 16 17 18 18 26 31...
... 3.3 Connecting Digital Video Cameras To The Drive 3.4. Installing Multiple Devices 3.5. Switching Between USB And FireWire Connections 4. Mac Users Table of Contents Foreword Precautions 1. Using Your LaCie Drive 4.1. Tech Tips 5.1. File System Formats 5.1.1. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual Table of Contents 4 6 7 7 8 10 10 11 11 12 14 14 15 16 17 18 18 26 31...
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Windows Users 5.2. FireWire 800 Ports And Performance 5.3.2. FireWire 800 6. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 vs. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports And Performance 5.4. Optimizing Data Transfers 5.3.1. Available Storage Capacity 5.3. Warranty Glossary Table of Contents 41 42 42 43 43 44 45 47 49 50 53 56 58 59 FireWire Questions & Answers 7. Windows Users 9. Troubleshooting 8.1. USB Questions & Answers 8. FireWire 400 vs. Contacting Customer Support 10. Mac Users 8.2. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 5.1.2.
Windows Users 5.2. FireWire 800 Ports And Performance 5.3.2. FireWire 800 6. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 vs. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports And Performance 5.4. Optimizing Data Transfers 5.3.1. Available Storage Capacity 5.3. Warranty Glossary Table of Contents 41 42 42 43 43 44 45 47 49 50 53 56 58 59 FireWire Questions & Answers 7. Windows Users 9. Troubleshooting 8.1. USB Questions & Answers 8. FireWire 400 vs. Contacting Customer Support 10. Mac Users 8.2. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 5.1.2.
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...to notify any form or by the manufacturer may cause harmful interference to radio communications. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE tions. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with the instructions, may void the user's authority to operate this manual are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Changes ...the product manual without reservation and without the prior written consent of such revisions and changes. Trademarks Apple, Mac, Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks of the following measures: Sony and iLink are the property of Sony Electronics. Other trademarks mentioned in a...
...to notify any form or by the manufacturer may cause harmful interference to radio communications. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE tions. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with the instructions, may void the user's authority to operate this manual are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Changes ...the product manual without reservation and without the prior written consent of such revisions and changes. Trademarks Apple, Mac, Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks of the following measures: Sony and iLink are the property of Sony Electronics. Other trademarks mentioned in a...
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... can drop off your waste equipment for help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it over to a designated collection point for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2 With reference to dispose of electrical waste and electronic... the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that protects human health and the environment. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with your other household waste.
... can drop off your waste equipment for help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it over to a designated collection point for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2 With reference to dispose of electrical waste and electronic... the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that protects human health and the environment. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with your other household waste.
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... may be unused for an extended period of time. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with the device. • Do not use the hard drive near other products. • Do not place the drive near water, or in this User's Guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up inside the..., short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Otherwise, there is a risk of lightning or if it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. • Never expose your hard drive from the electrical outlet if there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire. • Use...
... may be unused for an extended period of time. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with the device. • Do not use the hard drive near other products. • Do not place the drive near water, or in this User's Guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up inside the..., short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Otherwise, there is a risk of lightning or if it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. • Never expose your hard drive from the electrical outlet if there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire. • Use...
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... vertically on both Macs and PCs; LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface can be connected via FireWire 800, FireWire, iLink/DV or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces; This triple interface hard drive system combines compatibility, convenience and a generous storage capacity to help you for a wide range of your LaCie drive to match your drive. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do • Connects to...
... vertically on both Macs and PCs; LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface can be connected via FireWire 800, FireWire, iLink/DV or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces; This triple interface hard drive system combines compatibility, convenience and a generous storage capacity to help you for a wide range of your LaCie drive to match your drive. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do • Connects to...
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...from the internal drive toward the external casing. Only the largest capacity drives (3 to 5 internal platters*) may vary depending on the internal drive models, manufacturers and... find out if your LaCie Big or Bigger Disk is equipped with Triple Interface User's Manual 1.2 Introduction page 8 1.2 Hard Drive Heat Management Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie Big Disk drive's metal body is a... naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Therefore, at a low and very quiet speed. Once the heat inside the casing reaches a certain temperature. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with a "smart...
...from the internal drive toward the external casing. Only the largest capacity drives (3 to 5 internal platters*) may vary depending on the internal drive models, manufacturers and... find out if your LaCie Big or Bigger Disk is equipped with Triple Interface User's Manual 1.2 Introduction page 8 1.2 Hard Drive Heat Management Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie Big Disk drive's metal body is a... naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Therefore, at a low and very quiet speed. Once the heat inside the casing reaches a certain temperature. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with a "smart...
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LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 1.2 Introduction page 9 Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in the upright position (1). LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than 3 x d2 drives, 2 x Big Disks or 2 x Bigger Disks on the under side of each other , please remember to attach the included rubber feet on top of...
LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 1.2 Introduction page 9 Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in the upright position (1). LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than 3 x d2 drives, 2 x Big Disks or 2 x Bigger Disks on the under side of each other , please remember to attach the included rubber feet on top of...
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... FireWire 400: • Windows 2000 and Windows XP Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hardware Requirements for USB: • Windows 2000 and Windows XP Minimum System Requirements 2. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 interface card • 32MB RAM or greater System Requirements for USB: • Pentium II or higher -compatible processor, with Triple Interface User's Manual 2. Your LaCie Drive...
... FireWire 400: • Windows 2000 and Windows XP Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hardware Requirements for USB: • Windows 2000 and Windows XP Minimum System Requirements 2. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 interface card • 32MB RAM or greater System Requirements for USB: • Pentium II or higher -compatible processor, with Triple Interface User's Manual 2. Your LaCie Drive...
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LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface and Drive Stand kit 2 External power supply 3 FireWire 800 9-to-9-pin cable 4 FireWire 400 6-to-6-pin cable 5 iLink/DV 6-to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Package Contents and Views of the Drive 2.2.1. In the event that the drive should need to -4-pin cable 6 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 4 5 7 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 2 3 6 7 Important Info: Please keep your box. Package Contents 1 1 LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 2. Your LaCie Drive page 11 2.2.
LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface and Drive Stand kit 2 External power supply 3 FireWire 800 9-to-9-pin cable 4 FireWire 400 6-to-6-pin cable 5 iLink/DV 6-to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Package Contents and Views of the Drive 2.2.1. In the event that the drive should need to -4-pin cable 6 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 4 5 7 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 2 3 6 7 Important Info: Please keep your box. Package Contents 1 1 LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 2. Your LaCie Drive page 11 2.2.
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Views of the Drive 2.2.2.1. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to power the drive on. Front View 1 2. Your LaCie Drive page 12 1 On/Off Button / Power LED /Activity LED Push the button to indicate drive activity. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 2.2.2.
Views of the Drive 2.2.2.1. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to power the drive on. Front View 1 2. Your LaCie Drive page 12 1 On/Off Button / Power LED /Activity LED Push the button to indicate drive activity. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 2.2.2.
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... Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable furnished with the drive. This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. This is where you plug in the FireWire 400 or iLink/DV cables furnished with the drive. Be sure not to connect the lock. ...This is lost or stolen. 6 Ventilation Outlet - See section 3.2. Connecting the Interface Cable for any reason in regards to the Drive Stand, mounting in a safe place, because you have to call LaCie Technical Support for more information. 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 2.2.2.2.
... Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable furnished with the drive. This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. This is where you plug in the FireWire 400 or iLink/DV cables furnished with the drive. Be sure not to connect the lock. ...This is lost or stolen. 6 Ventilation Outlet - See section 3.2. Connecting the Interface Cable for any reason in regards to the Drive Stand, mounting in a safe place, because you have to call LaCie Technical Support for more information. 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 2.2.2.2.
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...-9-pin cable: Connects FireWire 800 devices to FireWire 800 ports. 6-to-6-pin cable: Connects FireWire 400 devices to FireWire 400 ports. 6-to-4-pin cable: Connects FireWire 400 devices to new limits, FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended cabling distance between devices. FireWire Icons Theses icons will help you easily identify the FireWire interface. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User...
...-9-pin cable: Connects FireWire 800 devices to FireWire 800 ports. 6-to-6-pin cable: Connects FireWire 400 devices to FireWire 400 ports. 6-to-4-pin cable: Connects FireWire 400 devices to new limits, FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended cabling distance between devices. FireWire Icons Theses icons will help you easily identify the FireWire interface. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User...
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...compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with Triple Interface User's Manual 2. USB Icons These icons will be limited to USB ports. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with the original USB specifications. • Hot-swappable: no need to shut down or restart your computer when adding or removing devices... a USB port, but drive performance will help you easily identify the USB interfaces. Your LaCie Drive page 15 2.3.2. Please see USB Questions And Answers for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to support highspeed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. Hi...
...compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with Triple Interface User's Manual 2. USB Icons These icons will be limited to USB ports. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with the original USB specifications. • Hot-swappable: no need to shut down or restart your computer when adding or removing devices... a USB port, but drive performance will help you easily identify the USB interfaces. Your LaCie Drive page 15 2.3.2. Please see USB Questions And Answers for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to support highspeed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. Hi...
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... interface cable to the drive and to your drive. Make sure to place your LaCie drive installed and connected is very simple; essentially there are divided into sections by operating system (Mac or Windows) and the type of the drive and keep cables and other . Caution! The LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 3. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface...
... interface cable to the drive and to your drive. Make sure to place your LaCie drive installed and connected is very simple; essentially there are divided into sections by operating system (Mac or Windows) and the type of the drive and keep cables and other . Caution! The LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 3. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface...
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... before it can be able to use this feature, you may use of the drive. To be accessed. • You may need to your specific LaCie drive. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with an autoswitching power supply. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your computer...FireWire connector on your computer, when you turn off your computer, your LaCie drive. Using any damage to the LaCie drive; Do not turn on the computer, the LaCie drive will void your warranty. Step 2) There are two cables that if the drive is reading or writing information! • The LaCie Big Disk Extreme...
... before it can be able to use this feature, you may use of the drive. To be accessed. • You may need to your specific LaCie drive. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with an autoswitching power supply. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your computer...FireWire connector on your computer, when you turn off your computer, your LaCie drive. Using any damage to the LaCie drive; Do not turn on the computer, the LaCie drive will void your warranty. Step 2) There are two cables that if the drive is reading or writing information! • The LaCie Big Disk Extreme...
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.... • iLink/DV device connected directly to the LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface, which is connected to the computer via the FireWire 800 port. • FireWire 800 device connected directly to the LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 3. Switching Interfaces. a FireWire device attached to a drive that you plan on your computer: FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0.
.... • iLink/DV device connected directly to the LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface, which is connected to the computer via the FireWire 800 port. • FireWire 800 device connected directly to the LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 3. Switching Interfaces. a FireWire device attached to a drive that you plan on your computer: FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0.
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... steps in the Apple Disk Utility to configure your hard drive system. Optimizing Data Transfers • 6. Please consult your interface. It may take a few seconds for your computer to recognize the drive and for the exact location of the 9-pin FireWire 800 cable into the FireWire 800 port on the back of the LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface...
... steps in the Apple Disk Utility to configure your hard drive system. Optimizing Data Transfers • 6. Please consult your interface. It may take a few seconds for your computer to recognize the drive and for the exact location of the 9-pin FireWire 800 cable into the FireWire 800 port on the back of the LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface...
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...; 5.3. Optimizing Data Transfers • 6. Mac OS Drive Icons Your LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface. 3 Connect the other end of the LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface will now be ready for more information about FireWire, please see sections: • 2.3.1. Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Drive - 4.1.1. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 3. FireWire Questions & Answers. 4 Your drive should appear on the back of...
...; 5.3. Optimizing Data Transfers • 6. Mac OS Drive Icons Your LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface. 3 Connect the other end of the LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface will now be ready for more information about FireWire, please see sections: • 2.3.1. Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Drive - 4.1.1. LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface User's Manual 3. FireWire Questions & Answers. 4 Your drive should appear on the back of...