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... Discs 3.2. DVD±RW Writing Methods 4.3. Data Transfers 5. Minimum System Requirements 1.2. Installing DVD/CD Burning Software 2.2. Ejecting Discs 3.4. Box Content 1.3. Warranty Information Table of the Drive 1.4. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Table of Contents Health, Safety & General Use Precautions Health & Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Introduction 1.1. Connecting the Power Supply 2.3. Choosing between FireWire and USB (USB 2.0 & FireWire only) 4.8.
... Discs 3.2. DVD±RW Writing Methods 4.3. Data Transfers 5. Minimum System Requirements 1.2. Installing DVD/CD Burning Software 2.2. Ejecting Discs 3.4. Box Content 1.3. Warranty Information Table of the Drive 1.4. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Table of Contents Health, Safety & General Use Precautions Health & Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Introduction 1.1. Connecting the Power Supply 2.3. Choosing between FireWire and USB (USB 2.0 & FireWire only) 4.8.
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...the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the party responsible for this device is emitted outside the drive. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Tested To Comply With FCC standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (FCC...circuit different from the use of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Changes The material in a particular installation. Trademarks FireWire, Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is encouraged to radio...
...the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the party responsible for this device is emitted outside the drive. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Tested To Comply With FCC standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (FCC...circuit different from the use of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Changes The material in a particular installation. Trademarks FireWire, Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is encouraged to radio...
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LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that protects human health and the environment. Forward page CAUTION: Modifications not authorized ...
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that protects human health and the environment. Forward page CAUTION: Modifications not authorized ...
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.... discs should be malfunctioning, have just purchased includes a laser diode device, which classifies it . LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Forward page Health, Safety & General Use Precautions The drive you have it . Health & Safety Precautions ❖ Read this User Manual carefully, and follow ...so increases the risk of electrical shock. If the devices are not limited to be destroyed or the drive's internal components may cause damage to your LaCie drive safely and correctly. Always follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. ❖ Do not look...
.... discs should be malfunctioning, have just purchased includes a laser diode device, which classifies it . LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Forward page Health, Safety & General Use Precautions The drive you have it . Health & Safety Precautions ❖ Read this User Manual carefully, and follow ...so increases the risk of electrical shock. If the devices are not limited to be destroyed or the drive's internal components may cause damage to your LaCie drive safely and correctly. Always follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. ❖ Do not look...
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... depending on your data; If you keep TWO copies of your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other chemical products to clean the outside of CD and DVD drives. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Forward page serted effortlessly into your drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. If you detect a problem...
... depending on your data; If you keep TWO copies of your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other chemical products to clean the outside of CD and DVD drives. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Forward page serted effortlessly into your drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. If you detect a problem...
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... & etch custom, professional labels ❖ Optimum performance with the various DVD and CD formats, reading and writing to DL DVD±R, DVD±R/RW & CD-R/RW Introduction page And with most consumer set-top DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 1. wood-style DVD-Videos, Double Layer (DL) discs are compatible with 8.5GB of storage space on the...
... & etch custom, professional labels ❖ Optimum performance with the various DVD and CD formats, reading and writing to DL DVD±R, DVD±R/RW & CD-R/RW Introduction page And with most consumer set-top DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 1. wood-style DVD-Videos, Double Layer (DL) discs are compatible with 8.5GB of storage space on the...
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...; Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs (not inlcuded) Mac Users ■ USB 2.0 & FireWire ■ FireWire ■ USB ❖ FireWire 400 or USB equipped computer ❖...FireWire ■ FireWire ❖ FireWire 400 or USB equipped computer ❖ Linux-based system ❖ 256MB RAM ❖ FireWire 400 equipped computer ❖ Linux-based system ❖ 256MB RAM ❖ Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs (not inlcuded) ■ USB ❖ USB equipped computer ❖ Linux-based system ❖ 256MB RAM LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive...
...; Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs (not inlcuded) Mac Users ■ USB 2.0 & FireWire ■ FireWire ■ USB ❖ FireWire 400 or USB equipped computer ❖...FireWire ■ FireWire ❖ FireWire 400 or USB equipped computer ❖ Linux-based system ❖ 256MB RAM ❖ FireWire 400 equipped computer ❖ Linux-based system ❖ 256MB RAM ❖ Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs (not inlcuded) ■ USB ❖ USB equipped computer ❖ Linux-based system ❖ 256MB RAM LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive...
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... the following: 1 R DL ReWritable Ultra Speed 2 3 4 Introduction page 1 LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive 2 USB 2.0 cable* 3 FireWire 400 cable** 4 Power supply 5 Quick Install Guide 6 LaCie d2 DVD Utilities CD-ROM Important Info: Please save your packaging. Box Content Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive box should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. 5 LaCie d2 DVD ± RW USB 2.0 Quick Install...
... the following: 1 R DL ReWritable Ultra Speed 2 3 4 Introduction page 1 LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive 2 USB 2.0 cable* 3 FireWire 400 cable** 4 Power supply 5 Quick Install Guide 6 LaCie d2 DVD Utilities CD-ROM Important Info: Please save your packaging. Box Content Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive box should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. 5 LaCie d2 DVD ± RW USB 2.0 Quick Install...
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... Close the tray by pressing the load/ eject button, then place a DVD or CD into the tray with cartidges. 2 Drive Activity LED 3 Emergency Eject Hole - If you must use the emergency eject hole, make sure the drive's power is turned off and wait until disc rotation has stopped. 4 ...eject button does not work. Open the tray by pushing the load/eject button or pushing the front part of the Drive ■ Front View (all models) Introduction page 1 1 Disc Tray - Insert a straightened paper clip (or similar object) and push to unload the tray. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 1.3.
... Close the tray by pressing the load/ eject button, then place a DVD or CD into the tray with cartidges. 2 Drive Activity LED 3 Emergency Eject Hole - If you must use the emergency eject hole, make sure the drive's power is turned off and wait until disc rotation has stopped. 4 ...eject button does not work. Open the tray by pushing the load/eject button or pushing the front part of the Drive ■ Front View (all models) Introduction page 1 1 Disc Tray - Insert a straightened paper clip (or similar object) and push to unload the tray. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 1.3.
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... where you plug in the FireWire 400 cables supplied with the drive. 4 FireWire 400 Ports - Introduction page 10 4 See section 2.4, Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable for more information. 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - See section 2.2, Connecting the Power Supply for more information. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual ■ Rear View (USB 2.0 & FireWire 400) 1 23 LaCie Ltd. See section 2.3, Connecting...
... where you plug in the FireWire 400 cables supplied with the drive. 4 FireWire 400 Ports - Introduction page 10 4 See section 2.4, Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable for more information. 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - See section 2.2, Connecting the Power Supply for more information. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual ■ Rear View (USB 2.0 & FireWire 400) 1 23 LaCie Ltd. See section 2.3, Connecting...
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Introduction page 11 3 LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual ■ Rear View (FireWire 400) 1 2 LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXXX ON OFF 1 On/Off Switch 2 Power Supply Connection - This is where you plug in the FireWire 400 cables supplied with the drive. This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 2.2, Connecting the Power Supply for more information. 3 FireWire 400 Ports - See section 2.4, Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable for more information.
Introduction page 11 3 LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual ■ Rear View (FireWire 400) 1 2 LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXXX ON OFF 1 On/Off Switch 2 Power Supply Connection - This is where you plug in the FireWire 400 cables supplied with the drive. This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 2.2, Connecting the Power Supply for more information. 3 FireWire 400 Ports - See section 2.4, Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable for more information.
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This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 2.2, Connecting the Power Supply for more information. 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual ■ Rear View (USB 2.0) 1 23 LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXXX ON OFF 1 On/Off Switch 2 Power Supply Connection - This is where you plug in the USB 2.0 cable furnished with the drive. Introduction page 12
This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 2.2, Connecting the Power Supply for more information. 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual ■ Rear View (USB 2.0) 1 23 LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXXX ON OFF 1 On/Off Switch 2 Power Supply Connection - This is where you plug in the USB 2.0 cable furnished with the drive. Introduction page 12
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... the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to -4-pin (not included) cables. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Introduction page 13 1.4. FireWire Icons Theses icons will help you easily identify the USB interfaces. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the latest implementation of FireWire 400 cables on the market: 6-to-6-pin and 6-to support high speed devices...
... the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to -4-pin (not included) cables. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Introduction page 13 1.4. FireWire Icons Theses icons will help you easily identify the USB interfaces. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the latest implementation of FireWire 400 cables on the market: 6-to-6-pin and 6-to support high speed devices...
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...similar to CD-R media, and have the same write-once concept as DVD+R. ❖ Incorporates the Direct Overwrite (DOW) system, allowing data to 1,000 times. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 1.5. Supported DVD and CD Formats Format Type of Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) and Constant...up and archiving large data DVDs. ❖ These discs follow the DVD+ recording techniques, RW media, but with 4.7GB of space versus 700MB for CD-R discs. ❖ DVD+R supports "lossless linking"and the combination of Disc DVD DVD±R DL DVD±R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD-ROM (Single and dual ...
...similar to CD-R media, and have the same write-once concept as DVD+R. ❖ Incorporates the Direct Overwrite (DOW) system, allowing data to 1,000 times. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 1.5. Supported DVD and CD Formats Format Type of Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) and Constant...up and archiving large data DVDs. ❖ These discs follow the DVD+ recording techniques, RW media, but with 4.7GB of space versus 700MB for CD-R discs. ❖ DVD+R supports "lossless linking"and the combination of Disc DVD DVD±R DL DVD±R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD-ROM (Single and dual ...
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...10070; Best suited for: passing medium sized files around an office or among students. ❖ Discs can be reformated up to your hard drive first ❖ Check media speed rating ❖ Use media that is now possible to increase the video bit rate for data CDs. ...can - prints CD-R Discs ❖ Best suited for: recording audio CDs, storing photos and for higher quality DVD videos. not read CD-RW discs. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual but with 8.5GB of capacity versus 4.7GB for DVD±R discs. ❖ With the increased capacity, it is free of scratches and finger-
...10070; Best suited for: passing medium sized files around an office or among students. ❖ Discs can be reformated up to your hard drive first ❖ Check media speed rating ❖ Use media that is now possible to increase the video bit rate for data CDs. ...can - prints CD-R Discs ❖ Best suited for: recording audio CDs, storing photos and for higher quality DVD videos. not read CD-RW discs. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual but with 8.5GB of capacity versus 4.7GB for DVD±R discs. ❖ With the increased capacity, it is free of scratches and finger-
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... Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable OR Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable Important Info: For drives with both Macs and PCs; Connecting Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive There are three parts to both USB and FireWire interfaces, the USB and FireWire interfaces cannot be connected at the same time. The LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive can be connected to connecting and turning on...
... Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable OR Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable Important Info: For drives with both Macs and PCs; Connecting Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive There are three parts to both USB and FireWire interfaces, the USB and FireWire interfaces cannot be connected at the same time. The LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive can be connected to connecting and turning on...
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...Available software includes (depending on -screen instructions. ■ FireWire-only Double-click the LaCie DVD Utilities CD-ROM icon and open the "Easy Media Creator" folder. Please check your product or the label of the LaCie d2 DVD±RW Utilities CD-ROM sleeve. For a complete list of ...folder on the front of the included CD- Please check the LaCie website for software updates: www.lacie.com/support/drivers/dvd Technical note: You will be prompted for an exact list. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Getting Connected page 17 2.1. Double click the installer and...
...Available software includes (depending on -screen instructions. ■ FireWire-only Double-click the LaCie DVD Utilities CD-ROM icon and open the "Easy Media Creator" folder. Please check your product or the label of the LaCie d2 DVD±RW Utilities CD-ROM sleeve. For a complete list of ...folder on the front of the included CD- Please check the LaCie website for software updates: www.lacie.com/support/drivers/dvd Technical note: You will be prompted for an exact list. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Getting Connected page 17 2.1. Double click the installer and...
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... brick (C). 3. Connect Cable B to your spe- CAUTION: ❖ Only use a power supply from your LaCie drive. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie Drive. 2. cific LaCie drive. Using any other cable (B) connects to a surge protector or wall outlet. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 2.2. Connecting the Power Supply The power supply kit is composed of two...
... brick (C). 3. Connect Cable B to your spe- CAUTION: ❖ Only use a power supply from your LaCie drive. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie Drive. 2. cific LaCie drive. Using any other cable (B) connects to a surge protector or wall outlet. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 2.2. Connecting the Power Supply The power supply kit is composed of two...
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LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Getting Connected page 19 2.3. Connect the power supply cable (see the following sections: ❖ 1.4, Cables and Connections ❖ 4.6, USB Questions and Answers Attach the other end of the drive (Fig. 2.3.A). 3. This will open the Apple System Profiler. Fig. 2.3.A ON OFF LaCie Ltd. Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to the...
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual Getting Connected page 19 2.3. Connect the power supply cable (see the following sections: ❖ 1.4, Cables and Connections ❖ 4.6, USB Questions and Answers Attach the other end of the drive (Fig. 2.3.A). 3. This will open the Apple System Profiler. Fig. 2.3.A ON OFF LaCie Ltd. Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to the...
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.... XXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXXX Fig. 2.4.A Getting Connected page 20 Fig. 2.4.B Technical note: For more information on FireWire connections, see section 2.2). 2. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 2.4. Attach the other end of the interface cable to a FireWire 400 port on About This Mac, then More Info. This will open the Apple System Profiler. Click on your...
.... XXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXXX Fig. 2.4.A Getting Connected page 20 Fig. 2.4.B Technical note: For more information on FireWire connections, see section 2.2). 2. LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive User Manual 2.4. Attach the other end of the interface cable to a FireWire 400 port on About This Mac, then More Info. This will open the Apple System Profiler. Click on your...