LaCie Drive - User Manual

LaCie Brick Mobile Hard Drive
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Health and Safety Precautions 3
General Use Precautions 3
1. Introduction to the LaCie Hard Drive 5
1.1. Box Content 6
1.2. Minimum System Requirements 7
1.3. Stacking Bricks 8
2. Getting Connected 9
2.1. Installing Silverlining 98 and USB 2.0 Driver (Windows 98 and Me Users) 10
2.2. Installing Silverlining Pro (Mac OS 9.x Users) 11
2.3. Connecting the USB 2.0 Interface Cable 12
2.4. Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable 13
2.5. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive 14
3. Formatting and Partitioning 15
3.1. Formatting for Windows Users 16
3.1.1. Windows 98 SE and ME 16
3.1.2. Windows 2000 and XP 16
3.2. Formatting for Mac Users 18
3.2.1. Mac OS 9.x 18
3.2.2. Mac OS 10.x 18
4. Interface and Data Transfer Information 20
4.1. USB 2.0 Connection 20
4.2. Data Transfers 21
5. Troubleshooting 22
5.1. Mac Users 22
5.2. Windows Users 24
6. Contacting Customer Support 26
6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 27
7. Warranty Information 28

Summary

Health and Safety Precautions

General Use Precautions

Provides essential advice for daily operation and environmental handling of the hard drive.

Introduction to the LaCie Hard Drive

Box Content

Itemizes all components included in the product packaging for initial setup.

Minimum System Requirements

Outlines the necessary hardware and software specifications for compatibility.

Stacking Bricks

Details the design feature for stacking drives and its cooling limitations.

Getting Connected

Installing Silverlining 98 and USB 2.0 Driver (Windows 98 and Me Users)

Installation instructions for specific drivers and software on older Windows systems.

Installing Silverlining Pro (Mac OS 9.x Users)

Installation guide for Silverlining Pro software on Mac OS 9.x systems.

Connecting the USB 2.0 Interface Cable

Instructions for physically connecting the drive to the computer using the USB cable.

Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable

Guidance on using the power sharing cable for additional power if needed.

Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive

Procedures for safely ejecting and disconnecting the drive to prevent data loss.

Formatting and Partitioning

Formatting for Windows Users

Step-by-step guide for formatting the drive on Windows operating systems.

Formatting for Mac Users

Step-by-step guide for formatting the drive on Mac operating systems.

Interface and Data Transfer Information

USB 2.0 Connection

Information on the USB 2.0 interface and its capabilities.

Data Transfers

Guidance on data transfer processes and troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting

Mac Users

Troubleshooting steps specific to Mac operating systems.

Windows Users

Troubleshooting steps specific to Windows operating systems.

Contacting Customer Support

LaCie Technical Support Contacts

Lists contact details for LaCie technical support across different regions.

Warranty Information

LaCie Drive Specifications