Table of Contents
Foreword 2
Precautions 4
1. Unpacking Your LaCie Drive 5
1.1. Minimum System Requirements 6
2. Getting Connected 7
2.1. Connect the FireWire Cable to the Drive and to Your Computer 10
2.2. Connect the USB 2.0 Cable to the Drive and to Your Computer 11
2.3. Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable 12
3. Using Your LaCie Drive 13
3.1. Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie Mobile Hard Drive 14
3.1.1. Windows Users 14
3.1.2 Mac Users 16
4. Helpful Information 18
4.1. Advice for Optimizing FireWire Connections 18
4.1.1. What Is FireWire? 18
4.1.2. Disconnecting FireWire Devices 19
4.1.3. Data Transfers 20
4.2. Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections 21
4.2.1. What Is USB 2.0? 21
4.2.2. Disconnecting USB 2.0 Devices 22
4.2.3. Data Transfers 23
4.3. File System Formats 24
4.3.1. Windows Users 24
4.3.2. Mac Users 25
5. Troubleshooting 26
6. Contacting Customer Support 31
7. Warranty 33
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LaCie Mobile Hard Drive
User’s Manual - Firewire & USB 2.0