LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton | Getting Connected |
User Manual | page 14 |
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2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk
FireWire, eSATA and USB external devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, however, it is important to follow these steps when disconnecting your LaCie hard disk.
Windows Users
1.From the System Tray (located in the lower right- hand side of your screen), click the Eject icon (a small green arrow over a hardware image).
2.A message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it should say, “Safely remove...”). Click on the LaCie hard disk in this prompt.
3.This message will appear: “Safe to Remove Hardware” (or similar). It is now safe to disconnect the device.
Mac Users
1.Drag the hard disk icon to the trash.
2.When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be disconnected.
2.5. Switching Interfaces
Always unmount or safely disconnect your LaCie hard disk be- fore switching interfaces. See section 2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk, for proper disconnection procedures. When the hard disk has been safely disconnected, reconnect it with the interface of your choice.