LaCie Hard Disk Design By Neil Poulton manual Connecting the Interface cable

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LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON

Getting Connected

User Manual

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2.2. Connecting the Interface cable

1.Attach one end of any of the interface cables to an available interface port on your computer (Fig. 04).

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding interface port on the back of the hard disk.

3.After a few seconds, the hard disk will mount on your com- puter and appear in My Computer/Computer (Windows us- ers) or on your desktop (Mac users).

4.Proceed to section 2.3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant.

eSATA

USB 2.0

FireWire 400

FireWire 800

TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one connected remains active and the second will not work.

Fig. 04

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Contents Table of Contents Canada Compliance Statement CopyrightsTrademarks ChangesGeneral use Precautions Health & Safety RequirementsForeword Click a topic FeaturesIntroduction Quick LinksMinimum System Requirements Box Content Rear View Views of the DriveGetting Connected Turning the Drive On Proceed to .3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Connecting the Interface cableTo launch LaCie Setup Assistant Launching LaCie Setup AssistantWindows Users Mac Users Disconnecting Your LaCie hard diskFile System Formats Optional Formatting & PartitioningOn next Windows UsersFormatting & Partitioning Mac Users USB 2.0 Connection FireWire ConnectionsFireWire Cables Interface & Data Transfer InformationESATA Cables ESATA Cables and ConnectorsData Transfers Installing New FirmwareManual Updates TroubleshootingProblem Question to Ask Troubleshooting the Host ConnectionBefore You Contact Technical Support Information Where to Find InformationContacting Customer Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information