Connecting The LaCie Drive To Your Computer

LaCie Data Bank Hi-Speed USB 2.0	3. Installing Your LaCie Drive
User’s Manual	page 12

3.1. Connecting The LaCie Drive To Your Computer

Tech Note: *The LaCie Data Bank does not require a power supply for computers equipped with a standard bus- powered USB port. Some USB hubs or boards are not powered; if your computer’s USB hub or bus does not provide the necessary power to operate your drive, use the optional power sharing cable to turn on your drive. See section 3.2 Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable for instructions.

Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on the back of the

1LaCie Data Bank.

Tech Note: For more information about USB, please see sections:

•2.3.1. USB

•5.3. Optimizing Data Transfers

•6. USB Questions & Answers

Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into an available USB port* on your computer. The LaCie Data Bank’s Activity LED should now light on; if it does not, use the optional USB Power Sharing Cable.

Tech Note: To achieve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 transfer rates, you have to be connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your computer. Otherwise, you will be limited to USB 1.1 data transfer rates.

Windows Users

3Go to My Computer and look for your drive. It may take a few seconds for your computer to recognize the drive and assign it a letter.

Mac Users

An icon for your drive should appear on your computer’s desktop. It may take a few seconds for your computer to recognize the drive.

Your LaCie Drive will now be ready for use. Now you will be able to format and partition the drive to suit your needs. Please see 4.1. Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Drive for more information.