LaCie Databank user manual Introduction, What Your LaCie Drive Can Do

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LaCie Data Bank Hi-Speed USB 2.0

1. Introduction

User’s Manual

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1. Introduction

Since our inception over fifteen years ago, LaCie’s engineers have followed a design philosophy of merging superior performance, technological perfection and style. The LaCie Data Bank represents the synthesis of this effort.

A new interpretation of personal and work luxury for portable computing, no longer will you be forced to carry multiple cables, power supplies or heavy devices. The LaCie Data Bank is powered by your computer* — simply attach the drive to your computer’s available USB port and begin computing immediately.

The LaCie Data Bank offers you unparalleled compactness and unheralded portability. Handsomely crafted out of molded magnesium, the LaCie Data Bank offers plug and play connectivity and a generous storage capacity in a drive that fits easily in a small pocket.

We are confident that you will find the LaCie Data Bank Hard Drive to be a well-appointed drive, capable of meeting all of your personal and business computing needs.

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; please contact your reseller or LaCie Technical Support for more information.

1.1. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do

Connects to all of the USB standard interfaces.

Travel with important files and presentations.

Store and exchange data between several computers.

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Contents How To Use This Manual Table of Contents LaCie Data Bank Hi-Speed USB Foreword User’s Manual LaCie Data Bank Hi-Speed USB Foreword User’s Manual Health And Safety Precautions Introduction What Your LaCie Drive Can DoPackage Contents And Views Of The Drive Your LaCie DriveMinimum System Requirements Cables and Connectors Views Of The DriveInstalling Your LaCie Drive Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users Mac OS 9.x UsersSilverlining 98 and USB 2.0 Driver Installation Windows 98 SE and Windows Me UsersSilverlining Pro Installation Connecting The LaCie Drive To Your Computer USB Optimizing Data Transfers USB Questions & AnswersConnecting an optional Power Sharing Cable sold separately USB Power Sharing CableConnecting Multiple Devices Disconnecting Your LaCie DriveUsing Your LaCie Drive File System FormatsFormatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Hard Drive FAT32 Formatting And Partitioning Using Mac OS Mac UsersPage Tech Tips File System FormatsGuidelines For Choosing FAT 32 Or Ntfs Mac Users Mac OS 9.x Users Mac OS 10.x UsersAvailable Storage Capacity Optimizing Data TransfersHi-Speed USB 2.0 Host Bus Adapters And Performance LaCie Data Bank Hi-Speed USB Tech Tips User’s Manual What Are The Benefits Of The USB Interfaces? What Is The Difference Between USB And Hi-Speed USB 2.0?USB Questions & Answers What Are The Ideal Uses For USB?What Is a USB Hub? Troubleshooting Manual UpdatesProblem Questions to Ask Possible Solutions Windows UsersContact LaCie Technical Support for help Problem Mac Users See sections 4.1. Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Please see 5.3. Optimizing Data Transfers Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical SupportLaCie Technical Support Warranty Glossary LaCie Data Bank Hi-Speed USB Glossary User’s Manual LaCie Data Bank Hi-Speed USB Glossary User’s Manual LaCie Data Bank Hi-Speed USB Glossary User’s Manual