LaCie 400USB user manual Connecting Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive

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LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive		Getting Connected
User Manual		page 16

2. Connecting Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive

There are three parts to connecting and turning on your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive.

The LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive can be connected to both Macs and PCs; however bundled software varies depending on the model.

Step 1	Installing DVD/CD Burning Software	Page 17
Step 2	Connecting the Power Supply	Page 18
Step 3	Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable	Page 19
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	Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable	Page 20

Important Info: For drives with both USB and FireWire interfaces, the USB and FireWire in- terfaces cannot be connected at the same time. Un- mount the drive before switching interfaces.

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Contents D2 DVD±RW drive Table of Contents Trademarks CopyrightsChanges Manufacturer’s Declara- tion for CE CertificationLaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Forward General Use Precautions Health, Safety & General Use PrecautionsHealth & Safety Precautions LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Forward Double Layer DVD Recording IntroductionLaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Capabilities Minimum System Requirements USB 2.0 & FireWireWindows Users Mac UsersYour LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive box should contain the following Box ContentFront View all models Views of the DriveRear View USB 2.0 & FireWire Rear View FireWire Rear View USB Hi-Speed USB FireWire Cables and Connections DVD and CD Media Format Definitions Supported DVD and CD FormatsFor Best Recording Results CD-R DiscsCD-RW Discs Connecting Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Installing the Recording Software Installing DVD/CD Burning SoftwareFireWire-only USB 2.0-onlyConnecting the Power Supply More Info. This will open theApple System Profiler Connecting the USB 2.0 CableConnecting the FireWire 400 Cable Accessing Discs Using Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW DriveInserting Discs To insert a discEmergency Disc Ejection Ejecting DiscsFile System Formats Helpful Technical InformationDVD±RW Writing Methods About DVD/CD Available Capacity What is FireWire /IEEE 1394? FireWire Questions & AnswersDoes my computer have a FireWire port? What can the FireWire interface be used for?What Are the Benefits of the USB Inter- faces? USB Questions & AnswersData Transfers Choosing between FireWire and USB USB 2.0 & FireWire onlyManual Updates TroubleshootingProblem Question Solution Mac TroubleshootingSections 2.3, Connecting the USB Cable or 2.4, Connecting LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Troubleshooting Windows Troubleshooting Windows XP and Windows Vista Users Go to Start Control Panel Check .6, Supported DVD and CD Formats for information Before You Contact Technical Support Information Where to Find InformationContacting Customer Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts This warranty is void if Warranty Information