LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive | Troubleshooting | |
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5.1. Mac Troubleshooting
Problem | Question | Solution | |
The drive is not | Does your computer’s configura- | See section 1.1, Minimum System Requirements. | |
recognized by the | tion meet the minimum system |
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computer | requirements for use with this |
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| drive? |
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| Is the drive’s power supply con- | Make sure that the power supply is properly connected (see section 2.2, | |
| nected and the drive turned on? | Connecting the Power Supply), and that the outlet the power supply is | |
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| connected to is also turned on. | |
| Did you follow the correct installa- | Review the installation steps in sections 2.3, Connecting the USB 2.0 | |
| tion steps for the specific interface? | Cable and 2.4, Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable. | |
| Does the drive’s icon appear on the | When there is a CD or DVD disc in the drive, there should be an icon | |
| desktop? | for the LaCie drive on the desktop. Select About This Macfrom the | |
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| Apple menu and click the More Info... button. Check the Hardware | |
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| category for the LaCie drive. If your device is not listed, follow the rest | |
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| of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. | |
| Are both ends of the FireWire or | • | Disconnect the FireWire or USB cable, wait 10 seconds and then |
| USB cable securely attached? |
| reconnect. |
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| • | Ensure that the FireWire/USB connectors are properly aligned. |
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| FireWire/USB cables can only be inserted one way. Make sure that |
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| they are correctly oriented. |
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| • | Check that the FireWire/USB connectors are straight and fully |
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| seated int he FireWire/USB ports. |
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| • | Only use certified FireWire/USB cables, such as the cables pro- |
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| vided with your LaCie drive. |
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| If you have followed all of these steps and the drive is still not rec- | |
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| ognized, shut down your computer, wait 3 to 5 minutes, restart your | |
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| computer and try again. | |
| Is the drive connected to the | Try connecting the drive directly to a FireWire port on the computer. | |
| computer through another drive? | For best performance and reliability, connect the LaCie d2 DVD±RW | |
| (FireWire only) | Drive directly to the computer. | |
| Is there a conflict with other device | Contact LaCie Customer Support for assistance. See section 6.1, LaCie | |
| drivers or extensions? | Customer Support Contacts. | |