LaCie FireWire 800 Introduction, Quick Links, D2 Quadra Capabilities, Click to Jump to a Section

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LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton

Introduction

User Manual

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the new LaCie d2 Quadra with qua- druple Interface. Combining universal compatibility with high throughput rates and mammoth storage capacity, the Quadra is ideally suited for audio/video pros working with large amounts of DV and SD video or professional level 2D/3D imaging proj- ects, or high speed data backup.

With its four interfaces, the d2 Quadra is universally compat- ible with almost any computer and can be daisy-chained with peripherals or expanded via FireWire.

Engineered to fit seamlessly in to any work environment, the LaCie d2 Quadra can be stood vertically on the LaCie Drive Stand (included), placed in the LaCie Desk Rack (sold sepa- rately) or incorporated into standard 19” computer equipment racks with the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately).

The improved passive heat dissipation design by Neil Poulton provides natural cooling by increasing the surface area over which heat can leave the d2 Quadra for better thermal regula- tion and longer life.

d2 Quadra Capabilities

USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and eSATA

Throughput of up to 3 Gbits/s via eSATA

Daisy-chain digital video cameras directly to the drive

Connects to almost any PC or Mac

Back up your computer’s internal hard drive

Store and exchange data between several computers

Quick Links

Click to Jump to a Section:

Hard Disk Heat Management

Getting Connected

Troubleshooting

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Contents D2 quadra Table of Contents Trademarks CopyrightsChanges Canada Compliance StatementUse only the power supply shipped with the device Health and Safety PrecautionsGeneral Use Precautions Introduction Hard Disk Heat Management Getting Connected TroubleshootingQuick Links D2 Quadra CapabilitiesBox Content Mac Users Minimum System RequirementsWindows Users Front View Views of the d2 QuadraRear View Shortcut Button with Activity LEDFireWire 400 and 800 Cables and Connectors Cables and ConnectorsIncluded FireWire Cables FireWire BenefitsHi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits USB Cables and ConnectorsIncluded USB Cable ESATA Benefits ESATA Cables and ConnectorsIncluded eSATA Cable Heat Dissipation Design Upright, Stack & Rackmount ConfigurationHard Disk Heat Management Getting Connected Turning the Drive On To connect the power supplyOr on your desktop Mac users Connecting the Interface CableTo connect the interface cable To launch LaCie Setup Assistant Launching LaCie Setup AssistantTo attach a digital video camera Connecting Multiple DevicesTo attach a FireWire peripheral Switching Interfaces Disconnecting Your LaCie d2 QuadraWhat is Partitioning? What is Formatting?Optional Formatting and Partitioning File System FormatsSelect Utilites from the Go menu in Finder Open Disk Utility Finding the File System FormatOn next page… Formatting for Windows UsersFormatting from FAT32 to Ntfs 1-C 2-A Formatting from HFS+ Apple File System to Ntfs2-C Select Primary Partition and click NextFormatting for Mac Users Mac Troubleshooting TroubleshootingManual Updates Problem Question SolutionFAT 32 volume? Not limited to ? / \ System? Error messages under Did you get an ErrorDid you get an error message Are you having problems getMy Computer ? Windows TroubleshootingFireWire connec Off when you turn yourDrive turns on Computer on and off USBBefore You Contact Technical Support Information Where to Find InformationContacting Customer Support LaCie Customer Support Contacts Warranty Information