LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive

Getting Connected

User Manual

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2.4. Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable

1.Connect the power supply cable (see section 2.2).

2.Connect the FireWire 400 cable to a FireWire 400

port on the back of the drive (Fig. 2.4.A).

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3. Attach the other end of the interface cable to an available FireWire 400 port on your computer (Fig. 2.4.B).

4.Your drive should now be ready for use.To verify that your drive is correctly installed and communicating

with your computer, follow these steps:

Mac Users

Fig. 2.4.A

In the Apple menu, click on About This Mac, then

More Info. This will open the Apple System Profiler.

Your drive should be listed in the Hardware category.

Windows Users

Right click your My Computer folder and select Properties. Click on General. Your drive should be listed.

Fig. 2.4.B

Technical note: For more information on

FireWire connections, see the following sections:

1.4, Cables and Connections

4.5, FireWire Questions and Answers

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LaCie 400USB user manual Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable