LaCie Hard Disk Design By Neil Poulton manual Data Transfers, Installing New Firmware

LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON	Interface & Data Transfer Information
User Manual	page 20

4.4. Data Transfers

A data transfer is the flow of data that accomplishes a task, usu- ally related to moving data from storage to computer RAM or between storage devices. During data transfers, it’s best to wait before launching other applications on the same USB 2.0 port. Anomalies may arise with computers that have USB 2.0 control- lers that do not conform to OHCI (Open Host Controller Inter- face) standards. In any other configurations, we cannot ensure 100% correct operation.

If you experience hanging problems, proceed as follows:

1.Make sure that the USB cable is connected tightly and se- curely on both ends of the cable, from the drive to the com- puter.

2.Check that the power supply is properly connected.

3.Disconnect your computer’s USB cable. Wait 30 seconds. Reconnect.

4.5. Installing New Firmware

LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for the hard disk. Visit LaCie’s Web site, www.lacie.com, for the latest firmware up- date. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Controller - A controller is a component or an electronic card (referred to in this case as a “controller card”) that enables a computer to communicate with or manage certain peripherals. An external controller is an expansion card which fills one of the free slots (i.e. PCI or PCMCIA) inside your PC and which enables a peripheral (ex. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) to be connected to the computer. If your computer is not equipped with a USB controller card, you can purchase an external controller through LaCie. Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (section 6. Contacting Customer Sup- port) for more information.