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LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 How To Use This Manual User’s Manual How To Use This Manual In the toolbar: Previous Page / Next Page Go to Previous View / Go to Next View Go to Contents Page / Go to Precautions Page On the page: Click on the text within the Contents page to jump to information on that topic. Printing: While optimized for onscreen viewing, the pages of this manual are formatted for printing on 8 1/2” x 11” and A4 sized paper, giving you the option to print the entire manual or just a specific page or section. To Exit: From the Menu bar at the top of your screen, select: File > Quit. Icons Used In This Manual Italicized paragraphs feature an icon describing the type of information being given. Important Info: This icon refers to an important step that must be followed. Tech Note: This icon refers to tips to help maximize performance. Caution! This icon indicates a potential hazard, and gives tips on how to avoid them. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 Table of Contents User’s Manual Table of Contents Foreword 4 Precautions 6 1. Introduction 7 1.1. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do 7 2. Your LaCie Drive 8 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 8 2.2. Package Contents And Views Of The Drive 9 2.2.1. Package Contents 9 2.2.2. Views Of The Drive 10 2.3. USB 12 3. Installing Your LaCie Drive 13 3.1. Connecting The Power Supply 14 3.2. Connecting The Interface Cable 15 3.2.1. Mac Users 15 3.2.2. Windows Users 19 3.3. Installing Multiple Devices 21 3.4.. Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive 22 3.4.1. Mac Users 22 3.4.2. Windows Users 22 4. Using Your LaCie Drive 23 4.1. Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 24 4.1.1. Mac Users 24 4.1.2. Windows Users 26 5. Tech Tips 28 5.1. File System Formats 28 5.1.1. Mac Users 28 5.1.2. Windows Users 29 5.2. Available Storage Capacity 30 5.3. Optimizing Data Transfers 30 LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 Table of Contents User’s Manual 5.3.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports And Performance 31 5.3.2. Computer with only USB ports 31 6. USB Questions & Answers 32 7. Troubleshooting 34 7.1. Mac Users 35 7.2. Windows Users 38 8. Contacting Customer Support 41 9. Warranty 43 Glossary 44 LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 Foreword User’s Manual page 4 Copyrights Copyright © 2005 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie. Trademarks Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Changes The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omis- sions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revi- sions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes. FCC Statement: Caution! Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not Tested To Comply installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful With FCC standards interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE correct the interference at his own expense. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 Foreword User’s Manual page 5 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2 With reference to the following conditions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EEC EMC Directive LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 Precautions User’s Manual page 6 Health And Safety Precautions Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device. • Read this User's Guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. • Do not open your hard drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Your hard drive contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. • Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing liq- uids on the drive, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury. General Use Precautions: • Do not expose the hard drive to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F). Doing so may damage the drive or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a win- dow). Inversely, placing your drive in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit. • Always unplug the hard drive from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire. • Use only the power supply shipped with the device. • Do not use the hard drive near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so may cause inter- ference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products. • Do not place the drive near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your hard drive. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the drive or use excessive force on it. • Never use excessive force on your drive. If you detect a problem, consult the "Troubleshooting" section in this manual. • Protect your hard drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increas- ing the risk of damage or malfunction. • Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the drive. Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device. Caution! The drive's warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions listed above. LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 1. Introduction User’s Manual page 7 1. Introduction Thank you for the purchase of your new LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0! This hard drive system combines compatibility, convenience and a generous storage capacity to help you manage your data. Your LaCie external hard drive system is cross-platform, which enables you to use it on both Macs and PCs and you can customize the format and partitions of your LaCie drive to match your exact needs. LaCie’s Hard Drive is ideally suited for a wide range of high-end, high-traffic environments, including: • Workstations • Audio/Video Editing • Database Management Engineered to fit seamlessly in to any work environment, the LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 can be stood vertically on the LaCie Drive Stand (included), placed in the LaCie Desk Rack (sold separately) or incorporated into standard 19” computer equipment racks with the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). 1.1. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do • Back up your computers’ internal hard drive.