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LaCie Portable DVD±RW • DESIGN BY SAM HECHT Table of Contents User Manual page 1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 5 1.1. Minimum System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 6 1.2. Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 7 1.3. Views of the Drive ......................................................................................................................... 8 1.4. Cables and Connections ............................................................................................................... 9 1.4.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 .............................................................................................................. 9 1.5. Supported DVD and CD Formats ................................................................................................. 10 1.5.1. DVD and CD Media Format Definitions ............................................................................. 10 2. Connecting Your LaCie Portable DVD±RW Drive ...................................................... 11 2.1. Installing DVD/CD Burning Software ............................................................................................. 12 2.2. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable .................................................................................................... 13 2.3. Connecting the USB Power Sharing Cable (Optional) .................................................................... 14 3. Using Your LaCie Portable DVD±RW Drive ............................................................... 15 3.1. Inserting Discs ............................................................................................................................ 15 3.2. Accessing Discs .......................................................................................................................... 15 3.3. Ejecting Discs ............................................................................................................................. 16 3.4. Emergency Disc Ejection .............................................................................................................. 16 4. Helpful Technical Information ................................................................................... 17 4.1. File System Formats..................................................................................................................... 17 4.2. DVD±RW Writing Methods .......................................................................................................... 18 4.3. About DVD/CD Available Capacity .............................................................................................. 19 4.4. USB Questions & Answers ........................................................................................................... 19 4.5. Data Transfers ............................................................................................................................ 19 5. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 20 5.1. Mac Users .................................................................................................................................. 21 5.2. Windows Users ........................................................................................................................... 23 6. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................... 26 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................ 27 7. Warranty Information ............................................................................................... 28 LaCie Portable DVD±RW • DESIGN BY SAM HECHT Foreword User Manual page 2 Copyrights Federal Communications ✦ Consult the reseller or an experi- enced radio/TV technician for help. Copyright © 2011 LaCie. All rights re- Commission Radio Frequency served. No part of this publication may Interference Statement (FCC) Shielded cables and I/O cards must be be reproduced, stored in a retrieval sys- used for this equipment to comply with the tem, or transmitted in any form or by any Lacie Portable DVD±RW relevant FCC regulations. means, electronic, mechanical, photo- Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office This device complies with Part 15 of the copying, recording or otherwise, without use the prior written consent of LaCie. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this device may Trademarks not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered WARNING: Changes or modifications received, including interference that may trademarks of Apple Inc. Microsoft, Win- to this unit not expressly approved by the cause undesired operation. dows, Windows XP and Windows Vista party responsible for compliance could are registered trademarks of Microsoft void the user’s authority to operate the Manufacturer’s Declaration Corporation. All trademarks mentioned in equipment. for CE Certification this manual are the property of their re- spective owners. This equipment has been tested and found We hereby certify that this device to comply with the limits for a Class B is in compliance with both the EMC Direc- Changes digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the tive (2006/95/EC) and the Low Voltage FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Directive (2004/108/EC) issued by the The material in this document is for in- provide reasonable protection against Commission of the European Community. formation only and is subject to change harmful interference when the equipment without notice. While reasonable efforts is operated in a commercial environment. Compliance with these directives implies have been made in the preparation of this This equipment generates, uses, and can conformity to the following European document to assure its accuracy, LaCie radiate radio frequency energy, and if not Norms: assumes no liability resulting from errors installed and used in accordance with the or omissions in this document, or from the Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082- instructions, may cause harmful interfer- use of the information contained herein. 1, EN61000-3-2 ence to radio communications. However, LaCie reserves the right to make changes there is no guarantee that interference or revisions in the product design or the Class I Laser product will not occur in a particular installation. product manual without reservation and If this equipment does cause harmful in- This equipment is certified to comply with without obligation to notify any person of terference to radio or television reception, DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter I, subchapter such revisions and changes. which can be determined by turning the J in effect as of the date of manufacture. equipment off and on, the user is encour- Canada Compliance Statement This equipment is classified as a Class I aged to correct the interference by one of Laser product and no hazardous laser ra- This Class A digital apparatus meets all the following measures: requirements of the Canadian Interfer- diation is emitted outside the drive. ence-Causing Equipment Regulations. ✦ Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. ✦ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ✦ Connect the equipment into an out- let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 110425 v1.1 LaCie Portable DVD±RW • DESIGN BY SAM HECHT Foreword User Manual page 3 This symbol on the product Health & Safety Precautions operation. Blocking the ventilation outlets may cause damage to your or on its packaging indicates ✦ Read this User Manual carefully, drive and cause an increased risk of that this product must not be and follow the correct procedure short-circuiting or fire. disposed of with your other when setting up the device. household waste. Instead, it ✦ Always unplug the drive if there is ✦ Do not look inside or place your a risk of lightning or if it will not be is your responsibility to dispose of your hand over the open media tray. used for an extended period of time. waste equipment by handing it over to a Never look directly or indirectly (with Otherwise, there is an increased risk designed collection point for the recycling a mirror) at the laser diode, even of electrical shock, short-circuiting of waste electrical and electronic equip- when the device is not in operation. or fire. ment. The separate collection and recy- If you expose your eyes to the laser cling of your waste equipment at the time inside you drive, you risk damage or ✦ Do not place heavy objects on top of disposal will help to conserve natural loss of your vision or other injury. of the drive or use excessive force on its buttons, connectors and tray. resources and ensure that it is recycled in ✦ Do not open your drive or attempt a manner that protects human health and to disassemble or modify it. Never ✦ Always place your drive in a hori- the environment. For more information insert any metallic object into the zontal position before using it. This about where you can drop off your waste drive to avoid any risk of electri- LaCie drive has not been designed equipment for recycling,