LaCie Network Card U S B 2 0 User Manual

U S B

2 . 0

C O M P A N I O N

H A R D D R I V E

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Foreward

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transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior

written consent of LaCie.

Trademarks

Apple, Mac mini, 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.

Sony and iLink are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics. Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of

their respective owners.

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

omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. LaCie reserves the right to make changes or

revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such

revisions and changes.

FCC Statement:

Warning! 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

LaCie mini - USB 2.0

Tested To Comply

With FCC standards

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful 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 correct the

interference at his own expense.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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

installation. 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, 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.

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• 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 hereby certify that this device is in compliance with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive

(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:

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

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Precautions

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Health And Safety Precautions

Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device.

• Read this User's Manual 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

liquids 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) during operation. 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 window). 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

interference 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,

increasing 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.

• Do not block the ventilation outlets on the top of the drive. These help to keep your drive cool during operation. Blocking the

ventilation outlets may cause damage to your drive and cause an increased risk of short-circuiting or fire. Always place mini

under Apple Mac Mini to allow for proper cooling for both the mini and the Mac Mini.

Warning! The drive's warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions listed above.

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Unpacking Your LaCie Drive

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1. Unpacking Your LaCie Drive

Your LaCie mini is designed to upgrade the storage capacity of your Mac mini conveniently stacking under it. You can also

use your LaCie mini with other computers, using a variety of operating systems. Ideal for speed intensive applications, the

LaCie mini handles your demanding data needs. Secure and stable, the LaCie mini is an easy way to add storage space to

your computer without losing space on your desk.

LaCie mini

Power supply and adapter cable

Long and short Hi-speed USB 2.0

certified cable

LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM

User’s Manual

Higher

Windows® 2000/XP or Mac OS

For Mac OS Higher: Silverkeeper v1.1.2

•

1.1. Minimum System Requirements

System Requirements for USB 2.0:

• Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP

• Mac OS 9.x (Apple USB support 1.3.5 and greater) and Mac OS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4

Hardware Requirements for USB 2.0:

• Mac: G3 processor or greater

• Computer with USB 2.0 or 1.1 interface*

• Intel Pentium 233MHz-compatible processor or greater

• Minimum 32MB RAM

Tech Note: *To achieve USB 2.0 speeds, your drive must be connected to a USB 2.0 host port. If it is connected to a

USB 1.1 port, your drive will operate at USB 1.1 speeds. For more details, see 4.1. Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0

Connections.

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Unpacking Your LaCie Drive

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1.2 Stacking your LaCie mini

Your LaCie mini is designed to stack under another LaCie mini or your Apple Mac mini. To allow for proper cooling, always

stack your LaCie mini under your Mac Mini. DO NOT turn over your drive or place your Lacie mini on top of the Apple Mac

mini, as this will risk overheating.

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Getting Connected

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2. Getting Connected

Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie mini powered on and connected to your computer. See the

following steps to get started!

2.1. Connect the Power Supply and Switch On the Drive

2.2. Connect the USB 2.0 Cable to Your LaCie Drive and to Your Computer

Once you’ve gotten the drive powered on and connected to your computer, move on to section 3. Using

Your LaCie Drive for important information on how to format and utilize your drive.

Mac OS 9.x Users!

Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users!

Before following the next three steps, first install this important software to help you configure and manage your LaCie drive.

• Mac OS 9.x Users, see 3.1.1.

• Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users, click see 3.1.2.

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Getting Connected

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Mac OS 9.x Users Only! Silverlining Pro Installation

Before connecting the power supply and USB 2.0 cable to your drive, you will need to install Silverlining Pro, which will help

you manage your drive. Follow the steps below to install the necessary drivers and software to configure your drive. Then

move on to the power supply and USB 2.0 cable installation steps.

1) Insert the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM in your computer’s internal CD/DVD drive.

2) Open the CD icon and double-click on the Silverlining Software folder.

3) Click on the Silverlining Installer icon (Fig.2.1).

4) The Silverlining Utilities screen appears. Click on Continue.

5) The “Silverlining Read Me” screen appears. Read the following information and click

on Continue.

6) The “License Agreement” screen appears. Click on Agree.

7) The “Installation” screen appears. Choose either Easy Install, Custom Install or

Uninstall from the pull-down menu in the upper left-hand side of the “Installation”

screen. Once you’ve made your choice, click on Install.

8) A message appears to confirm that the installation was successful. Now move onto

Step 1.

Fig.2.1

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Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users Only! Silverlining 98 Installation

Before connecting the power supply and USB 2.0 cable cable to your drive, you will need to install Silverlining 98, which will

help you manage your drive. Follow the steps below to install the necessary drivers and software to configure your drive.

Then move on to the power supply and USB 2.0 cable installation steps.

1) Insert the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM in your computer’s internal CD/DVD drive and open the disc (Fig.2.2).

2) Double-click the Silverlining 98 folder.

3) Double-click the Silverlining98_Install.EXE icon.

4) Silverlining 98 will then initialize the install screen.

5) The “Welcome” screen will appear. Click Next.

6) The “Destination Location” screen will appear. To alter the location

where the software is installed on your system, click the Browse

button. If you do not want to change the location, do not click on the

Browse button, and allow the software to be installed in its default

location. Click Next to continue.

7) Next is the “Start Installation” screen. Click Next.

8) The software installation will begin, and you will see the installation

screens.

9) Finally, you will see the “Silverlining 98 has been installed

correctly” screen. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Now move onto Step 1.

Fig.2.2

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Step 2.1 –

Connect the power supply and switch on the drive.

Power Supply Brick

Cable B

Cable A

There are two cables that are supplied with the power supply: one cable (A) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet

or a surge protector; and the other cable (B) connects to the LaCie drive.

Connect Cable A to your LaCie mini.

Connect Cable B to the Power Supply brick.

Connect Cable B to a wall outlet.

Turn the drive on and off by using the On/Off switch.

Warning! Use only the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie mini. Do not use a power supply from another

LaCie drive or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device

and void your warranty. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie drive. Failure to remove the

adapter may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty.

Important Note: You may use your LaCie mini when in a foreign country, thanks to its autoswitching 100-240 Volt

power supply. To be able to use this feature, you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. Consult

LaCie Technical Support for assistance in choosing the right adapter. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage

to the drive resulting from the use of an inappropriate adapter. Using an adapter other than one authorized by LaCie

will void your warranty.

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Step 2.2 –

Connect the USB 2.0 Cable to Your LaCie mini and to Your Computer

USB 2.0 Logo

USB 1.1 Logo

Examine the cable carefully and make sure that you have the USB 2.0 cable properly aligned, then insert the cable

firmly into the USB port on the back of the drive for a stable connection.

Look for a USB 2.0* logo (which generally is used to identify the port) next to the connector on the front or back of

your computer, then insert the cable firmly into the USB port for a stable connnection.

Tech Note: Please refer to section 4.1 Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections for important information on

disconnecting USB 2.0 devices and ensuring optimum performance. To achieve USB 2.0 speeds, your drive must be

connected to a USB 2.0 host port. If it is connected to a USB 1.1 port, your drive will operate at USB 1.1 speeds. For

more details, see 4.1 Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections.

Important Note: Windows Users: It may take a few seconds for your computer to recognize the drive and assign it a

letter.

Mac Users: It may take a few seconds for the drive to appear on your desktop.

Mac OS 9.x Mac OS 10.x

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Using Your LaCie Drive

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3. Using Your LaCie Drive

Tech Note: Windows Users! This

LaCie Hard Drive is formatted for

the Mac operating system, and you will

need to re-format the drive in order for it

to appear and operate under the

Windows operating system.

Formatting a disk consists of the following: the operating system erases all of

the bookkeeping information on the disk, tests the disk to make sure that all of

the sectors are reliable, marks bad sectors (i.e., those that are scratched) and

creates internal address tables that it later uses to locate information.

As you format the drive, you will have the opportunity to divide the hard drive

into sections, called partitions. A partition is a section of the hard drive’s

storage capacity that is created to contain files and data.

Important Note: If you will be

using this drive between Mac and

Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies, depending on

operating environment, and is generally about 10% less than the non-

formatted capacity.

Windows operating environments, you can

create two partitions: one 32GB FAT 32

volume, and one large Mac OS Extended

volume. There are certain limitations to this

configuration, though; to achieve the best

performance and reliability, it is

recommended that you utilize a third-party

utility, such as Mediafour’s MacDrive,

which allows Windows computers to read

and write files on a volume formatted for

the Mac.

File System Formats

There are three different file system formats that are predominately found in

Mac and Windows environments:

•Mac OS Extended (HFS+) - for Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS 10.x

•NTFS - for Windows 2000 and XP

•FAT 32 - for Windows Me and legacy operating systems

Mac Users

Windows Users

• If you will be using the drive in a strictly Mac OS

environment, leave the drive formatted as one large Mac

OS Extended volume.

• If you will be using this drive between Windows

98SE, Me, 2000 and/or XP environments, it is

recommended that you create two partitions: one that is

a 32GB FAT 32 (MS-DOS File System) volume, and the

other as a large NTFS volume.

• If you want to be able to install multiple Mac operating

systems on the LaCie Drive, partition the drive into

multiple Mac OS Extended volumes.

• If you will be using the drive in a strictly Win

2000/XP environment, create one large NTFS volume.

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