4.1.2. Disconnecting FireWire Devices
FireWire external devices feature "plug & play" connection. This means that your drive can be connected and disconnected
while the computer is running. To prevent failures, it is important you follow these steps when disconnecting your FireWire
device.
Windows Users
Important Note:
Windows 98 SE Users:
If you have installed the
Windows Storage Supplement Update
, you will
have to unmount the drive before disconnecting it or powering it down. If you have not installed the update, simply
disconnect the drive when it is not active. No unmounting is required.
1) From the
System Tray
(located in the lower right-hand side of your screen), click on the
Eject
icon
(a small green arrow over a hardware image).
2) A message will appear, detailing the devices that the
Eject
icon controls, i.e. "Safely remove…" Click on this prompt.
3) You will then be given the following message: "Safe to Remove Hardware" (or similar). It is now safe to disconnect the
device.
Mac Users
You must unmount the drive before disconnecting it or powering it down. Drag the CD-RW
drive icon to the
Trash
. Once the device’s icon no longer appears on the desktop, the drive
can be disconnected.
Helpful Information
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FireWire
Fig.4.1.4
Mac OS 9.x
Mac OS 10.x
