LaCie d2 Quadra
Quadruple Interface Hard Drive
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Health and Safety Precautions
3
General Use Precautions
3
1. Introduction To The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive
5
1.1. Hard Drive Heat Management
6
2. Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive
7
2.1. Minimum System Requirements
7
2.2. Package Content
8
2.3. Views Of The Drive
9
2.4. Cables and Connectors
11
3. Installing Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive
14
3.1. Connecting the Power Supply
15
3.2.a. Connecting the USB 2.0 Interface Cable
16
3.2.b. Connecting the FireWire 400 Interface Cable
17
3.2.c. Connecting the FireWire 800 Interface Cable
18
3.2.d. Connecting the eSATA Interface Cable
19
3.3. Connecting Multiple Devices
20
3.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive
21
3.5. Switching Interfaces
21
3.6. LaCie Shortcut Button
22
4. Helpful Information
30
4.1. Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive
31
4.2. Interface Comparisons
34
5. FireWire Questions & Answers
35
6. USB Questions & Answers
37
7. eSATA Questions & Answers
39
8. Troubleshooting
41
8.1. Mac Users
41
8.2. Windows Users
43
9. Contacting Customer Support
46
9.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts
47
10. Warranty Information
48
Glossary
49