user manual | page 0
Helpful Information
FireWire Cables and Connectors
There are three different types of FireWire cables on the market: 6-to-6-pin, 6-to4-pin and 4-to-4-pin. LaCie FireWire
devices are shipped with a certified 6-to-6-pin FireWire cable. Most FireWire-equipped laptop computers feature a 4-pin
FireWire connector, so in order to connect your LaCie drive to a laptop with a 4-pin FireWire port, you will need to pur-
chase a LaCie certified 6-to-4-pin FireWire cable (sold separately). If your computer does not have a FireWire port, or only
has a 4-pin port, consult your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support for information about adding a LaCie FireWire PCI
or PCMCIA card.
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 hard drive system before disconnecting it or powering it
down. Either:
• Drag the hard drive icon to the trash.
• Launch Silverlining Pro, highlight the hard drive and select “Unmount.”
The drive can now be disconnected.
Fig. .
Fig. .
Mac OS .x
Mac OS 0.x