Setting Up Your LaCie Big Disk
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LaCie Big Disk User’s Manual
3. Setting Up Your LaCie Big Disk
3.1. Connecting The Power Supply
To operate the drive, you must use the AC adapter supplied with it.
Warning!
Use only the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. Using any other power cable may cause dam-
age to the device and void your warranty.
Important Note:
You may use your LaCie drive when in a foreign country, thanks to its auto-switching 100-240 Volt
power supply. To be able to use this feature, you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter. 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.
Connecting The AC Adapter To The Drive
1) Insert the round, four-pin metallic plug of the AC cable into the power input located at the rear of the drive.
2) Connect the wall-side plug to a power socket.
Disconnecting The AC Adapter From The Drive
1) Turn the drive off and wait for it to spin down (+/- 10 sec.).
2) Hold the drive steady with one hand, then remove the plug from the connector.
Warning!
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.
3.2. Installing Your LaCie Big Disk
There are three interface connectivity options when connecting your LaCie Big Disk to your computer: FireWire 800, FireWire
and USB 2.0. The installation steps below follow the connectivity options for each of the specific interfaces.
3.2.1. FireWire 800/IEEE 1394b
3.2.1.1. Mac OS 10.2.4 And Higher
1) After following the steps in
3.1. Connecting The Power Supply
, power on the drive by pressing the On/Off button on the
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