Introduction
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USB 2.0 can still be used to connect lower-speed USB 1.1 ports and devices like digital cameras, scanners, modems, key-
boards, mice, joysticks and printers. In the USB 2.0 system, existing USB peripherals do not have to be upgraded, and lower-
speed devices will not require additional performance, instead operating as USB 1.1 devices.
Please see
Appendix 2 – USB Questions And Answers
for a more detailed discussion of USB’s uses and capabilities.
USB Icons
These icons will help you easily identify the USB interfaces. They appear on USB cables and next to the USB port connectors
on certain computers.
USB 1.1 icon
USB 2.0 icon
1.4. LaCie Storage Utilities Software
The LaCie Storage Utilities CD is a hybrid CD-ROM that has the Mac version, Silverlining Pro and SilverKeeper, and the PC
version, Silverlining 98, on the same CD. Mac users will be able to only view and use the Mac portion, and PC users will be
able to only view and use the PC version.
Mac Users Using Mac OS 9.x
Please see the Silverlining and SilverKeeper manuals for instructions on how to use this software. The manuals are located on
your LaCie Storage Utilities CD in PDF format.
Mac Users Using Mac OS 10.x
Use the formatting and partitioning capabilities in the Apple Disk Utility. Please refer to
4.1.1. Formatting And Partitioning
Using Mac OS 10.x
for more information.
Please see the SilverKeeper manual for instructions on how to use this software. The manual is located on your LaCie Storage
Utilities CD in PDF format.
PC Users Using Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Use the formatting and partitioning capabilities that are included with your operating system. Please see
4.2.1. Formatting
And Partitioning Using Windows 2000 And Windows XP
for more details.
PC Users Using Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Me
You have the option of using Silverlining 98, included with your drive, or using the formatting and partitioning capabilities in
your operating system. Please see
4.2.2. Formatting And Partitioning Using Windows 98SE And Windows Me
for more
details.
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