Helpful Information
LaCie mini
COMPANION HARD DRIVE
user manual | page 19
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.4.1.4
Mac OS 9.x
Mac OS 10.x
