Foreword
LaCie mini
COMPANION HARD DRIVE
user manual | page 2
Table of Contents
Foreword
3
Precautions
5
1. Unpacking Your LaCie Drive
6
1.1 Minimum System Requirements
6
1.2 Stacking Your LaCie mini
7
2. Getting Connected
8
2.1 Connect the Power Supply and Switch On the Drive
11
2.2 Connect the FireWire Cable to your LaCie mini and to Your Computer
12
3. Using Your LaCie Drive
13
3.1 Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie mini
14
3.1.1 Mac Users
14
3.1.2 Windows Users
16
4. Helpful Information
18
4.1. Advice for Optimizing FireWire Connections
18
4.1.1. What Is FireWire/IEEE 1394?
18
4.1.2. Disconnecting FireWire Devices
19
4.1.3. Data Transfers
20
4.2 File System Formats
21
4.2.1. Mac Users
21
4.2.2. Windows Users
22
5. Troubleshooting
23
6. Contacting Customer Support
26
7. Warranty
28
