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• With certain 1394 and USB2.0 devices (e.g. external hard discs)
an icon with an arrow is displayed in the menu bar. Via this
function the 1394 or USB2.0 device can be “separated” from
the PC and therefore tell the PC to close open files.
• Partitioning and formatting hard discs which are connected via
1394 and USB is effected via the computer administration with
Windows XP or Vista.
b) USB2.0
• USB2.0 ports naturally support USB1.1 also. Therefore, normal
“slow” USB devices can also be connected.
• Usually, you will not need any special “USB2.0 cables” for
faultless USB2.0 operation. Conventional “normal” USB cables
are quite sufficient, but they need to be shielded.
If transmission problems occur during operation of USB2.0 devices,
you can try using a USB cable which has been tested in USB2.0
operation (“USB2.0-certified”).
• USB operation is not possible in Windows safe mode. Therefore,
USB keyboards and USB mice do not function (the BIOS of your
motherboard / computer USB support might offer support for a USB
keyboard or mouse).
c) 1394
• Both Firewire jacks on the front side are connected to each
