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LaCie Brick Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Desktop Hard Drive User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Foreword 2 Precautions 4

1. Unpacking Your LaCie Drive 5

1.1 Minimum System Requirements 5

1.2 Stacking Your LaCie Brick 6

2. Getting Connected 7

2.1 Connect the Power Supply and Switch On the Drive 10

2.2 Connect the USB 2.0 Cable to the Drive and to Your Computer 11

3. Using Your LaCie Drive 12

3.1 Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie Brick Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hard Drive 13

3.1.1 Windows Users 13

3.1.2 Mac Users 15

4. Helpful Information 17

4.1. Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections 17

4.1.1. What Is USB 2.0? 17

4.1.2. Disconnecting USB 2.0 Devices 18

4.1.3. Data Transfers 19

4.1 File System Formats 20

4.2.1. Windows Users 20

4.2.2. Mac Users 21

5. Troubleshooting 22

6. Contacting Customer Support 26

7. Warranty 28

Table of Contents

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Foreword

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Copyrights

Copyright © 2005 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie.

Trademarks

Apple, Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

Changes

The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes.

FCC Statement:

Warning!

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Tested To Comply With FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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Foreword

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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canada Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification

We hereby certify that this device is in compliance with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2 With reference to the following conditions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EEC EMC Directive

Precautions

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Health And Safety Precautions

Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device.

• Read this User's Guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.

• Do not open your hard drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Your hard drive contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative.

• Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing liquids on the drive, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury.

General Use Precautions:

• Do not expose the hard drive to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F) in operating mode. Doing so may damage the drive or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your drive in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit. Because of heat issues, LaCie recommends that users do not stack more than three LaCie Bricks together. When stacking three bricks, environment temperature should not exceed 30°C (86°F).

• Always unplug the hard drive from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.

• Use only the power supply shipped with the device.

• Do not use the hard drive near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.

• Do not place the drive near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your hard drive.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the drive or use excessive force on it.

• Never use excessive force on your drive. If you detect a problem, consult the T

• Protect your hard drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.

• Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the drive. Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.

• Do not block the ventilation outlets on the rear of the drive. These help to keep your drive cool during operation. Blocking the ventilation outlets may cause damage to your drive and cause an increased risk of short-circuiting or fire.

roubleshooting section in this manual.

Warning!

The drive's warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions listed above.

LaCie Brick Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Desktop Hard Drive User’s Manual

1. Unpacking Your LaCie Brick Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hard Drive

Building on over a decade of design excellence, LaCie has created a new line of drives that are timeless and crafted to blend functionality with high-technology. These latest drives are performance-based solutions that will power you through your specific applications. Ideal for speed intensive applications, the LaCie Brick Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hard Drive handles the curves of your demanding data needs. Secure and stable, the LaCie Brick Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hard Drive is an ideal way to add space to your computer; you can divide the drive into specific spaces (partitions) for different parts of your data, or leave it alone and simply use it as one big volume.

1.1. Minimum System Requirements

System Requirements for USB 2.0:

• Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP

• Mac OS 9.x (Apple USB support 1.3.5 and greater) and 10.x

Hardware Requirements for USB 2.0:

• Computer with USB 2.0 or 1.1 interface*

• Intel Pentium 233MHz-compatible processor or greater

• Minimum 32MB RAM

Tech Note: *

To achieve USB 2.0 speeds, your drive must be connected to a USB 2.0 host port. If it is connected to a

USB 1.1 port, your drive will operate at USB 1.1 speeds. For more details, see

4.1. Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0

Connections

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Power supply and adapter cable

Hi-speed USB 2.0 certified cable

LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM

LaCie Brick Hard Drive

Storage Utilities: Windows and Mac OS compatible

LaCie User's Manuals

“1’click” Backup Mac OS 10.2 and greater

“1’click” Backup Windows XP / 2000 / Me / 98SE

Silverlining 98 v1.59 for Win98SE

Silverlining Pro v6.5.4 for Mac OS 9

SilverKeeper v1.1.2 backup for Mac

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1.2 Stacking your LaCie Brick

Your LaCie Brick is designed to stack under another LaCie Brick. To allow for proper cooling, do not stack more than three LaCie Bricks together. When stacking three bricks, operating temperature should not exceed 30°C (86°F).

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2. Getting Connected

Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie Drive powered on and connected to your computer. To get started, go to: 2.1. Connect the Power Supply and Switch On the Drive

or 2.2. Connect the USB 2.0

Cable to Your LaCie Drive and to Your Computer

Once you’ve gotten the drive powered on and connected to your computer, move on to section 3. Using Your LaCie Drive for important information on how to format and utilize your drive.

Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users! Mac OS 9.x Users!

Before following the next three steps, first install this important software to help you configure and manage your LaCie drive.

• Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users must install Silverlining 98 and USB 2.0 Driver

• Mac OS 9.x Users, must install Silverlining Pro. See the following pages for more information.

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Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users Only! Silverlining 98 and USB 2.0 Driver Installation

To use your new LaCie Brick Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hard Drive , first install the necessary driver software and then Silverlining 98. Follow the steps below to install the necessary drivers and software to configure your drive. Then move on to the power supply and USB 2.0 installation steps.

Step 1)

Insert the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM in your computer’s internal CD/DVD drive and open the disc

(Fig.2.2).

A) Double-click the USB 2.0 Drivers Install folder.

B) Double-click on the LaCie_USB_Driver_Install.exe icon. The LaCie USB2 Storage Driver screen will appear. Click on Next.

C) Installation will finish automatically.

Step 2

) Re-open the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM.

A) Double-click the Silverlining 98 folder.

B) Double-click the Silverlining98_Install.EXE icon.

C) Silverlining 98 will then initialize the install screen.

D) The “Welcome” screen will appear. Click Next.

E) The “Destination Location” screen will appear. To alter the location where the software is installed on your system, click the Browse button. If you do not want to change the location, do not click on the Browse button, and allow the software to be installed in its default location. Click Next to continue.

F) Next is the “Start Installation” screen. Click Next.

G The software installation will begin, and you will see the installation screens.

H) Finally, you will see the “Silverlining 98 has been installed correctly” screen. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Fig.2.2

Step 1)

Step 2)

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