LaCie COMPANION HARD DRIVE User Manual
USB 2.0
COMPANION
HARD DRIVE
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LaCie mini
Foreward
COMPANION HARD DRIVE
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 USB 2.0 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 USB 2.0 Connections 18
4.1.1. What Is USB 2.0? 18
4.1.2. Disconnecting USB 2.0 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 27
7. Warranty 29
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Foreward
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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 mini, 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.
Sony and iLink are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics. 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!
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.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
LaCie mini - USB 2.0
Tested To Comply
With FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• 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
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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 Manual 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) during operation. 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.
• 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 top 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. Always place mini
under Apple Mac Mini to allow for proper cooling for both the mini and the Mac Mini.
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.
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Windows® 2000/XP or Mac OS X & Higher
For Mac OS X & Higher: Silverkeeper v1.1.2
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Unpacking Your LaCie Drive
COMPANION HARD DRIVE
1. Unpacking Your LaCie Drive
Your LaCie mini is designed to upgrade the storage capacity of your Mac mini conveniently stacking under it. You can also
use your LaCie mini with other computers, using a variety of operating systems. Ideal for speed intensive applications, the
LaCie mini handles your demanding data needs. Secure and stable, the LaCie mini is an easy way to add storage space to
your computer without losing space on your desk.
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LaCie mini
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Power supply and adapter cable
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Long and short Hi-speed USB 2.0
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certified cable
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LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM
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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 Mac OS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4
Hardware Requirements for USB 2.0:
• Mac: G3 processor or greater
• 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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1.2 Stacking your LaCie mini
Your LaCie mini is designed to stack under another LaCie mini or your Apple Mac mini. To allow for proper cooling, always
stack your LaCie mini under your Mac Mini. DO NOT turn over your drive or place your Lacie mini on top of the Apple Mac
mini, as this will risk overheating.
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Getting Connected
COMPANION HARD DRIVE
2. Getting Connected
Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie mini powered on and connected to your computer. See the
following steps to get started!
2.1. Connect the Power Supply and Switch On the Drive
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.
Mac OS 9.x Users!
Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users!
Before following the next three steps, first install this important software to help you configure and manage your LaCie drive.
• Mac OS 9.x Users, see 3.1.1.
• Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users, click see 3.1.2.
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Mac OS 9.x Users Only! Silverlining Pro Installation
Before connecting the power supply and USB 2.0 cable to your drive, you will need to install Silverlining Pro, which will help
you manage your drive. 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 cable installation steps.
1) Insert the
2) Open the CD icon and double-click on the
3) Click on the
4) The
5) The “Silverlining Read Me” screen appears. Read the following information and click
Continue.
on
6) The “License Agreement” screen appears. Click on
7) The “Installation” screen appears. Choose either
Uninstall from the pull-down menu in the upper left-hand side of the “Installation”
screen. Once you’ve made your choice, click on
8) A message appears to confirm that the installation was successful. Now move onto
Step 1
LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM in your computer’s internal CD/DVD drive.
Silverlining Software folder.
Silverlining Installer icon (Fig.2.1).
Silverlining Utilities screen appears. Click on Continue.
Agree.
Easy Install, Custom Install or
Install.
.
Fig.2.1
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