LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword 2
Precautions 4
1 Unpacking Your LaCie Drive 5
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 inteface cable to Your LaCie mini and to Your Computer 12
2.3 Using your LaCie mini as a hub 13
3 Using Your LaCie Drive 14
3.1 Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie mini 15
3.1.1 Mac Users 15
3.1.2 Windows Users 17
4 Helpful Information 19
4.1. Advice for Optimizing FireWire Connections 19
4.1.1 What Is FireWire/IEEE 1394? 19
4.1.2 Disconnecting FireWire Devices 20
4.2 Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections 20
4.2.1 What Is USB 2.0? 21
4.2.2 Disconnecting USB 2.0 Devices 22
4.2.3 Data Transfers 23
4.3 File System Formats 24
4.3.1 Mac Users 24
4.3.2 Windows Users 25
5 Troubleshooting 26
6 Contacting Customer Support 31
7 Warranty 33

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Copyright
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 en-
ergy 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
LaCie mini HUB
Tested To Comply
With FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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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.
• 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 Direc-
tive (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
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with
your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by hand-
ing it over to a designed collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environ-
ment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the
product.

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Precautions
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.
• Do not use the hard drive near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers.
• 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 Troubleshooting section in this manual.
• Protect your hard drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, in-
creasing 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.
WARNING: The drive’s warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions listed above.

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Unpacking Your LaCie Drive
1. Unpacking Your LaCie Drive
Your LaCie mini HUB is designed to upgrade the storage capacity of your Mac mini, conveniently stack-
ing under it. The LaCie mini also expands your digital options with USB hub connectivity, which allows
you to use the additional USB ports even when the drive is connected to your computer via FireWire.
The mini HUB also boasts extra FireWire ports for daisy-chaining. You can use your LaCie mini across
platforms. It is 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 HUB
Power supply and adapter cable
Long and short Hi-speed USB 2.0
certified cables
Long and short FireWire Cables
LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM
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Unpacking Your LaCie Drive
1.1 Minimum System Requirements
System Requirements for FireWire 400:
• Mac OS 9.x (Apple FireWire support 2.3.3 and greater) and 10.1
• Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Hardware Requirements for FireWire 400:
• Mac: G3 or greater, with FireWire 400/IEEE 1394a interface card
• PC: Pentium II or higher -compatible processor, with a FireWire/IEEE 1394/iLink interface card (SBP-
2 compatible) that supports mass storage devices.
• 64MB RAM or greater
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your LaCie mini is compatible with the Sony iLink and FireWire 800 interfaces. In or-
der to use your drive with these interfaces, you must use an appropriate LaCie certified interface cable (sold
separately). The iLink interface requires a 4-pin to 6-pin cable, and the FireWire 800 interface requires a
6-pin to 9-pin cable. Consult your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Service to find the appropriate cable.
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 con-
nected 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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Stacking Your LaCie mini
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 Apple Mac Mini or another LaCie mini. DO
NOT turn over your drive or place your Lacie mini on top of the Apple Mac mini, as this will risk over-
heating.

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Getting Connected
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 Interface cable to Your LaCie Drive and to Your Computer
2.3 Connect USB and FireWire devices with the lateral connector
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 these 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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Getting Connected
Mac OS 9.x Users Only: Silverlining Pro Installation
Before connecting the power supply and interface cable to your drive, you will need to install Silverlin-
ing 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 interface cable installa-
tion steps.
1) Insert the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM in your computer’s
internal CD/DVD drive.
2) Open the CD icon and double-click the Silverlining Software
folder.
3) Double-click the Silverlining Installer icon (FIG.2.1).
4) The Silverlining Utilities screen appears. Click Continue.
5) The “Silverlining Read Me” screen appears. Read the following infor-
mation and click Continue.
6) The “License Agreement” screen appears. Click Agree.
7) The “Installation” screen appears. Choose either Easy Install, Cus-
tom Install, or Uninstall from the pull-down menu in the upper left-
hand side of the “Installation” screen. Once you’ve made your choice,
click Install.
8) A message appears to confirm that the installation was successful.
Now move onto Step 1. FIG 2.1

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Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users Only! Silverlining 98 Installation
Before connecting the power supply and interface cable cable to your drive, you will need to install Sil-
verlining 98, 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 interface cable
installation steps.
1) Insert the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM in your computer’s internal CD/DVD drive and open
the disc (Fig.2.2).
2) Double-click the Silverlining 98 folder.
3) Double-click the Silverlining98_Install.EXE icon.
4) Silverlining 98 will then initialize the install screen.
5) The “Welcome” screen will appear. Click Next.
6) 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 loca-
tion. Click Next to continue.
7) Next is the “Start Installation” screen. Click Next.
8) The software installation will begin, and you will see the installation screens.
9) Finally, you will see the “Silverlining 98 has been installed correctly” screen. Click Finish to com-
plete the installation. Now move onto Section 2.1.
FIG 2.2

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STEP 2.1 – Connect the power supply and switch on the drive.
There are two cables that are supplied with the power supply: one cable (A) connects to a power outlet,
such as a wall outlet or a surge protector; and the other cable (B) connects to the LaCie drive.
WARNING: Use only the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie mini. Do not use a power supply
from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie
drive. Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You may use your LaCie mini when in a foreign country, thanks to its autoswitching
100-240 Volt power supply. To be able to use this feature, you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter
or cord. Consult LaCie Technical Support for assistance in choosing the right adapter. LaCie accepts no re-
sponsibility for any damage to the drive resulting from the use of an inappropriate adapter. Using an adapter
other than one authorized by LaCie will void your warranty.
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Cable A
Power Supply Brick Cable B
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Connect Cable A to your LaCie mini.
Connect Cable B to the Power Supply brick.
Connect Cable B to a wall outlet.
Turn the drive on and off by using the On/Off switch.

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STEP 2.2 – Connect the interface cable to your LaCie mini and to your
computer
Connect the FireWire (right) and/or USB (below right) cable to your
drive through the host connector to use it as a hard drive or a hub.
Connect the cable to your computer. After a few seconds, your LaCie
mini drive will mount on your computer.
TECH NOTE: For information about using your LaCie mini as
a hub, see section 2.3 Using Your LaCie mini as a hub. Please
refer section 4.1 Advice for Optimizing FireWire Connections
for important information on disconnecting FireWire devices
and ensuring optimum performance. Please refer to section 4.2
Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections for important infor-
mation on disconnecting USB 2.0 devices and ensuring opti-
mum performance. 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 4.2 Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections.
TECH NOTE: LaCie recommends using the short interface
cables included for connecting to your Apple Mac mini and the
longer cables included for daisy chaining or connecting to a
computer other than the Apple Mac mini.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Windows Users: You’ll need to reformat your drive. Please refer to Section 3.1.2.
Windows Users for information about re-formatting. Mac Users: It may take a few seconds for the drive to
appear on your desktop.
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STEP 2.3 – Using your LaCie mini as a Hub
To use your LaCie mini Hub Hard Drive as a USB hub, it must be plugged into your computer through
the USB port. To use it as a FireWire hub, it must be plugged into your computer through the FireWire
port. To use both USB & FireWire Hub ports, plug both your USB & FireWire cables into your computer.
TECH NOTE: For information about connecting your LaCie mini to your computer, see section 2.2 Connect-
ing the interface cable to your LaCie mini and to your computer.
TECH NOTE: LaCie recommends using the short interface cables included for connecting to your Apple Mac
mini and the longer cables included for daisy chaining or connecting to a computer other than the Apple
Mac mini.
USB
PORT FIREWIRE
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HUB
USB-powered Hub ports
(Three on the side, one on
the back.)
FireWire-powered Hub ports
(Two on the side.)

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Using Your LaCie Drive
3. Using Your LaCie Drive
Formatting a disk consists of the following: the operating system erases
all of the bookkeeping information on the disk, tests the disk to make sure
that all of the sectors are reliable, marks bad sectors (i.e., those that are
scratched) and creates internal address tables that it later uses to locate
information.
As you format the drive, you will have the opportunity to divide the hard
drive into sections, called partitions. A partition is a section of the hard
drive’s storage capacity that is created to contain files and data.
Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies, depending on
operating environment, and is generally about 10% less than the non-for-
matted capacity.
File System Formats
There are three different file system formats that are predominately found in
Mac and Windows environments:
•Mac OS Extended (HFS+) - for Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS 10.x
•NTFS - for Windows 2000 and XP
•FAT 32 - for Windows Me and legacy operating systems
TECH NOTE: Windows Users!
This LaCie Hard Drive is for-
matted for the Mac operating
system, and you will need to re-
format the drive in order for it to
appear and operate under the
Windows operating system.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you
will be using this drive between
Mac and Windows operating
environments, you can create
two partitions: one 32GB FAT 32
volume, and one large Mac OS
Extended volume. There are cer-
tain limitations to this configura-
tion, though; to achieve the best
performance and reliability, it is
recommended that you utilize a
third-party utility, such as Medi-
afour’s MacDrive, which allows
Windows computers to read and
write files on a volume formatted
for the Mac.
Mac Users
• If you will be using the drive in a strictly Mac
OS environment, leave the drive formatted as one
large Mac OS Extended volume.
• If you want to be able to install multiple Mac
operating systems on the LaCie Drive, partition the
drive into multiple Mac OS Extended volumes.
Windows Users
• If you will be using this drive between Windows 98SE, Me, 2000
and/or XP environments, it is recommended that you create two
partitions: one that is a 32GB FAT 32 (MS-DOS File System) volume,
and the other as a large NTFS volume.
• If you will be using the drive in a strictly Win 2000/XP environ-
ment, create one large NTFS volume.

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Using Your LaCie Drive
3.1 Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie mini
3.1.1. Mac Users
The LaCie mini is pre-formatted in HFS+ for immediate use on Apple computers so you do not need to reformat it. If you
want to reformat it, see below.
• Mac OS 9.x – Install and use LaCie Silverlining Pro, which is included with your drive.
• Mac OS 10.x – Use the Apple Disk Utility application, which is native to the operating system.
For instructions on installing and using Silverlining Pro, please refer to the Silverlining manual, located on your LaCie Stor-
age Utilities CD, in PDF format.
Formatting And Partitioning Using Mac OS 10.x
WARNING: Following these steps
will erase anything that is on the hard
drive. Therefore, if you have informa-
tion that you want to protect or con-
tinue to use, backup this information
before performing these steps.
1) Connect the drive to the computer via the
USB 2.0 and/or FireWire port.
2) Once the drive mounts onto the desktop, go
to the Menu Bar, and open Go.
3) From the Go menu, click on Applica-
tions.
4) In the Applications menu, open the
Utilities folder, and then double-click Disc
Utility from the Utilities folder.
5) The Disc Utility window will open. In the left side of the window will be a list of the available hard disk drives. You
should see a volume that represents your internal hard drive, and one that reads LaCie.
Fig. 3.1

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6) Select the LaCie drive, and then click on the Partition tab.
7) From the Volume Scheme: button, choose the number of partitions you want to divide the drive into by clicking on the
pull down menu starting with Current (Mac OS 10.x gives you the option of dividing the drive into at most 8 partitions).
You can customize the size of the partitions by using the slide bar between the partitions in the Volume Scheme: area.
8) In the Volume Information section, create a name for each partition, choose the volume format (Mac OS Extended,
Mac OS Standard or UNIX File System) and the volume size.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please refer to section 4.3. File System Formats, for a more detailed discussion on the
differences between the two systems.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Apple recommends that unless you have a specific reason to use the UNIX File System
(UFS), you should use the Mac OS Extended format since it provides a more familiar experience to Macin-
tosh users.
9) In the Options section, click the Install Mac OS 9 Disk Drivers box if you plan on sharing the drive between the
Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS 10.x.
10) Once you have finalized the volume format, number of partitions, size and options, click OK. The following message
will appear: “Warning! Saving the new volume will erase all existing volumes. This can NOT be undone. Are you sure you
want to do that?” Click Partition to continue.
11) Mac OS 10.x will automatically setup the disk with the partitions and volume format you selected, and your new drive
will be available for use.

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3.1.2. Windows Users
The LaCie mini is formatted in HFS+ so Windows users must reformat it. If you use only Windows 2000 and XP, format
the drive in NTFS. If you want cross platform use between Windows and Mac and or Windows 98 SE and Me, please use
FAT32.
• Windows 98 SE and Me – Install and use LaCie Silverlining 98, which is included with your drive.
• Windows 2000 and XP – Use the Disk Management Utility, which is native to the operating system.
For instructions on installing and using Silverlining 98, please refer to the Silverlining manual, located on your LaCie Stor-
age Utilities CD, in PDF format.
Formatting And Partitioning Using Windows 2000 And Windows XP
The process of formatting and partitioning a drive on a computer running Windows 2000 or Windows XP consists of two
steps: (1) installing a signature on the drive, and (2) partitioning/formatting the drive. These steps will erase anything that is
on the disk.
1) Connect the drive to the computer via the USB 2.0 and/or FireWire port. Right-click My Computer and click Man-
age.
2) From the Computer Management window, select Disk Management (located below the Storage group).
3) If this is the first time the drive is being formatted, Win-
dows 2000 will launch the Write Signature Wizard
(Write Initialize Wizard in Windows XP). Click Next.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Check the “quick format”
box.
4) Windows will list the new drive(s) attached. If you are
formatting a single drive, only one drive should be visible.
Select the checkbox next to the drive and click Next.
5)Click Finish to exit the Wizard.
6) Now, with the disk management window open, a new
drive will be visible. Right-click on the available space and
select Create Partition...
Fig. 3.2

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7) This will bring up the Create Partition Wizard. Click Next.
8) Select Primary Partition (fig. 3.3). Click Next.
9) Here you must specify partition size. It is recommended that you leave
the partition set to the maximum available size, unless you want multiple
partitions on the same drive. Click Next.
10) Select Assign drive letter and select the desired letter for the drive.
Click Next (fig. 3.4).
11) Select Format this partition… and then select a file system:
FAT32
FAT32 is a file system that is compatible with Windows 98 SE, Windows
Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP; however, it has limitations. In Win-
dows 2000 and Windows XP, you will not be able to create a partition
greater than 32GB.
NTFS
NTFS is a newer file system that is compatible only with Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It has fewer limita-
tions than FAT 32 and will enable a partition to be created that is larger than 32GB.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please refer to section 4.2. File System Formats, for a more detailed discussion on the differ-
ences between the two systems.
12) Click Next.
13) Click Finish.
14) Disk Management will create the partition and begin formatting
the drive. Once completed, close Disk Management and your new drive
will be ready to use (fig. 3.5).
Fig. 3.3
Fig. 3.4
Fig. 3.5

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Helpful Information
4. Helpful Information
4.1. Advice For Optimizing FireWire Connections
The following technical information relates to your LaCie mini drive and gives some practical advice:
4.1.1. What is FireWire/IEEE 1394?
A serial bus used to connect external computer and consumer electronic devices to computers and
consumer electronic consoles.
What does IEEE 1394 mean?
“1394” is an abbreviation of IEEE 1394, the name given to this high-performance serial bus.
IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) is the name of the engineering corps
that developed this standard. The 1394 refers to the 1,394th stanard that the IEEE has produced.
What is the relationship between IEEE 1394, FireWire, iLink and DV?
These four names all refer to the same interface:
•IEEE 1394 - the name of the standard, used in the computer industry.
•FireWire - the brand name used by Apple.
•iLink - the brand name used by Sony.
•DV - logo used by video camcorder manufacturers.
What can the FireWire interface be used for?
With its high data transfer rates, FireWire is a great interface for consumer electronics, like CD and
DVD recorders, external hard drives and video devices, such as digital camcorders, because it has
an extremely large bandwidth and supports two types of data transfer (anyschronus and isochro-
nous) which help to guarantee the transfer of time-critical data.
FireWire is also a point-to-point interface, meaning that a FireWire device can transmit data to another FireWire device
without having to go through a computer. This lets several computers share a given device, and also allows up to 63 devices
to be daisy-chained to the same FireWire bus (with a max of 16 devices on one branch). To daisy-chain, connect your one
FireWire drive directly to the computer, then connect another FireWire drive to the first FireWire drive, then another until
you reach 16. Then do the same on the rest of the ports on the FireWire bus.
DigitalVideo
FireWire
iLink

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Helpful Information
FireWire Cables and Connectors
There are three different types of FireWire cables on the market: 6-to-6-pin, 6-to4-pin and 4-to-4-pin. LaCie FireWire
devices are shipped with a certified 6-to-6-pin FireWire cable. Most FireWire-equipped laptop computers feature a 4-pin
FireWire connector, so in order to connect your LaCie drive to a laptop with a 4-pin FireWire port, you will need to pur-
chase a LaCie certified 6-to-4-pin FireWire cable (sold separately). If your computer does not have a FireWire port, or only
has a 4-pin port, consult your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support for information about adding a LaCie FireWire PCI
or PCMCIA card.
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
Fig. 4.2
Mac OS 9.x
Mac OS 10.x