LaCie 301425U Operation & User’s Manual

Quadruple Interface Hard Drive page 40 should be transparent to both the BIOS and oper- ating system. Simply add more Serial ATA links to increase the number of connectivity points in your system. What are the ideal uses of Serial ATA? Although the specification supports all ATA and ATAPI devices (i.e. CD, DVD, tape drives, etc.), and delivers superior performance than both Hi-Speed USB ■ 2.0 and FireWire/IEEE 1394, external Serial ATA con- nectors are intended for storage devices. Serial ATA works best in storage environments that require high data throughput to deliver larg ...

Quadruple Interface Hard Drive page 4 Forward Do not place the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive near sources of mag- netic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive or use excessive force on it. Never use excessive force on your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive. If you detect a problem, see the Trou- bleshooting section in this manual. • • CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord is required in order ...

Quadruple Interface Hard Drive page 20 Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive 3.3. Connecting Multiple Devices With both FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 inter- faces, it is possible to connect another hard drive or digi- tal video camera directly to the LaCie d2 Quadra (this connection is called “daisy-chaining”). To daisy-chain devices, you must be using the same interface (FireWire). Your computer will not recognize the daisy-chained device if the interfaces are mixed, i.e. a FireWire device attached to a drive that is connected to the computer via the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. ...

Quadruple Interface Hard Drive page 40 should be transparent to both the BIOS and oper- ating system. Simply add more Serial ATA links to increase the number of connectivity points in your system. What are the ideal uses of Serial ATA? Although the specification supports all ATA and ATAPI devices (i.e. CD, DVD, tape drives, etc.), and delivers superior performance than both Hi-Speed USB ■ 2.0 and FireWire/IEEE 1394, external Serial ATA con- nectors are intended for storage devices. Serial ATA works best in storage environments that require high data throughput to deliver larg ...

Quadruple Interface Hard Drive page 28 The Information tab of LaCie Shortcut Button dis- plays basic details of the drive selected in the drive list. Items on the Information tab are not editable. See Fig. 3.6.5.A (Mac) and 3.6.5.B (Windows). Fig. 3.6.5.A The software version number of the LaCie Shortcut Button is displayed below the drive list. To search for new updates, go to www.lacie.com/support. Fig. 3.6.6 Fig. 3.6.5.B 3.6.5. Information ■ 3.6.6. Updates ■ LaCie Shortcut Button ...

Quadruple Interface Hard Drive page 50 Glossary and data programmed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read-only memory or an electronically- erasable, programmable read-only memory chip. Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape drive. Distinct from the software, which is stored in ran- dom access memory and can be altered. Folder – A list created on a disk to store files. Creating folders and sub-folders enables you to organize the stor- age of your files in a logical, hierarchical manner so that you can find and manage them more easily. Format, ...

Quadruple Interface Hard Drive page 22 3.6. LaCie Shortcut Button The LaCie Shortcut Button allows you to use your LaCie hard drive to perform a variety of automated tasks on your computer. Instantly back up your work files with EMC® Retrospect® Express, open a family budget spreadsheet, or launch your most commonly- used applications simply by pushing the blue button on the front of your drive. LaCie Shortcut Button will help you to customize the Button to perform the action of your choice. Setup is easy – just install the software and push the Button on your LaCie hard dr ...

Quadruple Interface Hard Drive page 3 Forward This symbol on the prod- uct or on its packaging indicates that this prod- uct must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designed collec- tion 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 recy- cled in a manner that protects human health and the environmen ...