LaCie d2 - Manual (Page 19)

LaCie d2 SAFE Hard Drive
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Connecting Your LaCie d2 SAFE Hard Drive
4.2. Connect the Interface Cable
Connect the power supply cable (chapter 4.1. ) and
turn on the LaCie d2 SAFE Hard Drive by flipping
the power switch to ON or AUTO (drive powers on/
hibernates automatically).
Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable ( A ), FireWire
400 cable ( B ) or FireWire 800 cable ( C ) to the back
of the LaCie d2 SAFE Hard Drive (see Fig. 4.2.A).
Attach the other end of the interface cable to an
available USB port ( 1 ), FireWire 400 port ( 2 ) or
FireWire 800 port ( 3 ) on your computer, depending
on the type of cable you are using (see Fig. 4.2.B).
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TeChNICAl NOTe: For more information on
interface connections, see the following chapters:
2.4. Cables and Connectors
8. USB Questions & Answers
9. FireWire Questions & Answers ❖
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TeChNICAl NOTe: For information on dai-
sy-chaining using the FireWire interface, see chap-
ter 4.3. Connecting Multiple Devices .
TeChNICAl NOTe: To achieve Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 transfer rates, the drive must be connect-
ed to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your computer.
Otherwise, you will be limited to USB 1.1 data
transfer rates.
Fig. 4.2.A