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4. Connecting Your LaCie Drve
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LaCie SAFE mobile hard drive
User’s Manual
4.2. Connecting the USB Power Sharing Cable
In the event that a single USB port on your computer does not provide the necessary power to operate your drive, you can
draw extra power from all USB ports on your computer by also using the USB Power Sharing Cable that is included with your
LaCie drive. The USB Power Sharing Cable connects to any available USB port on your computer.
Tech Note:
If no USB port is available and if your computer has a PS2 port, please contact your LaCie reseller or
LaCie Customer Service for more information. LaCie offers an optional PS2 power sharing cable, sold separately.
The PS2 power supply adapter cable connects to either of the ports used to connect a keyboard or mouse to
your computer.
The USB ports (either USB 2.0 or USB 1.1) on your computer can help provide power to your LaCie SAFE drive in case a
single USB port does not supply the necessary power to operate your drive.
1. Attach the small, round end of the USB Power Sharing Cable to the back of your LaCie drive on the power supply
connector.
2. Attach the USB connector of the USB Power Sharing Cable to any available USB port on your computer.
3. Attach the small end of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to your SAFE drive and then attach the USB connector to any
available USB port on your computer.
Important Info:
Be sure to attach the USB Power Sharing Cable before attaching the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable. If
you attach the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable first, then the drive will not work correctly.
Tech Note:
If the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable and the USB Power Sharing Cable do not provide enough power to
make the drive work properly, then you'll need a power supply, which LaCie sells separately. Please contact your
LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support for more information.