LaCie 301910 Computer Drive User Manual


 
LaCie Slim DVD±RW • Design by sam HecHt Table of Contents
User Manual page 1
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 5
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3. Views of the Drive ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.4. Cables and Connections ............................................................................................................... 9
1.4.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 .............................................................................................................. 9
1.5. Supported DVD and CD Formats ................................................................................................. 10
1.5.1. DVD and CD Media Format Definitions ............................................................................. 10
2. Connecting Your LaCie Slim DVD±RW ...................................................................... 11
2.1. Connecting the USB 2.0 Y Cable ................................................................................................. 11
3. Using Your LaCie Slim DVD±RW ............................................................................... 12
3.1. Inserting Discs ............................................................................................................................ 12
3.2. Accessing Discs .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3. Ejecting Discs ............................................................................................................................. 13
3.4. Emergency Disc Ejection .............................................................................................................. 13
4. Helpful Technical Information ................................................................................... 14
4.1. DVD and CD Software ................................................................................................................ 14
4.2. File System Formats..................................................................................................................... 14
4.3. DVD±RW Writing Methods .......................................................................................................... 15
4.4. About DVD/CD Available Capacity .............................................................................................. 16
4.5. USB Questions & Answers ........................................................................................................... 16
4.6. Data Transfers ............................................................................................................................ 16
5. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 17
5.1. Mac Users .................................................................................................................................. 18
5.2. Windows Users ........................................................................................................................... 21
6. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................... 23
6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................ 24
7. Warranty Information ............................................................................................... 25