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LaCie Brick Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hard
Drive User’s Manual
2. Getting Connected
Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie Drive powered on and connected to your computer. To get
started, go to section 2.1. Connect the USB 2.0 Cable to Y
our LaCie Drive and to Your Computer.
Once you’ve gotten the drive connected to your computer, move on to section 3. Using Y
our LaCie Drive
for important information on how to format and utilize your drive.
Tech Note:
*The LaCie Hard Drive does not require a power supply for computers equipped with a standard bus-
powered USB port. Some USB hubs or boards are not powered;
i
f your computer’s USB hub or bus does not provide
the necessary power to operate your drive, use one of the optional power sharing cables to turn on your drive. See
section 2.2 Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cables
for instructions.
Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users!
Mac OS 9.x Users!
Before following the next three steps, first install this important software to help you configure and manage your LaCie drive.
• Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users must install Silverlining 98 and USB 2.0 Driver
• Mac OS 9.x Users, must install Silverlining Pro.
See the following pages for more information.
Getting Connected
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