Usb Connection (Windows Users) - LaCie LaCinema Classic HD User Manual

LaCinema Classic HD
User Manual

12.3. USB Connection (Windows Users)

Problem Question
The drive is not Has the drive been formatted?
recognized by the
computer.
Does your computer's operating
system support the file system?
Is there an icon for the drive in My
Computer?
Does your computer's configura-
tion meet the minimum system re-
quirements for use with this drive?
The drive is not Is the drive's power supply con-
recognized by the nected?
computer.
Did you follow the correct installa-
tion steps for the specific interface
and operating system?
Are both ends of the USB cables
firmly attached?
Is there a conflict with other device
drivers or extensions?
Answer
Make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. Please see section
Reformatting the LaCinema Classic
Check your computer's documentation and see section 6. Reformatting the
LaCinema Classic.
Go into My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter assigned to the
LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Trouble-
shooting tips to isolate the problem. Go into My Computer and look for
an icon and drive letter assigned to the LaCie drive. If the drive does not
appear, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem.
See section 1.1. Minimum System Requirements
Make sure that the power supply is properly connected (see section
STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet
connected to is working.
Review the installation steps in section
Check both ends of the USB cable to make sure they are fully seated in
their respective ports. Try disconnecting the cables, waiting 10 seconds,
and then reconnecting them. If the drive is still not recognized, restart your
computer and try again.
Contact LaCie Technical Support for help.
Troubleshooting
HD.
for more information.
Cable) and that the outlet the power supply is
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