Data Transfers - LaCie Hard Drive User Manual

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4.3. Data Transfers

A data transfer is the flow of data that accomplishes
a task, usually related to moving data from storage to
computer RAM or between storage devices. During data
transfers, it's best to wait before launching other applica-
tions on the same FireWire or USB 2.0 port. Anomalies
may arise with computers that have FireWire or USB
2.0 controllers that do not conform to OHCI (Open
Host Controller Interface) standards. In any other con-
figurations, we cannot ensure 100% correct operation.
If you experience hanging problems, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Make sure that the FireWire or USB 2.0 cable is
connected tightly and securely on both ends of the
cable, from the drive to the computer. If you are using
a FireWire or USB 2.0 cable other than the one sup-
plied with your LaCie drive, check that it is certified.
The cables provided with your LaCie drive are IEEE
1394 and USB 2.0 certified.
2. Check that the power supply and ground connection
are seated properly.
3. Disconnect your computer's FireWire or USB 2.0
cable. Wait 30 seconds. Reconnect.
Interface and Data Transfer Information
CAUTION:
Do not connect FireWire or USB
cables so that they form a ring of devices. There
is no need for terminators on FireWire and USB
devices, so the unused connectors should be left
empty.
TeChNICAl NOTe:
ler is a component or an electronic card (referred
to in this case as a "controller card") that enables a
computer to communicate with or manage certain
peripherals. An external controller is an expansion
card which fills one of the free slots (i.e. PCI or
PCMCIA) inside your PC and which enables a pe-
ripheral (ex. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer)
to be connected to the computer. If your computer
is not equipped with a USB controller card, you
can purchase an external controller through LaCie.
Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical
Support (section 6, Contacting Customer
for more information.
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