Connect The Firewire Cable To The Drive And To Your Computer - LaCie 301231 - Firewire Slim DVD±RW Drive User Manual

LaCie Slim DVD+/-RW Drive
User's Manual - FireWire
Step 2.2 –
Connect the FireWire cable to your LaCie Drive and to your computer.
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Examine the cable carefully and make sure that you have the FireWire cable properly aligned, then insert the cable
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firmly into the FireWire port on the back of the drive for a stable connection.
Look for a FireWire logo (which generally is used to identify the port) next to the connector on the front or back of your
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computer, then insert the cable firmly into the FireWire port for a stable connnection.
Tech Note: Please refer section
disconnecting FireWire devices and ensuring optimum performance.
Important Note: Your LaCie Drive does not require a power supply when connected to a standard FireWire bus. If
your drive does not receive the necessary power to operate the drive, please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie
Customer Support about purchasing an optional external power supply or power sharing cable (both sold
separately).
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4.1 Advice for Optimizing FireWire Connections
Getting Connected
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