User manual LACIE USB POCKET CD-RW

[. . . ] LaCie PocketCD-RW User's Manual How to Use This Manual page i How to Use This Manual In the toolbar: Previous Page / Next Page Go to Previous View / Go to Next View Go to Contents Page / Go to Precautions Page On the page: Click on the text within the Contents page to jump to information on that topic. Click on any red text to automatically jump to more information about that topic. Printing: While optimized for onscreen viewing, the pages of this manual are formatted for printing on 8 1/2" x 11" and A4 sized paper, giving you the option to print the entire manual or just a specific page or section. To Exit: From the Menu bar at the top of your screen, select: File > Quit. LaCie Pocket CD-RW User's Manual Foreword page 1 Copyrights Copyright © 2003 LaCie. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie. Trademarks Apple, Mac, Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. [. . . ] These drivers must be installed in order for USB 2. 0 devices connected to the port to work at their correct speeds. For installation instructions, please refer to the documentation that comes with the host adapter card. LaCie supplies only the appropriate USB 2. 0 drivers for its peripherals and does not provide drivers for third-party host adapter cards. To obtain the right drivers for your host adapter card, visit your card manufacturer's Internet site. 5. 3. 2 Data Transfers During data transfers, it's best to wait before launching other applications on the same USB port. Anomalies may arise with computers that have USB controllers that do not conform to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standards. Your product has been tested and checked on computers with Intel USB platforms. If this happens, proceed as follows: 1) Make sure that the USB cable is connected tightly and securely on both ends of the cable, from the drive to the computer. If you are using a USB cable other than the one supplied with your LaCie drive, check that your USB cable is properly certified. 2) Check that the power supply and ground are seated properly. LaCie Pocket CD-RW User's Manual Technical Imformation page 16 3) Disconnect your computer's USB cable. 5) To proceed, launch the following command from the Windows Task Bar: Start > Settings > Control Panel > System. If your USB drive is still not recognized or if you encounter any difficulties, check the type of USB controller available in your computer. Proceed as follows: 1) Double click on Start: a- Double click on Settings b- Double click on Control Panel c- Double click on System 2) Go to Peripheral manager and double click on USB bus controller. 3) The USB controller type appears on the second line, e. g. : Intel 82371 SB PCI to USB universal Host controller. 4) Double click on this line and note the information which follows in order to communicate it to your dealer's technical support: · Peripheral type · Manufacturer · Equipment version · Peripheral state LaCie Pocket CD-RW User's Manual Troubleshooting page 17 6. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie PocketCD-RW Drive is not working correctly, please refer to the following checklist to find out where the problem is coming from. If you have gone through all of the points on the checklist and your drive is still not working correctly, please have a look at the FAQs that are regularly published on our Web site ­ www. lacie. com. You can also visit the drivers pages, where the most recent software updates will be available. If you need further assistance, please contact LaCie Technical Support (see 7. Contacting Customer Service for details). The Problem The drive is not recognized. Questions To Ask Does an icon for the drive appear on the computer?Is the drive powered up? Possible Solutions Check for an icon in My Computer (PCs) or on the Desktop (Macs). If the drive is still not recognized, restart your computer and try again. Windows 98 SE & Me Users: Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Device Manager > SCSI Controller > click on the plus sign next to the controller icon, and you should see your device listed. Windows 2000 Users: Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager button > SCSI Controller > click on the plus sign next to the controller icon, and you should see your device listed. Are both ends of the USB cable connected and properly seated? Are the USB drivers installed correctly and enabled LaCie Pocket CD-RW User's Manual Troubleshooting page 18 The Problem Questions To Ask Possible Solution Windows XP Users: Go to Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager button > SCSI Controller > click on the plus sign next to the controller icon, and you should see your device listed. [. . . ] Plug & Play ­ Term used to refer to the ability of a device that can be connected and/or disconnected while the computer is running. LaCie Pocket CD-RW User's Manual Glossary page 30 Port, hardware ­ A connection component (SCSI port, for example) that enables a microprocessor to communicate with a compatible peripheral. Port, software ­ A memory address that identifies the physical circuit used to transfer information between a microprocessor and a peripheral. RAM (Random Access Memory) ­ Generally referred to as a computer's "memory. " An integrated circuit memory chip that allows information to be stored and retrieved by a microprocessor or controller. The information can be stored or accessed in any order, and all storage locations are equally accessible. [. . . ]