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1. CD DVD or disk drive Multisession CD authoring process where data is added incrementally to a CD in more than one recording session This mode uses TAO allowing you to add data during several sessions With this mode though every time a session is added nearly 15MB of information is used to create information about the session Operating System OS Software that controls the assignment and use of hardware resources such as memory processor time disk space and peripherals An operating system is the basis on which software applications run Windows Mac OS and UNIX are among the most common Overwrite To write data on top of existing data thus erasing the original data Packet Writing PW CD authoring process that is very useful for data backup but cannot be used to write audio CDs Buffer underrun is impossible in this mode because the data is written in packets of a few KB Partition ing After formatting the hard drive is not yet ready to store files It must be divided into sections that will contain special information required for a Mac or PC to operate and other sections that will contain the files This process of dividing up the hard drive is called partitioning A partition is just one section of the hard drive that will contain either special data put there by Silverlining or other files and data Peripheral A generic term applied to printers scanners mice keyboards serial ports graphics cords2. disk drives and other computer subsystems This type of peripheral often relies on its own control software known as a peripheral driver Plug amp 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 Seek Time The amount of time in thousandths of a second or milliseconds that it takes a hard drive s read write head to move to a specific location n the disk Average seek then is the average of a large number of random samplings all over the disk Seek time is CPU independent meaning that seek time is the same for a disk drive whether it is attached to a computer or not Session at Once SAO CD authoring process which is similar to DAO where all of the information is written to in one ses sion but SAO allows for
3. recheck the cables and try the other troubleshooting solutions listed here You may need to disable some Mac OS Authoring Support exentions for Toast to be able to control the drive Use the Extensions Manager fo disable the following extensions e Authoring Support v1 1 2 or newer e Disc Burner Extension v1 0 2 or newer e FireWire Authoring Support v1 1 2 or newer e USB Authoring Support v1 1 2 or newer The check box next tot he extension should be disabled unchecked LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual The Problem The drive s media tray will not open The drive automatically ejects a CD when you try to record on it The drive is not writing to CD correctly Questions To Ask Is there a conflict with other device driv ers or extensions Are you using a Mac Has a running software program locked the eject function Is the CD already full Does the CD RW drive support the format of the CD you have inserted Is the CD media damaged Has the recording software been installed correctly Has buffer underrun occurred has something interrupted the stream of data to the recorder Troubleshooting page 19 Possible Solutions Contact LaCie Technical Support Drag the disc icon onto the Trash icon The disc will eject automatically To check disconnect the interface and power cables of the drive reconnect only the power cable and press the eject button Verify the contents of t
4. e Monday through Friday 9AM 5PM and 4PM 7PM 5 30PM Contact Us At Contact Us At Contact Us At e 46 0 8411 6002 e 3491 323 83 11 e 41 0 61 386 80 45 e support nordic lacie com e supporte lacie com e support ch lacie com LaCie United Kingdom amp Ireland LaCie USA e Monday through Friday 9AM 5PM Monday through Friday 6AM 5PM PST Contact Us At Contact Us At e 44 0 20 7872 0872 e 503 844 4503 phone e support uk lacie com e 503 844 4505 fax e support lacie com LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Warranty page 23 7 1 Warranty LaCie warrants your drive against any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the period designated on your warranty certificate In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period LaCie will at its option repair or replace the defective drive This warranty is void if e The drive was operated stored in abnormal use or maintenance conditions e The drive is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification or alteration is expressly authorized in writing by LaCie e The drive was subjected to abuse neglect lightning strike electrical fault improper packaging or accident e The drive was installed improperly e The serial number of the drive is defaced or missing e The broken part is a replacement part such as a pickup tray etc e The tamper seal on the drive casing is broken LaCie will not under any circumstances b
5. format developed by Philips and Sony that is intended to store computer data video and audio tracks on the same CD ROM Configuration When talking about a PC configuration is understood to be the sum of the internal and external components of the system including memory disk drives the keyboard the video subsystem and other peripherals such as the mouse modem or printer The configuration also implies software the operating system and various device managers drivers as well as hardware settings and options set by the user via configuration files Controller This 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 The controller manages the operation of the peripheral associated with it and links the PC bus to the peripheral via a ribbon cable inside the PC An external controller is an expansion card which fills one of the free slots inside your PC and which enables a peripheral CD ROM drive scanner or printer for instance to be connected to the computer Cross platform Term that refers to a device that is able to be operated by both Mac and Windows operating systems Data Stream The flow of data that accomplishes a task usually related to moving data from storage to computer RAM or between storage devices Digital Discrete information that can be broken down to zero or one bits Disc at Once DAO CD a
6. is formatted and partitioned some special data needs to be written to it that helps the Mac and Windows create files and save data The process is called initialization This process like formatting causes all user data on the storage device to be lost Interface The protocol data transmitters data receivers logic and wiring that link one piece of computer equipment to another such as a hard drive to an adapter or an adapter to a system bus Protocol means a set of rules for operating the physical interface such as do not read or write before the drive is ready 1 O Input Output Refers to an operation program or device whose purpose is fo enter data into or to extract data from a computer Kb Kilobit Equivalent to 1 000 bits Kb s Kilobits per second 480Kb s is equal to 60KB s KB KiloByte Basically this means 1 000 bytes but it is actually 1 024 bytes LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Glossary page 29 KB s Kilobytes per second A means of measuring throughput Mb Megabit Equivalent to 1 000 000 bits Mb s Megabits per second A means of measuring throughput 480Mb s is equal to 6OMB s MB Megabyte Basically means one million bytes but is actually 1 024 Kilobytes or 1 024 x 1 024 bytes which equals 1 048 576 bytes MB s Megabytes per second A means of measuring throughput Media The material or device used to store information in a storage subsystem such as a tape cartridge
7. the USB drivers installed correctly and enabled Possible Solutions Check for an icon in My Computer PCs or on the Desktop Macs Check the drive s power cable Make sure the Power LED is on Check both ends of the USB cable Disconnect them wait 10 seconds and reconnect them If the drive is still not recognized restart your computer and try again Windows 98 SE amp Me Users Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager gt SCSI Controller gt click on the plus sign next to the controller icon and you should see your device listed Windows 2000 Users Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager but ton gt SCSI Controller gt click on the plus sign next to the controller icon and you should see your device listed LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Troubleshooting page 18 The Problem Questions To Ask Are you using Mac OS Possible Solution Windows XP Users Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager button gt SCSI Controller gt click on the plus sign next to the controller icon and you should see your device listed Mac Users Open Apple System Profiler and click on the Devices and Volumes tab If your device is not listed recheck the cables and try the other troubleshooting solutions listed here If you cannot see the device
8. D DVD ROM drive After Windows is done you may be asked to restart your computer 4 On the Windows desktop open My Computer Windows will have assigned a drive letter and icon for your drive 5 Put a CD in the drive to test the drive If the CD mounts if its name is visible you are ready to install the LaCie CD Utilities for Windows which enables you to record onto CD R RW media To achieve USB 2 0 speeds your drive must be connected to a USB 2 0 host port If it is connected to a USB 1 1 port your drive will operate at USB 1 1 speeds For more details see 5 3 1 USB 2 0 Host Bus Adapters and Performance 3 2 2 Mac Users Important Note Apple is constantly providing update support for drive mechanisms within OS 10 x In order to ensure that you have the latest support be sure to upgrade to the latest version of OS 10 To access the latest updates and upgrades pull down the Apple Menu and click on System Preferences In the section titled System click on Software Update and then click Update Now Your computer will then automatically connect via the Internet to access the latest updates from Apple 1 Power on your computer 2 Connect the USB cable from your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive to a USB 2 0 port on your computer 3 Insert a disc in your LaCie drive It will mount onto your Macintosh desktop showing it is ready for use To achieve USB 2 0 speeds your drive must be connected to a USB 2 0 host port If it is connected to
9. 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 fo 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 fo 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 gt Quit LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Foreword page 1 Copyrights Copyright 2003 LaCie All rights reserved 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 Microsoft Windows Windows 98 SE Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners Changes The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change withou
10. a USB 1 1 port your drive will operate at USB 1 1 speeds For more details see 5 3 1 USB 2 0 Host Bus Adapters and Performance Important Note You will find important information about the compatibility of LaCie CD RW drives with Apple s iTunes and Disc Burner at www apple com LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Setting Up Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive page 12 3 3 Installing Multiple USB Peripherals Technically you can connect up to 127 individual USB peripherals at one time However you probably will not use more than 6 to 8 peripherals on your USB system Most computers only have two USB ports so you would need a hub to connect more than two peripherals The hub regenerates the signals generally providing between 4 to 7 connections To add even more drives connect a new hub to a connector of the original hub creating a new series of peripherals etc But the hub slows down the transfer rate by lengthening the path of the signal To optimize performance connect your drive directly to one of the built in ports in your computer 3 4 Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive USB external devices feature plug amp play connection This means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running To prevent failures it is important you follow these steps when disconnecting your USB peripheral device 3 4 1 PC Users Important Note Windows 98 SE Users If you have installed the Windows Storage Suppleme
11. amp Warning Do not transport the drive with the tray open or with a CD inside it Doing so may damage the drive and or data stored on the disc and will void your warranty 4 2 1 PC Users After you have finished using the CD RW drive and the computer is no longer accessing it push the load eject button When the disc tray is fully open remove the CD After removing the disc gently push in the disc tray or push on the load eject but ton to close it You can also go into My Computer and right click the CD drive icon In the drop down menu that follows select the Eject option The disc tray will open then you can access your media Important Note Windows 98 SE Users If you are using DirectCD you must follow these steps to eject media From the System Tray located in the lower right hand side of your screen right click on the DirectCD icon and choose the Eject option A confirmation window will appear allowing you to remove the media 4 2 2 Mac Users Drag the CD icon on the desktop to the Trash The CD RW drive s tray will then open Remove the CD Gently push in the disc tray or push the load eject button to close it 4 3 Emergency Ejection of Media In the event that a CD cannot be ejected with the load eject button and the software is not controlling the drive use the emergency eject operation to open the disc tray First switch off your computer and the CD RW drive and unplug the drive s power LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Man
12. another CD If so it is normal that the drive runs at USB 1 1 speeds A USB 2 0 device can only run at USB 2 0 speeds when connected to a USB 2 0 port or hub and controlled by the appropriate USB 2 0 drivers Check to see that the USB 2 0 drivers for your Host USB 2 0 port and for your USB 2 0 device have been cor rectly installed see the 5 3 1 USB 2 0 Host Bus Adapters and Performance section for a more detailed discus sion If in doubt uninstall the driver and then reinstall it See the 5 3 1 USB 2 0 Host Bus Adapters and Performance section for a more detailed discussion LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Contacting Customer Support page 21 7 Contacting Customer Support Before You Call Technical Support 1 Read the manuals and review the Troubleshooting section 2 Try to isolate the problem If possible make the drive the only external device on the CPU and make sure that all of the cables are correctly and firmly attached If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist and you still can t get your LaCie drive to work properly call us directly using the number below Before calling make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following information on hand 1 Your drive s serial number 2 Computer brand and model 3 Operating system and version Mac OS or Windows 4 Amount of memory installed 5 Names of CD
13. as keyboards These are passive or pass through connectors that lead to power loss and unstable operation Important Note Only use USB cables shorter than 5 meters approximately 15 feet Using longer cables cause the peripherals to malfunction due to excessive reduction in electrical signal strength You will find additional information at the following Internet address http www lacie com usb LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Glossary page 26 9 Glossary Authoring Creation combination and setup of various files for a DVD Video DVD ROM or audio disc This includes audio video graphics and text files Backup 1 The act of creating at least one additional copy of data onto a different and safe storage device from where it can be retrieved at a later time if needed 2 A copy of a file directory or volume on a separate storage device from the original for the purposes of retrieval in case the original is erased damaged or destroyed Bit The smallest measure of computerized data either a 1 or a O Eight bits equal one byte or one character Block A very small section of the storage media comprised of one or more sectors A block is the smallest amount of space allocated on a drive for data storage By default a sector of data consists of 512 bytes Buffer RAM cache that is faster than the data that is being delivered Buffers are used so data may be stored and delivered to the receiving item as
14. aunching 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 In any other configurations we cannot ensure 100 cor rect operation Due to this you may encounter hanging problems 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 The cable that is provided with your LaCie drive is USB 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 Wait 30 seconds and reconnect it 4 Check the Windows 98 SE version installed on your computer Supported versions of Windows 98 SE are 4 10 2222A and above To check the version number you need to execute the program Systems 5 To proceed launch the following command from the Windows Task Bar Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt 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 You can access it from the Task Bar of Windows Proceed as fol
15. e liable for direct special or consequential damages such as but not limited to damage or loss of property or equipment loss of profits or revenues cost of replacement goods or expense or inconvenience caused by service interruptions Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any sum greater than the purchase price paid for the drive To obtain warranty service call LaCie Technical Support You may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the drive is still under warranty All drives returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid Register online for free technical support www lacie com register htm LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Appendix 1 USB 2 0 Questions amp Answers page 24 8 Appendix 1 USB 2 0 Questions amp Answers What are the benefits of the USB interfaces The USB 1 1 and 2 0 interfaces provide many of the same benefits particularly e They are based on serial bus technology e Cross platform capabilities you can use your USB peripherals on both Mac and Windows platforms e Plug and Play capability this incredibly convenient function eliminates any need to turn off or restart the computer when connecting a new peripheral Just plug it in and off you go e Automatic configuration your new device is automatically recognized and installed by your operating system which makes setting up and using your peripherals a sna
16. ed after they have been written fo Under no circumstances do LaCie or its suppliers guarantee the reliability of the CD media used in this drive LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Introduction page 7 Manual Updates LaCie is constantly striving to give you the most up to date comprehensive User s Manuals available on the market It is our goal to provide you with a friendly easy to use format that will help you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your new device If your manual does not reflect the configurations of the product that you purchased please check our Web site for the most current version available 1 2 What is USB 2 0 The new USB 2 0 standard provides higher bandwidth for high speed peripherals such as external hard drives high speed scanners and CD RW drives USB 2 0 delivers transfer rates up to 480Mb s while conveniently maintaining backward com patibility with USB 1 1 devices USB 2 0 can still be used to connect lower speed USB 1 1 ports and devices like digital cameras scanners modems key boards mice joysticks and printers In the USB 2 0 system existing USB peripherals do not have to be upgraded and lower speed devices will not require additional performance instead operating as USB 1 1 devices 1 2 1 USB Icons These icons will help you easily identify the USB interfaces They appear on USB cables and next to the USB port connectors on certain computers HeD a ye gop USB 1 1 ico
17. encouraged to correct the interfer ence by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the reseller or an experienced radio TV technician for help Lote Pocket CD RW Drive 300648 Shielded cables and 1 O cards must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Foreword page 2 Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Manufacturer s Declaration for CE Certification We the LaCie Group SA solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards Class B EN60950 EN55022 EN50082 1 EN61000 3 2 With reference to the following conditions 73 23 EEC Low Voltage directive 89 336 EEC EMC Directive Laser Products This equipment is certified to comply with DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter subchapter J in effect as of date of manufacture This equipment is classified as a C
18. etCD RW Drive 1 Turn the drive off and wait for it to spin down 10 sec 2 Hold the drive steady with one hand and gently remove the plug from the connector Warning Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie drive Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty 3 2 Installing Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive Important Note Windows 98SE and Windows Me Users Before connecting the drive to your computer the USB 2 0 driver must be installed A Insert the LaCie CD Utilities CD ROM in your computer s internal CD DVD ROM drive B Double click on My Computer on the Windows desktop C Right click the LaCie Utilities CD then click on Explore D Double click the USB 2 0 Drivers Install folder E Double click on the LaCie_USB_Driver_Install exe icon The LaCie USB2 Storage Driver screen will appear Click on Next F Installation will finish automatically LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Setting Up Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive page 11 3 2 1 PC Users 1 Turn on your computer Wait until startup has completed 2 Connect the USB cable from your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive to a USB 2 0 port on your computer 3 Windows will detect the new device and load Microsoft s native driver for the LaCie drive If this driver was not installed during the initial installation of Windows you may be asked to insert your Windows installation CD ROM in your computer s internal C
19. ghtning or if it will not be used for an extended period of time Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock short circuiting or fire Use only the power supply shipped with the device Do not place heavy objects on top of the drive or use excessive force on its buttons connectors and tray Doing so increases the risk of damage to the device Always place your drive in a horizontal position before using it Otherwise it may fall causing damage to the device and or corruption or loss of data Always remove the disc from the disc tray before transporting your drive Otherwise written data may be destroyed or the drive s internal components may be damaged Never use excessive force on the disc loading system discs should be inserted effortlessly into your drive If you detect a problem consult the Troubleshooting section Protect your drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage Dust can build up inside the device increasing the risk of damage or malfunction Never use benzene paint thinners detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the drive Such products will disfigure and discolor the front panel and casing Instead use a soft dry cloth to wipe the device LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Table of Contents page 5 Health Safety and General Use Precautions 3 1 Introduction 6 1 1 Icons Used In This Manual 6 1 2 What Is USB 2 02 7 1 3 LaCie CD Utilities Software 7 2 Get
20. he CD and try recording on a blank one Check 2 1 1 Supported CD Formats for the formats supported by your drive Carefully inspect the disc If in doubt try another CD Reinstall the recording software e Disable all other software pro grams that are running during the CD recording session e Disconnect the network if you are using one On a Mac deactivate File Sharing e Check to see that your hard drive is fast enough LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Troubleshooting page 20 The Problem The drive automatically ejects a CD when you insert it The USB 2 0 drive is not running noticeably faster than a USB 1 1 drive Questions To Ask Is the CD R CD RW media bad or scratched Does the drive support the format of the CD you have inserted Is the CD damaged Is the drive connected to a USB 1 1 port on your computer or to a USB 1 1 hub Is the drive connected to a USB 2 0 port on your computer Does your computer or operating system support USB 2 02 Possible Solutions e If recording from CD or DVD ROM to CD make sure that the speed of the source device is high enough to provide a sufficient data stream to the LaCie drive Reduce the write speed of the LaCie drive using the appropriate menu in the recording softwa re Check your CD R CD RW media and try writing to a different disc Check 2 1 1 Supported CD Formats for the formats supported by your drive Try
21. ill raise the performance bar by offering speeds that match SCSI and FireWire scanners at a more affordable price And USB 2 0 storage devices such as CD RW DVD RAM and DVD R RW and removable car tridge drives will also benefit from the new I O performance Will USB 1 1 devices run faster when connected to a USB 2 0 bus Unfortunately no The USB 2 0 specification is specifically written to allow developers to design higher speed peripherals that can take advantage of the extra bandwidth USB 1 1 devices though will still operate at 12Mb s at full speed and 1 5Mb s at low speed on a USB 2 0 bus Even though USB 1 1 devices won t run any faster they can work alongside USB 2 0 devices on the same bus However if you plug in a USB 2 0 device to a USB 1 1 bus the speed of the USB 2 0 device will decrease to 12Mb s LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Appendix 1 USB 2 0 Questions amp Answers page 25 What is a USB hub Will USB 2 0 devices work on USB 1 1 hubs and vice versa You can connect up to 127 devices to a single USB bus For more than two devices you must make new connections using a peripheral called a hub A hub which you hook up directly to a USB connector on your computer usually has 4 or 7 output connections enabling you to connect the same numker of peripherals One of the hub s main functions is to regenerate signals that lose part of their strength as they are transmitted via the USB cable By connecting yet anothe
22. it is needed Buffer Underrun A condition when the drive s buffer runs out of data while the CD R or CD RW media is still being written The recording of a CD is a system intensive process and the recorder needs a constant stream of data A buffer underrun occurs when the stream to the recorder is not fast enough to keep the recorder s buffer full causing the recording to abort Bus Electronic links that enable data to flow between the processor RAM and extension cables peripherals Byte A sequence of adjacent binary digits or bits considered as a unit 8 bits in length There are 8 bits in 1 byte See also MB Megabyte or GB Gigabyte Cache ing This is an area of electronic storage usually RAM set aside to store frequently used data from electro mechani cal storage hard drives floppy disks CD DVD ROM tape cartridges etc Therefore storing frequently used data in RAM can enhance your system s overall response to disk intensive operations significantly CD R Compact Disc Recordable Recordable optical disc that has up to 7OOMB of storage capacity CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory Small optical disc made of plastic that cannot be erased or written fo CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable Rewritable optical disc that has up to ZOOMB of storage capacity and which theoretically can be rewritten 1 000 times LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Glossary page 27 CD XA CD Extended Architecture A
23. lass Laser product and no hazardous laser radiation is emitted outside the drive LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Health Safety and General Use Precautions page 3 Health Safety and General Use Precautions The drive you have just purchased includes a laser diode device which classifies it as a Laser Class I product This laser is not dangerous for the user under normal operating conditions However we strongly advise you not to place any reflective objects in the disc loading system due to the risk of exposure to laser emissions that may be reflected by such objects Always follow the basic precautions listed below to use your LaCie drive safely and correctly Respecting these guidelines will help to avoid the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others as well as to prevent damage to your device and other computer equipment These precautions include but are not limited to the following Health and Safety Precautions e Read this User s Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device e Do not look inside or place your hand over the open DVD CD media tray Never look directly or indirectly with a mirror at the laser diode even when the device is not in operation If you expose your eyes or skin to the laser inside you drive you risk damage or loss of your vision or other personal injury e Do not open your drive or attempt fo disassemble or modify it Never insert any metallic object in
24. lows 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 A Double click on this line and note the information which follows in order to communicate it to your dealer s technical support e Peripheral type e Manufacturer e Equipment version e 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 work ing correctly please have a look at the FAQs that are regularly published on our Web site www lacie com One of these FAQs may provide an answer to your specific question 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 Are both ends of the USB cable connected and properly seated Are
25. n USB 2 0 icon 1 3 LaCie CD Utilities The LaCie CD Utilities software enables users to write to CD media for backup storage or audio and video applications Users need to install this software on their computer before using their LaCie drive to record to CD R RW media For informa tion about these programs please refer to the LaCie CD Utilities CD ROM included with your drive LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Getting to Know Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive page 8 2 Getting to Know Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive What can your CD RW do e Archive your photo albums onto CD e Master your own audio video or data CD R RWs 2 1 Minimum System Requirements Hardware requirements System requirements ePC or Mac with USB 2 0 or 1 1 interface eMac OS 9 1 and 10 1 2 or later eWindows 98 SE Second Edition Windows Me Millennium Edition Windows 2000 or Windows XP elntel Pentium 233MHz compatible processor or greater 32MB RAM minimum Minimum 100MB hard disk space for installing LaCie CD Utilities Minimum 800MB hard disk space for copying a CD onto the hard disk 2 1 1 Supported CD Formats Your LaCie drive is compatible with most popular CD formats Format Type ot Disc Recor Rea CD CD R X X CD RW supports AM2 X X CD ROM X CD Extra X 2 2 LaCie PocketCD RW Drive Views Back View 1 USB 2 0 Connectors This is where you plug in the USB 2 0 cable furnished with your drive See 3 2 Installing Your LaCie PocketCD RW Dri
26. nt Update you will have to unmount the drive before disconnecting it or powering it down If you have not installed the update simply disconnect the drive when it is not active No unmounting is required 1 From the System Tray located in the lower right hand side of your screen click on the Eject icon a small green arrow over a hardware image 2 A message will appear detailing the devices that the Eject icon controls i e Safely remove Click on this prompt 3 You will then be given the following message Safe to Remove Hardware or similar It is now safe to disconnect the device 3 4 2 Mac Users You must unmount the drive before disconnecting it or powering it down Drag the CD RW drive icon to the trash The drive can now be disconnected LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Using Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive page 13 4 Using Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive 4 1 Inserting Media To insert a disc push the load eject button on your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive When the disc tray opens put the CD media into the tray with the label side facing up Make sure the CD is correctly placed in the center of the disc tray Gently push in the disc tray or push the load eject button to close it 4 2 Ejecting Media Warning Do not attempt to open the drive s media tray or remove the CD while the unit is in use and being vw accessed by the computer You may injure yourself and damage the drive and or your computer system
27. omputer your LaCie drive will turn on automatically 5 2 Power Save The LaCie CD RW drive manages power consumption If the system s power save feature supports it the drive will spin down during the power save mode After the system comes of out of power save the drive will take a few seconds to spin up to full power before it can be accessed 5 3 User Advice When Using USB 2 0 The following technical information relates to your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive and gives some practical advice 5 3 1 USB 2 0 Host Bus Adapters and Performance To utilize the newly enhanced USB 2 0 performances your computer must be equipped with a USB 2 0 host bus adapter card sold separately such as the LaCie USB 2 0 PCI Card or integrated by your PC manufacturer and the appropriate drivers These host bus adapter cards which include one or more USB ports are shipped with special USB 2 0 drivers that enable the computer to control the card 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 l
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29. p e The ability to connect several peripherals on the same bus with USB ports on your computer you can connect up to 127 peripherals using hubs e No need for peripheral addresses or terminators easy to install cables and other features What is the difference between USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 The main difference is speed USB 1 1 the original version of the interface is capable of throughput up to 12Mb s USB 2 0 supports data speeds up to 480 Mb s making it 40 times faster than its predecessor This increased bandwidth translates into higher performance in demanding applications requiring high transfer rates What are the ideal uses for USB 1 1 USB 1 1 is ideal for more traditional connections such as keyboards mice joysticks and scanners With its 12Mb s speed it can also be used for more advanced applications such as games and audio software as well as storage on hard disks CD RW and other drives USB 2 0 devices will have far superior performance in these more demanding applications however What are the ideal applications of USB 2 0 Except low end devices such as mice and keyboards virtually any hardware will benefit from the extra bandwidth provided by USB 2 0 PC video conferencing applications will be further enhanced by the usability of USB 2 0 digital video cameras The new breed of USB 2 0 video capture adapters will enable professionals and consumers alike to record the highest video quality possible USB 2 0 scanners w
30. r day to day business and personal computing This manual will help you to e Install your new device properly Get your drive up and running e Quickly learn how to operate it 1 1 Icons Used in This Manual Italicized paragraphs feature an icon describing the type of information being given Important Note a Information or News amp Warning This icon indicates potential hazard Precautions Always follow the basic precautions to use your LaCie CD RW Drive safely and correctly Respecting these guidelines will help to avoid the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others as well as to prevent damage to your device and other comput er equipment For a complete list of precautions please see Health Safety and General Use Precautions of this manual A few words about copyright laws Your new LaCie drive opens up a whole world of possibilities for copying data and audio onto disc Please be responsible in your use of this wonderful technology Before copying anything onto CD media make sure you are not violating any copy right laws Most software companies allow licensed owners to make one 1 backup or archive copy of their software Check your software s license agreement for specific details Warranty LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device or for any of the problems caused as a result As a precaution it is recommended that the CD R and CD RW media be test
31. r hub to a connector on the existing hub you can then plug in a new set of peripherals and so on up to a maximum of 127 You can use your USB 2 0 devices with USB 1 1 hubs but the peripherals will be limited to USB 1 1 performance levels In the near future USB 2 0 repeaters will be available able to communicate in three modes high speed 480Mb s full speed 12Mb s and low speed 1 5Mb s As USB 2 0 is backwards compatible you will be able to connect USB 1 1 devices to USB 2 0 hubs however the USB 1 1 devices will still maintain their normal performance levels i e 12 Mb s In practice users who desire enhanced USB 2 0 throughput will need to connect their USB 2 0 hardware on both ends of a 2 0 hub to achieve the high speed mode On one end a USB 2 0 compliant host controller resides on the host PC to man age the enumeration process and power management On the other end USB 2 0 hardware must be connected directly to the root hub or through a USB 2 0 hub Some hubs have no power supply and others are self powered When you choose a hub opt for the self powered variety as they have their own AC adapter The most powerful hubs provide 0 5A of power to each port If you buy a hub make sure that it supports per port switching This function prevents the entire chain of peripherals from freezing up if one of them is not working properly or is down Important Note Avoid using USB connectors found on certain peripherals such
32. rd disk writes special information onto its own recording surfaces into areas blocks that are ready to accept user data Since this operation causes all current user data stored on the hard disk to be lost this is an infrequent operation that usually only happens at the factory that created the hard disk It is unusual for something to happen to a hard disk that requires the end user to initially perform this operation GB GigaByte This value is normally associated with data storage capacity Basically it means a thousand million or a bil lion bytes In fact it equals 1 073 741 824 bytes or 1 024 x 1 024 x 1 024 Hardware Physical components of a computer system including the computer itself and peripherals such as printers modems mice etc Host Bus Adapter HBA A printed circuit board that installs in a standard microcomputer and an interface between the device controller and the computer Also called a controller Hot plug gable The ability to plug in a cable or connector while the computer and peripheral are powered on without danger of system errors Both FireWire and USB interfaces are hot pluggable while SCSI is not Hub A device which links several peripherals together onto the same bus Active hubs which regenerate and retransmit sig nals down the cable require a power supply Passive hubs only interconnect various components Initialize ed Initialization After a hard drive or other storage device
33. t notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omis sions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revi sions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the Tested To Comply equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for With FOC standards a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the FOR HOME GR OFFICE LUSE equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is
34. the ability to begin another session and record at a later time This mode allows for greater control of the recording process than MiS PW or TAO and more disc space can be utilized because there is no need for gaps between tracks Software In a nutshell software is a set of instructions for the computer A set of instructions to perform a particular task is called a program There are two main types of software system software an operating system such as Mac OS or Windows which controls the operation of the computer and application software programs such as Word or Excel which enable users to perform tasks such as word processing spreadsheet creation graphics etc Storage In computers any equipment in which information may be kept PCs generally use disk units and other external storage media diskettes CD ROMs magnetic disks etc for permanent storage of information Track at Once TAO CD authoring process where data is added one track at a time and the data can be added at a later time The CD being written to though can only be read in the CD recorder until the disc is finalized meaning that no more data can be added There is also a gap of 2 seconds added between tracks which will be heard as noise in some audio players Transfer Rate The rate at which the drive sends and receives data from the controller Transfer rates for reading data from the disk drive may not be the same as the transfer rate for writing data
35. ting To Know Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive 8 2 1 Minimum System Requirements 8 2 1 1 Supported CD Formots 8 2 2 LaCie PocketCD RW Drive Views 8 2 3 USB Cables and Connectors 9 3 Setting Up Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive 10 3 1 Connecting the Power Supply 10 3 2 Installing Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive 10 3 2 1 PC Users 11 3 2 2 Mac Users 11 3 3 Installing Multiple USB Peripherals 12 3 4 Disconnecting Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive 12 3 4 1 PC Users 12 3 4 2 Mac Users 12 4 Using Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive 13 4 1 Inserting Media 13 4 2 Ejecting Media 13 4 2 1 PC Users 13 4 2 2 Mac Users 13 4 3 Emergency Ejection of Media 13 4 4 Read Mode 14 4 4 1 PC Users 14 4 4 2 Mac Users 14 4 5 Write Mode 14 5 Technical Information 15 5 1 Power Autoswitching 15 5 2 Power Save 15 5 3 User Advice When Using USB 2 0 15 5 3 1 USB 2 0 Host Bus Adapters and Performance 15 5 3 2 Data Transfers 15 6 Troubleshooting 17 7 Contacting Customer Service 21 7 1 Warranty 23 8 Appendix 1 USB Questions and Answers 24 9 Glossary 26 LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Introduction page 6 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie PocketCD RW Drive This stylish high performance external USB 2 0 drive will allow you to quickly and easily record audio video and data on either CD R or CD RW media With all it can do for you we re confident that your LaCie CD RW Drive will quickly become an important tool in you
36. to the disk drive Transfer rates are CPU dependent meaning that regardless of how great a transfer rate your drive is capable of the actual transfer rate can only be as fast as the slowest of your hard drive and computer LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual UDF The Universal Disc Format developed by the Optical Storage Technology Association OSTA is a single file system for interchange of information in the computer arena This file system was designed to be able to handle files from all other com mon file systems computers Volume A desktop mountable storage area may be a partition of a hard drive a removable disk or a cartridge Typically measured in Megabytes or Gigabytes Utility Software designed to perform maintenance tasks on the system or its components Examples include backup pro grams programs to retrieve files and data on disk programs for preparing or formatting a disk or and resource editors
37. to the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock fire short circuiting or dangerous emissions Your drive contains no user serviceable parts If it appears to be malfunctioning have it inspected by qualified LaCie service staff e Never expose your device fo rain or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions Never place containers on it containing liquids that may spill into its openings Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short circuiting fire or personal injury e Make sure that the computer and drive are electrically grounded If the devices are not grounded there is an increased risk of electrical shock e Do not listen to audio with headphones at an excessive volume for prolonged periods of time Doing so increases the risk of hearing damage or loss e Before listening to music with your drive set the volume control to minimum Sudden bursts of sound at loud volumes can cause immediate hearing damage or loss LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual General Use Precautions page 4 General Use Precautions e Do not expose the drive to temperatures outside the range 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 104 F Doing so may damage the drive or disfigure its casing Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat or exposing it fo sunlight even through a window Inversely placing your drive in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit Always unplug the drive from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of li
38. tolen 2 3 USB Cables and Connectors Your LaCie drive is shipped with a USB 2 0 certified USB cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a USB 2 0 port The cable will also work when con nected to a USB 1 1 port but drive performance will be limited to USB 1 1 transfer rates LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Setting Up Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive page 10 3 Setting Up Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive 3 1 Connecting the Power Supply amp Warning Use only the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive Using any other power cable may cause dam age to the device and void your warranty Important Note You may use your LaCie drive when in a foreign country thanks to its autoswitching 100 240 Volt power supply To be able to use this feature you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter Consult LaCie Technical Support for assistance in choosing the right adapter LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage to the drive resulting from the use of an inappropriate adapter Using an adapter other than one authorized by LaCie will void your warranty Connecting the AC Adapter to the LaCie PocketCD RW Drive 1 Insert the round plug of the AC cable into the power input located at the rear of the drive 2 Connect the wall side plug to a power socket Your drive should now turn on automatically when you connect it to a USB port on your computer Disconnecting the AC Adapter From the LaCie Pock
39. ual Using Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive page 14 EA Warning Make sure the CD RW drive is off and the power is unplugged before attempting the emergency ejection procedure On the front of the drive is the Emergency Eject Hole Insert a small metal poker such as an unbent paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole until the poker presses against the manual eject mechanism You will feel the mechanism eject the disc tray Only use this method when the load eject button is not working 4 4 Read Mode 4 4 1 PC Users The CD volume will appear in My Computer Click on My Computer to view the contents of the CD and to have access to the folders and files on it You can also gain access to the files and folders contained on the disc by going into Windows Explorer and clicking on the CD ROM drive icon 4 4 2 Mac Users The CD volume will appear as an icon on the Desktop Click on the icon to have access to the contents of the CD 4 5 Write Mode Please refer to your LaCie CD Utilities User s Manual for information on how to best use your CD RW drive in write mode LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Technical Imformation page 15 5 Technical Information 5 1 Power Autoswitching Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive comes with an autoswitching power supply This means that if the drive is connected to a USB connector on your computer when you turn off the computer the LaCie drive will turn off automatically Likewise when you turn on your c
40. uthoring process in which the entire CD is recorded in one session and data cannot be added after the recording is finished This mode allows for the most control of the recording process for audio CDs because the gap between tracks can be set and the maximum capacity of the CD can be utilized Driver peripheral manager A software component that enables the computer system to communicate with a peripheral Most peripherals will not operate correctly if at all if the appropriate drivers are not installed on the system File System Links the physical map of a disc to its logical structure Thanks to the file system users and computers can easily display path directories and files recorded onto the disc Firmware Permanent or semi permanent instructions and data programmed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read only memory or an electronically erasable programmable read only memory chip Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape drive Distinct from the software which is stored in random access memory and can be altered Folder A list created on a disk to store files Creating folders and sub folders enables you to organize the storage of your files in a logical hierarchical manner so that you can find and manage them more easily LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Glossary page 28 Format ting ted This is a process where a device is prepared to record data In this process the ha
41. ve for more details 2 Power Supply Connector This is where you plug in the LaCie power supply See 3 1 Connecting the Power Supply for more details LaCie Pocket CD RW User s Manual Getting to Know Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive page 9 1 Media Tray Open the tray by pressing the load eject button then place a CD into the tray with the label facing up Close the tray by pushing the load eject button or pushing the front part of the tray 2 Load Eject Button Push this button to open the disc tray 3 Emergency Eject Hole Insert a straightened paper clip or similar object and push to eject the tray if the load eject button does not work In normal operation the eject button should always be used to unload the tray If you must use the emergency eject hole make sure the drive s power is turned off and wait until disc rotation has stopped See 4 3 Emergency Ejection of Media for more details Front View Side View 1 Cable Storage Groove Use this groove to help keep your USB cable wrapped around your drive during transportation Serial Number Sticker This is where you will find your LaCie drive s serial number Write down the serial number and keep it in a safe place because you will need to provide the number in the event you have to call LaCie Technical Support for any reason in regard to the drive s performance The serial number would also come in handy if your drive is lost or s
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