User manual

LaCie Hard Disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
User Manual
Interface and Data Transfer Information
Page 18
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
applications on the same USB 2.0 port. Anomalies may
arise with computers that have USB 2.0 controllers that
do not conform to OHCI (Open Host Controller In-
terface) standards. In any other configurations, we can-
not ensure 100% correct operation.
If you experience hanging problems, proceed as fol-
lows:
Make sure that the USB cable is connected tightly
and securely on both ends of the cable, from the drive
to the computer.
Check that the power supply and ground connection
are seated properly.
Disconnect your computer’s USB cable. Wait 30 sec-
onds. Reconnect.
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TeChNICAl NOTe: Controller - A control-
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 Support)
for more information.
4.2. Data Transfers