LaCie 301080 User Guide
LaCie Skwarim
Helpful Information
User Manual
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4.1.5. Data Transfers
Data transfers are the flow of data that accomplishes a task, usu
ally related to moving data from storage to computer RAM or be
tween 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 Interface) standards. In
any other configurations, we cannot ensure 100% correct operation.
Due to this, you may encounter hanging problems. If this happens,
proceed as follows:
ally related to moving data from storage to computer RAM or be
tween 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 Interface) standards. In
any other configurations, we cannot ensure 100% correct operation.
Due to this, you may encounter hanging problems. If this happens,
proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the USB 2.0 cable is connected tightly and
securely to the computer.
2. Disconnect the USB 2.0 cable. Wait 30 seconds. Reconnect.
CAUTION:
Do not connect USB 2.0 cables so that they form a ring
of devices. There is no need for terminators on USB 2.0 devices, so
the unused USB 2.0 connectors should be left empty.
the unused USB 2.0 connectors should be left empty.
*TECH NOTE:
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. 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 peripheral
(i.e. CDR/RW drive, Hard Drive, scanner or printer) to be connected
to the computer. If your computer is not equipped with a USB 2.0 con
troller card, you can purchase an external controller through LaCie.
Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (6. Contact
ing Customer Support) for more information.
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 peripheral
(i.e. CDR/RW drive, Hard Drive, scanner or printer) to be connected
to the computer. If your computer is not equipped with a USB 2.0 con
troller card, you can purchase an external controller through LaCie.
Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (6. Contact
ing Customer Support) for more information.
4.2. File System Formats
4.2.1. Windows Users
There are basically two file system formats for Windows: FAT 32 and
NTFS. The following information will hopefully make choosing one
or the other a little easier.
NTFS. The following information will hopefully make choosing one
or the other a little easier.
FAT 32:
FAT is an acronym for File Allocation Table, which dates
back to the beginnings of DOS programming. Originally, FAT was
only 16 bits, but after the second release of Windows 95 it was
upgraded to 32 bits, hence the name FAT 32. In theory, FAT 32
volume sizes can range from less than 1MB all the way to 2TB. It
is the native file system of Windows 98 and Windows Me, and is
supported by Windows 2000 and XP. When FAT 32 is used with
Windows 2000 and XP, though, volume size is limited to 32GB (by
only 16 bits, but after the second release of Windows 95 it was
upgraded to 32 bits, hence the name FAT 32. In theory, FAT 32
volume sizes can range from less than 1MB all the way to 2TB. It
is the native file system of Windows 98 and Windows Me, and is
supported by Windows 2000 and XP. When FAT 32 is used with
Windows 2000 and XP, though, volume size is limited to 32GB (by