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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 Back View 1 FireWire Connectors This is where you plug in the FireWire cable furnished with your drive See 3 1 Installing Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive for more details 2 Power Supply Connector This is where you plug in the optional LaCie power sup ply See 3 1 Installing Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Foreword page 10 Side View 1 Cable Storage Groove Use this groove to help keep your FireWire cable e wrapped around your drive during transportation Bottom View 1 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 re2. can the FireWire interface be used for With its high data transfer rates the FireWire interface is great for consumer electronics and video peripherals It is actually a point to point type interface This means for instance that you can link one camcorder to another to make a copy without having to resort to a computer a FireWire peripheral can in fact transmit data to another peripheral without going through a computer host control This lets several computers share a given peripheral Camcorders incorporating a FireWire inter face enable you to capture digital video images and transfer them to your computer affordably Can link my FireWire Hard Drive and CD RW drives together At this time you can daisy chain up to 63 FireWire peripherals on the same bus with a maximum of 16 peripherals on one branch Just connect the first device to a FireWire port on your computer and link the second FireWire connector of this peripheral to a port on the next peripheral and so on using the FireWire cables provided Unlike USB topology there is no need for hubs Remember that when two or more peripherals are linked in a daisy chain you must use the external power supply provided with the devices as the FireWire bus alone will not be capable of providing the power required for all of the peripherals LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual FireWire sounds great but my computer is not equipped with it What can I do Nearly all of the newer Mac
3. cece cece ccc cece eee eee ee eee eee nnn 24 9 GIOSSOLY orere rrer 4 P PERRGUOSMEEREATVERERERECREEPEREAM REA een ose helen sence E EEEER EDS MEE 26 LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Introduction page 6 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie PocketCD RW Drive This stylish portable external FireWire drive will allow you to quickly and easily record audio video and data on either CD R or CD RW media For even greater flexibility your LaCie external drive is also cross platform which enables you to use it on both Macs and PCs With all it can do for you we re confident that your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive will quickly become an important tool in your 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 e Warning This icon indicates potential hazard e Technical Information or News Precautions Always follow the basic precautions to use your LaCie PocketCD 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 computer equipment For a complete list of precautions please see Health Safety and General Use Pr
4. document is for information only and is subject to change without 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 LaCie PocketC D RW Drive 300647 WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to oper ate the equipment This Tested fo Camp M FC With FOC sende equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital evice pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference when the 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 guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
5. drive Reduce the write speed of the LaCie drive using the appropriate menu in the recording software 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 another CD LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Contacting Customer Support page 21 7 Contacting Customer Support Before You Call Technical Support 1 Read the manual 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 or DVD drives installed on your computer 6 Names of any other devices installed on your computer Technical Support Help Hours laCie Australia LaCie Belgium e Monday through Friday 9 30AM 5 30PM EST e Monday through Friday 9AM 5PM Contact Us At Contact Us At e 61 2 9669 6900 phone e 32 0 2 639 14 71 e support auGlacie com e support b
6. effect as of date of manufacture This equipment is classified as a Class Laser product and no hazardous laser radiation is emitted outside the drive LaCie Pocket CDRW 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 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 at
7. 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 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 CDRW User s Manual Glossary page 31 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
8. of these FAQs may provide an answer to your specific question You can also visit the driv ers pages where the most recent software updates will be available If you need further assistance please contact LaCie Technical Support see page 24 for details The Problem The drive is not recognized Questions to Ask Does an icon for the drive appear on the computer On a Mac a CD ROM must be inserted in the drive Is the drive powered up Are both ends of the FireWire cable connected and properly seated Are the FireWire drivers installed correctly and enabled Possible Solutions Check for an icon on the Desktop on a Mac or in My Computer on a PC This drive does not use an external power supply The drive is powered on when the drive is connected to a powered computer system through the FireWire con nection Once the drive is connected via FireWire make sure the Power LED is on Check both ends of the FireWire cable Disconnect them wait 1O seconds and reconnect them If the drive is still not recognized restart your computer and try again Mac Users Open Apple System Profiler and click on the Devices and Volumes tab If your device is not list ed recheck the cables and try the other troubleshooting solutions listed here Windows 98 SE amp Me Users Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager gt IEEE 1394 Controller gt click on the plus sign next to the
9. optional power supply you must use the LaCie power supply Failure to use the LaCie power supply will cause serious damage to your drive and will void your warranty 3 1 1 Mac Users Important Note Apple is constantly providing update support for drive mechanisms within OS 10 x In order to a 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 dick 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 FireWire cable from your LaCie drive to a FireWire 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 a 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 CDRW User s Manual Setting Up LaCie Pocket CD RW Drive page 12 3 1 2 PC Users 1 Turn on your computer Wait until startup has completed 2 Connect the FireWire cable to your LaCie drive and the other end to an available FireWire 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 dur
10. 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 CDRW 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 hard 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
11. 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 CDRW 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 60MB 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 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 ve
12. tray Only use this method when the load eject button is not working 4 4 Read Mode 4 4 1 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 4 2 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 5 Write Mode Please refer to your recording software s user s guide for information on how to best use your CD RW drive in write mode LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Technical Information page 16 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 FireWire connector on your computer when you turn on the computer the LaCie drive will turn on automatically Likewise when you turn off your computer your LaCie drive will turn off automatically 5 2 Power Save The LaCie PocketCD 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 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 FireWire The following techni
13. LaCie Pocket CDRW 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 AA 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 gt Quit LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Foreword page 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 Sony and iLink are registered trade marks of Sony Electronics 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
14. age the unit e Always unplug the drive if there is a risk of lightning 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e Never use benzene paint thinners detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the drive Such products will distigure and discolor the front panel and casing Instead use a soft dry cloth to wipe the device LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Table of Contents page 5 Health Safety and General Use Precautions 0 ccc ccc cece cece ence cece tenet eee eee eeeaes 3 T INWOQUCHON ore E oop ara ed et be
15. ason in regard to the drive s performance The serial number would also come in handy if your drive is lost or stolen 2 3 FireWire Cables and Connectors FireWire Cables SSS There are three types of FireWire cables on the market 6 to 6 pin 6 to 4 pin and 4 to 4 pin LaCie FireWire peripherals are supplied with a 6 to 6 pin FireWire cable Most FireWire equipped laptop computers feature 4 pin FireWire connectors so to connect your LaCie drive to a laptop you will need to purchase a 4 to 6 pin cable and you will also need to purchase the optional LaCie power supply for more information please refer to 3 1 Installing Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive Technical Information a Important Note If the cable supplied with your LaCie drive does not meet your requirements please contact your computer supply specialist LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Setting Up LaCie Pocket CD RW Drive page 3 Setting Up Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive 3 1 Installing Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive Technical Information Your LaCie Pocket CD RW does not include an external power supply FireWire allows devices fo draw their power from the connection Simply connect the FireWire cable from your drive to your computer fo power on your drive If your FireWire port is a 4 pin port you will need to either add a 6 pin FireWire PCI card available from LaCie or pur chase the optional LaCie power supply Warning lf you need to use the
16. aunch the following command from the Windows Task Bar Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System If your FireWire drive is still not recognized or if you encounter any difficulties check the type of FireWire controller available in your computer You can access it from the Task Bar of Windows 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 IEEE 1394 Bus Controller 3 The IEEE 1394 controller type appears on the second line 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 Equipment version e Peripheral state J Important Note Windows 98 SE Users Microsoft has released an IEEE 1394 Storage Supplement update to enhance compatibility and help alleviate lock ups Check Microsoft s Web site support microsoft com for more information LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Troubleshooting page 18 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 One
17. cal information relates to your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive and gives some practical advice 5 3 1 Data Transfers During data transfers it s best to wait before launching other applications on same FireWire port Anomalies may arise with computers that have FireWire 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 FireWire cable is connected tightly and securely on both ends of the cable from the drive to the com puter If you are using a FireWire cable other than the one supplied with your LaCie drive check that it is FireWire IEEE 1394 certitied The cable that is provided with your LaCie drive is FireWire IEEE 1394 certified Warning Do not connect FireWire cables so that they form a ring of devices There is no need for terminators on FireWire devices so the unused FireWire connectors should be left empty 2 Check that the power supply and ground connection are seated properly 3 Disconnect your computer s FireWire cable Wait 30 seconds Reconnect 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 LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Troubleshooting page 7 5 To proceed l
18. controller icon and you should see your device listed LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Troubleshooting page 19 The Problem Questions to Ask Are you using Mac OS Is there a conflict with other device drivers or extensions The drive s media tray Are you using a Macintosh will not open Has a running software program locked the eject function Possible Solutions Windows 2000 Users Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager button gt IEEE 1394 Controller gt click on the plus sign next to the controller icon and you should see your device listed Windows XP Users Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager button gt IEEE 1394 Controller gt click on the plus sign next to the controller icon and you should see your device listed If you cannot see the device recheck the cables and try the other toubleshooting solutions listed here You may need to disable some Mac OS Authoring Support extensions for Toast to be able to control the drive Use the Extensions Manager to disable the following extensions e Authoring Support v1 1 2 or newer 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 to the extension should be disabled unchecked Contact LaCie Technical Support Drag the Di
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20. e support ch lacie com LaCie USA e Monday through Friday 6AM 6PM PST Contact Us At e 503 844 4503 phone e 503 844 4505 fax e support lacie com LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Contacting Customer Support 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 hard 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 hard drive casing is broken LaCie will not under any circumstances be 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
21. ecautions 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 technology Before copying anything onto CD media make sure you are not violating any copyright laws Most software companies allow licensed owners to make one 1 backup or archive copy of their software Check your soft ware s license agreement for specific details LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Introduction page 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 tested after they have been written to Under no circumstances do LaCie or its suppliers guarantee the reliability of the CD media used in this drive 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 You can access our manuals at www lacie com support manuals 1 2 What is FireWire IEEE 1394 FireWire is Apple s implementatio
22. ently 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 700MB of storage capacity CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory Small optical disc made of plastic that cannot be erased or written to CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable Rewritable optical disc that has up to 7OOMB of storage capacity and which theoretical ly can be rewritten 1 000 times LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Glossary page 2 7 CD XA CD Extended Architecture A 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 cont
23. 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 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 I O Input Output Refers to an operation program or device whose purpose is to enter data into or to extract data from a computer Kb Kilobit Equivalent to 1 000 bits Kb
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25. 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 CDRW User s Manual 8 Appendix 1 FireWire Questions amp Answers What does IEEE 1394 mean 1394 is an abbreviation of IEEE 1394 the name given to this high performance serial bus IEEE the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers is the name of the engineering corps that developed this standard It just so happens that this is the 1394th standard produced by the IEEE What is the relationship between IEEE 1394 FireWire iLink and DV These four names all refer to the same interface e IEEE 1394 is the name of the standard as used in the computer industry e FireWire is the brand name used by Apple to designate the implementation of the IEEE 1394 standard in its products e iLink is an initiative from Sony to create a brand name based on the IEEE 1394 standard With iLink Sony has given IEEE 1394 technology a user friendly easily recognizable face both for consumer electronics and the computer industry as a whole e DV is the logo used by video camcorders for the IEEE 1394 port DV means Digital Video What
26. ing the initial installation of Windows you may be asked to insert your Windows installation CD ROM in your computer s internal CD 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 record onto CD R RW media 3 2 Installing Multiple FireWire Peripherals FireWire allows for the connection of up to 63 devices on the bus with a maximum of 16 devices on one branch FireWire devices can be connected on a chain and do not necessarily need a hub Simply connect the first peripheral to a FireWire port on your computer Connect the second peripheral to the other FireWire port on the first drive etc using the cables pro vided with your drives 3 3 Disconnecting Your LaCie PocketCD RW Drive FireWire 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 FireWire device 3 3 1 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 CDRW User s Manual Using LaCie PocketCD RW Drive page 13 3 3 2 PC Users Imp
27. intosh computers and some PCs are equipped with FireWire buses The standard is becoming increasingly common at the time of printing If your computer is not equipped it may be possible depending on your config uration to add a FireWire PCI or PCMCIA card enabling you to connect your LaCie peripheral Contact a computer supply specialist for details What about FireWire and asynchronous and isochronous data transfer The FireWire standard can handle two types of data transfer asynchronous and isochronous For traditional memory mapped computer applications which involve loading and storage asynchronous transfer is quite appropriate and suitable FireWire also handles isochronous data transfer Isochronous transfer guarantees data transfer at a predetermined speed which is crucial for multimedia applications This guarantee of uninterrupted transfer and on demand accessibility of time criti cal data allows users to save on the cost of the large buffers that are normally required for such applications You will find additional information at the following Internet address http www lacie com firewire LaCie Pocket CDRW 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 fr
28. n of IEEE 1394 and is capable of transferring large amounts of data between computers and peripherals at a high rate of speed A fast cross platform serial bus FireWire is ideal for use with multimedia peripher als and high speed devices such as digital video cameras and hard drives Benefits of FireWire include Digital interface no need to convert digital data into analog for better signal integrity e Small thin serial cable replaces today s bulky and expensive interfaces Easy to use no need for terminators device IDs screws or complex setup e Hot pluggable devices can be added and removed while the bus is active e Scalable the FireWire standard defines 100 200 and 400Mb s devices and can support multiple speeds on a single bus e Flexible the standard supports free form daisy chaining for peer to peer implementations e Fast bandwidth the standard supports delivery of time critical data which enables smaller buffers lower cost also referred fo as isochronous data transfer 1 2 1 FireWire Icons These icons will help you easily identify the FireWire interface They appear on FireWire cables and next to the FireWire port connectors on certain computers e FireWire Apple IEEE O ilink Sony IEEE DV icon IEEE 1394 1394 icon FireWire 1394 icon P logo mainly used on digital cameras 1 3 LaCie CD Utilities The LaCie CD Utilities software enables users to write to CD media for backup storage or audio a
29. nd 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 CDRW User s Manual Getting to Know LaCie s 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 on CD e Master your own audio video or data CD R RWSs 2 1 Minimum System Requirements Hardware requirements Mac or PC equipped with FireWire IEEE 1394 iLink interface card SBP 2 compatible a Important Note If you have a 4 pin connector on your FireWire interface card you will need to purchase a 4 to pin FireWire cable System requirements Mac OS 9 1 and 10 1 2 or later Windows 98 SE Second Edition Windows Me Millennium Edition Windows 2000 or Windows XP Intel 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 of Disc Record Read CD CD R X X CD RW supports AM2 X X CD ROM X CD Extra e X LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Getting to Know LaCie s PocketCD RW Drive page 9 2 2 LaCie PocketCD RW Drive Views Front View 1
30. nformation 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 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
31. om 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 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 frequ
32. ortant Note Windows 98 SE Users If you have installed the Windows Storage Supplement 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 LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Using LaCie PocketCD RW Drive page 14 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 accessed by the computer You may injure yourself and damage the drive and or your computer system Warning Do not transport the drive with the tray open or with a CD inside it Doing so ma
33. 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
34. reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Foreword page 2 Shielded cables and I 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 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 certitied to comply with DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter subchapter J in
35. roller 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 authoring 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
36. ry 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 cords 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 CDRW 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 microproces sor and a peripheral RAM Random Access Memory Generally referred to as a computer s memory An integrated circuit memory chip that allows i
37. sc icon onto the Trash icon The disc will eject automatically To check disconnect the FireWire cable then reconnect and press the eject button LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Troubleshooting page 20 The Problem The drive automatically ejects a CD when you try to record on it The drive is not writing to CD correctly The drive automatically ejects a CD when you insert it Questions to Ask Is the CD already full Does the CD RW drive support the format of the CD you have insert ed Is the CD damaged Has the recording software been installed correctly Has buffer underrun occurred has something interrupted the stream of data to the recorder 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 Possible Solutions Verify the contents of the 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 programs 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 e f 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
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39. tempt to disassemble or modify it Never insert any metallic object into 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 to 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 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 CDRW User s Manual Health Safety and General Use Precautions page 4 General Use Precautions e Do not expose the drive to temperatures outside the range of 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 to sunlight even through a window Inversely placing your drive in an environment that is too cold or humid may dam
40. y damage the drive and or data stored on the disc and will void your warranty 4 2 1 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 2 2 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 LaCie Pocket CDRW User s Manual Technical Information page 15 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 emer gency eject operation to open the disc tray First switch off your computer and the CD RW drive and unplug the drive s power Warning Make sure the CD RW drive is off and the power 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
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