LaCie Hard Disk • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 62.5. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard DiskFireWire, eSATA and USB external devices feature “plug &play” connectivity, which means that your drive can be con-nected and disconnected while the computer is running. Toprevent failures, however, it is important to follow these stepswhen disconnecting your LaCie Hard Disk.Mac UsersDrag the hard disk icon to the trash.When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drivecan be disconnected.1.2.Windows UsersFrom the System Tray (located in the lower right-handside of your screen), click the Eject icon (a small greenarrow over a hardware image).A message will appear, listing the devices the Eject iconcontrols (it should say, “Safely remove...”). Click on theLaCie hard disk in this prompt.This message will appear: “Safe to Remove Hardware”(or similar). It is now safe to disconnect the device.1.2.3.FireWire, eSATA and USB external devices feature “plug &play” connectivity, which means that your drive can be con-nected and disconnected while the computer is running. Toprevent failures, however, it is important to unmount or safelydisconnect your drive before switching interfaces. See section2.5. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk, for proper disconnectionprocedures.2.6. Switching Interfaces