LaCie Mobile Hard Drive User Manual

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4.2.2. Disconnecting USB 2.0 DevicesUSB 2.0 external devices feature "plug & play" connection. This means that your drive can be connected and disconnectedwhile the computer is running. To prevent failures, it is important you follow these steps when disconnecting your USB 2.0device.Windows UsersImportant Note: Windows 98 SE Users:If you have installed the Windows Storage Supplement Update, you willhave to unmount the drive before disconnecting it or powering it down. If you have notinstalled the update, simply disconnect the drive when it is not active. No unmounting isrequired.1) From the System Tray (located in the lower right-hand side of your screen), click on the Eject icon (a small green arrowover 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 thedevice.Mac UsersYou must unmount the hard drive system before disconnecting it or powering it down. Either:• Drag the hard drive icon to the trash.• Launch Silverlining Pro, highlight the hard drive and select “Unmount.”The drive can now be disconnected.4. Helpful Informationpage 22LaCie Mobile Hard DriveUser’s Manual - Firewire & USB 2.0Mac OS 9.x Mac OS 10.xFig.4.1.4