LaCie Slim Blu-ray - Manual (Page 10)

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User Manual page 10
1.4. Cables and Connections
1.4.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0
USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral
devices to a computer or to each other. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 pro-
vides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to support
high speed devices such as hard drives, Blu-ray drives, and digital
cameras.
USB 2.0 Y Cable
Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Y cable to
ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The Y cable has a secondary USB 2.0 B
plug to provide additional power to the LaCie Slim Blu-ray.
Please see Fig. 03 - USB 2.0 Y Cable Ends to become acquainted
with the USB 2.0 Y cable:
1. The primary USB 2.0 A plug that connects a device to a com-
puter. For most computers, attaching this primary A plug will
provide ample signal and power for the LaCie Slim Blu-ray.
This USB 2.0 A plug carries the data signal to and from your
device.
2. In the event that the device does not receive enough power via
the primary USB 2.0 A plug, you may connect this secondary
USB 2.0 A plug into a second USB 2.0 port on your computer.
Please note the sticker with the lightning bolt to indicate that
this plug is only meant for additional power and does not carry
the data signal to and from your device.
3. Mini USB 2.0 plug for a device, such as the LaCie Slim Blu-
ray.
USB Icons
These icons will help you easily identify the USB interfaces. They ap-
pear on USB cables and next to the USB port connectors on certain
computers.
Fig. 03 - USB 2.0 Y Cable Ends
Fig. 04 - USB 2.0 logo
Fig. 05 - USB 1.0 logo