LaCie DVD RW Slim - Manual (Page 23)

5. Troubleshooting
In the event that your LaCie DVD+/-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 of these
FAQs may provide an answer to your specific question. You can also visit the drivers pages, where the most recent software
updates will be available.
If you need further assistance, please contact LaCie Technical Support (see 6. Contacting Customer Service for details).
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Troubleshooting
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LaCie Slim DVD+/-RW Drive
User’s Manual - FireWire
The Issue
The drive is not
recognized.
Questions to Ask
Is the drive’s power on?
Does an icon for the drive appear
on the computer (On a Mac a CD-
ROM must be inserted in the drive)?
Are all of the cables connected
securely and correctly?
Are both ends of the FireWire cable
connected and properly seated?
Possible Solutions
Check to ensure that you have a standard, bus-powered
FireWire port. If you do not, you will need to purchase an
external power supply or a power sharing cable. Please
consult your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support for
more information.
Check for an icon on the Desktop (on a Mac, a disc has to be
inserted in the drive) or in My Computer (on a PC).
Make sure that all the steps in section 2. Getting Connected
have been followed correctly. Examine the connections
carefully to ensure that all the cables are inserted in the
correct orientation and in the correct location.
Check both ends of the FireWire cable. Disconnect them, wait
10 seconds, and reconnect them. If the drive is still not
recognized, restart your computer and try again.