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LaCie Little Big Disk
User Manual
8.2. Windows Users
Problem
Questions to Ask
Possible Solutions
The drive is not
recognized by the
computer.
Has the drive been formatted?
Make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. See
sections 4.1.
Formatting and partitioning your LaCie Little
Big Disk with triple interface
and 5.1.
File system formats
for more information.
Was the drive formatted as a remov-
able disk?
If the drive is configured as a removable disk drive under
Windows Me, the removable setting will need to be re-
checked each time that the drive is taken to a new system.
To do this, go the Device Manager (Start > Settings >
Control Panel > System > Device Manager) and click on the
Drives Settings tab.
Does your computer’s operating system
support the file system?
Check your computer’s documentation and see sections
4.1.
Formatting and partitioning your LaCie Little Big Disk
with triple interface
and 5.1.
File system formats
for more
information.
Is there an icon for the drive in My
Computer?
Go into My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter
assigned to the LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear,
follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the
problem.
Does your computer’s configuration
meet the minimum system requirements
for use with this drive?
Check section 2.1.
Minimum system requirements
for more
information.
Is the drive’s A/C adaptor connected?
Make sure that the power supply is properly connected (see
section 2.3.3.
Optional A/C adaptor kit
).
Did you follow the correct installation
steps for the specific interface and
operating system.
Review the installation steps under 3.1.
Connect the Little
Big Disk to your Computer
.
Troubleshooting
