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LaCie rikiki go User Manual Troubleshooting page 18 Problem The drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via Hi-Speed USB 2.0. Question Are you operating in Mac OS 10.x? Solution Make sure that you are connecting the drive to your computer through a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. If your computer only has USB 1.0, , you will need to add a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI or PC card to your computer in order to achieve maximum transfer speeds. 5.3. Windows Troubleshooting Problem The drive is not recognized by the computer. The drive is working slowly. Question Has the drive been formatted? Does your computer's operating system support the file system? Is there an icon for the drive in My Computer? Does your computer's configuration meet the minimum system requirements for use with this drive? Did you follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface and operating system? Are both ends of the USB cable securely attached? Is there a conflict with other device drivers or extensions? Are there other USB devices connected to the same port or hub? Solution Make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. Please see section 3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning for more details. Check your computer's documentation and see section 1.2. Minimum System Requirements. 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. See section 1.1. Box Content for more information. Review the installation steps in sections 2.1. Connecting the USB Cable and 2.2. Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant. Check both ends of the USB cable to make sure they are fully seated in their respective ports. Try disconnecting the cable, waiting ten seconds, and then reconnecting it. If the drive is still not recognized, restart your computer and try again. Contact LaCie Technical Support for help. Disconnect any other USB devices and see if the drive's performance increases. continued on next page...