Time machine

grummanite · grummanite #1 (**permalink**)

11-28-2009, 10:17 AM

I have a Lacie 2TB big disc that won't mount on my IMac after being disconnected for a few weeks. When I open time machine preferences and turn time machine on I get a message that the computer is scanning for wireless devices. The Lacie is not wireless so it can't be found. How can I get the computer to scan for wired devices?

Thanks in advance for any help.

IMac
10.5.8, 3.06GHZ 2.0 Ram

Collin Bl · Collin Bl #2 (**permalink**)

11-28-2009, 01:11 PM

What if u select it here - does the drive show up?

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grummanite · grummanite #3 (**permalink**)

11-28-2009, 03:54 PM

I don't see that screen the screen I see is Time Machine on or off. If I choose ON the computer searches for a wireless device. If I click on CHOOSE BACKUP DISK the computer searches for a wireless device.

bobtomay · bobtomay #4 (**permalink**)

11-28-2009, 04:06 PM

I'd suggest you open that screen that has the on or off on it and take a look at the rest of the window.

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grummanite #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 27, 2009 Location: On The Road in our R.V. Posts: 14 Mac Specs: IMac 10.6.7/ 3.06GHZ IPhone 4S, IPad4 retina	11-28-2009, 10:17 AM I have a Lacie 2TB big disc that won't mount on my IMac after being disconnected for a few weeks. When I open time machine preferences and turn time machine on I get a message that the computer is scanning for wireless devices. The Lacie is not wireless so it can't be found. How can I get the computer to scan for wired devices? Thanks in advance for any help. IMac 10.5.8, 3.06GHZ 2.0 Ram
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Collin Bl #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 07, 2009 Location: Napier NZ Posts: 3,273 Mac Specs: 27 iMac i5, 2.4 C2D MBP & iMac 20, 1TB dual TC, AppleTV, iPh4	11-28-2009, 01:11 PM What if u select it here - does the drive show up? Click for full size
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