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...compatible • 2 FireWire ports for daisy-chaining • LaCie Setup Assistant provides easy customizable formatting • LaCie Backup Assistant software for PC/Mac • Mac : Time Machine® compatible Box Content • LaCie Hard Disk Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton • USB 2.0 cable •...; eSATA 3Gb/s cable • FireWire 800 cable • FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable • External power supply • Quick Install Guide • LaCie Software Utilities and User Manual preloaded...
...compatible • 2 FireWire ports for daisy-chaining • LaCie Setup Assistant provides easy customizable formatting • LaCie Backup Assistant software for PC/Mac • Mac : Time Machine® compatible Box Content • LaCie Hard Disk Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton • USB 2.0 cable •...; eSATA 3Gb/s cable • FireWire 800 cable • FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable • External power supply • Quick Install Guide • LaCie Software Utilities and User Manual preloaded...
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... Transfer Information 18 4.1. FireWire Connections...18 4.3. Turning the Drive On...10 2.2. Box Content...7 1.3. Windows Users...15 3.2. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.2. Installing New Firmware...20 5.Troubleshooting...21 5.1. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...
... Transfer Information 18 4.1. FireWire Connections...18 4.3. Turning the Drive On...10 2.2. Box Content...7 1.3. Windows Users...15 3.2. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.2. Installing New Firmware...20 5.Troubleshooting...21 5.1. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...
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...FCC Rules. While reasonable efforts have been made in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to Part 15 of Apple Computer, Inc. FCC Statement LaCie hard disk Tested to comply with FCC standards for a Class B digital device, pursuant to notify... any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notice. If this manual are designed to radio or television reception, which...
...FCC Rules. While reasonable efforts have been made in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to Part 15 of Apple Computer, Inc. FCC Statement LaCie hard disk Tested to comply with FCC standards for a Class B digital device, pursuant to notify... any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notice. If this manual are designed to radio or television reception, which...
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...and stability of your LaCie hard disk. ✦✦ Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie hard disk or use excessive force on your other electrical appliances such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 3 This... or fire. ✦✦ Use only the power supply shipped with your LaCie hard disk. For more information about where you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in this user manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. ✦✦...
...and stability of your LaCie hard disk. ✦✦ Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie hard disk or use excessive force on your other electrical appliances such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 3 This... or fire. ✦✦ Use only the power supply shipped with your LaCie hard disk. For more information about where you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in this user manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. ✦✦...
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... formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your external hard disk, for the recovery or restoration of CD and DVD drives. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 4 IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under...
... formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your external hard disk, for the recovery or restoration of CD and DVD drives. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 4 IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under...
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...and Mac OS; Ideal for speed intensive applications, the LaCie Hard Disk handles the curves of your LaCie drive to 3 Gbits/s via FireWire 400, FireWire 800, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or eSATA interfaces; Secure and stable, the LaCie Hard Disk is crossplatform, which enables you manage your demanding data ... eSATA and USB standard interfaces ✦✦ Back up your exact needs. and you through your computer. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1. These latest drives are performance-based solutions that are timeless and crafted to your specific applications.
...and Mac OS; Ideal for speed intensive applications, the LaCie Hard Disk handles the curves of your LaCie drive to 3 Gbits/s via FireWire 400, FireWire 800, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or eSATA interfaces; Secure and stable, the LaCie Hard Disk is crossplatform, which enables you manage your demanding data ... eSATA and USB standard interfaces ✦✦ Back up your exact needs. and you through your computer. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1. These latest drives are performance-based solutions that are timeless and crafted to your specific applications.
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LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.1. For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. Minimum System Requirements Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the datasheet (from lacie.com/support/). Introduction page 6
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.1. For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. Minimum System Requirements Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the datasheet (from lacie.com/support/). Introduction page 6
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... Assistance has been installed. DESIGN NEIL POULTON DESIGN NEIL POULTON Introduction page 7 SATA SATA hard disk DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Quick Install Guide LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.2. External power supply 3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant. IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. FireWire 400 to 800 (6-pin to -9 pin) cable 5. FireWire 800 (9-to...
... Assistance has been installed. DESIGN NEIL POULTON DESIGN NEIL POULTON Introduction page 7 SATA SATA hard disk DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Quick Install Guide LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.2. External power supply 3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant. IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. FireWire 400 to 800 (6-pin to -9 pin) cable 5. FireWire 800 (9-to...
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LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3. Please use the included plastic stands and rubber feet which elevate the hard disk and allow for better heat dissipation. Views of the Drive 1.3.1. Rear View 1. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 5 - 35° C (41 - 95° F) ... Fan is not obstructed. OFF/ON power switch 2. Power supply connection 3. USB 2.0 port CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie hard disk should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. eSATA port 4.
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3. Please use the included plastic stands and rubber feet which elevate the hard disk and allow for better heat dissipation. Views of the Drive 1.3.1. Rear View 1. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 5 - 35° C (41 - 95° F) ... Fan is not obstructed. OFF/ON power switch 2. Power supply connection 3. USB 2.0 port CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie hard disk should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. eSATA port 4.
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Connecting the Interface cable Step 3 - 2.3. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Step 1 - 2.1. Turning the Drive On Step 2 - 2.2. Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your computer. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 9
Connecting the Interface cable Step 3 - 2.3. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Step 1 - 2.1. Turning the Drive On Step 2 - 2.2. Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your computer. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 9
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LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.1. CAUTION: Only use your computer. 1. Failure to remove the adapter may cause damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may need ... of the drive to its 100-240 Volt power supply. Move on the drive by LaCie will void your specific LaCie hard disk. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one authorized by moving the power switch on your LaCie hard disk when in damage to the next step, section 2.2. Fig. 02 Fig. 03 Getting Connected page...
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.1. CAUTION: Only use your computer. 1. Failure to remove the adapter may cause damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may need ... of the drive to its 100-240 Volt power supply. Move on the drive by LaCie will void your specific LaCie hard disk. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one authorized by moving the power switch on your LaCie hard disk when in damage to the next step, section 2.2. Fig. 02 Fig. 03 Getting Connected page...
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... 11 TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of any of the hard disk. 3. Connecting the Interface cable 1. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding interface port on the back of the interface cables to...
... 11 TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of any of the hard disk. 3. Connecting the Interface cable 1. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding interface port on the back of the interface cables to...
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... in "My Computer" and then double click the LaCie Setup Assistant icon. The LaCie Setup Assistant will not be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com. Optional Formatting & Partitioning for your LaCie hard disk for more information. See section 3. Getting Connected page 12 LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.3. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through the...
... in "My Computer" and then double click the LaCie Setup Assistant icon. The LaCie Setup Assistant will not be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com. Optional Formatting & Partitioning for your LaCie hard disk for more information. See section 3. Getting Connected page 12 LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.3. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through the...
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LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.4. Windows Users Getting Connected page 13 Mac Users 1. This message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it is now safe to Remove ... drive may be represented by an icon that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is a generic USB device icon. Disconnecting Your LaCie hard disk External USB, FireWire, and eSATA devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that looks like the drive itself.) 2. Drag the...
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.4. Windows Users Getting Connected page 13 Mac Users 1. This message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it is now safe to Remove ... drive may be represented by an icon that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is a generic USB device icon. Disconnecting Your LaCie hard disk External USB, FireWire, and eSATA devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that looks like the drive itself.) 2. Drag the...
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...sharing the drive with Windows 7, Windows XP or Windows Vista (performance will be using your LaCie hard disk to FAT 32 (MS-DOS) for your drive, follow the instructions in your hard disk with Mac OS 10.3 and higher. This file system is created to your needs change,...There are scratched) and creates internal address tables that it for more information. performance will erase everything from the hard disk. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. If your computer before reformatting. If you have other data that is compatible in read only mode with...
...sharing the drive with Windows 7, Windows XP or Windows Vista (performance will be using your LaCie hard disk to FAT 32 (MS-DOS) for your drive, follow the instructions in your hard disk with Mac OS 10.3 and higher. This file system is created to your needs change,...There are scratched) and creates internal address tables that it for more information. performance will erase everything from the hard disk. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. If your computer before reformatting. If you have other data that is compatible in read only mode with...
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... page of two steps: (1) installing a signature on next page... CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Windows will erase everything from the your hard drive. continued on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. See Fig. 05. 4. These steps will erase anything that is on the... before performing these steps will list the Hard Disks that says Unallocated, right-click and select New Partition... 7. In the box to the computer via the interface port. 2. Fig. 05 Fig. 06 Formatting & Partitioning page 15 LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.
... page of two steps: (1) installing a signature on next page... CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Windows will erase everything from the your hard drive. continued on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. See Fig. 05. 4. These steps will erase anything that is on the... before performing these steps will list the Hard Disks that says Unallocated, right-click and select New Partition... 7. In the box to the computer via the interface port. 2. Fig. 05 Fig. 06 Formatting & Partitioning page 15 LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.
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Fig. 08 Click Next. 10. Click Next (Fig. 07). Formatting & Partitioning page 16 Fig. 07 13. Click Next. 12. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 08), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. Click Finish to use. Click Next. 9. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 8. Click Next. 11.
Fig. 08 Click Next. 10. Click Next (Fig. 07). Formatting & Partitioning page 16 Fig. 07 13. Click Next. 12. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 08), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. Click Finish to use. Click Next. 9. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 8. Click Next. 11.
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... message appears to divide the drive into at most 16 partitions). Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk from the Go menu in the Volume Scheme: area. 7. Mac Disk Utility will open. Connect the drive to your settings, and your hard drive. You can adjust the size of the window (Fig. 09). 5. If you have...: Following these steps. 1. In the Volume Information section, enter a name for each partition using the slide bar between the partitions in the Finder menu bar. 3. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.2. In the Utilities folder, double-click...
... message appears to divide the drive into at most 16 partitions). Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk from the Go menu in the Volume Scheme: area. 7. Mac Disk Utility will open. Connect the drive to your settings, and your hard drive. You can adjust the size of the window (Fig. 09). 5. If you have...: Following these steps. 1. In the Volume Information section, enter a name for each partition using the slide bar between the partitions in the Finder menu bar. 3. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.2. In the Utilities folder, double-click...
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... to support high speed devices such as audio, video and graphics. FireWire 800 Cable Ends Fig. 12 - LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Interface & Data Transfer Information page 18 4. USB cables Your LaCie drive is ideal for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to each other , and FireWire 800 is a high...
... to support high speed devices such as audio, video and graphics. FireWire 800 Cable Ends Fig. 12 - LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Interface & Data Transfer Information page 18 4. USB cables Your LaCie drive is ideal for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to each other , and FireWire 800 is a high...
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... was developed to internal connections. eSATA connectors do not have the "L" shaped design of shielded cables outside the PC. eSATA Cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with one eSATA cable (Fig. 13). Soon after, eSATA, or external SATA was originally developed to serve as an... reduced in SATA technology, allowing interface (or bus) transfer rates of up to prevent the use of other SATA connectors. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 4.3. eSATA Cable Ends S-ATA eSATA Cables and Connectors Your LaCie Hard Disk uses the latest in size to 3 Gbits/s.
... was developed to internal connections. eSATA connectors do not have the "L" shaped design of shielded cables outside the PC. eSATA Cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with one eSATA cable (Fig. 13). Soon after, eSATA, or external SATA was originally developed to serve as an... reduced in SATA technology, allowing interface (or bus) transfer rates of up to prevent the use of other SATA connectors. LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 4.3. eSATA Cable Ends S-ATA eSATA Cables and Connectors Your LaCie Hard Disk uses the latest in size to 3 Gbits/s.