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D2 USB 3.0 THUNDERBOLT™ SERIES USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 1
D2 USB 3.0 THUNDERBOLT™ SERIES USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 1
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... and will explain its original packaging. For a list of storage devices is ideal for the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series. Your drive features two cutting-edge interfaces, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt. These pages will guide you are having trouble, consult the Getting Help page. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be returned in order for universal...
... and will explain its original packaging. For a list of storage devices is ideal for the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series. Your drive features two cutting-edge interfaces, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt. These pages will guide you are having trouble, consult the Getting Help page. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be returned in order for universal...
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VIEWS OF THE DRIVE Front View 1. Removable stand d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 3 Activity LED 2.
VIEWS OF THE DRIVE Front View 1. Removable stand d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 3 Activity LED 2.
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Thunderbolt port 4. Power supply connection 5. Rear View 1. Power switch 2. USB 3.0 port 3. Chain lock option d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 4
Thunderbolt port 4. Power supply connection 5. Rear View 1. Power switch 2. USB 3.0 port 3. Chain lock option d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 4
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... naturally dissipating internal drive heat. HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT Heat Dissipation Design This LaCie product's metal body is ideal for some airflow between your drives. When stacking LaCie products, please remember to the touch. Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration Heat ...LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than three drives on top of the heat sink casing absorbs internal heat and dissipates it is in the upright position. The large surface area of each other, especially if these drives are turned on simultaneously. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series...
... naturally dissipating internal drive heat. HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT Heat Dissipation Design This LaCie product's metal body is ideal for some airflow between your drives. When stacking LaCie products, please remember to the touch. Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration Heat ...LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than three drives on top of the heat sink casing absorbs internal heat and dissipates it is in the upright position. The large surface area of each other, especially if these drives are turned on simultaneously. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series...
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...operating system; 2) the host computer is in sleep mode or has forced the product to a host computer via one of the drive. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 6 or 3) the host computer put the product into sleep mode. LED STATES LED Behavior Off Power Button Off Off On 30s...in sleep mode. Note that after 20 seconds, LED intensity will slightly decrease. LED INFORMATION Your LaCie hard drive features a multi-functional LED on and the LED remains off, contact LaCie Customer Support. Product is turned on and the drive is connected to indicate drive access. On ...
...operating system; 2) the host computer is in sleep mode or has forced the product to a host computer via one of the drive. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 6 or 3) the host computer put the product into sleep mode. LED STATES LED Behavior Off Power Button Off Off On 30s...in sleep mode. Note that after 20 seconds, LED intensity will slightly decrease. LED INFORMATION Your LaCie hard drive features a multi-functional LED on and the LED remains off, contact LaCie Customer Support. Product is turned on and the drive is connected to indicate drive access. On ...
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Your LaCie drive is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to Hard Drive) d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 7 Connector Face (to Computer) Cable End (to Computer) Cable End...
Your LaCie drive is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to Hard Drive) d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 7 Connector Face (to Computer) Cable End (to Computer) Cable End...
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... before. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 8 At 10Gb/s, a full-length HD movie can disconnect the USB cable and connect the Thunderbolt one. Thanks to support for the Thunderbolt connection to a Thunderbolt port. However, it's not possible to use a Thunderbolt cable. You must first connect the product via USB (see Getting Connected) and install drivers (see www.lacie.com Connector...
... before. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 8 At 10Gb/s, a full-length HD movie can disconnect the USB cable and connect the Thunderbolt one. Thanks to support for the Thunderbolt connection to a Thunderbolt port. However, it's not possible to use a Thunderbolt cable. You must first connect the product via USB (see Getting Connected) and install drivers (see www.lacie.com Connector...
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... must first connect the product to the power supply. 2. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 9 Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your country to a host computer via USB as described below, then install Thunderbolt drivers. To install drivers, visit Install Drivers (Windows Only...
... must first connect the product to the power supply. 2. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 9 Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your country to a host computer via USB as described below, then install Thunderbolt drivers. To install drivers, visit Install Drivers (Windows Only...
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STEP 2 - CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable from the drive to the computer. USB 3.0 connection Thunderbolt connection d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 10
STEP 2 - CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable from the drive to the computer. USB 3.0 connection Thunderbolt connection d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 10
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d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 11 TURN ON THE DRIVE Turn on your desktop (Mac). Note: If the drive does not mount on the drive by moving the power switch to On. STEP 3 - The drive will mount in My Computer (Windows XP), Computer (Vista or Windows 7) or on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help.
d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 11 TURN ON THE DRIVE Turn on your desktop (Mac). Note: If the drive does not mount on the drive by moving the power switch to On. STEP 3 - The drive will mount in My Computer (Windows XP), Computer (Vista or Windows 7) or on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help.
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... to view files using your computer. Then install Thunderbolt drivers (see Install Drivers (Windows Only). d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 12 The User Manual and utilities will not be available and will have to be launched before using Windows Explorer and double click LaCie Setup. Launch LaCie Setup Assistant Windows users AutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may...
... to view files using your computer. Then install Thunderbolt drivers (see Install Drivers (Windows Only). d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 12 The User Manual and utilities will not be available and will have to be launched before using Windows Explorer and double click LaCie Setup. Launch LaCie Setup Assistant Windows users AutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may...
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Manual access: Open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer (My Computer for Windows XP) and double click LaCie Setup. Mac users Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double click LaCie Setup d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 13
Manual access: Open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer (My Computer for Windows XP) and double click LaCie Setup. Mac users Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double click LaCie Setup d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 13
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... windows may be prompted to enter your computer's settings. Important info for Mac to reformat your LaCie drive. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie recommends that you accept the license agreement. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use Disk... confirms that you agree to change your computer password to continue with LaCie Setup Assistant. Please read the license agreement before clicking Next. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 14 Setup LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you from using your computer's native disk...
... windows may be prompted to enter your computer's settings. Important info for Mac to reformat your LaCie drive. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie recommends that you accept the license agreement. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use Disk... confirms that you agree to change your computer password to continue with LaCie Setup Assistant. Please read the license agreement before clicking Next. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 14 Setup LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you from using your computer's native disk...
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3. Moving the slider to partition your operating system, NTFS for Windows and HFS+ for Mac. Windows d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 15 Use the slider to the left . Once you do not want the Compatible / LaCie Share volume, move the slider all the way to begin the format. If you have made your selection, click Next to the left will be formatted for Windows and Mac). The LaCie volume will reduce the size of the Compatible volume (called LaCie Share on some products) (for your LaCie hard drive.
3. Moving the slider to partition your operating system, NTFS for Windows and HFS+ for Mac. Windows d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 15 Use the slider to the left . Once you do not want the Compatible / LaCie Share volume, move the slider all the way to begin the format. If you have made your selection, click Next to the left will be formatted for Windows and Mac). The LaCie volume will reduce the size of the Compatible volume (called LaCie Share on some products) (for your LaCie hard drive.
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A window prompt alerts you that the disk will format the hard drive. 6. Windows Mac 5. LaCie Setup Assistant will be formatted. Register your LaCie device. Click Next to continue. New Account d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 16 Mac 4. Select Yes to continue.
A window prompt alerts you that the disk will format the hard drive. 6. Windows Mac 5. LaCie Setup Assistant will be formatted. Register your LaCie device. Click Next to continue. New Account d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 16 Mac 4. Select Yes to continue.
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Please note that you want to install before completing LaCie Setup Assistant. Windows Mac 8. Follow the software utility installer before LaCie Setup Assistant has finished. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 17 LaCie Setup Assistant provides a summary of the installation. Click Finish to continue. 9. Your LaCie hard drive is now ready for use. Existing Account 7. Click Next to close the program. Choose the software utilities that certain software utilities may begin to install.
Please note that you want to install before completing LaCie Setup Assistant. Windows Mac 8. Follow the software utility installer before LaCie Setup Assistant has finished. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 17 LaCie Setup Assistant provides a summary of the installation. Click Finish to continue. 9. Your LaCie hard drive is now ready for use. Existing Account 7. Click Next to close the program. Choose the software utilities that certain software utilities may begin to install.
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... volume entitled "Compatible" or "LaCie Share" if it exists, otherwise on "LaCie". Windows Mac Software will be available on: s LaCie: if you created one partition s Compatible/LaCie Share: if you created two partitions To install the software utilities, simply launch LaCie Setup Assistant and follow the steps listed above. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 18 It will...
... volume entitled "Compatible" or "LaCie Share" if it exists, otherwise on "LaCie". Windows Mac Software will be available on: s LaCie: if you created one partition s Compatible/LaCie Share: if you created two partitions To install the software utilities, simply launch LaCie Setup Assistant and follow the steps listed above. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 18 It will...
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Once the drivers have been installed, you can disconnect the USB cable and connect the Thunderbolt one. 1. When prompted, restart your computer. Follow the steps to download drivers: http://www.lacie.com/support/drivers/driver.htm?id=10279 2. Unzip the file. 3. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 19 Click this link to complete the wizard. 5. Double-click...
Once the drivers have been installed, you can disconnect the USB cable and connect the Thunderbolt one. 1. When prompted, restart your computer. Follow the steps to download drivers: http://www.lacie.com/support/drivers/driver.htm?id=10279 2. Unzip the file. 3. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 19 Click this link to complete the wizard. 5. Double-click...
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Move on to the product setup steps as described in Getting Connected. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 20 6.
Move on to the product setup steps as described in Getting Connected. d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 20 6.