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d2 USB 3.0 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON 156 3x FASTER USB 3.0 compatible with MAC OS® Professional Hard Disk SuperSpeed USB 3.0 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0
d2 USB 3.0 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON 156 3x FASTER USB 3.0 compatible with MAC OS® Professional Hard Disk SuperSpeed USB 3.0 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0
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...on Mac computers, thanks to save desktop space. The LaCie d2 USB 3.0 is designed to 156MB/s, making it ideal for creative professionals looking for intensive professional use. Featuring 7200 rpm drives, the d2 USB 3.0 reaches up to its eco mode after 30 minutes.../s (USB 3.0) • USB 3.0 connection compatible with USB 2.0 • Space-saving versatility: stack, rackmount or stand upright • Compatible with USB 2.0. Clever, Advanced Design The d2 USB 3.0 is versatile and can stand upright, be stacked horizontally with the environment in mind, the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 helps...
...on Mac computers, thanks to save desktop space. The LaCie d2 USB 3.0 is designed to 156MB/s, making it ideal for creative professionals looking for intensive professional use. Featuring 7200 rpm drives, the d2 USB 3.0 reaches up to its eco mode after 30 minutes.../s (USB 3.0) • USB 3.0 connection compatible with USB 2.0 • Space-saving versatility: stack, rackmount or stand upright • Compatible with USB 2.0. Clever, Advanced Design The d2 USB 3.0 is versatile and can stand upright, be stacked horizontally with the environment in mind, the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 helps...
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... • Space-saving design for upright, rackable or stackable configurations Box Content • LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) • Drive stand for upright use • External power supply • LaCie Utilities and Software (preloaded on the drive): • LaCie Backup software with data restore for Windows® and Mac • User Manual...
... • Space-saving design for upright, rackable or stackable configurations Box Content • LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) • Drive stand for upright use • External power supply • LaCie Utilities and Software (preloaded on the drive): • LaCie Backup software with data restore for Windows® and Mac • User Manual...
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Availability depends on the d2 USB 3.0 • Press and hold the power button to switch off the d2 USB 3.0 for more security and to another. Average speed is a trademark of LaCie. Other products and brand names mentioned herein may be purchased separately online within 30 days of your workflow. www.lacie.com 101025 Under the Advance Care...
Availability depends on the d2 USB 3.0 • Press and hold the power button to switch off the d2 USB 3.0 for more security and to another. Average speed is a trademark of LaCie. Other products and brand names mentioned herein may be purchased separately online within 30 days of your workflow. www.lacie.com 101025 Under the Advance Care...
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......10 2. Windows XP Users...18 2.5.3. Troubleshooting...25 3.1. Troubleshooting: Mac Users...26 3.3. Disconnecting Your Drive...15 2.5. Contacting Customer Support 30 4.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. About File System Formats 16 2.5.2. Warranty...Box Content...5 1.2. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 12 2.2. LED Indicators...25 3.2. Cables and Connectors...10 1.6. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant 14 2.4. Introduction...4 1.1. Troubleshooting: Windows Users 28 4.
......10 2. Windows XP Users...18 2.5.3. Troubleshooting...25 3.1. Troubleshooting: Mac Users...26 3.3. Disconnecting Your Drive...15 2.5. Contacting Customer Support 30 4.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. About File System Formats 16 2.5.2. Warranty...Box Content...5 1.2. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 12 2.2. LED Indicators...25 3.2. Cables and Connectors...10 1.6. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant 14 2.4. Introduction...4 1.1. Troubleshooting: Windows Users 28 4.
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... may cause undesired operation. Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the FCC Rules. FCC Statement LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Tested to a designed collection point for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this is your responsibility to dispose of your other household waste. CAUTION: Modifications not authorized by Neil Poulton...
... may cause undesired operation. Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the FCC Rules. FCC Statement LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Tested to a designed collection point for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this is your responsibility to dispose of your other household waste. CAUTION: Modifications not authorized by Neil Poulton...
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... it near a source of removable storage media. Never place objects containing liquids on your LaCie d2 contains no circumstances will disfigure and discolor the casing. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your LaCie d2 in damp or wet conditions. Never insert any risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire...
... it near a source of removable storage media. Never place objects containing liquids on your LaCie d2 contains no circumstances will disfigure and discolor the casing. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your LaCie d2 in damp or wet conditions. Never insert any risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire...
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Navigate to check out LaCie's support page for purchasing the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Hard Disk. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1. The next step is to lacie.com/support and choose your computer and will assist you for this manual's more detailed chapter on lacielounge. Introduction Thank you in the printed Quick ...
Navigate to check out LaCie's support page for purchasing the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Hard Disk. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1. The next step is to lacie.com/support and choose your computer and will assist you for this manual's more detailed chapter on lacielounge. Introduction Thank you in the printed Quick ...
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LaCie d2 USB 3.0 2. USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) 4. Introduction page 5 d2 USB 3.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. External power supply 3. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Drive stand for upright use IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Box Content Your LaCie d2 package contains the items listed below: 1. Quick Install Guide 5.
LaCie d2 USB 3.0 2. USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) 4. Introduction page 5 d2 USB 3.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. External power supply 3. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Drive stand for upright use IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Box Content Your LaCie d2 package contains the items listed below: 1. Quick Install Guide 5.
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... than 2TB. TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie d2 USB 3.0 is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0* port ✦✦ Latest version of Windows XP**, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 ✦✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended *To take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 must be connected to a USB 3.0 port. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton...
... than 2TB. TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie d2 USB 3.0 is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0* port ✦✦ Latest version of Windows XP**, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 ✦✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended *To take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 must be connected to a USB 3.0 port. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton...
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..., however, turn off by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. Power Conservation.) The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to chapter 3.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by pressing and holding it. (For information on power conservation, see 1.6. When you disconnect the interface cable, the drive will turn the drive...
..., however, turn off by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. Power Conservation.) The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to chapter 3.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by pressing and holding it. (For information on power conservation, see 1.6. When you disconnect the interface cable, the drive will turn the drive...
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Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Rear View 1. Chain lock option CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie d2 should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Power adapter connection 3. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35° C (32 - 95° F) Operation Humidity: 20 - 80%, non-condensing Storage Humidity: 10 - 90%, non-condensing Introduction page 8 Fig. 02 USB 3.0 port 2.
Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Rear View 1. Chain lock option CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie d2 should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Power adapter connection 3. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35° C (32 - 95° F) Operation Humidity: 20 - 80%, non-condensing Storage Humidity: 10 - 90%, non-condensing Introduction page 8 Fig. 02 USB 3.0 port 2.
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... Please make sure that the heat dissipation can work effectively. When stacking LaCie d2 USB 3.0s, please remember to the touch. Introduction page 9 Exclusive d2 Heat Sink Design Provides 60% more than three d2 USB 3.0 hard drives, especially if these drives are turned on the back-bezel... design actually draws heat away from the internal drive toward the external casing. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.4. Hard Disk Heat Management Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie d2 USB 3.0's metal body is in the upright position. The large surface area of ...
... Please make sure that the heat dissipation can work effectively. When stacking LaCie d2 USB 3.0s, please remember to the touch. Introduction page 9 Exclusive d2 Heat Sink Design Provides 60% more than three d2 USB 3.0 hard drives, especially if these drives are turned on the back-bezel... design actually draws heat away from the internal drive toward the external casing. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.4. Hard Disk Heat Management Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie d2 USB 3.0's metal body is in the upright position. The large surface area of ...
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...push and hold the front LED while the drive is shipped with the computer or Operating System settings. Your LaCie d2 USB 3.0 also conserves energy by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.5. Your LaCie drive is powered on the desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows) while the drives stay in ...practice). USB 3.0 Cable Ends 1.6. Introduction page 10 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by powering off when: ✦✦ Shutting down . Transfer rates can attain up to ten times faster ...
...push and hold the front LED while the drive is shipped with the computer or Operating System settings. Your LaCie d2 USB 3.0 also conserves energy by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.5. Your LaCie drive is powered on the desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows) while the drives stay in ...practice). USB 3.0 Cable Ends 1.6. Introduction page 10 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by powering off when: ✦✦ Shutting down . Transfer rates can attain up to ten times faster ...
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STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 2.3. Getting Connected page 11 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Getting Connected Installing the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 hard drive is easy for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your drive in three easy steps: 2.1. Install your computer. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 2.2. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to LaCie Setup Assistant.
STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 2.3. Getting Connected page 11 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Getting Connected Installing the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 hard drive is easy for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your drive in three easy steps: 2.1. Install your computer. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 2.2. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to LaCie Setup Assistant.
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...Using any damage to the drive resulting from another LaCie device or another manufacturer. Do not use a power supply from the use your warranty. To be able to use the AC adapter supplied with your warranty. Continue to the LaCie d2 USB 3.0. 2. CAUTION: Only use this feature, you... may result in a foreign country thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by LaCie will void your LaCie drive when in damage to your drive and ...
...Using any damage to the drive resulting from another LaCie device or another manufacturer. Do not use a power supply from the use your warranty. To be able to use the AC adapter supplied with your warranty. Continue to the LaCie d2 USB 3.0. 2. CAUTION: Only use this feature, you... may result in a foreign country thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by LaCie will void your LaCie drive when in damage to your drive and ...
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... to the drive and to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant. Fig. 05 Getting Connected page 13 STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 1. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port, you can connect the included USB 3.0 cable to a compatible port on your computer. 2. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.2. After...
... to the drive and to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant. Fig. 05 Getting Connected page 13 STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 1. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port, you can connect the included USB 3.0 cable to a compatible port on your computer. 2. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.2. After...
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...drive will not be ready to format or partition your desktop. It will require manual formatting. Getting Connected page 14 STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your computer's native disk utility program to use your computer's internal hard drive or other medium when setup is... on your drive and will not be available on the LaCie icon in "My Computer" (or in "Computer" for Mac) to format your drive. The user manual and utilities will have to be launched to reformat your drive. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.3. ...
...drive will not be ready to format or partition your desktop. It will require manual formatting. Getting Connected page 14 STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your computer's native disk utility program to use your computer's internal hard drive or other medium when setup is... on your drive and will not be available on the LaCie icon in "My Computer" (or in "Computer" for Mac) to format your drive. The user manual and utilities will have to be launched to reformat your drive. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.3. ...
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...the device. Windows Vista & Windows 7 Users From the System Tray (located in this prompt. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by an icon that may be represented by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.4. Click on the LaCie hard disk in the lower right-hand side of your screen) click on the plug icon (note... the white check mark inside a green circle) (Fig. 07). A message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it is a generic USB device icon.
...the device. Windows Vista & Windows 7 Users From the System Tray (located in this prompt. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by an icon that may be represented by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.4. Click on the LaCie hard disk in the lower right-hand side of your screen) click on the plug icon (note... the white check mark inside a green circle) (Fig. 07). A message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it is a generic USB device icon.
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...with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 however, volume size is 10MB, with a maximum of DOS programming. Formatting and Partitioning LaCie Setup Assistant should be greater when compared to 32GB (by Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Use NTFS if: ...you ...MBR format or without resorting to help from less than 1MB all the way to 4GB. Disk Manager), and the individual file size is 4GB. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 without a limit when initialized in read this...
...with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 however, volume size is 10MB, with a maximum of DOS programming. Formatting and Partitioning LaCie Setup Assistant should be greater when compared to 32GB (by Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Use NTFS if: ...you ...MBR format or without resorting to help from less than 1MB all the way to 4GB. Disk Manager), and the individual file size is 4GB. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 without a limit when initialized in read this...