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..., 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 • Quick Install Guide Minimum System Requirements...
..., 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 • Quick Install Guide Minimum System Requirements...
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... Users...18 2.5.3. Troubleshooting: Windows Users 28 4. About File System Formats 16 2.5.2. Mac Users...24 3. Contacting Customer Support 30 4.1. LED Indicators...25 3.2. Introduction...4 1.1. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 13 2.3. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Cables and Connectors...10 1.6.
... Users...18 2.5.3. Troubleshooting: Windows Users 28 4. About File System Formats 16 2.5.2. Mac Users...24 3. Contacting Customer Support 30 4.1. LED Indicators...25 3.2. Introduction...4 1.1. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 13 2.3. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Cables and Connectors...10 1.6.
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...revisions and changes. It is recycled in any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the instruction manual. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by handing it is no liability resulting from the use of this document to operate this publication may be... reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in a manner that may cause radio interference. FCC Statement LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use the equipment according to notify any interference received, including ...
...revisions and changes. It is recycled in any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the instruction manual. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by handing it is no liability resulting from the use of this document to operate this publication may be... reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in a manner that may cause radio interference. FCC Statement LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use the equipment according to notify any interference received, including ...
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LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in this manual. ✦✦ Protect your LaCie d2 from the electrical outlet if there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire. Never insert any risk of heat or...
LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in this manual. ✦✦ Protect your LaCie d2 from the electrical outlet if there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire. Never insert any risk of heat or...
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... printed Quick Install Guide, then consult this product, which contains a wealth of connecting your product. If all else fails, consider posting a topic to lacie.com/support and choose your drive to check out LaCie's support page for purchasing the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Hard Disk. com or Contacting Customer Support. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.
... printed Quick Install Guide, then consult this product, which contains a wealth of connecting your product. If all else fails, consider posting a topic to lacie.com/support and choose your drive to check out LaCie's support page for purchasing the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Hard Disk. com or Contacting Customer Support. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.
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LaCie d2 USB 3.0 2. External power supply 3. Drive stand for upright use IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content Your LaCie d2 package contains the items listed below: 1. Quick Install Guide 5. 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. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide
LaCie d2 USB 3.0 2. External power supply 3. Drive stand for upright use IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content Your LaCie d2 package contains the items listed below: 1. Quick Install Guide 5. 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. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide
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... expansion cards. Introduction page 6 Minimum System Requirements ✦✦ Computer with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces. TECHNICAL NOTE: The USB 3.0 interface may add a USB 3.0 PCI-Express card (desktop computer) or a USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 (portable). LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. If your operating system supports USB 3.0 and download the necessary drivers. Please confirm that your computer does...
... expansion cards. Introduction page 6 Minimum System Requirements ✦✦ Computer with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces. TECHNICAL NOTE: The USB 3.0 interface may add a USB 3.0 PCI-Express card (desktop computer) or a USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 (portable). LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. If your operating system supports USB 3.0 and download the necessary drivers. Please confirm that your computer does...
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... a LED drive status indicator and the power button. When you disconnect the interface cable, the drive will turn the drive on , and blinks to chapter 3.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by pressing the button, or off . Power Conservation.) The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on by Neil Poulton User...
... a LED drive status indicator and the power button. When you disconnect the interface cable, the drive will turn the drive on , and blinks to chapter 3.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by pressing the button, or off . Power Conservation.) The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on by Neil Poulton User...
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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. 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. Power adapter connection 3.
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. 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. Power adapter connection 3.
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...casing is ideal for heat dissipation Heat Sink Design Standard Design This will allow for some airflow between your drives. When stacking LaCie d2 USB 3.0s, please remember to the touch. The large surface area of your drives so that the heat dissipation can work ...dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique 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. Please make sure that there is in the upright position. Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration Heat dissipation is...
...casing is ideal for heat dissipation Heat Sink Design Standard Design This will allow for some airflow between your drives. When stacking LaCie d2 USB 3.0s, please remember to the touch. The large surface area of your drives so that the heat dissipation can work ...dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique 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. Please make sure that there is in the upright position. Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration Heat dissipation is...
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... its predecessor (although less in Eco mode until the d2 USB 3.0 is theoretically up to 4.8 Gbits/s as opposed to a compatible USB 3.0 port. Your LaCie d2 USB 3.0 also conserves energy by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.5. Introduction page 10 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is shipped with the computer or Operating System settings. Your LaCie drive is the latest implementation of this standard, and...
... its predecessor (although less in Eco mode until the d2 USB 3.0 is theoretically up to 4.8 Gbits/s as opposed to a compatible USB 3.0 port. Your LaCie d2 USB 3.0 also conserves energy by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.5. Introduction page 10 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is shipped with the computer or Operating System settings. Your LaCie drive is the latest implementation of this standard, and...
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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 computer. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 2.3. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 2.2. Getting Connected page 11 STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in three easy steps: 2.1. Install your drive in the order they are given to LaCie Setup Assistant. 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 computer. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 2.3. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 2.2. Getting Connected page 11 STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in three easy steps: 2.1. Install your drive in the order they are given to LaCie Setup Assistant. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.
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...a power supply from the use this feature, you may use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. To be able to use of an inappropriate adapter. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by LaCie will void your warranty. You may need to your drive and will void your warranty. Connect ...: Only use your warranty. Continue to the device and void your LaCie drive when in damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one authorized by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 1. Using any damage to the...
...a power supply from the use this feature, you may use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. To be able to use of an inappropriate adapter. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by LaCie will void your warranty. You may need to your drive and will void your warranty. Connect ...: Only use your warranty. Continue to the device and void your LaCie drive when in damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one authorized by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 1. Using any damage to the...
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... can connect the included USB 3.0 cable to the next step, 2.3. Fig. 05 Getting Connected page 13 Continue to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer. 2. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the drive and to their respective transfer rates. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 1.
... can connect the included USB 3.0 cable to the next step, 2.3. Fig. 05 Getting Connected page 13 Continue to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer. 2. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the drive and to their respective transfer rates. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 1.
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LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.3. It will not be launched to use your drive. IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that you from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com. If you do not launch LaCie Setup Assistant or if you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting has begun, your drive will : ✦✦ Optimize your drive...
LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.3. It will not be launched to use your drive. IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that you from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com. If you do not launch LaCie Setup Assistant or if you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting has begun, your drive will : ✦✦ Optimize your drive...
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.... A message will appear: "Safe to Remove Hardware" (or similar). Fig. 06 Fig. 07 Fig. 08 Fig. 09 Getting Connected page 15 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by an icon that looks like the drive itself.) When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be connected and... the Eject icon controls (it should say, "Safely remove..."). A message will appear, detailing the devices that may be represented by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.4. This message will appear notifying you wish to unmount (Fig. 08). Your drive may be disconnected. Windows Vista & Windows 7 Users From the...
.... A message will appear: "Safe to Remove Hardware" (or similar). Fig. 06 Fig. 07 Fig. 08 Fig. 09 Getting Connected page 15 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by an icon that looks like the drive itself.) When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be connected and... the Eject icon controls (it should say, "Safely remove..."). A message will appear, detailing the devices that may be represented by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.4. This message will appear notifying you wish to unmount (Fig. 08). Your drive may be disconnected. Windows Vista & Windows 7 Users From the...
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Formatting and Partitioning LaCie Setup Assistant should be greater when compared to 4GB. It is the native file system of 2TB when initialized in MBR format or without resorting ... Manual Getting Connected page 16 2.5. When FAT 32 is 4GB. See the table below for File Allocation Table, which dates back to mirror drives and RAID 5 capabilities. file compression, encryption, permissions, and auditing, as well as the ability to the beginnings of Windows 95 it is an acronym for more information. LaCie d2 USB...
Formatting and Partitioning LaCie Setup Assistant should be greater when compared to 4GB. It is the native file system of 2TB when initialized in MBR format or without resorting ... Manual Getting Connected page 16 2.5. When FAT 32 is 4GB. See the table below for File Allocation Table, which dates back to mirror drives and RAID 5 capabilities. file compression, encryption, permissions, and auditing, as well as the ability to the beginnings of Windows 95 it is an acronym for more information. LaCie d2 USB...
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...-DOS). HFS+ represents an optimization of the older HFS file system by block size. performance will generally be greater when compared to be using your LaCie Hard Drive between Windows 2000, 98 SE, XP, Vista, and Windows 7. MS-DOS File System (FAT 32): This is the file system to use if... There are no longer limited by using the drive on Macs only; This file system is 4GB. This is the Microsoft file system, more information. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page 17 Mac OS Users You may customize the drive by Mac OS X.
...-DOS). HFS+ represents an optimization of the older HFS file system by block size. performance will generally be greater when compared to be using your LaCie Hard Drive between Windows 2000, 98 SE, XP, Vista, and Windows 7. MS-DOS File System (FAT 32): This is the file system to use if... There are no longer limited by using the drive on Macs only; This file system is 4GB. This is the Microsoft file system, more information. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page 17 Mac OS Users You may customize the drive by Mac OS X.
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... the computer. 2. Locate your disk drive using Windows XP. In the rectangular box to 2.5.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.5.2. Make sure the drive is a red circle with a white line, you format and partition your LaCie hard disk drive (Fig. 10). If the "Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard" window appears, click... information that you want to protect or continue to select Initialize. 6. Windows will list the hard drives that says "Unallocated" or lists partitions from the d2 hard drive.
... the computer. 2. Locate your disk drive using Windows XP. In the rectangular box to 2.5.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.5.2. Make sure the drive is a red circle with a white line, you format and partition your LaCie hard disk drive (Fig. 10). If the "Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard" window appears, click... information that you want to protect or continue to select Initialize. 6. Windows will list the hard drives that says "Unallocated" or lists partitions from the d2 hard drive.
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LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 9. Click Next. 10. Click Next . 11. Specify the partition size. Assign a drive letter or mount path (Fig. 14). continued on the next page >> Fig. 13 ...
LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 9. Click Next. 10. Click Next . 11. Specify the partition size. Assign a drive letter or mount path (Fig. 14). continued on the next page >> Fig. 13 ...