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... data. Review this manual doesn't answer your packaging. For advanced troubleshooting or to report a problem with Type A USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports) Quick Install Guide Complete software suite: LaCie Private-Public, LaCie Backup Assistant, LaCie Desktop Manager (Eco Mod e ) Note: A PDF of this user manual and software utilities are pre-loaded on how to connect your hard drive to your computer. In the event that meets the following minimum requirements: Windows 7 or higher Mac OS X 10.7 or higher LaCie Po rsche Design...
... data. Review this manual doesn't answer your packaging. For advanced troubleshooting or to report a problem with Type A USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports) Quick Install Guide Complete software suite: LaCie Private-Public, LaCie Backup Assistant, LaCie Desktop Manager (Eco Mod e ) Note: A PDF of this user manual and software utilities are pre-loaded on how to connect your hard drive to your computer. In the event that meets the following minimum requirements: Windows 7 or higher Mac OS X 10.7 or higher LaCie Po rsche Design...
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LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 5 To achieve full interface bandwidth, you can also connect the Porsche Design Mobile Drive to a USB-C host port on a computer or device. Note: For optimal performance, connect the product to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. Connecting the Porsche Design Mobile Drive to a USB 2.0 port reduces performance to USB 2.0 transfer rates.
LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 5 To achieve full interface bandwidth, you can also connect the Porsche Design Mobile Drive to a USB-C host port on a computer or device. Note: For optimal performance, connect the product to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. Connecting the Porsche Design Mobile Drive to a USB 2.0 port reduces performance to USB 2.0 transfer rates.
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... ends. Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to ensure maximum data transfer performance when used with compatible ports. Light behavior On and steady Flicke ring On for 1 second, off USB is shipped with two cables for universal compatibility with all modern computers: USB-C-to-USB-C USB-C-to-USB 3.0/2.0 Type A USB-C-to-USB-C Use the USB-C-to-USB-C cable to a computer. LED Indicator and Cables Status Light Informa on Data access Eco mode Drive is off for...
... ends. Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to ensure maximum data transfer performance when used with compatible ports. Light behavior On and steady Flicke ring On for 1 second, off USB is shipped with two cables for universal compatibility with all modern computers: USB-C-to-USB-C USB-C-to-USB 3.0/2.0 Type A USB-C-to-USB-C Use the USB-C-to-USB-C cable to a computer. LED Indicator and Cables Status Light Informa on Data access Eco mode Drive is off for...
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Drive performance is connected to a USB 2.0 port. The USB-C end is connected to the LaCie hard drive and the Type A end is limited to USB 2.0 transfer rates when connected to the computer's USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 Type A port. Connector face Cable end (to computer) (to computer) Cable end (to product) Connector face (to -USB 3.0/2.0 Type A cable for compatibility with computers that do not have a USB-C port. USB-C-to-USB 3.0/2.0 Type A Use the USB-C-to product) LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 7
Drive performance is connected to a USB 2.0 port. The USB-C end is connected to the LaCie hard drive and the Type A end is limited to USB 2.0 transfer rates when connected to the computer's USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 Type A port. Connector face Cable end (to computer) (to computer) Cable end (to product) Connector face (to -USB 3.0/2.0 Type A cable for compatibility with computers that do not have a USB-C port. USB-C-to-USB 3.0/2.0 Type A Use the USB-C-to product) LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 7
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... the LaCie Porsche Design Mobile hard drive. 2. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 8 STEP 1 - Your LaCie device is easy thanks to a computer with two cables (see LED Indicator and Cables): USB-C-to your computer has a USB-C port. The image below shows a connection to LaCie Setup Assistant. Installing your computer. Connect the cable to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your LaCie hard drive is shipped with a USB-C port. Connect the USB cable Before connecting the LaCie device, confirm the USB port...
... the LaCie Porsche Design Mobile hard drive. 2. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 8 STEP 1 - Your LaCie device is easy thanks to a computer with two cables (see LED Indicator and Cables): USB-C-to your computer has a USB-C port. The image below shows a connection to LaCie Setup Assistant. Installing your computer. Connect the cable to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your LaCie hard drive is shipped with a USB-C port. Connect the USB cable Before connecting the LaCie device, confirm the USB port...
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LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 9 The drive partition mounts on your desktop (Mac) or in Computer (Windows). The image below shows a connection to a computer with a USB 3.0/2.0 Type A port.
LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 9 The drive partition mounts on your desktop (Mac) or in Computer (Windows). The image below shows a connection to a computer with a USB 3.0/2.0 Type A port.
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... needs. Mac Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double click LaCie Setup. Note: If the drive does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics in the Frequently asked questions section to help resolve common issues. It will allow you quit it after the formatting has begun, your drive. Install software for added features. Additionally, the user manual and utilities will require manual formatting. LaCie Po rsche Design...
... needs. Mac Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double click LaCie Setup. Note: If the drive does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics in the Frequently asked questions section to help resolve common issues. It will allow you quit it after the formatting has begun, your drive. Install software for added features. Additionally, the user manual and utilities will require manual formatting. LaCie Po rsche Design...
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Manual access: open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer and double-click LaCie Setup. Launch LaCie Setup Assistant - Windows AutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may detect your computer. If the AutoPlay window appears, choose Open folder to your LaCie hard drive as soon as it is connected to view files using Windows Explorer and double-click LaCie Setup. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 11
Manual access: open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer and double-click LaCie Setup. Launch LaCie Setup Assistant - Windows AutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may detect your computer. If the AutoPlay window appears, choose Open folder to your LaCie hard drive as soon as it is connected to view files using Windows Explorer and double-click LaCie Setup. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 11
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... for compatibility with LaCie Setup Assistant. Important info for your computer's settings. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 12 Selecting Next confirms that you wish to enter your hard drive as well as installing LaCie software utilities. Move the slider to reduce the size of the LaCie Share partition. LaCie: formatted for Windows users: While running LaCie Setup Assistant, generic pop-up windows may be prompted to change the settings. 1. LaCie Setup Assistant guides...
... for compatibility with LaCie Setup Assistant. Important info for your computer's settings. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 12 Selecting Next confirms that you wish to enter your hard drive as well as installing LaCie software utilities. Move the slider to reduce the size of the LaCie Share partition. LaCie: formatted for Windows users: While running LaCie Setup Assistant, generic pop-up windows may be prompted to change the settings. 1. LaCie Setup Assistant guides...
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... LaCie Setup Assistant at any time. 7. Since the format is a software utility available in LaCie Setup Assistant. See LaCie Desktop Manager for details. To install software utilities after the initial installation, you created one partition STEP 3 - LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 13 Choose Finish to install before completing LaCie Setup Assistant. Certain software utilities may begin to close the program. A prompt alerts you manage your LaCie device. 6. Choose the software utilities that the disk will be formatted. LaCie Setup...
... LaCie Setup Assistant at any time. 7. Since the format is a software utility available in LaCie Setup Assistant. See LaCie Desktop Manager for details. To install software utilities after the initial installation, you created one partition STEP 3 - LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 13 Choose Finish to install before completing LaCie Setup Assistant. Certain software utilities may begin to close the program. A prompt alerts you manage your LaCie device. 6. Choose the software utilities that the disk will be formatted. LaCie Setup...
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... installation steps. Double click LaCie Setup to install the software and complete the setup. Select LaCie Desktop Manager to launch the installer. 4. Select your LaCie drive and to see advanced information about your language. 5. LaCie Desktop Manager quick access You can be or . The original partition name can access LaCie Desktop Manger by clicking its icon: Windows: system tray Mac: menu bar LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 14 In a Windows Explorer window or on your operating...
... installation steps. Double click LaCie Setup to install the software and complete the setup. Select LaCie Desktop Manager to launch the installer. 4. Select your LaCie drive and to see advanced information about your language. 5. LaCie Desktop Manager quick access You can be or . The original partition name can access LaCie Desktop Manger by clicking its icon: Windows: system tray Mac: menu bar LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 14 In a Windows Explorer window or on your operating...
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... drive by clicking Reformat. On this page you want to format your hard drive using the disk utility, see Optional Formatting and Partitioning. Caution: Formatting the hard drive deletes all compatible connected LaCie devices on how to view and click the Info tab. You can review advanced information about your operating system's disk utility. LaCie Desktop Manager directs you want to protect or continue to your drive such as device name, the internal hard disk serial number (not the LaCie product serial number), available capacity, connection type...
... drive by clicking Reformat. On this page you want to format your hard drive using the disk utility, see Optional Formatting and Partitioning. Caution: Formatting the hard drive deletes all compatible connected LaCie devices on how to view and click the Info tab. You can review advanced information about your operating system's disk utility. LaCie Desktop Manager directs you want to protect or continue to your drive such as device name, the internal hard disk serial number (not the LaCie product serial number), available capacity, connection type...
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... the Eco tab. Mac: Mac OS manages Eco Mode. You can manage this feature using LaCie Desktop Manager in order to conserve energy. Select "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible" to conserve energy. To exit Eco mode, access data on the drive and the disk automatically powers on. Eco tab By default, your drive enters Eco mode after which the drive enters Eco mode. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15...
... the Eco tab. Mac: Mac OS manages Eco Mode. You can manage this feature using LaCie Desktop Manager in order to conserve energy. Select "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible" to conserve energy. To exit Eco mode, access data on the drive and the disk automatically powers on. Eco tab By default, your drive enters Eco mode after which the drive enters Eco mode. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15...
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Windows Use Control Panel to uninstall LaCie Desktop Manager. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 17 Uninstall LaCie Desktop Manager Mac Click the LaCie Desktop Manager icon in the menu bar and then select Preferences. In the window that opens, click Uninstall LaCie Desktop Manager.
Windows Use Control Panel to uninstall LaCie Desktop Manager. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 17 Uninstall LaCie Desktop Manager Mac Click the LaCie Desktop Manager icon in the menu bar and then select Preferences. In the window that opens, click Uninstall LaCie Desktop Manager.
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... disconnected. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 18 However, to prevent failures it is important to the Trash. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the storage device can be connected and disconnected while the computer is a generic USB device icon. A photorealistic icon that looks like the device may represent your LaCie storage can be safely unmounted. Mac Drag the storage device icon to follow...
... disconnected. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 18 However, to prevent failures it is important to the Trash. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the storage device can be connected and disconnected while the computer is a generic USB device icon. A photorealistic icon that looks like the device may represent your LaCie storage can be safely unmounted. Mac Drag the storage device icon to follow...
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... drivers. Want to FAT32 since it was formatting. Mac OS Extended refers to your storage device after LaCie Setup Assistant has successfully completed. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 20 Read the information below if you to quickly format the storage device according to the file system used as an alternative to reformat your ne e d s. Windows NTFS: since it is the native file system for Windows, volumes created...
... drivers. Want to FAT32 since it was formatting. Mac OS Extended refers to your storage device after LaCie Setup Assistant has successfully completed. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 20 Read the information below if you to quickly format the storage device according to the file system used as an alternative to reformat your ne e d s. Windows NTFS: since it is the native file system for Windows, volumes created...
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... the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 21 A FAT32 partition can reach up all data on the storage device. LaCie is incompatible with both Windows and Mac computers. FAT32 can help you back up to your storage device with exFAT. Use exFAT if: ...you will be using your operating system's documentation for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning or using the storage device only with Windows. To create a new partition...
... the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 21 A FAT32 partition can reach up all data on the storage device. LaCie is incompatible with both Windows and Mac computers. FAT32 can help you back up to your storage device with exFAT. Use exFAT if: ...you will be using your operating system's documentation for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning or using the storage device only with Windows. To create a new partition...
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... copied. A: Review troubleshooting tips for external hard drives. A: If your computer and try again. Problem: I'm receiving file transfer error messages. These characters include, but are not limited to ensure that they are fully seated in the names. Try a different USB cable. Q: Is your files and folders to Check your computer's internal hard drive limiting transfer speeds? Q: Is the drive connected to LaCie customer support. Q: Does your computer or hub? Otherwise, the USB-C device operates...
... copied. A: Review troubleshooting tips for external hard drives. A: If your computer and try again. Problem: I'm receiving file transfer error messages. These characters include, but are not limited to ensure that they are fully seated in the names. Try a different USB cable. Q: Is your files and folders to Check your computer's internal hard drive limiting transfer speeds? Q: Is the drive connected to LaCie customer support. Q: Does your computer or hub? Otherwise, the USB-C device operates...
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... Optional Formatting and Partitioning. Q: Is your drive listed next to appear. While the Device Manager can assist with troubleshooting most problems, it is listed in the Disk Drives section and, if necessary, click the plus sign to NTFS (Windows users) or HFS+ (Mac users). Windows Problem: The drive icon doesn't appear in Device Manager. drive to view the full list of devices. Windows 7 and 10: Click Start and right click on the desktop. If you that Hard Disks...
... Optional Formatting and Partitioning. Q: Is your drive listed next to appear. While the Device Manager can assist with troubleshooting most problems, it is listed in the Disk Drives section and, if necessary, click the plus sign to NTFS (Windows users) or HFS+ (Mac users). Windows Problem: The drive icon doesn't appear in Device Manager. drive to view the full list of devices. Windows 7 and 10: Click Start and right click on the desktop. If you that Hard Disks...
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The General tab provides a potential reason why the device is instead an exclamation point, question mark or an X. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 25 Right click this icon and then choose Properties. An unusual icon next to the hard drive can reveal a problem. For example, instead of the normal icon based on the type of device, it is not working as expected.
The General tab provides a potential reason why the device is instead an exclamation point, question mark or an X. LaCie Po rsche Design Mo bile Drive User Manual 10/30/15 25 Right click this icon and then choose Properties. An unusual icon next to the hard drive can reveal a problem. For example, instead of the normal icon based on the type of device, it is not working as expected.