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... Information 29 Formatting for Windows Users...18 3.2.1. Cables and Connectors ...8 1.4.1. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant ...14 2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk...15 2.5. Views of Contents Health and Safety Precautions 3 General Use Precautions 3 1. Formatting from FAT32 to NTFS 20 3.3. Hard Disk Heat Management...10 2. Switching Interfaces...15 3. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual Table of Contents page Table of the...
... Information 29 Formatting for Windows Users...18 3.2.1. Cables and Connectors ...8 1.4.1. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant ...14 2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk...15 2.5. Views of Contents Health and Safety Precautions 3 General Use Precautions 3 1. Formatting from FAT32 to NTFS 20 3.3. Hard Disk Heat Management...10 2. Switching Interfaces...15 3. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual Table of Contents page Table of the...
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... from the use This device complies with FCC standards for the recycling of the information contained herein. FCC Statement LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ Tested to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is no liability resulting from errors or omissions in ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this manual are registered trademarks of their respective owners. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual Forward page Copyrights Copyright © 2007 LaCie. The devices may cause undesired operation. These limits are...
... from the use This device complies with FCC standards for the recycling of the information contained herein. FCC Statement LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ Tested to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is no liability resulting from errors or omissions in ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this manual are registered trademarks of their respective owners. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual Forward page Copyrights Copyright © 2007 LaCie. The devices may cause undesired operation. These limits are...
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... may spill into the drive to avoid any risk of CD and DVD drives. Never place objects containing liquids on the LaCie Big Disk Extreme+, as televisions or radios. Avoid placing your LaCie Big Disk Extreme+. Inversely, placing ...storage media. Doing so may damage the unit. ✦ Always unplug the LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ from the electrical outlet if there is the sole responsibility of this manual. or to 95° F); To help prevent the loss of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other products. ✦ Do not place the LaCie Big Disk...
... may spill into the drive to avoid any risk of CD and DVD drives. Never place objects containing liquids on the LaCie Big Disk Extreme+, as televisions or radios. Avoid placing your LaCie Big Disk Extreme+. Inversely, placing ...storage media. Doing so may damage the unit. ✦ Always unplug the LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ from the electrical outlet if there is the sole responsibility of this manual. or to 95° F); To help prevent the loss of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other products. ✦ Do not place the LaCie Big Disk...
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.... LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1. Introduction Thank you for audio/video pros working with the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately) or incorporated into standard 19" computer equipment racks with large amounts of up to 3 Gbits/s via eSATA ✦ Connects to almost any Mac or PC ✦ Back up your computer's internal hard drive ✦...
.... LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1. Introduction Thank you for audio/video pros working with the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately) or incorporated into standard 19" computer equipment racks with large amounts of up to 3 Gbits/s via eSATA ✦ Connects to almost any Mac or PC ✦ Back up your computer's internal hard drive ✦...
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... Important Info: Please save your packaging. Box Content Your box contains the Big Disk Extreme+ with attached drive stand and an accessories box containing items 2 -5, listed below: ➀ LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ ➁ USB cable ➂ eSATA cable ➃ External power supply ➄ Quick Install Guide note: The User Manual and software utilities are pre-loaded on the...
... Important Info: Please save your packaging. Box Content Your box contains the Big Disk Extreme+ with attached drive stand and an accessories box containing items 2 -5, listed below: ➀ LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ ➁ USB cable ➂ eSATA cable ➃ External power supply ➄ Quick Install Guide note: The User Manual and software utilities are pre-loaded on the...
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... need to purchase a PCI, PCI-X or PCI-Express card to be able to connect your Big Disk Extreme+ via eSATA. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.2. LaCie offers a wide selection of PCI, PCI-X or PCI-Express cards cards. Visit www.lacie.com/accessories. Introduction page Mac Users ✦ eSATA or USB 2.0 port ✦ Mac OS 10...
... need to purchase a PCI, PCI-X or PCI-Express card to be able to connect your Big Disk Extreme+ via eSATA. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.2. LaCie offers a wide selection of PCI, PCI-X or PCI-Express cards cards. Visit www.lacie.com/accessories. Introduction page Mac Users ✦ eSATA or USB 2.0 port ✦ Mac OS 10...
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... switch ➁ eSATA port ➂ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port ➃ Power input connection ➄ Removable stand ➅ Lock slot (used to indicate drive activity. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.3. Activity LED Introduction page Rear View ➀ off/auto/on , and blinks to connect an anti-theft chain lock, such as a Kensington security...
... switch ➁ eSATA port ➂ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port ➃ Power input connection ➄ Removable stand ➅ Lock slot (used to indicate drive activity. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.3. Activity LED Introduction page Rear View ➀ off/auto/on , and blinks to connect an anti-theft chain lock, such as a Kensington security...
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...and durable. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.4. In addition, the guide features are vertically offset and reduced in size to 3 Gbits/s. eSATA Cables and Connectors Your LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ uses ...the latest in external applications. Cables and Connectors 1.4.1. eSATA technology was developed, allowing for the use of up to power down the system or reboot. Included eSATA Cable Your LaCie drive...
...and durable. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.4. In addition, the guide features are vertically offset and reduced in size to 3 Gbits/s. eSATA Cables and Connectors Your LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ uses ...the latest in external applications. Cables and Connectors 1.4.1. eSATA technology was developed, allowing for the use of up to power down the system or reboot. Included eSATA Cable Your LaCie drive...
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LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.4.2. Introduction page Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits ✦ Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with a Hi...1.1 transfer rates. The cable will also work when connected to a USB port, but drive performance will be limited to each other. USB 2.0 Cables Your LaCie drive is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer...original USB specifications. ✦ Hot-swappable: no need to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras.
LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.4.2. Introduction page Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits ✦ Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with a Hi...1.1 transfer rates. The cable will also work when connected to a USB port, but drive performance will be limited to each other. USB 2.0 Cables Your LaCie drive is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer...original USB specifications. ✦ Hot-swappable: no need to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras.
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...work effectively - Please make sure that the vent on the under side of the Big Disk Extreme+ have several LaCie drives stacked on each other , please remember to attach the included rubber feet on the back-bezel is not obstructed so that the ...some airflow between your drives (2). Because of its life and reliability. When stacking two drives (or three), environment temperature should not exceed 30°C. Introduction page 10 LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.5. Hard Disk Heat Management Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie Big Disk Extreme+'s metal body ...
...work effectively - Please make sure that the vent on the under side of the Big Disk Extreme+ have several LaCie drives stacked on each other , please remember to attach the included rubber feet on the back-bezel is not obstructed so that the ...some airflow between your drives (2). Because of its life and reliability. When stacking two drives (or three), environment temperature should not exceed 30°C. Introduction page 10 LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 1.5. Hard Disk Heat Management Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie Big Disk Extreme+'s metal body ...
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LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 2. Install your LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ is easy, thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. To switch interfaces, follow the setup steps in the order they are given to format your drive for optimal performance with your computer. Getting Connected page 11 Getting Connected Installing your Big Disk Extreme+ in section 2.5. Connect an interface cable (section...
LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 2. Install your LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ is easy, thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. To switch interfaces, follow the setup steps in the order they are given to format your drive for optimal performance with your computer. Getting Connected page 11 Getting Connected Installing your Big Disk Extreme+ in section 2.5. Connect an interface cable (section...
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...may result in the power save mode. If the system's power fan supports it, the LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ will spin down while in damage to the device and void your LaCie drive. OFF AUTO ON eSATA USB 2.O Figure 2.1 Getting Connected page 12 Connect the power ...power supply: 1. ON position: the drive is always on and off automatically with your computer. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie drive. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 2.1. CAUTION: Only use a power supply from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. Technical note: ...
...may result in the power save mode. If the system's power fan supports it, the LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ will spin down while in damage to the device and void your LaCie drive. OFF AUTO ON eSATA USB 2.O Figure 2.1 Getting Connected page 12 Connect the power ...power supply: 1. ON position: the drive is always on and off automatically with your computer. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie drive. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 2.1. CAUTION: Only use a power supply from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. Technical note: ...
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OFF AUTO ON LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 eSATA User Manual USB 2.O 2.2. Connect one end of the interface cable to your computer. 3. Power Supply OFF AUTO ON eSATA USB 2.O WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN. To connect .... WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN. GARANTIE NULLE SI BANDE ROMPUE. See section 2.1. Proceed to ensure that the volume mounts correctly on the OFF AUTO ON LaCie hard disk (Fig. 2.2). 4. Connecting the Interface Cable WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN. Important Info: USB 2.0 and eSATA users, please connect the power supply before connecting the interface...
OFF AUTO ON LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 eSATA User Manual USB 2.O 2.2. Connect one end of the interface cable to your computer. 3. Power Supply OFF AUTO ON eSATA USB 2.O WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN. To connect .... WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN. GARANTIE NULLE SI BANDE ROMPUE. See section 2.1. Proceed to ensure that the volume mounts correctly on the OFF AUTO ON LaCie hard disk (Fig. 2.2). 4. Connecting the Interface Cable WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN. Important Info: USB 2.0 and eSATA users, please connect the power supply before connecting the interface...
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... complete. Getting Connected page 14 LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 2.3. To launch LaCie Setup Assistant: Windows users: double click on the LaCie icon in "My Computer". It will: ✦ Optimize your drive according to your needs ✦ Copy the manual and utilities onto your LaCie hard disk important info: LaCie recommends that you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting...
... complete. Getting Connected page 14 LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 2.3. To launch LaCie Setup Assistant: Windows users: double click on the LaCie icon in "My Computer". It will: ✦ Optimize your drive according to your needs ✦ Copy the manual and utilities onto your LaCie hard disk important info: LaCie recommends that you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting...
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... 1. Drag the hard disk icon to unmount or safely disconnect your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running . See section 2.4. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 2.4. This message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it is important to follow these steps when disconnecting your LaCie hard disk. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk FireWire, eSATA...
... 1. Drag the hard disk icon to unmount or safely disconnect your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running . See section 2.4. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 2.4. This message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it is important to follow these steps when disconnecting your LaCie hard disk. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk FireWire, eSATA...
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... or Mac, or for your needs. You can reformat your LaCie hard disk if LaCie Setup Assistant was interrupted or stopped. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 16 3. For example, if you will be sharing the drive with both Windows and Mac OS X 10.3 or sharing the...files. Use FAT 32 (MS-DOS) if... ...you will be using your drive with another person in My Computer (Windows) or on the disk, tests the disk to make sure that all of the hard disk's storage capacity that you want to work with your Mac (HFS+), but now you can...
... or Mac, or for your needs. You can reformat your LaCie hard disk if LaCie Setup Assistant was interrupted or stopped. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 16 3. For example, if you will be sharing the drive with both Windows and Mac OS X 10.3 or sharing the...files. Use FAT 32 (MS-DOS) if... ...you will be using your drive with another person in My Computer (Windows) or on the disk, tests the disk to make sure that all of the hard disk's storage capacity that you want to work with your Mac (HFS+), but now you can...
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...LaCie hard disk. Select Disk Management under Storage (you connect a hard disk formatted in HFS+ to your computer appears in the right hand pane. 3. Find the disk corresponding to a Windows computer). Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 17 Mac Users 1. Right-click My Computer and select Manage from recognizing the LaCie hard disk (ex. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual... 3.1. In this case, the file system format may need to determine which disk is HFS+)....
...LaCie hard disk. Select Disk Management under Storage (you connect a hard disk formatted in HFS+ to your computer appears in the right hand pane. 3. Find the disk corresponding to a Windows computer). Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 17 Mac Users 1. Right-click My Computer and select Manage from recognizing the LaCie hard disk (ex. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual... 3.1. In this case, the file system format may need to determine which disk is HFS+)....
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... these steps if you start, connect the drive to section 3.2.1. Formatting from the hard disk. If you want to protect or continue to section 3.2.2. technical note: If you reformatted your LaCie hard disk. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 3.2. Select Disk Management under Storage (you may be only one volume associated with the disk. CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Continued on the...
... these steps if you start, connect the drive to section 3.2.1. Formatting from the hard disk. If you want to protect or continue to section 3.2.2. technical note: If you reformatted your LaCie hard disk. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 3.2. Select Disk Management under Storage (you may be only one volume associated with the disk. CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Continued on the...
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... Formatting and Partitioning page 19 a b c Figure 3.2.1-C a b Figure 3.2.1-D During the formatting process, the status of the disk changes to "Formatting" in the format warning dialog. Click OK in the Computer Management window. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 4. See Fig. 3.2.1-D. In the Format window (Fig. 3.2.1-C): a. When Formatting is complete, the status changes to appear...
... Formatting and Partitioning page 19 a b c Figure 3.2.1-C a b Figure 3.2.1-D During the formatting process, the status of the disk changes to "Formatting" in the format warning dialog. Click OK in the Computer Management window. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual 4. See Fig. 3.2.1-D. In the Format window (Fig. 3.2.1-C): a. When Formatting is complete, the status changes to appear...
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...Fig. 3.2.2-B. Information about all storage devices connected to your LaCie hard disk as an HFS+ volume on the right. 3. Select Disk Management under Storage (you may have information that you want to protect or continue to format your drive for use , back up ... the steps in the disk allocation bar and select New Partition... Find the disk corresponding to see the Disk Management option). The New Partition Wizard opens. from the hard disk. CAUTION: Following these steps. 1 1. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page...
...Fig. 3.2.2-B. Information about all storage devices connected to your LaCie hard disk as an HFS+ volume on the right. 3. Select Disk Management under Storage (you may have information that you want to protect or continue to format your drive for use , back up ... the steps in the disk allocation bar and select New Partition... Find the disk corresponding to see the Disk Management option). The New Partition Wizard opens. from the hard disk. CAUTION: Following these steps. 1 1. LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ eSATA & USB 2.0 User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page...