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... Windows Users 3.2. Mac Users 5.2. Box Content 1.2. Data Transfers 5. Warranty Information Table of Contents Health and Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive 3. USB 2.0 Connection 4.2. Troubleshooting 5.1. Contacting Customer Support 6.1. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Table of Contents page 3 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 17 18 19 19 21 23 24 25 Connecting...
... Windows Users 3.2. Mac Users 5.2. Box Content 1.2. Data Transfers 5. Warranty Information Table of Contents Health and Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive 3. USB 2.0 Connection 4.2. Troubleshooting 5.1. Contacting Customer Support 6.1. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Table of Contents page 3 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 17 18 19 19 21 23 24 25 Connecting...
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LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Forward page Copyrights Copyright © 2007 LaCie. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista are the property of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in... FCC standards for a Class B digital device, pursuant to try and correct the interference by any person of the FCC Rules. LaCie Hard Drive Tested to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference 2. Manufacturer's Declaration for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be reproduced...
LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Forward page Copyrights Copyright © 2007 LaCie. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista are the property of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in... FCC standards for a Class B digital device, pursuant to try and correct the interference by any person of the FCC Rules. LaCie Hard Drive Tested to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference 2. Manufacturer's Declaration for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be reproduced...
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...- Doing so may damage the unit. ❖ Always unplug the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive from the electrical outlet if there is too cold or humid may damage the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive or disfigure its casing. CAUTION: This LaCie hard drive's warranty may be void as televisions or radios. If the devices ...the recycling of electrical shock, short-cir- Avoid placing your LaCie Mobile Hard Drive near water, or in a manner that it is recycled in damp or wet conditions. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of time. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Forward page This symbol on the product ...
...- Doing so may damage the unit. ❖ Always unplug the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive from the electrical outlet if there is too cold or humid may damage the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive or disfigure its casing. CAUTION: This LaCie hard drive's warranty may be void as televisions or radios. If the devices ...the recycling of electrical shock, short-cir- Avoid placing your LaCie Mobile Hard Drive near water, or in a manner that it is recycled in damp or wet conditions. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of time. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Forward page This symbol on the product ...
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...of your LaCie Mobile Hard Drive. ❖ Do not place heavy objects on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of data while using a LaCie drive is essential...external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive or use excessive force on it. ❖ Never use excessive force on operating environment (typically 5-10% less). CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord is required in this data. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Forward page ❖ Do not place the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive near sources of CD and DVD drives. LaCie...
...of your LaCie Mobile Hard Drive. ❖ Do not place heavy objects on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of data while using a LaCie drive is essential...external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive or use excessive force on it. ❖ Never use excessive force on operating environment (typically 5-10% less). CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord is required in this data. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Forward page ❖ Do not place the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive near sources of CD and DVD drives. LaCie...
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... line of drives that are performance-based solutions that will power you can divide the drive into specific spaces (partitions) for speed intensive applications, the LaCie Hard Drive handles the curves of your data, or leave it as one big volume. ■ Features ❖ Professional performance ❖ Store, back up and exchange your computer; LaCie Mobile Disk User...
... line of drives that are performance-based solutions that will power you can divide the drive into specific spaces (partitions) for speed intensive applications, the LaCie Hard Drive handles the curves of your data, or leave it as one big volume. ■ Features ❖ Professional performance ❖ Store, back up and exchange your computer; LaCie Mobile Disk User...
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In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content 1 2 3 4 LaCie Mobile Disk USB 2.0 Quick Install Guide Introduction page 1 LaCie Hard Drive 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3 USB power sharing cable 4 Quick Install Guide Important Info: Please save your packaging. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 1.1.
In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content 1 2 3 4 LaCie Mobile Disk USB 2.0 Quick Install Guide Introduction page 1 LaCie Hard Drive 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3 USB power sharing cable 4 Quick Install Guide Important Info: Please save your packaging. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 1.1.
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LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 1.2. Minimum System Requirements Windows Users ❖ Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista ❖ 233MHz Pentium or higher (or equivalent proces- sor) ❖ 32MB RAM or greater ❖ USB interface port ❖ Internet connection (for downloading updates) Mac Users ❖ Mac OS 10.2.1 or later ❖ G3 or later or Intel Core Duo/Intel Core 2 Duo ❖ 32MB RAM or greater ❖ USB interface port ❖ Internet connection (for downloading updates) Introduction page
LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 1.2. Minimum System Requirements Windows Users ❖ Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista ❖ 233MHz Pentium or higher (or equivalent proces- sor) ❖ 32MB RAM or greater ❖ USB interface port ❖ Internet connection (for downloading updates) Mac Users ❖ Mac OS 10.2.1 or later ❖ G3 or later or Intel Core Duo/Intel Core 2 Duo ❖ 32MB RAM or greater ❖ USB interface port ❖ Internet connection (for downloading updates) Introduction page
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LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 2. Getting Connected Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie hard drive powered on and connected to your computer. All Users Step 1 2.1, Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Step 2 2.2, Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable Step 3 3, Formatting and Partitioning Page 9 Page 10 Page 13 Getting Connected page
LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 2. Getting Connected Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie hard drive powered on and connected to your computer. All Users Step 1 2.1, Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Step 2 2.2, Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable Step 3 3, Formatting and Partitioning Page 9 Page 10 Page 13 Getting Connected page
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... Info: If your drive does not power on within a few seconds, the hard drive will mount on your computer (Fig. 2.3.A). 2. Connect the smaller end of the hard drive (Fig. 2.3.B). 3. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable 1. Proceed to the USB 2.0 port on the desktop (Mac users) or in My Computer (Windows users). 4. Fig. 2.3.A Getting Connected page LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 2.1.
... Info: If your drive does not power on within a few seconds, the hard drive will mount on your computer (Fig. 2.3.A). 2. Connect the smaller end of the hard drive (Fig. 2.3.B). 3. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable 1. Proceed to the USB 2.0 port on the desktop (Mac users) or in My Computer (Windows users). 4. Fig. 2.3.A Getting Connected page LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 2.1.
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LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Getting Connected page 10 2.2. Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable In the event that the USB bus on your computer does not provide enough power to operate your drive, you may use the included USB power sharing cable to supply additional ...the USB power sharing cable does not work with your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Service for more information. Please contact your specific computer configuration, LaCie offers an optional power supply, sold separately. ble to the drive from your LaCie drive. 2. Attach the small end of the USB Power Sharing...
LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Getting Connected page 10 2.2. Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable In the event that the USB bus on your computer does not provide enough power to operate your drive, you may use the included USB power sharing cable to supply additional ...the USB power sharing cable does not work with your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Service for more information. Please contact your specific computer configuration, LaCie offers an optional power supply, sold separately. ble to the drive from your LaCie drive. 2. Attach the small end of the USB Power Sharing...
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Installing the Pre-loaded Software Your LaCie hard drive comes pre-loaded with easyto-use backup software ready for installation on the drive icon to one backup destination. Double-click the "Software" folder. 3. Open the ...LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Getting Connected page 11 2.3. SilverKeeper (Mac only) allows you to backup files from different source locations to see its contents. 2. SilverKeeper Fig. 2.4 LaCie 1-Click Backup LaCie 1-Click Backup is connected and has appeared on the desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows), double-click on your LaCie hard drive...
Installing the Pre-loaded Software Your LaCie hard drive comes pre-loaded with easyto-use backup software ready for installation on the drive icon to one backup destination. Double-click the "Software" folder. 3. Open the ...LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Getting Connected page 11 2.3. SilverKeeper (Mac only) allows you to backup files from different source locations to see its contents. 2. SilverKeeper Fig. 2.4 LaCie 1-Click Backup LaCie 1-Click Backup is connected and has appeared on the desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows), double-click on your LaCie hard drive...
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...now safe to follow these steps when disconnecting your LaCie hard drive. A message will appear: "Safe to the trash. 2. It is important to disconnect the device. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be disconnected. To prevent failures, however,... LaCie hard drive in the lower right-hand side of your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. Drag the hard drive icon to Remove Hardware" (or similar). From the System Tray (located in this prompt. 3. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive USB external...
...now safe to follow these steps when disconnecting your LaCie hard drive. A message will appear: "Safe to the trash. 2. It is important to disconnect the device. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be disconnected. To prevent failures, however,... LaCie hard drive in the lower right-hand side of your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. Drag the hard drive icon to Remove Hardware" (or similar). From the System Tray (located in this prompt. 3. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive USB external...
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... sections, called formatting. This process is created to store. Technical note: The LaCie Hard Drive is NOT compatible with Mac and Windows OS. This file system is preformatted in your drive and it must have information that it later uses to locate information. Use FAT... protect or continue to FAT 32. Use HFS+ if... ...you will erase everything from the hard drive. When a disk is recognized by your multimedia files. This file system is Formatting? LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Formatting and Partitioning page 13 3. You can create a partition for more information. Or...
... sections, called formatting. This process is created to store. Technical note: The LaCie Hard Drive is NOT compatible with Mac and Windows OS. This file system is preformatted in your drive and it must have information that it later uses to locate information. Use FAT... protect or continue to FAT 32. Use HFS+ if... ...you will erase everything from the hard drive. When a disk is recognized by your multimedia files. This file system is Formatting? LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Formatting and Partitioning page 13 3. You can create a partition for more information. Or...
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... running Windows 2000 or Windows XP consists of the "New Partition Wizard," click Next. 8. lect Disk Management (located below the Storage group). 4. Windows will list the hard drives that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this information before performing these steps ... the box to the computer via the interface port. 2. If the "Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard" window appears, click Cancel. 5. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Formatting and Partitioning page 14 3.1. Connect the drive to the right that is on next page) CAUTION: Following these steps. Right-click My...
... running Windows 2000 or Windows XP consists of the "New Partition Wizard," click Next. 8. lect Disk Management (located below the Storage group). 4. Windows will list the hard drives that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this information before performing these steps ... the box to the computer via the interface port. 2. If the "Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard" window appears, click Cancel. 5. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Formatting and Partitioning page 14 3.1. Connect the drive to the right that is on next page) CAUTION: Following these steps. Right-click My...
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Windows Disk Management will appear in My Computer, ready to your settings, and your drive will format and parti- Select the Quick Format option. Formatting and Partitioning page 15 Fig. 3.1.2.C Fig. 3.1.2.D Important Info: Please refer to begin the formatting process. 14. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 12. tion the disk according to use. Click Finish to section 3, Formatting and Partitioning, for a more detailed comparison of the various file system formats. Click Next. 13.
Windows Disk Management will appear in My Computer, ready to your settings, and your drive will format and parti- Select the Quick Format option. Formatting and Partitioning page 15 Fig. 3.1.2.C Fig. 3.1.2.D Important Info: Please refer to begin the formatting process. 14. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual 12. tion the disk according to use. Click Finish to section 3, Formatting and Partitioning, for a more detailed comparison of the various file system formats. Click Next. 13.
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... 1. Fig. 3.2.2. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Formatting and Partitioning page 16 3.2. From the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the num- Once you have a specific reason to your settings, and your drive will open. Mac Disk Utility will format and partition the disk according to use the...the option of available hard disks on the drive. 2. Select the Erase tab. Select the Partition tab. 6. The Disk Utility window will be ready to Macintosh users. Select the volume labeled LaCie Hard Drive from the Volume Format menu. Select Utilities from the hard drive. Select MS-DOS ...
... 1. Fig. 3.2.2. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Formatting and Partitioning page 16 3.2. From the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the num- Once you have a specific reason to your settings, and your drive will open. Mac Disk Utility will format and partition the disk according to use the...the option of available hard disks on the drive. 2. Select the Erase tab. Select the Partition tab. 6. The Disk Utility window will be ready to Macintosh users. Select the volume labeled LaCie Hard Drive from the Volume Format menu. Select Utilities from the hard drive. Select MS-DOS ...
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..., and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. ■ USB 2.0 Cables Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to each other.... transfer rates. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. USB 2.0 Cable and Cable End LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Interface and Data Transfer Information page 17 4. Interface and Data Transfer Information 4.1.
..., and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. ■ USB 2.0 Cables Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to each other.... transfer rates. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. USB 2.0 Cable and Cable End LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Interface and Data Transfer Information page 17 4. Interface and Data Transfer Information 4.1.
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... RAM or between storage devices. There is not equipped with a USB controller card, you can purchase an external controller through LaCie. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) to be left empty. Data Transfers A data transfer is certified. The cables provided with... launching other configurations, we cannot ensure 100% correct operation. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Interface and Data Transfer Information page 18 4.2. Reconnect. A controller is an expansion card which enables a peripheral (ex. Contact your LaCie drive, check that enables a computer to in this case as...
... RAM or between storage devices. There is not equipped with a USB controller card, you can purchase an external controller through LaCie. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) to be left empty. Data Transfers A data transfer is certified. The cables provided with... launching other configurations, we cannot ensure 100% correct operation. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Interface and Data Transfer Information page 18 4.2. Reconnect. A controller is an expansion card which enables a peripheral (ex. Contact your LaCie drive, check that enables a computer to in this case as...
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.... Try disconnecting the cables, waiting 10 seconds, and then reconnecting them. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 19 5. www.lacie.com 5.1. Does your computer's configuration meet the minimum system requirements for use format that ...drive may provide an answer to your computer. Review the installation steps on the desktop? Try connecting the USB power sharing cable as described in their respective ports. Answer There should be available. Did you purchased, please check our website for the LaCie drive on the checklist and your LaCie hard drive...
.... Try disconnecting the cables, waiting 10 seconds, and then reconnecting them. LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 19 5. www.lacie.com 5.1. Does your computer's configuration meet the minimum system requirements for use format that ...drive may provide an answer to your computer. Review the installation steps on the desktop? Try connecting the USB power sharing cable as described in their respective ports. Answer There should be available. Did you purchased, please check our website for the LaCie drive on the checklist and your LaCie hard drive...
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...have been installed correctly. Error messages under Mac OS 10.x. LaCie drives conserve power by the computer. The drive is "revived" from sleep, it is not recog- LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 20 Problem Question Answer The drive is connected directly to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port or...extensions? Check to the desktop. Apple has only recently begun incorporating native Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports in their computers. Is the drive connected to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port on your computer. Make sure that these types of sleep mode? Please see section 3, Formatting...
...have been installed correctly. Error messages under Mac OS 10.x. LaCie drives conserve power by the computer. The drive is "revived" from sleep, it is not recog- LaCie Mobile Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 20 Problem Question Answer The drive is connected directly to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port or...extensions? Check to the desktop. Apple has only recently begun incorporating native Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports in their computers. Is the drive connected to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port on your computer. Make sure that these types of sleep mode? Please see section 3, Formatting...