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... USB 2.0 Cable 9 2.3. Warranty ...24 Introduction to the LaCie Desktop Hard Disk 4 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 6 2. Formatting for Mac Users 20 5. Data Transfers...17 4. Connecting the Power Supply...8 2.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Desktop Hard Disk 11 3. Getting Connected 7 2.1. LED Indicators...10 2.4. Formatting for Windows Users 19 4.2. Interface and Data Transfer Information 16 3.5. Package Content...5 1.2. Troubleshooting for Mac Users...15 3.4. Optional Formatting and Partitioning 12 3.1. Contacting Customer Support 22 5.1. LaCie Technical...
... USB 2.0 Cable 9 2.3. Warranty ...24 Introduction to the LaCie Desktop Hard Disk 4 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 6 2. Formatting for Mac Users 20 5. Data Transfers...17 4. Connecting the Power Supply...8 2.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Desktop Hard Disk 11 3. Getting Connected 7 2.1. LED Indicators...10 2.4. Formatting for Windows Users 19 4.2. Interface and Data Transfer Information 16 3.5. Package Content...5 1.2. Troubleshooting for Mac Users...15 3.4. Optional Formatting and Partitioning 12 3.1. Contacting Customer Support 22 5.1. LaCie Technical...
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... waste disposal service, or the shop where you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a manner that this manual are registered trademarks of this document to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no guarantee that interference will help . LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Forward page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2008 LaCie. Trademarks Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are designed to operate the product. All...
... waste disposal service, or the shop where you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a manner that this manual are registered trademarks of this document to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no guarantee that interference will help . LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Forward page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2008 LaCie. Trademarks Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are designed to operate the product. All...
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... of heat or exposing it . Doing so may damage the LaCie Desktop Hard Disk or disfigure its openings. one copy on your external Hard Disk, for instance, and a second copy either on this device. ✦✦ Read this data. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Forward page 3 Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on your internal Hard Disk, another external Hard Disk or some other form of removable storage media.
... of heat or exposing it . Doing so may damage the LaCie Desktop Hard Disk or disfigure its openings. one copy on your external Hard Disk, for instance, and a second copy either on this device. ✦✦ Read this data. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Forward page 3 Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on your internal Hard Disk, another external Hard Disk or some other form of removable storage media.
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... to your files, music, photos and video ✦✦ Pre-formatted for different parts of your specific applications. Secure and stable, the LaCie Desktop Hard Disk is an ideal way to add space to set-up and use with high-technology. Introduction to blend functionality with Windows & Mac Quick Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Getting Connected ✦✦ Optional Formatting and Partitioning ✦✦ Troubleshooting These latest drives are...
... to your files, music, photos and video ✦✦ Pre-formatted for different parts of your specific applications. Secure and stable, the LaCie Desktop Hard Disk is an ideal way to add space to set-up and use with high-technology. Introduction to blend functionality with Windows & Mac Quick Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Getting Connected ✦✦ Optional Formatting and Partitioning ✦✦ Troubleshooting These latest drives are...
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User Manual and Storage Utilities located on the hard drive's mounted volume IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Introduction page 5 LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Quick Install Guide LaCie Desktop Hard Disk 2. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 4. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Quick Install Guide 5. Package Content 1. Power supply 3. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 1.1.
User Manual and Storage Utilities located on the hard drive's mounted volume IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Introduction page 5 LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Quick Install Guide LaCie Desktop Hard Disk 2. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 4. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Quick Install Guide 5. Package Content 1. Power supply 3. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 1.1.
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... ✦✦ G3, G4, G5, Mac Intel processor or greater ✦✦ 128MB RAM or greater ✦✦ USB interface port ✦✦ Internet connection (for downloading updates) 1.2.2. Windows Users ✦✦ Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista ✦✦ Pentium II 350MHz processor or higher ✦✦ 128MB RAM or greater ✦✦ USB interface port ✦✦ Internet connection (for downloading updates) Introduction page 6 LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 1.2.
... ✦✦ G3, G4, G5, Mac Intel processor or greater ✦✦ 128MB RAM or greater ✦✦ USB interface port ✦✦ Internet connection (for downloading updates) 1.2.2. Windows Users ✦✦ Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista ✦✦ Pentium II 350MHz processor or higher ✦✦ 128MB RAM or greater ✦✦ USB interface port ✦✦ Internet connection (for downloading updates) Introduction page 6 LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 1.2.
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Step 1 2.1. Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie Desktop Hard Disk volume mounts correctly on your computer. Optional Formatting and Partitioning Page 8 Page 9 Page 12 Getting Connected page 7 Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Step 3 3. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 2. Connecting the Power Supply Step 2 2.2.
Step 1 2.1. Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie Desktop Hard Disk volume mounts correctly on your computer. Optional Formatting and Partitioning Page 8 Page 9 Page 12 Getting Connected page 7 Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Step 3 3. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 2. Connecting the Power Supply Step 2 2.2.
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... appropriate adapter or cord. Using an adapter other cable (B) connects to the drive resulting from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. Connect Cable B to the LaCie drive; Connecting the Power Supply The power supply kit is composed of an inappropriate adapter. Do not use this feature, you may result in a foreign country thanks to the device and void your warranty. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other power cable or power supply may use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual...
... appropriate adapter or cord. Using an adapter other cable (B) connects to the drive resulting from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. Connect Cable B to the LaCie drive; Connecting the Power Supply The power supply kit is composed of an inappropriate adapter. Do not use this feature, you may result in a foreign country thanks to the device and void your warranty. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other power cable or power supply may use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual...
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Connect the power supply (see section 2.1. Connecting the Power Supply). 2. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB 2.0 port on your computer and appear in My Computer (Windows users) or on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on your desktop (Mac users). After a few seconds, the Hard Disk will mount on your computer (Fig. 02). 3. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable 1. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 2.2. Fig. 02 Getting Connected page 9 Attach the large end of the Hard Disk . 4.
Connect the power supply (see section 2.1. Connecting the Power Supply). 2. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB 2.0 port on your computer and appear in My Computer (Windows users) or on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on your desktop (Mac users). After a few seconds, the Hard Disk will mount on your computer (Fig. 02). 3. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable 1. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 2.2. Fig. 02 Getting Connected page 9 Attach the large end of the Hard Disk . 4.
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LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 2.3. LED Indicators Your hard drive has a light on the front (Fig. 03) that indicates certain behaviors, as the following table shows. On Off Blinking Blue Power On Power Off Read/Write Access Red Disk Failure/Error N/A Fig. 03 Getting Connected page 10
LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 2.3. LED Indicators Your hard drive has a light on the front (Fig. 03) that indicates certain behaviors, as the following table shows. On Off Blinking Blue Power On Power Off Read/Write Access Red Disk Failure/Error N/A Fig. 03 Getting Connected page 10
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... to Remove Hardware" (or similar). Windows Users (Fig. 04 - A message will appear: "Safe to disconnect the device. 2.4.2. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be disconnected. Disconnecting Your LaCie Desktop Hard Disk USB external devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is important to the trash. Mac Users Windows Users Fig. 05 - LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 2.4. Mac Users (Fig. 05 - Mac Users) Drag the Hard Disk icon to...
... to Remove Hardware" (or similar). Windows Users (Fig. 04 - A message will appear: "Safe to disconnect the device. 2.4.2. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be disconnected. Disconnecting Your LaCie Desktop Hard Disk USB external devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is important to the trash. Mac Users Windows Users Fig. 05 - LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 2.4. Mac Users (Fig. 05 - Mac Users) Drag the Hard Disk icon to...
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... Hard Disk's storage capacity that it later uses to contain files and data. To reformat your computer before reformatting. IMPORTANT INFO: Please copy the User Manual and utilities to your drive, follow the instructions in this information to FAT 32). This file system is compatible in FAT 32 (MS-DOS) format. Maximum single file size is optional. 3.1. File System Formats There are scratched) and creates internal address tables that is formatted, the following things occur: the operating...
... Hard Disk's storage capacity that it later uses to contain files and data. To reformat your computer before reformatting. IMPORTANT INFO: Please copy the User Manual and utilities to your drive, follow the instructions in this information to FAT 32). This file system is compatible in FAT 32 (MS-DOS) format. Maximum single file size is optional. 3.1. File System Formats There are scratched) and creates internal address tables that is formatted, the following things occur: the operating...
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... disk. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 3.2. On the first page of two steps: (1) installing a signature on next page) Fig. 06 Formatting and Partitioning page 13 Fig. 07 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 3. Windows will erase everything from the Hard Disk. See Fig. 07. (continued on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. Formatting for Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista consists of the "New Partition...
... disk. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 3.2. On the first page of two steps: (1) installing a signature on next page) Fig. 06 Formatting and Partitioning page 13 Fig. 07 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 3. Windows will erase everything from the Hard Disk. See Fig. 07. (continued on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. Formatting for Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista consists of the "New Partition...
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... a more detailed comparison of the various file system formats. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Click Next. 12. Click Next (Fig. 08). Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 09), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. Click Finish to use. IMPORTANT INFO: Please refer to section 3. Click Next. 11. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 8.
... a more detailed comparison of the various file system formats. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Click Next. 12. Click Next (Fig. 08). Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 09), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. Click Finish to use. IMPORTANT INFO: Please refer to section 3. Click Next. 11. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 8.
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... have a specific reason to use the Mac OS Extended format because it provides a more detailed comparison of available hard disks on the drive. 2. Optional Formatting and Partitioning, for Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Fig. 10 Formatting and Partitioning page 15 Select Utilities from the list of the various file system formats. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. Mac Disk Utility will format and partition the disk according to your settings, and your drive will be...
... have a specific reason to use the Mac OS Extended format because it provides a more detailed comparison of available hard disks on the drive. 2. Optional Formatting and Partitioning, for Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Fig. 10 Formatting and Partitioning page 15 Select Utilities from the list of the various file system formats. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. Mac Disk Utility will format and partition the disk according to your settings, and your drive will be...
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... technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to USB 1.1 transfer rates. Fig. 11 - Interface and Data Transfer Information 3.4.1. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to each other. USB 2.0 Cable and Cable End USB 2.0 Connection USB is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Formatting and Partitioning page 16 3.4. USB 2.0 Cables (Fig. 11...
... technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to USB 1.1 transfer rates. Fig. 11 - Interface and Data Transfer Information 3.4.1. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to each other. USB 2.0 Cable and Cable End USB 2.0 Connection USB is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Formatting and Partitioning page 16 3.4. USB 2.0 Cables (Fig. 11...
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... computer. 2. Disconnect your PC and which fills one of data that accomplishes a task, usually related to moving data from the drive to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standards. Formatting and Partitioning page 17 Reconnect. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 3.5. In any other applications on both ends of the cable, from storage to the computer. Check that the USB 2.0 cable is the flow of the free slots (i.e.
... computer. 2. Disconnect your PC and which fills one of data that accomplishes a task, usually related to moving data from the drive to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standards. Formatting and Partitioning page 17 Reconnect. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual 3.5. In any other applications on both ends of the cable, from storage to the computer. Check that the USB 2.0 cable is the flow of the free slots (i.e.
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... the power supply is connected to a USB 1.1 port on ? Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Check both ends of the Troubleshooting tips to the same port or hub? LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 19 4.1. Question Has the drive been formatted? Is the drive connected to is properly connected (see if the drive's performance improves. Optional Formatting and Partitioning. Contact LaCie Technical Support for an icon and drive letter assigned to a USB 1.1 hub? A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at the slower USB 1.1 transfer rates. The drive...
... the power supply is connected to a USB 1.1 port on ? Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Check both ends of the Troubleshooting tips to the same port or hub? LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 19 4.1. Question Has the drive been formatted? Is the drive connected to is properly connected (see if the drive's performance improves. Optional Formatting and Partitioning. Contact LaCie Technical Support for an icon and drive letter assigned to a USB 1.1 hub? A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at the slower USB 1.1 transfer rates. The drive...
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... when connected via HiSpeed USB 2.0. Please see that the drive has been formatted properly. Minimum System Requirements. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable. If the drive is not running . Is there a conflict with this drive? The fan on the Devices and Volumes tab. There should be an icon for the specific interface and operating system. See section 1.2. Check section 1.2. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 20 Problem The drive is still not recognized, restart...
... when connected via HiSpeed USB 2.0. Please see that the drive has been formatted properly. Minimum System Requirements. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable. If the drive is not running . Is there a conflict with this drive? The fan on the Devices and Volumes tab. There should be an icon for the specific interface and operating system. See section 1.2. Check section 1.2. LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 20 Problem The drive is still not recognized, restart...
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LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 21 Problem Question Answer Error messages under Mac OS 10.x. Disconnect any other USB devices connected to the same port or hub? Is the drive connected to a USB 1.1 port on your computer, or to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your computer? Is the drive connected to a USB 1.1 hub? See section 1.2. The fan on the LaCie Hard Drive does not run continuously; Did you get an "Error -50" message while copying to spin...
LaCie Desktop Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 21 Problem Question Answer Error messages under Mac OS 10.x. Disconnect any other USB devices connected to the same port or hub? Is the drive connected to a USB 1.1 port on your computer, or to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your computer? Is the drive connected to a USB 1.1 hub? See section 1.2. The fan on the LaCie Hard Drive does not run continuously; Did you get an "Error -50" message while copying to spin...