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......5 1.2. Views of Contents 1. USB Cables and Connectors...8 1.4.2. Switching Interfaces...20 3. Formatting for Mac Users...27 4. Troubleshooting...28 4.1. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Rugged Hard Disk...7 1.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk 20 2.5. Windows Troubleshooting...30 5. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.3. Getting Connected...10 2.1. Formatting for Windows Users...23 3.2.1. Connecting Multiple...
......5 1.2. Views of Contents 1. USB Cables and Connectors...8 1.4.2. Switching Interfaces...20 3. Formatting for Mac Users...27 4. Troubleshooting...28 4.1. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Rugged Hard Disk...7 1.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk 20 2.5. Windows Troubleshooting...30 5. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.3. Getting Connected...10 2.1. Formatting for Windows Users...23 3.2.1. Connecting Multiple...
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...Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . 111222 v1.3 LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Canada regulations and negate your authority to operate the product. For more of Microsoft Corporation.... and receiver. ✦✦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on its accuracy, LaCie assumes no guarantee that it over to radio communications. FCC Statement rugged Hard Drive Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use of such revisions and changes...
...Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . 111222 v1.3 LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Canada regulations and negate your authority to operate the product. For more of Microsoft Corporation.... and receiver. ✦✦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on its accuracy, LaCie assumes no guarantee that it over to radio communications. FCC Statement rugged Hard Drive Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use of such revisions and changes...
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...-circuiting or fire. ✦✦ Use only the power supply shipped with your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media. one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your LaCie Rugged Hard Drive contains no circumstances will be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this User...
...-circuiting or fire. ✦✦ Use only the power supply shipped with your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media. one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your LaCie Rugged Hard Drive contains no circumstances will be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this User...
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...hard drive ✦✦ Store and exchange data between several computers ✦✦ Specially-designed casing protects the hard disk from everyday bumps and harsh environments Quick Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Getting Connected ✦✦ Optional Formatting and Partitioning ✦✦ Troubleshooting LaCie hard disk Capabilities ✦✦ Connects to take it almost anywhere. The Rugged...or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces. Introduction Your new LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk combines portability with compatibility, convenience and a generous storage...
...hard drive ✦✦ Store and exchange data between several computers ✦✦ Specially-designed casing protects the hard disk from everyday bumps and harsh environments Quick Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Getting Connected ✦✦ Optional Formatting and Partitioning ✦✦ Troubleshooting LaCie hard disk Capabilities ✦✦ Connects to take it almost anywhere. The Rugged...or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces. Introduction Your new LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk combines portability with compatibility, convenience and a generous storage...
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...) 4. FireWire 800 cable (Triple Interface only) 5. LaCie Rugged (USB only or Triple Interface) 2. USB power cable 6. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. USB cable 3. Quick Install Guide NOTE: The User Manual and software utilities are pre-loaded on the drive. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced...
...) 4. FireWire 800 cable (Triple Interface only) 5. LaCie Rugged (USB only or Triple Interface) 2. USB power cable 6. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. USB cable 3. Quick Install Guide NOTE: The User Manual and software utilities are pre-loaded on the drive. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced...
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LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 6.1. lacie.com/support/). For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. Introduction page 6 Minimum System Requirements Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the datasheet (at www.
LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 6.1. lacie.com/support/). For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. Introduction page 6 Minimum System Requirements Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the datasheet (at www.
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.... 01 Fig. 02 Introduction page 7 Fig. 03 USB power cable connection Exploded View Your LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk is equipped with an external rubber bumper which encases the aluminum body to protect against drops and other impacts (Fig. 03). LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 6.2. FireWire 800 port 4. Inside the casing, internal...
.... 01 Fig. 02 Introduction page 7 Fig. 03 USB power cable connection Exploded View Your LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk is equipped with an external rubber bumper which encases the aluminum body to protect against drops and other impacts (Fig. 03). LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 6.2. FireWire 800 port 4. Inside the casing, internal...
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... LaCie hard disk, the included USB power cable connects to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. USB Cables and Connectors USB is the latest implementation of the USB power cable to USB 1.1 transfer rates. Cables and Connectors 2.1.1. USB Cable Ends). Fig. 04 - USB Power Cable Ends Fig. 06 LaCie Rugged Hard Disk...
... LaCie hard disk, the included USB power cable connects to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. USB Cables and Connectors USB is the latest implementation of the USB power cable to USB 1.1 transfer rates. Cables and Connectors 2.1.1. USB Cable Ends). Fig. 04 - USB Power Cable Ends Fig. 06 LaCie Rugged Hard Disk...
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... peripheral devices to a computer or to 63 devices can be connected on a single bus. Fig. 07 - FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is a high-speed serial input/output technology for bandwidth-intensive applications, such as IEEE 1394, is shipped with a FireWire 400 cable...cabling distance between devices. FireWire 400 Cable Ends Fig. 08 - FireWire 400 Cables and Connectors (Rugged Triple Interface only) FireWire 400, also known as audio, video and graphics. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 9 2.1.2. FireWire supports real-time data ...
... peripheral devices to a computer or to 63 devices can be connected on a single bus. Fig. 07 - FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is a high-speed serial input/output technology for bandwidth-intensive applications, such as IEEE 1394, is shipped with a FireWire 400 cable...cabling distance between devices. FireWire 400 Cable Ends Fig. 08 - FireWire 400 Cables and Connectors (Rugged Triple Interface only) FireWire 400, also known as audio, video and graphics. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 9 2.1.2. FireWire supports real-time data ...
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Getting Connected Installing the LaCie hard disk is easy for optimal performance with your drive for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. Install your computer. To switch interfaces, follow the setup steps in ... steps in two easy steps: Step Page 1.1. Getting Connected page 10 Launching LaCie Setup Assistant: Run La- 12 Cie Setup Assistant to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your LaCie hard disk in section 8.3. Switching Interfaces. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.
Getting Connected Installing the LaCie hard disk is easy for optimal performance with your drive for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. Install your computer. To switch interfaces, follow the setup steps in ... steps in two easy steps: Step Page 1.1. Getting Connected page 10 Launching LaCie Setup Assistant: Run La- 12 Cie Setup Assistant to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your LaCie hard disk in section 8.3. Switching Interfaces. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.
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... mount on your computer and appear in My Computer (Windows users) or on your computer to power the hard disk. USB Cables and Connectors for more information. FireWire 800 Connection Fig. 10 - Connect one end of the interface cable to your computer. 2. ... on your computer does not provide the necessary power to operate your LaCie hard disk, use the included USB power cable to draw additional power from your desktop (Mac users). NOTE: In the event that the USB bus on the LaCie hard disk. 3. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page 11 ...
... mount on your computer and appear in My Computer (Windows users) or on your computer to power the hard disk. USB Cables and Connectors for more information. FireWire 800 Connection Fig. 10 - Connect one end of the interface cable to your computer. 2. ... on your computer does not provide the necessary power to operate your LaCie hard disk, use the included USB power cable to draw additional power from your desktop (Mac users). NOTE: In the event that the USB bus on the LaCie hard disk. 3. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page 11 ...
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...will allow you to: ✦✦ Easily format the hard drive according to your needs ✦✦ Copy the User Manual to your computer ✦✦ Register your LaCie device ✦✦ Install software for added features IMPORTANT INFO...drive. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie recommends that you from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use and will not be ready to use Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for Windows XP) and then double click Start.exe. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk...
...will allow you to: ✦✦ Easily format the hard drive according to your needs ✦✦ Copy the User Manual to your computer ✦✦ Register your LaCie device ✦✦ Install software for added features IMPORTANT INFO...drive. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie recommends that you from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use and will not be ready to use Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for Windows XP) and then double click Start.exe. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk...
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Fig. 14 Getting Connected page 13 Fig. 15 continued on -screen instructions as listed below to format your language. (Fig. 14) 2. Selecting Next confirms that you accept the license agreement. Select your drive and install software utilities: 1. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Follow the on the next page... Please read the license agreement before clicking Next (Fig. 15).
Fig. 14 Getting Connected page 13 Fig. 15 continued on -screen instructions as listed below to format your language. (Fig. 14) 2. Selecting Next confirms that you accept the license agreement. Select your drive and install software utilities: 1. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Follow the on the next page... Please read the license agreement before clicking Next (Fig. 15).
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Use the slider to the left will be formatted for your LaCie hard drive. Windows) for Windows and HFS+ for Windows and Mac). Getting Connected page 14 Fig. 16 - The LaCie volume will reduce the size of the Compatible volume (for Mac (Fig. 17 - Once you do not want the Compatible... all the way to partition your operating system, NTFS (Fig. 16 - Windows Fig. 17 - Moving the slider to begin the format. Mac). LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 3. continued on the next page... If you have made your selection, click Next to the left . Mac...
Use the slider to the left will be formatted for your LaCie hard drive. Windows) for Windows and HFS+ for Windows and Mac). Getting Connected page 14 Fig. 16 - The LaCie volume will reduce the size of the Compatible volume (for Mac (Fig. 17 - Once you do not want the Compatible... all the way to partition your operating system, NTFS (Fig. 16 - Windows Fig. 17 - Moving the slider to begin the format. Mac). LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 3. continued on the next page... If you have made your selection, click Next to the left . Mac...
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continued on the next page... A window prompt alerts you that the disk will format the hard drive (Fig. 20). Mac). Windows & Fig. 19 - Mac Fig. 20 Windows Getting Connected page 15 Fig. 19 - Select Yes to continue. 5. LaCie Setup Assistant will be formatted (Fig. 18 - LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 4. Fig. 18 -
continued on the next page... A window prompt alerts you that the disk will format the hard drive (Fig. 20). Mac). Windows & Fig. 19 - Mac Fig. 20 Windows Getting Connected page 15 Fig. 19 - Select Yes to continue. 5. LaCie Setup Assistant will be formatted (Fig. 18 - LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 4. Fig. 18 -
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Getting Connected page 16 Fig. 21 - New Account Fig. 22 - Click Next to continue. continued on the next page... Existing Account New Account & Fig. 22 Existing Account). LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 6. Register your LaCie device (Fig. 21 -
Getting Connected page 16 Fig. 21 - New Account Fig. 22 - Click Next to continue. continued on the next page... Existing Account New Account & Fig. 22 Existing Account). LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 6. Register your LaCie device (Fig. 21 -
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continued on the next page... Mac Getting Connected page 17 Fig. 23 - Click Next to install (Fig. Choose the software utilities that you want to continue. Fig. 23 - Windows Fig. 24 - LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 7. Mac). Windows & Fig. 24 -
continued on the next page... Mac Getting Connected page 17 Fig. 23 - Click Next to install (Fig. Choose the software utilities that you want to continue. Fig. 23 - Windows Fig. 24 - LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 7. Mac). Windows & Fig. 24 -
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... Assistant and follow the steps listed above. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 8. Once the format is now ready for use. Mac Windows Getting Connected page 18 Fig. 26 - Your LaCie hard drive is complete, the LaCie Setup Assistant application will remain on the LaCie partition. Fig. 25 - LaCie Setup Assistant provides a summary of the...
... Assistant and follow the steps listed above. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 8. Once the format is now ready for use. Mac Windows Getting Connected page 18 Fig. 26 - Your LaCie hard drive is complete, the LaCie Setup Assistant application will remain on the LaCie partition. Fig. 25 - LaCie Setup Assistant provides a summary of the...
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... appear under My Computer (Windows users) or on your LaCie hard disk's performance. Connecting Multiple Devices The FireWire 400 interface allows you to connect another hard drive or digital video camera directly to the LaCie hard disk (this configuration or may downgrade your FireWire peripheral. b. ... 1.2, connecting to your digital camera. b. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by following the steps in a daisy-chain, data transfers are mixed, (ex. Using the iLink/DV cable (sold separately), connect the 4-pin end of the LaCie Hard drive. Attach the other end of the FireWire...
... appear under My Computer (Windows users) or on your LaCie hard disk's performance. Connecting Multiple Devices The FireWire 400 interface allows you to connect another hard drive or digital video camera directly to the LaCie hard disk (this configuration or may downgrade your FireWire peripheral. b. ... 1.2, connecting to your digital camera. b. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by following the steps in a daisy-chain, data transfers are mixed, (ex. Using the iLink/DV cable (sold separately), connect the 4-pin end of the LaCie Hard drive. Attach the other end of the FireWire...
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... 1. Click on the LaCie hard disk in the lower right-hand side of your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. Switching Interfaces Always unmount or safely disconnect your LaCie hard disk. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page 20 8.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk FireWire, eSATA and USB external devices feature "plug & play...
... 1. Click on the LaCie hard disk in the lower right-hand side of your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. Switching Interfaces Always unmount or safely disconnect your LaCie hard disk. LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page 20 8.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk FireWire, eSATA and USB external devices feature "plug & play...