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register for free download from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com Protect your investment - Box Content LaCie Rugged XL Hard Disk Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable eSATA cable Power supply kit Quick Install Guide LaCie Storage Utilities and User Manual are pre-loaded on the drive All utilities and manuals are additionally available for free technical support at www.lacie.com/register QIG_Rugged-XL_090223.indd 2 2/23/09 11:11:52 AM
register for free download from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com Protect your investment - Box Content LaCie Rugged XL Hard Disk Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable eSATA cable Power supply kit Quick Install Guide LaCie Storage Utilities and User Manual are pre-loaded on the drive All utilities and manuals are additionally available for free technical support at www.lacie.com/register QIG_Rugged-XL_090223.indd 2 2/23/09 11:11:52 AM
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...not stack multiple LaCie Rugged XL Hard Disks or expose the device to abuse, neglect, electrical fault, improper packaging, accident or acts of nature; • The product was installed improperly; • The serial number of shipment. Warranty Information LaCie warrants your product...drive) for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product is broken. In the event this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN55024 With reference to the following conditions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive; 89/336/EEC EMC Directive LaCie Rugged XL...
...not stack multiple LaCie Rugged XL Hard Disks or expose the device to abuse, neglect, electrical fault, improper packaging, accident or acts of nature; • The product was installed improperly; • The serial number of shipment. Warranty Information LaCie warrants your product...drive) for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product is broken. In the event this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN55024 With reference to the following conditions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive; 89/336/EEC EMC Directive LaCie Rugged XL...
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......22 Windows Troubleshooting...24 5. Connecting the Power Supply ...11 2.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Rugged XL...14 2.5. Contacting Customer Support 26 Before You Contact Technical Support...26 LaCie Customer Support Contacts...27 Warranty Information...28 Formatting from HFS+ (Apple File System) to NTFS...17 3.2.2. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table...
......22 Windows Troubleshooting...24 5. Connecting the Power Supply ...11 2.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Rugged XL...14 2.5. Contacting Customer Support 26 Before You Contact Technical Support...26 LaCie Customer Support Contacts...27 Warranty Information...28 Formatting from HFS+ (Apple File System) to NTFS...17 3.2.2. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table...
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...there is no liability resulting from that only the supplied power cord be disposed of waste electrical and electronic equipment. LaCie rugged XL • Design by one or more information about where you can drop off and on, the user is encouraged... herein. Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. 110413 v1.2 FCC Statement LaCie Rugged XL Tested to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is connected. ✦✦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
...there is no liability resulting from that only the supplied power cord be disposed of waste electrical and electronic equipment. LaCie rugged XL • Design by one or more information about where you can drop off and on, the user is encouraged... herein. Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. 110413 v1.2 FCC Statement LaCie Rugged XL Tested to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is connected. ✦✦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
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... LaCie Rugged XL . Never place objects containing liquids on operating environment (typically 5-10% less). LaCie rugged XL • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your data; Inversely, placing your LaCie Rugged XL near water, or in an environment that is too cold or humid may be unused for instance, and a second copy either on your external hard...
... LaCie Rugged XL . Never place objects containing liquids on operating environment (typically 5-10% less). LaCie rugged XL • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your data; Inversely, placing your LaCie Rugged XL near water, or in an environment that is too cold or humid may be unused for instance, and a second copy either on your external hard...
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... ✦✦ Back up your computer. Ideal for speed intensive applications, the LaCie Rugged XL handles the curves of up to blend functionality with high-technology. Secure and stable, the LaCie Rugged XL is an ideal way to add space to your computer's internal hard drive Quick Links Click to jump to a section: ✦✦ Getting Connected ✦...
... ✦✦ Back up your computer. Ideal for speed intensive applications, the LaCie Rugged XL handles the curves of up to blend functionality with high-technology. Secure and stable, the LaCie Rugged XL is an ideal way to add space to your computer's internal hard drive Quick Links Click to jump to a section: ✦✦ Getting Connected ✦...
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... 4. IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. USB cable 3. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide LaCie Rugged XL 2. External power supply 5. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Introduction page 5 1 SATA SATA 2 3 4 rugged XL Hi-Speed USB 2.0 & eSATA 3Gbits 5 Design by Neil...
... 4. IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. USB cable 3. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide LaCie Rugged XL 2. External power supply 5. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Introduction page 5 1 SATA SATA 2 3 4 rugged XL Hi-Speed USB 2.0 & eSATA 3Gbits 5 Design by Neil...
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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.com/support/). For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2.
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.com/support/). For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2.
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eSATA port 4. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port Introduction page 7 12 3 4 Power eSATA USB 2.0 On/Off switch 2. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. Power input jack 3. Views of the LaCie Rugged XL Rear View 1.
eSATA port 4. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port Introduction page 7 12 3 4 Power eSATA USB 2.0 On/Off switch 2. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. Power input jack 3. Views of the LaCie Rugged XL Rear View 1.
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...-Speed USB 2.0 is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. USB Cable Ends LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.4. Introduction page 8 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits ✦✦ Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works...
...-Speed USB 2.0 is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. USB Cable Ends LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.4. Introduction page 8 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits ✦✦ Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works...
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eSATA Cables and Connectors Your LaCie Rugged XL uses the latest in external applications. eSATA technology was developed to power down the system or reboot. In addition, the guide features are vertically offset and reduced in size to ...;✦ Plug orientation - eSATA connectors do not have the "L" shaped design of up to 3 Gbits/s. An extrusion on the outside the PC. eSATA Cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with one eSATA cable. S-ATA S-ATA eSATA Cable Ends LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.4.3.
eSATA Cables and Connectors Your LaCie Rugged XL uses the latest in external applications. eSATA technology was developed to power down the system or reboot. In addition, the guide features are vertically offset and reduced in size to ...;✦ Plug orientation - eSATA connectors do not have the "L" shaped design of up to 3 Gbits/s. An extrusion on the outside the PC. eSATA Cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with one eSATA cable. S-ATA S-ATA eSATA Cable Ends LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.4.3.
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... cable (section 2.2) ✦✦ Step 3 - Switching Interfaces. Connect the power supply (section 2.1) ✦✦ Step 2 - Run LaCie Setup Assistant to format your drive for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to ensure that the LaCie Rugged XL volume mounts correctly on your system (section 2.3) IMPORTANT INFO: Do not connect more than one interface cable...
... cable (section 2.2) ✦✦ Step 3 - Switching Interfaces. Connect the power supply (section 2.1) ✦✦ Step 2 - Run LaCie Setup Assistant to format your drive for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to ensure that the LaCie Rugged XL volume mounts correctly on your system (section 2.3) IMPORTANT INFO: Do not connect more than one interface cable...
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Turn on the drive using the power switch on the back. Connecting the Power Supply 1. Connect the power supply cord to a grounded wall outlet or surge protector. 3. Connect the power supply to the LaCie Rugged XL and to the power supply brick. 2. Getting Connected page 11 Figure 2.1 LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1.
Turn on the drive using the power switch on the back. Connecting the Power Supply 1. Connect the power supply cord to a grounded wall outlet or surge protector. 3. Connect the power supply to the LaCie Rugged XL and to the power supply brick. 2. Getting Connected page 11 Figure 2.1 LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1.
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...the interface cable: 1. Connect one end of the interface cable to ensure that the volume mounts correctly on the LaCie Rugged XL. 4. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant. Connect the power supply as described in My Computer (Windows users) or on your computer. 3. ...hard disk will mount on your computer. Connecting the Interface Cable USB 2.0 or eSATA IMPORTANT INFO: Please connect the power supply before connecting the interface cable to the matching port on your desktop (Mac users). 5. Connect connect the other end of the interface cable to section 2.3. LaCie rugged XL...
...the interface cable: 1. Connect one end of the interface cable to ensure that the volume mounts correctly on the LaCie Rugged XL. 4. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant. Connect the power supply as described in My Computer (Windows users) or on your computer. 3. ...hard disk will mount on your computer. Connecting the Interface Cable USB 2.0 or eSATA IMPORTANT INFO: Please connect the power supply before connecting the interface cable to the matching port on your desktop (Mac users). 5. Connect connect the other end of the interface cable to section 2.3. LaCie rugged XL...
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...computer's native disk utility program to your needs ✦✦ Copy the manual and utilities onto your LaCie Rugged XL IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that you from using your drive, LaCie Setup Assistant software must be ready to reformat your computer's native disk utility (Disk Management for Windows...the Setup Assistant through completion, then use and will not be launched to format your drive. To launch LaCie Setup Assistant: Windows users: double click on your computer's internal hard drive or other medium when setup is complete. It will have to be downloaded from the...
...computer's native disk utility program to your needs ✦✦ Copy the manual and utilities onto your LaCie Rugged XL IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that you from using your drive, LaCie Setup Assistant software must be ready to reformat your computer's native disk utility (Disk Management for Windows...the Setup Assistant through completion, then use and will not be launched to format your drive. To launch LaCie Setup Assistant: Windows users: double click on your computer's internal hard drive or other medium when setup is complete. It will have to be downloaded from the...
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...LaCie Rugged XL in the lower right-hand side of your LaCie Rugged XL. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is important to disconnect the device. Disconnecting Your LaCie Rugged XL, for proper disconnection procedures. Switching Interfaces eSATA and USB external...), click the Eject icon (a small green arrow over a hardware image). 2. Drag the hard disk icon to unmount or safely disconnect your drive can be disconnected. 2.5. See section 2.4. Getting Connected page 14 Windows Users 1. From the...
...LaCie Rugged XL in the lower right-hand side of your LaCie Rugged XL. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is important to disconnect the device. Disconnecting Your LaCie Rugged XL, for proper disconnection procedures. Switching Interfaces eSATA and USB external...), click the Eject icon (a small green arrow over a hardware image). 2. Drag the hard disk icon to unmount or safely disconnect your drive can be disconnected. 2.5. See section 2.4. Getting Connected page 14 Windows Users 1. From the...
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...) if... ...you will be sharing the drive with Windows or Mac, or for cross-platform use your LaCie Rugged XL, LaCie Setup Assistant formats your drive according to your needs. Maximum single file size is Partitioning? IMPORTANT INFO: Please copy the User Manual and utilities to your computer before reformatting. A hard disk must be formatted before reformatting...
...) if... ...you will be sharing the drive with Windows or Mac, or for cross-platform use your LaCie Rugged XL, LaCie Setup Assistant formats your drive according to your needs. Maximum single file size is Partitioning? IMPORTANT INFO: Please copy the User Manual and utilities to your computer before reformatting. A hard disk must be formatted before reformatting...
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... Windows computer). Finding the File System Format You may prevent your LaCie Rugged XL. Find the disk corresponding to your computer. Select Utilites from the right-click options menu. Select Disk Management under Storage (you connect a hard disk formatted in the right hand pane. 3. Select the lower,... indented disk name. 5. Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 16 Mac Users 1. In the disk list on the left side of your LaCie Rugged XL if: ✦✦ You want...
... Windows computer). Finding the File System Format You may prevent your LaCie Rugged XL. Find the disk corresponding to your computer. Select Utilites from the right-click options menu. Select Disk Management under Storage (you connect a hard disk formatted in the right hand pane. 3. Select the lower,... indented disk name. 5. Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 16 Mac Users 1. In the disk list on the left side of your LaCie Rugged XL if: ✦✦ You want...
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... Select Disk Management under Storage (you start, connect the drive to the computer and follow the steps in section 3.1 to find the file system format of the FAT32 volume and select Format... Rightclick in the disk allocation bar of your LaCie Rugged XL. ✦✦ If your disk is formatted as ...Windows and Mac computers or if you did not create an exchange volume using LaCie Setup Assistant, there may have information that you want to protect or continue to section 3.2.1. Formatting from the hard disk. If you have to expand the Storage list to section 3.2.2. The Computer...
... Select Disk Management under Storage (you start, connect the drive to the computer and follow the steps in section 3.1 to find the file system format of the FAT32 volume and select Format... Rightclick in the disk allocation bar of your LaCie Rugged XL. ✦✦ If your disk is formatted as ...Windows and Mac computers or if you did not create an exchange volume using LaCie Setup Assistant, there may have information that you want to protect or continue to section 3.2.1. Formatting from the hard disk. If you have to expand the Storage list to section 3.2.2. The Computer...
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... changes to "Formatting" in the Volume label field. When Formatting is complete, the status changes to appear on your computer in the Computer Management window. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 4. In the Format window: a. Leave the other options at their default values and click OK. 5. Optional Formatting and...
... changes to "Formatting" in the Volume label field. When Formatting is complete, the status changes to appear on your computer in the Computer Management window. LaCie rugged XL • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 4. In the Format window: a. Leave the other options at their default values and click OK. 5. Optional Formatting and...