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... & Partitioning 13 3.1. Cables and Connectors...17 4.1.1. Installing New Firmware...18 5. Rear View...7 2. Contacting Customer Support 22 6.1. Windows Users...12 2.4.2. Mac Users...16 4. Manual Updates...19 5.2. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.2.1. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.3.1. Windows Users...14 3.2. Mac Users...6 1.2. Troubleshooting...19 5.1. Data Transfers...18 4.3.
... & Partitioning 13 3.1. Cables and Connectors...17 4.1.1. Installing New Firmware...18 5. Rear View...7 2. Contacting Customer Support 22 6.1. Windows Users...12 2.4.2. Mac Users...16 4. Manual Updates...19 5.2. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.2.1. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.3.1. Windows Users...14 3.2. Mac Users...6 1.2. Troubleshooting...19 5.1. Data Transfers...18 4.3.
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... the receiver is subject to respect the precautions listed above. 100405 v1.1 For more of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: This LaCie hard drive's warranty may be disposed of your waste equipment for information only and subject to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is... to operate the product. Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of Apple Computer, Inc. FCC Statement LaCie grand Hard Disk Tested to comply with FCC standards for the recycling of their respective owners. The devices must not be void as a result of...
... the receiver is subject to respect the precautions listed above. 100405 v1.1 For more of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: This LaCie hard drive's warranty may be disposed of your waste equipment for information only and subject to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is... to operate the product. Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of Apple Computer, Inc. FCC Statement LaCie grand Hard Disk Tested to comply with FCC standards for the recycling of their respective owners. The devices must not be void as a result of...
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... window). Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your data, LaCie highly recommends that the computer and LaCie grand are electrically grounded. CAUTION: This LaCie grand's warranty may spill into the drive to avoid any metallic object into its casing. If you detect a problem,... such as televisions or radios. IMPORTANT INFO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device. ✦...
... window). Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your data, LaCie highly recommends that the computer and LaCie grand are electrically grounded. CAUTION: This LaCie grand's warranty may spill into the drive to avoid any metallic object into its casing. If you detect a problem,... such as televisions or radios. IMPORTANT INFO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device. ✦...
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...Ideal for different parts of your specific applications. you can divide the drive into specific spaces (partitions) for speed intensive applications, the LaCie grand handles the curves of drives that are performance-based solutions that will power you through your data,... ✦✦ Optional Formatting & Partitioning ✦✦ Troubleshooting These latest drives are timeless and crafted to your demanding data needs. Secure and stable, the LaCie grand is an ideal way to add space to blend sharp design with high-technology. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.
...Ideal for different parts of your specific applications. you can divide the drive into specific spaces (partitions) for speed intensive applications, the LaCie grand handles the curves of drives that are performance-based solutions that will power you through your data,... ✦✦ Optional Formatting & Partitioning ✦✦ Troubleshooting These latest drives are timeless and crafted to your demanding data needs. Secure and stable, the LaCie grand is an ideal way to add space to blend sharp design with high-technology. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.
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Box Content 1. LaCie grand Hard Disk 2. External power supply 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 NOTE: Storage utilities and user manual come pre-loaded on the drive. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.1. IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Introduction page 5 grand Quick Install Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3.
Box Content 1. LaCie grand Hard Disk 2. External power supply 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 NOTE: Storage utilities and user manual come pre-loaded on the drive. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.1. IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Introduction page 5 grand Quick Install Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3.
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Power supply connection 3. Front View 1. OFF/ON power switch 2. Status LED 1.2.2. USB 2.0 port Fig. 01 Introduction page 7 Fig. 02 Rear View 1. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.2. Views of the Drive 1.2.1.
Power supply connection 3. Front View 1. OFF/ON power switch 2. Status LED 1.2.2. USB 2.0 port Fig. 01 Introduction page 7 Fig. 02 Rear View 1. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.2. Views of the Drive 1.2.1.
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Turning the Drive On 2.2. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 2.1. IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive volume mounts correctly on and connected to quickly get your LaCie hard drive powered on your computer. Connecting the USB cable 2.3. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2. Getting Connected Follow these steps to your computer. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 8
Turning the Drive On 2.2. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 2.1. IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive volume mounts correctly on and connected to quickly get your LaCie hard drive powered on your computer. Connecting the USB cable 2.3. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2. Getting Connected Follow these steps to your computer. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 8
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... to the next step, section 2.2. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie hard drive. Turning the Drive On IMPORTANT INFO: Please connect the power supply before transporting your specific LaCie hard drive. Getting Connected page 9 Fig. 03 Fig. 04 Always remove the AC adapter before... cause damage to ensure that the volume mounts correctly on the back of the drive (Fig. 04). 4. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2.1. Connect the appropriate wall plug adapter for your country to your drive and will void your computer. 1. CAUTION: Only use a power supply from ...
... to the next step, section 2.2. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie hard drive. Turning the Drive On IMPORTANT INFO: Please connect the power supply before transporting your specific LaCie hard drive. Getting Connected page 9 Fig. 03 Fig. 04 Always remove the AC adapter before... cause damage to ensure that the volume mounts correctly on the back of the drive (Fig. 04). 4. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2.1. Connect the appropriate wall plug adapter for your country to your drive and will void your computer. 1. CAUTION: Only use a power supply from ...
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... utilities from using your drive, LaCie Setup Assistant software must be launched to format your computer's internal hard drive or other medium when setup is connected to reformat your computer as described in "My Computer" and then double click the LaCie icon. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2.3. The ...Setup Assistant should only be run once, and will not be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com. See section 3. Windows users: double click on your drive and will have to be ready...
... utilities from using your drive, LaCie Setup Assistant software must be launched to format your computer's internal hard drive or other medium when setup is connected to reformat your computer as described in "My Computer" and then double click the LaCie icon. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2.3. The ...Setup Assistant should only be run once, and will not be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com. See section 3. Windows users: double click on your drive and will have to be ready...
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...From the System Tray (located in the lower right-hand side of your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. It is a generic USB device icon. Mac Users LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Getting Connected page 12 2.4. A message will appear: "Safe...Fig. 06 - Windows Users Fig. 07 - Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to follow these steps when disconnecting your hard drive. 2.4.1. To prevent failures, however, it should say, "Safely remove..."). Disconnecting Your Hard Drive External USB devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that ...
...From the System Tray (located in the lower right-hand side of your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. It is a generic USB device icon. Mac Users LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Getting Connected page 12 2.4. A message will appear: "Safe...Fig. 06 - Windows Users Fig. 07 - Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to follow these steps when disconnecting your hard drive. 2.4.1. To prevent failures, however, it should say, "Safely remove..."). Disconnecting Your Hard Drive External USB devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that ...
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...example, if you used LaCie Setup Assistant to format your drive to your computer before reformatting. When a disk is compatible in this section. For instance, you could create three partitions on your drive: one partition for your office documents, one as a backup and one for your hard disk with Windows or Mac, ... computer before reformatting. If you have other data that is NOT compatible with both Windows and Mac 10.3 or sharing the drive between Windows 7 and Windows XP or Windows Vista. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Formatting & Partitioning page 13 3.
...example, if you used LaCie Setup Assistant to format your drive to your computer before reformatting. When a disk is compatible in this section. For instance, you could create three partitions on your drive: one partition for your office documents, one as a backup and one for your hard disk with Windows or Mac, ... computer before reformatting. If you have other data that is NOT compatible with both Windows and Mac 10.3 or sharing the drive between Windows 7 and Windows XP or Windows Vista. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Formatting & Partitioning page 13 3.
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See Fig. 08. 4. If the "Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard" window appears, click Cancel. 5. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 3.1. If you have information that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this information before performing these steps will erase everything from the your hard drive. Right-click the icon and select Initialize. 6. continued on...
See Fig. 08. 4. If the "Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard" window appears, click Cancel. 5. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 3.1. If you have information that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this information before performing these steps will erase everything from the your hard drive. Right-click the icon and select Initialize. 6. continued on...
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Click Next. 12. Click Next. 9. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Click Finish to use. Formatting & Partitioning page 15 13. Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Click Next (Fig. 10). Click Next. 11. Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 11), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. Click Next. 10. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 8.
Click Next. 12. Click Next. 9. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Click Finish to use. Formatting & Partitioning page 15 13. Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Click Next (Fig. 10). Click Next. 11. Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 11), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. Click Next. 10. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 8.
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... or continue to the computer and turn on the left side of available hard disks on the drive. 2. Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk from the Go menu in the Volume Scheme: area. 7. Select Utilities from the list of the window (Fig. 12). 5. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 3.2. Once you the option of each volume (partition), choose the...
... or continue to the computer and turn on the left side of available hard disks on the drive. 2. Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk from the Go menu in the Volume Scheme: area. 7. Select Utilities from the list of the window (Fig. 12). 5. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 3.2. Once you the option of each volume (partition), choose the...
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... Connectors USB is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to each other. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 4. Fig. 13 - Mini USB Cable Ends Interfaces page 17 Interface and Data Transfer Information 4.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0...high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. 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. Cables and Connectors 4.1.1. Included USB Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with a mini ...
... Connectors USB is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to each other. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 4. Fig. 13 - Mini USB Cable Ends Interfaces page 17 Interface and Data Transfer Information 4.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0...high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. 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. Cables and Connectors 4.1.1. Included USB Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with a mini ...
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LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Interfaces page 18 4.2. In any other applications on both ends of the free slots (i.e. A controller is certified. 2. Installing New Firmware LaCie may arise with or manage certain peripherals. If you can purchase an external controller through LaCie. Disconnect your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (section 6. PCI or PCMCIA) inside your LaCie drive...USB 2.0 controllers that accomplishes a task, usually related to moving data from the drive to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standards. During data transfers, it is...
LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Interfaces page 18 4.2. In any other applications on both ends of the free slots (i.e. A controller is certified. 2. Installing New Firmware LaCie may arise with or manage certain peripherals. If you can purchase an external controller through LaCie. Disconnect your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (section 6. PCI or PCMCIA) inside your LaCie drive...USB 2.0 controllers that accomplishes a task, usually related to moving data from the drive to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standards. During data transfers, it is...
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... - If you quickly install and utilize the many functions of these FAQs may provide an answer to your LaCie hard drive is our goal to provide you with a friendly, easy-to -date, comprehensive user manuals available on the...LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support (see section 6. www.lacie.com Troubleshooting page 19 Manual Updates LaCie strives to determine the source of the points on the market. www.lacie.com. Troubleshooting If your specific question. If you the most recent software updates will help you have gone through all of the problem. LaCie grand Hard Disk...
... - If you quickly install and utilize the many functions of these FAQs may provide an answer to your LaCie hard drive is our goal to provide you with a friendly, easy-to -date, comprehensive user manuals available on the...LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support (see section 6. www.lacie.com Troubleshooting page 19 Manual Updates LaCie strives to determine the source of the points on the market. www.lacie.com. Troubleshooting If your specific question. If you the most recent software updates will help you have gone through all of the problem. LaCie grand Hard Disk...
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...seated in sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3. Are your computer's configuration meet the minimum system requirements for the LaCie drive on the desktop. If your computer to a FAT 32 volume, file names with other troubleshooting tips listed here. Contact... for more details. Optional Formatting & Partitioning for the specific interface and operating system? Ignore this drive? Has the drive been formatted? Solution There should be copied. Check both ends of the Troubleshooting tips to the desktop. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 20 5.2.
...seated in sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3. Are your computer's configuration meet the minimum system requirements for the LaCie drive on the desktop. If your computer to a FAT 32 volume, file names with other troubleshooting tips listed here. Contact... for more details. Optional Formatting & Partitioning for the specific interface and operating system? Ignore this drive? Has the drive been formatted? Solution There should be copied. Check both ends of the Troubleshooting tips to the desktop. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 20 5.2.
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LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Contacting Customer Support page 22 6. Troubleshooting. 2. Select More Info......and select Properties > General. If you have the following information on hand: Information Where to Find Information LaCie hard drive serial number Located on the Apple icon in the troubleshooting checklist, and you are correctly and securely attached...in the menu bar and select About This Mac. The Apple System Profiler will launch and will list your LaCie drive to isolate the problem. Try to work properly, contact us , make sure that you still can't get...
LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Contacting Customer Support page 22 6. Troubleshooting. 2. Select More Info......and select Properties > General. If you have the following information on hand: Information Where to Find Information LaCie hard drive serial number Located on the Apple icon in the troubleshooting checklist, and you are correctly and securely attached...in the menu bar and select About This Mac. The Apple System Profiler will launch and will list your LaCie drive to isolate the problem. Try to work properly, contact us , make sure that you still can't get...
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...etc. • The tamper seal on the casing is found to liquids. Do not expose the drive to comply with the device. Precautions Do not stack more than two (2) LaCie Grand Desktops together. Use only the power supply shipped with FCC standards for the designated warranty period. In...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 Grand Hard Drive Tested to temperatures over 35° C (95° F) or 30° C (86° F) when stacked. Do not expose the ...
...etc. • The tamper seal on the casing is found to liquids. Do not expose the drive to comply with the device. Precautions Do not stack more than two (2) LaCie Grand Desktops together. Use only the power supply shipped with FCC standards for the designated warranty period. In...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 Grand Hard Drive Tested to temperatures over 35° C (95° F) or 30° C (86° F) when stacked. Do not expose the ...