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... of Contents 1. Cables and Connectors...17 4.1.1. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.3.1. Getting Connected...8 2.1. Windows Users...12 2.4.2. Windows users...6 1.3.2. Mac Users...6 1.2. Data Transfers...18 4.3. Contacting Customer Support 22 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 23 7. Windows Troubleshooting...21 6. Rear View...7 2. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.2.1. Connecting the USB cable...10 2.3. Box Content...5 1.3.
... of Contents 1. Cables and Connectors...17 4.1.1. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.3.1. Getting Connected...8 2.1. Windows Users...12 2.4.2. Windows users...6 1.3.2. Mac Users...6 1.2. Data Transfers...18 4.3. Contacting Customer Support 22 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 23 7. Windows Troubleshooting...21 6. Rear View...7 2. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.2.1. Connecting the USB cable...10 2.3. Box Content...5 1.3.
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...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with your authority to operate the product. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. Microsoft, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista are designed to this equipment does cause ...or revisions in this document is subject to Part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CAUTION: This LaCie hard drive's warranty may cause harmful interference to change without notice. All rights reserved. No part of this product must accept...
...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with your authority to operate the product. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. Microsoft, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista are designed to this equipment does cause ...or revisions in this document is subject to Part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CAUTION: This LaCie hard drive's warranty may cause harmful interference to change without notice. All rights reserved. No part of this product must accept...
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...: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury. ✦✦ Make sure that you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in damp or wet conditions. Foreword page 3 LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only...
...: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury. ✦✦ Make sure that you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in damp or wet conditions. Foreword page 3 LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only...
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LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1. Introduction Building on over a decade of design excellence, LaCie has created a new line of your specific applications. you through your data, or leave it alone and simply use it as one big volume. Ideal for different parts of drives that will power you can divide the drive... into specific spaces (partitions) for speed intensive applications, the LaCie grand handles the curves of your computer; Secure and stable, the LaCie grand is an ideal way to add space ...
LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1. Introduction Building on over a decade of design excellence, LaCie has created a new line of your specific applications. you through your data, or leave it alone and simply use it as one big volume. Ideal for different parts of drives that will power you can divide the drive... into specific spaces (partitions) for speed intensive applications, the LaCie grand handles the curves of your computer; Secure and stable, the LaCie grand is an ideal way to add space ...
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IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. 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. Introduction page 5 grand Quick Install Guide LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.1. LaCie grand Hard Disk 2. Quick Install Guide NOTE: Storage utilities and user manual come pre-loaded on the drive. Box Content 1.
IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. 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. Introduction page 5 grand Quick Install Guide LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.1. LaCie grand Hard Disk 2. Quick Install Guide NOTE: Storage utilities and user manual come pre-loaded on the drive. Box Content 1.
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Status LED 1.2.2. Front View 1. Power supply connection 3. Rear View 1. OFF/ON power switch 2. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.2. Views of the Drive 1.2.1. USB 2.0 port Fig. 01 Introduction page 7 Fig. 02
Status LED 1.2.2. Front View 1. Power supply connection 3. Rear View 1. OFF/ON power switch 2. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 1.2. Views of the Drive 1.2.1. USB 2.0 port Fig. 01 Introduction page 7 Fig. 02
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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 2.1. Getting Connected Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie hard drive powered on and connected to ensure that your LaCie hard drive volume mounts correctly on your computer. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 8 LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Connecting the USB cable 2.3. IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to your computer.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 2.1. Getting Connected Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie hard drive powered on and connected to ensure that your LaCie hard drive volume mounts correctly on your computer. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 8 LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Connecting the USB cable 2.3. IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to your computer.
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...appropriate wall plug adapter for your country to your drive and will void your computer. 1. Turn on the drive by pressing the power switch on your warranty. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie hard drive. Always remove the AC adapter before connecting the ...interface cable to the next step, section 2.2. Move on to ensure that the volume mounts correctly on the back of the drive (Fig. 04). 4. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2.1. Turning the Drive On IMPORTANT INFO:...
...appropriate wall plug adapter for your country to your drive and will void your computer. 1. Turn on the drive by pressing the power switch on your warranty. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie hard drive. Always remove the AC adapter before connecting the ...interface cable to the next step, section 2.2. Move on to ensure that the volume mounts correctly on the back of the drive (Fig. 04). 4. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2.1. Turning the Drive On IMPORTANT INFO:...
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... format or partition your computer IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that you from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your computer's native disk utility program to reformat your needs. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2.3. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through the process of optimizing your LaCie hard drive for more information. The user manual and utilities...
... format or partition your computer IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that you from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your computer's native disk utility program to reformat your needs. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 2.3. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through the process of optimizing your LaCie hard drive for more information. The user manual and utilities...
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... (Fig. 07). (The icon pictured below is running. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to disconnect. Your drive may be represented by an icon that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is a generic USB device icon. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Getting Connected page 12 2.4. Windows Users From the System Tray (located...
... (Fig. 07). (The icon pictured below is running. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to disconnect. Your drive may be represented by an icon that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is a generic USB device icon. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Getting Connected page 12 2.4. Windows Users From the System Tray (located...
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... the bookkeeping information on your drive: one partition for your office documents, one as a backup and one for more information. Use NTFS if... ...you could create three partitions on the disk, tests the disk to FAT 32. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Formatting & Partitioning ...page 13 3. This file system is optional. performance will generally be greater when compared to make sure that all of the hard disk's storage capacity that you will be using your LaCie hard drive...
... the bookkeeping information on your drive: one partition for your office documents, one as a backup and one for more information. Use NTFS if... ...you could create three partitions on the disk, tests the disk to FAT 32. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Formatting & Partitioning ...page 13 3. This file system is optional. performance will generally be greater when compared to make sure that all of the hard disk's storage capacity that you will be using your LaCie hard drive...
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... information before performing these steps will erase everything from the your hard drive. continued on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. Fig. 08 Fig. 09 Formatting & Partitioning page 14 Right-click the icon and select Initialize. 6. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows 7, Windows XP or Windows Vista consists...
... information before performing these steps will erase everything from the your hard drive. continued on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. Fig. 08 Fig. 09 Formatting & Partitioning page 14 Right-click the icon and select Initialize. 6. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows 7, Windows XP or Windows Vista consists...
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LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 8. Click Next (Fig. 10). Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Click Next. 12. Click Next. 9. Click Finish to use. Click Next. 11. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Formatting & Partitioning page 15 13. Click Next. 10. 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.
LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 8. Click Next (Fig. 10). Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Click Next. 12. Click Next. 9. Click Finish to use. Click Next. 11. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Formatting & Partitioning page 15 13. Click Next. 10. 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.
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... have finalized the volume options, click Partition. Fig. 12 Formatting & Partitioning page 16 Select Utilities from the list of available hard disks on the drive. 2. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 3.2. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. Click Partition again when the alert message appears to the computer and turn on the left side of each...
... have finalized the volume options, click Partition. Fig. 12 Formatting & Partitioning page 16 Select Utilities from the list of available hard disks on the drive. 2. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 3.2. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. Click Partition again when the alert message appears to the computer and turn on the left side of each...
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... Cable Ends Interfaces page 17 Included USB Cable Your LaCie drive 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. Interface and Data Transfer Information 4.1.... Cables and Connectors 4.1.1. 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. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 4. ...
... Cable Ends Interfaces page 17 Included USB Cable Your LaCie drive 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. Interface and Data Transfer Information 4.1.... Cables and Connectors 4.1.1. 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. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 4. ...
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LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Interfaces page 18 4.2. Disconnect your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (section 6. A controller is an expansion card which enables a peripheral (ex. An external controller is a component or an electronic card (referred to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standards. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) to be connected to computer RAM or between...
LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Interfaces page 18 4.2. Disconnect your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (section 6. A controller is an expansion card which enables a peripheral (ex. An external controller is a component or an electronic card (referred to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standards. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) to be connected to computer RAM or between...
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... will help you with a friendly, easy-to determine the source of your LaCie hard drive is our goal to provide you quickly install and utilize the many functions of the problem. www.lacie.com Troubleshooting page 19 www.lacie.com. If your specific question. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 5. It is not working correctly, please refer to the...
... will help you with a friendly, easy-to determine the source of your LaCie hard drive is our goal to provide you quickly install and utilize the many functions of the problem. www.lacie.com Troubleshooting page 19 www.lacie.com. If your specific question. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual 5. It is not working correctly, please refer to the...
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.... Are both ends of sleep mode? Check page 1.3. When copying files or folders from its sleep mode. LaCie drives conserve power by the computer. Has the drive been formatted? Did you operating in order to a FAT 32 volume, file names with other troubleshooting tips listed... not being used. The drive will need to add a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI or PC card to spin up from Mac OS 10.x to achieve maximum transfer speeds. The drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via Hi-Speed USB 2.0. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 20...
.... Are both ends of sleep mode? Check page 1.3. When copying files or folders from its sleep mode. LaCie drives conserve power by the computer. Has the drive been formatted? Did you operating in order to a FAT 32 volume, file names with other troubleshooting tips listed... not being used. The drive will need to add a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI or PC card to spin up from Mac OS 10.x to achieve maximum transfer speeds. The drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via Hi-Speed USB 2.0. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 20...
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... to a USB 1.1 port or hub, this drive? Contact LaCie Technical Support for the specific interface and operating system? Check to a USB 1.1 port on section 2.1. system support Hi-Speed USB 2.0? Minimum System Requirements. If the drive does not appear, follow the correct installation steps ...or hub? Question Solution Has the drive been formatted? Did you follow the rest of the USB and power supply cables securely attached? A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at the slower USB 1.1 transfer rates. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 21 5.3....
... to a USB 1.1 port or hub, this drive? Contact LaCie Technical Support for the specific interface and operating system? Check to a USB 1.1 port on section 2.1. system support Hi-Speed USB 2.0? Minimum System Requirements. If the drive does not appear, follow the correct installation steps ...or hub? Question Solution Has the drive been formatted? Did you follow the rest of the USB and power supply cables securely attached? A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at the slower USB 1.1 transfer rates. LaCie grand Hard Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 21 5.3....
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...alteration in abnormal use , for the designated warranty period. For the latest documentation and software updates, please go to: http://www.lacie.com/us/support/documents/index.htm?id=10007 Manufacturer's Declaration for home or office use Do not expose the device to temperatures over...conditions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive; 89/336/EEC EMC Directive LaCie Grand Hard Drive Tested to comply with the device. Do not expose the drive to liquids. Precautions Do not stack more than two (2) LaCie Grand Desktops together. The warranty becomes effective from the date of the product ...
...alteration in abnormal use , for the designated warranty period. For the latest documentation and software updates, please go to: http://www.lacie.com/us/support/documents/index.htm?id=10007 Manufacturer's Declaration for home or office use Do not expose the device to temperatures over...conditions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive; 89/336/EEC EMC Directive LaCie Grand Hard Drive Tested to comply with the device. Do not expose the drive to liquids. Precautions Do not stack more than two (2) LaCie Grand Desktops together. The warranty becomes effective from the date of the product ...