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USB 2.0 Storage The universal USB 2.0 interface means that the LaCie Rikiki can work on almost any computer, anywhere. USB BOOST BACKUP Complete Mobility With capacities up and running immediately. 710 movies or 500GB*= 165,000 songs ..., and entire digital world. Refined Design Its brushed aluminum casing works on two levels: it 's perfect for enhanced speeds and performance up to 640GB, the LaCie Rikiki (which means "tiny" in and you're ready to begin storing or sharing your data will always make it to help you manage your backups...
USB 2.0 Storage The universal USB 2.0 interface means that the LaCie Rikiki can work on almost any computer, anywhere. USB BOOST BACKUP Complete Mobility With capacities up and running immediately. 710 movies or 500GB*= 165,000 songs ..., and entire digital world. Refined Design Its brushed aluminum casing works on two levels: it 's perfect for enhanced speeds and performance up to 640GB, the LaCie Rikiki (which means "tiny" in and you're ready to begin storing or sharing your data will always make it to help you manage your backups...
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...; USB Boost driver increases speed by up to 33%*** • LaCie Setup Assistant allows easy formatting • LaCie Backup Assistant software for PC/Mac • Mac: Time Machine® compatible Box Content • LaCie Rikiki • USB 2.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • LaCie Software Utilities and User Manual preloaded Minimum System Requirements • Computer...
...; USB Boost driver increases speed by up to 33%*** • LaCie Setup Assistant allows easy formatting • LaCie Backup Assistant software for PC/Mac • Mac: Time Machine® compatible Box Content • LaCie Rikiki • USB 2.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • LaCie Software Utilities and User Manual preloaded Minimum System Requirements • Computer...
User Manual
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Minimum System Requirements...6 1.3. View of Contents 1. Getting Connected...7 2.1. Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant 8 2.3. Interface and Data Transfer Information 14 4.1. USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors 14 4.2.... Customer Support 20 6.1. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive...9 2.3.1. Installing New Firmware...15 5. Side View...6 2. Optional Formatting & Partitioning 10 3.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 21 7. LaCie rikiki User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...6 1.3.1. Box Content...5 1.2. Windows Users...9 2.3.2. Windows Users...11 3.2. Mac...
Minimum System Requirements...6 1.3. View of Contents 1. Getting Connected...7 2.1. Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant 8 2.3. Interface and Data Transfer Information 14 4.1. USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors 14 4.2.... Customer Support 20 6.1. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive...9 2.3.1. Installing New Firmware...15 5. Side View...6 2. Optional Formatting & Partitioning 10 3.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 21 7. LaCie rikiki User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...6 1.3.1. Box Content...5 1.2. Windows Users...9 2.3.2. Windows Users...11 3.2. Mac...
User Manual
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LaCie rikiki User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. The devices must not be disposed of LaCie. Manufacturer's Declaration for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950, ...Macintosh are designed to change without obligation to Part 15 of the information contained herein. FCC Statement LaCie rikiki Tested to dispose of your waste equipment by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Canada regulations and negate your other household waste. All rights reserved...
LaCie rikiki User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. The devices must not be disposed of LaCie. Manufacturer's Declaration for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950, ...Macintosh are designed to change without obligation to Part 15 of the information contained herein. FCC Statement LaCie rikiki Tested to dispose of your waste equipment by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Canada regulations and negate your other household waste. All rights reserved...
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... or if it . If you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual. Magnetic interference can af- CAUTION: This LaCie rikiki's warranty may cause interference which will be void as they may spill into the drive to avoid any metallic object into its casing. ...of the failure to respect the precautions listed above. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website. LaCie rikiki User Manual Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device. ✦...
... or if it . If you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual. Magnetic interference can af- CAUTION: This LaCie rikiki's warranty may cause interference which will be void as they may spill into the drive to avoid any metallic object into its casing. ...of the failure to respect the precautions listed above. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website. LaCie rikiki User Manual Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device. ✦...
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... large in capacity. These latest drives are timeless and crafted to your specific applications. Carry it with high-technology. LaCie rikiki User Manual 1. Perfect for different parts of drives that are performance-based solutions that will power you when moving important...a topic: ✦✦ Getting Connected ✦✦ Optional Formatting & Partitioning ✦✦ Troubleshooting Introduction Building on the go, the LaCie rikiki is an ideal way to add space to blend sharp design with you through your computer; you can divide the drive into specific spaces ...
... large in capacity. These latest drives are timeless and crafted to your specific applications. Carry it with high-technology. LaCie rikiki User Manual 1. Perfect for different parts of drives that are performance-based solutions that will power you when moving important...a topic: ✦✦ Getting Connected ✦✦ Optional Formatting & Partitioning ✦✦ Troubleshooting Introduction Building on the go, the LaCie rikiki is an ideal way to add space to blend sharp design with you through your computer; you can divide the drive into specific spaces ...
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LaCie rikiki 2. Introduction page 5 IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Box Content 1. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. LaCie rikiki User Manual 1.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable NOTE: Storage utilities and user manual come pre-loaded on the drive.
LaCie rikiki 2. Introduction page 5 IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Box Content 1. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. LaCie rikiki User Manual 1.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable NOTE: Storage utilities and user manual come pre-loaded on the drive.
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View of these requirements, please refer to function properly. Mini-USB 2.0 port Fig. 01 Introduction page 6 Side View 1. lacie.com/support/). 1.3. For a list of the Drive 1.3.1. LaCie rikiki User Manual 1.2. 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.
View of these requirements, please refer to function properly. Mini-USB 2.0 port Fig. 01 Introduction page 6 Side View 1. lacie.com/support/). 1.3. For a list of the Drive 1.3.1. LaCie rikiki User Manual 1.2. 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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Step 1 Step 2 2.1. Connecting the USB Cable 1. LaCie rikiki User Manual 2. Getting Connected Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie hard drive connected to your computer (Fig. 02). 2. Attach one end of the LaCie rikiki. 3. After a few seconds, the hard disk will mount on your computer... and appear in My Computer/Computer (Windows users) or on your computer. Fig. 02 Getting Connected page 7 Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant 2.1. Proceed to an available...
Step 1 Step 2 2.1. Connecting the USB Cable 1. LaCie rikiki User Manual 2. Getting Connected Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie hard drive connected to your computer (Fig. 02). 2. Attach one end of the LaCie rikiki. 3. After a few seconds, the hard disk will mount on your computer... and appear in My Computer/Computer (Windows users) or on your computer. Fig. 02 Getting Connected page 7 Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant 2.1. Proceed to an available...
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...; Copy the manual and utilities from your drive onto your computer IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that the drive is complete. Getting Connected page 8 Windows users: double click on the LaCie drive icon in section 2.1. LaCie rikiki User Manual 2.2. Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your computer's native disk utility program to use your computer...
...; Copy the manual and utilities from your drive onto your computer IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that the drive is complete. Getting Connected page 8 Windows users: double click on the LaCie drive icon in section 2.1. LaCie rikiki User Manual 2.2. Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your computer's native disk utility program to use your computer...
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... disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, however, it should say, "Safely remove..."). A message will appear: "Safe to disconnect. Fig. 03 - Mac Users LaCie rikiki User Manual Getting Connected page 9 2.3. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to the trash (Fig. 04). (The icon pictured below is now safe to...
... disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, however, it should say, "Safely remove..."). A message will appear: "Safe to disconnect. Fig. 03 - Mac Users LaCie rikiki User Manual Getting Connected page 9 2.3. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to the trash (Fig. 04). (The icon pictured below is now safe to...
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...hard disk. Use HFS+ if... ...you want to protect or continue to locate information. If your needs change, you can reformat your LaCie hard drive to optimize it to contain files and data. What is Partitioning? What is Formatting? Partitioning is 4GB. This file system is...You can create a partition for more information. Maximum single file size is optional. LaCie rikiki User Manual Formatting & Partitioning page 10 3. If you have other data that you use your LaCie hard drive, the LaCie Setup Assistant formats your drive according to your hard disk with Mac OS 10.3 ...
...hard disk. Use HFS+ if... ...you want to protect or continue to locate information. If your needs change, you can reformat your LaCie hard drive to optimize it to contain files and data. What is Partitioning? What is Formatting? Partitioning is 4GB. This file system is...You can create a partition for more information. Maximum single file size is optional. LaCie rikiki User Manual Formatting & Partitioning page 10 3. If you have other data that you use your LaCie hard drive, the LaCie Setup Assistant formats your drive according to your hard disk with Mac OS 10.3 ...
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... to use, back up this information before performing these steps will erase anything that is represented by the icon. See Fig. 06. See Fig. 05. 4. LaCie rikiki User Manual 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 consists of the "New Partition Wizard," click...
... to use, back up this information before performing these steps will erase anything that is represented by the icon. See Fig. 06. See Fig. 05. 4. LaCie rikiki User Manual 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 consists of the "New Partition Wizard," click...
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Formatting & Partitioning page 12 13. Click Next. 10. Click Next (Fig. 07). Click Finish to use. Fig. 07 Fig. 08 Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 08), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. Click Next. 9. Click Next. 12. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. LaCie rikiki User Manual 8. Click Next. 11.
Formatting & Partitioning page 12 13. Click Next. 10. Click Next (Fig. 07). Click Finish to use. Fig. 07 Fig. 08 Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 08), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. Click Next. 9. Click Next. 12. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. LaCie rikiki User Manual 8. Click Next. 11.
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... the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the number of the window (Fig. 09). 5. Connect the drive to your settings, and your hard drive. LaCie rikiki User Manual 3.2. Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk from the Go menu in the Volume Scheme: area. 7. Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. You can adjust the size...
... the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the number of the window (Fig. 09). 5. Connect the drive to your settings, and your hard drive. LaCie rikiki User Manual 3.2. Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk from the Go menu in the Volume Scheme: area. 7. Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. You can adjust the size...
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... with a Mini Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to USB 1.1 transfer rates. Mini USB Cable Ends Interfaces page 14 LaCie rikiki User Manual 4. Interface and Data Transfer Information 4.1. Fig. 10 - The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited...
... with a Mini Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to USB 1.1 transfer rates. Mini USB Cable Ends Interfaces page 14 LaCie rikiki User Manual 4. Interface and Data Transfer Information 4.1. Fig. 10 - The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited...
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... flow of the cable, from storage to the computer. Wait 30 seconds. Contacting Customer Support) for the latest firmware update. Disconnect your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (section 6. A controller is certified. 2. Contact your computer's USB 2.0 cable. PCI or PCMCIA) inside your PC and... computer RAM or between storage devices. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) to be connected to in this case as follows: 1. LaCie rikiki User Manual Interfaces page 15 4.2. If you are using a USB 2.0 cable other configurations, we cannot ensure 100% correct operation. In...
... flow of the cable, from storage to the computer. Wait 30 seconds. Contacting Customer Support) for the latest firmware update. Disconnect your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (section 6. A controller is certified. 2. Contact your computer's USB 2.0 cable. PCI or PCMCIA) inside your PC and... computer RAM or between storage devices. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) to be connected to in this case as follows: 1. LaCie rikiki User Manual Interfaces page 15 4.2. If you are using a USB 2.0 cable other configurations, we cannot ensure 100% correct operation. In...
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LaCie rikiki User Manual 5. www.lacie.com. If you the most up-to provide you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your specific question. Troubleshooting If your LaCie hard drive is our goal to -date, comprehensive user manuals available on the market. You can also...please refer to the following checklist to -use format that are regularly published on the checklist and your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support (see section 6. www.lacie.com Troubleshooting page 16 Contacting Customer Support for the most recent software updates will help you with a ...
LaCie rikiki User Manual 5. www.lacie.com. If you the most up-to provide you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your specific question. Troubleshooting If your LaCie hard drive is our goal to -date, comprehensive user manuals available on the market. You can also...please refer to the following checklist to -use format that are regularly published on the checklist and your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support (see section 6. www.lacie.com Troubleshooting page 16 Contacting Customer Support for the most recent software updates will help you with a ...
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... not appear, follow the correct installation steps for the drive appear on the desktop. Connecting the USB Cable and 2.2. Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant. Please see section 3. When copying files or folders from Mac OS 10.x to sleep mode, and when the computer... Make sure that these types of the USB cable to : ? < > / \ : Check your computer's operating system support the file system? LaCie rikiki User Manual Troubleshooting page 17 5.2. Check page 1.2. Open Apple System Profiler, expand the Hardware list and click on next page... Optional Formatting & Partitioning ...
... not appear, follow the correct installation steps for the drive appear on the desktop. Connecting the USB Cable and 2.2. Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant. Please see section 3. When copying files or folders from Mac OS 10.x to sleep mode, and when the computer... Make sure that these types of the USB cable to : ? < > / \ : Check your computer's operating system support the file system? LaCie rikiki User Manual Troubleshooting page 17 5.2. Check page 1.2. Open Apple System Profiler, expand the Hardware list and click on next page... Optional Formatting & Partitioning ...
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... USB devices and see if the drive's performance increases. Please see section 1.2. Minimum System Requirements. Box Content for help. Contact LaCie Technical Support for more details. Disconnect any other USB devices and see if the drive's performance increases. If your computer through a...Mac OS 10.x? Are there other USB devices connected to the LaCie drive. Connecting the USB Cable and 2.2. Try disconnecting the cable, waiting ten seconds, and then reconnecting it. LaCie rikiki User Manual Troubleshooting page 18 Problem The drive is not recognized ...
... USB devices and see if the drive's performance increases. Please see section 1.2. Minimum System Requirements. Box Content for help. Contact LaCie Technical Support for more details. Disconnect any other USB devices and see if the drive's performance increases. If your computer through a...Mac OS 10.x? Are there other USB devices connected to the LaCie drive. Connecting the USB Cable and 2.2. Try disconnecting the cable, waiting ten seconds, and then reconnecting it. LaCie rikiki User Manual Troubleshooting page 18 Problem The drive is not recognized ...