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.../s • Bus-powered and operates on the market. Portable, Rugged Protection The Rugged is one of USB 3.0 With the Rugged USB 3.0, now you can be bus-powered, and you carry your data with confidence, no matter where the road takes you need. With its high-performance drive, up to 2.2 meters • 10GB Wuala online storage included...
.../s • Bus-powered and operates on the market. Portable, Rugged Protection The Rugged is one of USB 3.0 With the Rugged USB 3.0, now you can be bus-powered, and you carry your data with confidence, no matter where the road takes you need. With its high-performance drive, up to 2.2 meters • 10GB Wuala online storage included...
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...) 2.34GHz / 4Go DDR; HTS725050A9A364 500GB 7200RPM drive. Other product and brand names mentioned herein may change without notice. Box Content • LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Hard Disk • USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible) • USB power-sharing cable • Quick Install Guide • User Manual • LaCie Backup Assistant (Windows and Mac) • LaCie Setup Assistant Minimum System Requirements • Computer...
...) 2.34GHz / 4Go DDR; HTS725050A9A364 500GB 7200RPM drive. Other product and brand names mentioned herein may change without notice. Box Content • LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Hard Disk • USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible) • USB power-sharing cable • Quick Install Guide • User Manual • LaCie Backup Assistant (Windows and Mac) • LaCie Setup Assistant Minimum System Requirements • Computer...
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... 7 Users 17 3.2.3. Mac Users...20 4. Disconnecting Your Drive...11 3. Introduction...4 1.1. STEP 1: Connecting the Interface Cable 9 2.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 27 6. STEP 2: Launching LaCie Setup Assistant 10 2.3. Formatting Instructions...14 3.2.1. Contacting Customer Support 26 5.1. Getting Connected...8 2.1. Views of Contents 1. Troubleshooting...21 4.1. Windows Users...12 3.1.2. Warranty Information 28 LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual...
... 7 Users 17 3.2.3. Mac Users...20 4. Disconnecting Your Drive...11 3. Introduction...4 1.1. STEP 1: Connecting the Interface Cable 9 2.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 27 6. STEP 2: Launching LaCie Setup Assistant 10 2.3. Formatting Instructions...14 3.2.1. Contacting Customer Support 26 5.1. Getting Connected...8 2.1. Views of Contents 1. Troubleshooting...21 4.1. Windows Users...12 3.1.2. Warranty Information 28 LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual...
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... 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Doing so may spill into the drive to avoid any metallic object into its casing. Inversely, placing your LaCie Rugged Hard disk contains no circumstances will LaCie be malfunctioning, have it inspected by Neil Poulton User Manual Health and...while using a LaCie drive is an increased risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. or to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 10-90%, non-condensing. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support ...
... 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Doing so may spill into the drive to avoid any metallic object into its casing. Inversely, placing your LaCie Rugged Hard disk contains no circumstances will LaCie be malfunctioning, have it inspected by Neil Poulton User Manual Health and...while using a LaCie drive is an increased risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. or to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 10-90%, non-condensing. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support ...
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If you for your computer and will guide you through the process of connecting your drive to your product at lacie.com/support or consider posting a topic to the forum on setting up the device. Introduction page 4 Quick Links Click a topic: ✦... the problem persists, see the troubleshooting section. Introduction Thank you encounter problems, first follow the instructions in troubleshooting any issues that may arise. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1. This manual will assist you in the Quick Install Guide, then consult this manual's chapter...
If you for your computer and will guide you through the process of connecting your drive to your product at lacie.com/support or consider posting a topic to the forum on setting up the device. Introduction page 4 Quick Links Click a topic: ✦... the problem persists, see the troubleshooting section. Introduction Thank you encounter problems, first follow the instructions in troubleshooting any issues that may arise. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1. This manual will assist you in the Quick Install Guide, then consult this manual's chapter...
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... utilities are pre-loaded on the drive. USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) 3. For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. lacie.com/support/). IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the datasheet (at www. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk 2. Minimum System...
... utilities are pre-loaded on the drive. USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) 3. For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. lacie.com/support/). IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the datasheet (at www. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk 2. Minimum System...
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Inside the casing, internal anti-shock bumpers provide and extra mesure of the Drive Rear View 1. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. Fig. 01 Introduction page 6 Fig. 02 USB 3.0 port 2. Views of protection. USB power cable port 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. 02).
Inside the casing, internal anti-shock bumpers provide and extra mesure of the Drive Rear View 1. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. Fig. 01 Introduction page 6 Fig. 02 USB 3.0 port 2. Views of protection. USB power cable port 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. 02).
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... Attach the USB end of the USB power cable to an available USB port on your LaCie drive. 2. Fig. 03 - The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will help provide power to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. The USB ports (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0) on ... and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. USB Power Cable Ends SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to each other. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page...
... Attach the USB end of the USB power cable to an available USB port on your LaCie drive. 2. Fig. 03 - The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will help provide power to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. The USB ports (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0) on ... and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. USB Power Cable Ends SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to each other. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page...
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STEP 1: Connecting the Interface Cable 2.2. Getting Connected Installing the LaCie Rugged hard disk is easy for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to ensure that the LaCie Rugged's volume mounts correctly on your drive in two easy steps: 2.1. Install your computer. STEP 2: Launching LaCie Setup Assistant IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to LaCie Setup Assistant. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Getting Connected page 8
STEP 1: Connecting the Interface Cable 2.2. Getting Connected Installing the LaCie Rugged hard disk is easy for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to ensure that the LaCie Rugged's volume mounts correctly on your drive in two easy steps: 2.1. Install your computer. STEP 2: Launching LaCie Setup Assistant IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to LaCie Setup Assistant. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Getting Connected page 8
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... 1. After a few seconds, the drive will be limited to the Rugged and then reconnect the USB cable. TECHNICAL NOTE: If the USB bus on your computer and to USB 2.0 speeds. 2. Cables and Connectors for more information. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the drive and to a USB 2.0 port. In this case, file...
... 1. After a few seconds, the drive will be limited to the Rugged and then reconnect the USB cable. TECHNICAL NOTE: If the USB bus on your computer and to USB 2.0 speeds. 2. Cables and Connectors for more information. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the drive and to a USB 2.0 port. In this case, file...
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...LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.2. To launch LaCie Setup Assistant: Windows users: double click on your computer's internal hard drive or other medium when setup is complete. Getting Connected page 10 STEP 2: Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your computer's native disk utility program to format or partition your drive... will not be downloaded from using your drive, LaCie Setup Assistant software must be available on the LaCie icon in "My Computer" (or in "Computer"...
...LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.2. To launch LaCie Setup Assistant: Windows users: double click on your computer's internal hard drive or other medium when setup is complete. Getting Connected page 10 STEP 2: Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your computer's native disk utility program to format or partition your drive... will not be downloaded from using your drive, LaCie Setup Assistant software must be available on the LaCie icon in "My Computer" (or in "Computer"...
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... System Tray (located in this prompt. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to follow these steps when disconnecting your screen) click on the plug icon (note the white check mark inside a green circle) (Fig 07). LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by an icon that it is now safe ...to remove the device. Disconnecting Your Drive USB external devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that may be represented by Neil Poulton User...
... System Tray (located in this prompt. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to follow these steps when disconnecting your screen) click on the plug icon (note the white check mark inside a green circle) (Fig 07). LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by an icon that it is now safe ...to remove the device. Disconnecting Your Drive USB external devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that may be represented by Neil Poulton User...
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...resorting to 32 bits, hence the name FAT 32. Volumes created in read this process, the drive will be formatted for more information. This file system is used with both Windows and Mac. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7... without a limit when initialized in GPT format, with FAT 32; Originally, FAT was only 16 bits, but after you wish to mirror drives and RAID 5 capabilities. ...
...resorting to 32 bits, hence the name FAT 32. Volumes created in read this process, the drive will be formatted for more information. This file system is used with both Windows and Mac. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7... without a limit when initialized in GPT format, with FAT 32; Originally, FAT was only 16 bits, but after you wish to mirror drives and RAID 5 capabilities. ...
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HFS+ represents an optimization of the older HFS file system by using your drive with both Windows and Mac. performance will generally be using your LaCie Hard Drive between Macs and Windows operating systems. Mac File System Formats There are two possible file system format categories for more efficiently. ...This is the file system to use if you are going to be using the drive on Macs only; This is the Microsoft file system, more typically known as one large Mac OS Extended volume. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by block size. Mac OS Extended (HFS+): Mac OS ...
HFS+ represents an optimization of the older HFS file system by using your drive with both Windows and Mac. performance will generally be using your LaCie Hard Drive between Macs and Windows operating systems. Mac File System Formats There are two possible file system format categories for more efficiently. ...This is the file system to use if you are going to be using the drive on Macs only; This is the Microsoft file system, more typically known as one large Mac OS Extended volume. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by block size. Mac OS Extended (HFS+): Mac OS ...
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... the optimal file format, refer to 3.1. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 14 3.2. Locate your disk drive using Windows XP. Windows will help you format and partition your LaCie hard disk drive (Fig. 10). If there is connected to... the right that says "Unallocated" or lists partitions from the Rugged hard drive. In the rectangular box to and...
... the optimal file format, refer to 3.1. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 14 3.2. Locate your disk drive using Windows XP. Windows will help you format and partition your LaCie hard disk drive (Fig. 10). If there is connected to... the right that says "Unallocated" or lists partitions from the Rugged hard drive. In the rectangular box to and...
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LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 15 9. Please note that FAT32 partitions must be 32GB (32000MB) or smaller. Click ... file format for the disk (FAT32 will only appear as extensively with a quick format, the option does save time. Click Next . 11. Click Next. Assign a drive letter or mount path (Fig. 14). While Disk Management does not check the...
LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 15 9. Please note that FAT32 partitions must be 32GB (32000MB) or smaller. Click ... file format for the disk (FAT32 will only appear as extensively with a quick format, the option does save time. Click Next . 11. Click Next. Assign a drive letter or mount path (Fig. 14). While Disk Management does not check the...
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The drive is ready for use. Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 16 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 To make a change, select Back. 13. You will also see the drive's partition(s) in Disk Management (Fig. 17). Your drive's partition(s) should have a "Healthy" status in the list of drives in My Computer. If all seems well, click Finish to begin the format process (Fig. 16). LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 12. A window appears listing your choices.
The drive is ready for use. Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 16 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 To make a change, select Back. 13. You will also see the drive's partition(s) in Disk Management (Fig. 17). Your drive's partition(s) should have a "Healthy" status in the list of drives in My Computer. If all seems well, click Finish to begin the format process (Fig. 16). LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 12. A window appears listing your choices.
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... exceed 32GB (32000MB) (Fig. 20). LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 17 3.2.2. Right-click Computer and choose Manage. The New Simple Volume Wizard will erase everything from the Rugged hard drive. This wizard allows you want to create... volumes, also known as partitions. CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Type the size of the Disk Management window, right-click your LaCie hard disk using Windows Vista or Windows...
... exceed 32GB (32000MB) (Fig. 20). LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 17 3.2.2. Right-click Computer and choose Manage. The New Simple Volume Wizard will erase everything from the Rugged hard drive. This wizard allows you want to create... volumes, also known as partitions. CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Type the size of the Disk Management window, right-click your LaCie hard disk using Windows Vista or Windows...
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If the partition size is discouraged. continued on Windows XP SP2 with USB flash drives, the exFAT file system overcomes many of the limitations of the various file system formats. Select Next>. Choose the file system format for a ...). About File System Formats, for the partition. Since Mac OS support is unstable, sharing your LaCie drive between Windows and Apple operating systems using this file format is 32GB or less, the choices will include NTFS and FAT32. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 18 5.
If the partition size is discouraged. continued on Windows XP SP2 with USB flash drives, the exFAT file system overcomes many of the limitations of the various file system formats. Select Next>. Choose the file system format for a ...). About File System Formats, for the partition. Since Mac OS support is unstable, sharing your LaCie drive between Windows and Apple operating systems using this file format is 32GB or less, the choices will include NTFS and FAT32. LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Optional Formatting and Partitioning page 18 5.
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...Select Utilities from the list of available hard disks on the left side of dividing the drive into at most 16 partitions). The Disk Utility window will erase everything from the Rugged hard drive, including encrypted data. Fig. 25 In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. ...the window. 5. Connect the drive to the power source and to section 3.1. Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Click Partition again when the alert message appears to use , back up this information before performing these steps will open (Fig. 25). LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by ...
...Select Utilities from the list of available hard disks on the left side of dividing the drive into at most 16 partitions). The Disk Utility window will erase everything from the Rugged hard drive, including encrypted data. Fig. 25 In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. ...the window. 5. Connect the drive to the power source and to section 3.1. Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. Click Partition again when the alert message appears to use , back up this information before performing these steps will open (Fig. 25). LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 • Design by ...