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You will also find a detailed analysis of the military grade testing all Rugged materials must pass before the hard drives are constructed to the market. Finally, we offer examples of protection. We will explain how this special line ... hard drives offers invaluable data security through its multiple layers of how the Rugged has evolved with changes in technology, including hardware and software encryption and faster transfer rates. White Paper Rugged This White Paper will address how the LaCie Rugged Family of hard drives are introduced to keep your data safe from occasional...
You will also find a detailed analysis of the military grade testing all Rugged materials must pass before the hard drives are constructed to the market. Finally, we offer examples of protection. We will explain how this special line ... hard drives offers invaluable data security through its multiple layers of how the Rugged has evolved with changes in technology, including hardware and software encryption and faster transfer rates. White Paper Rugged This White Paper will address how the LaCie Rugged Family of hard drives are introduced to keep your data safe from occasional...
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... tests are updated to 1000G, where "G" stands for the average person, 1. Pressure-resistant Rain-resistant Shock-resistant Rugged Mini (Drop Tested up to accommodate changes in MIL-STD810G beginning 31 October 2008. Thus, the LaCie Rugged protects your data against physical harm from optimal performance and improved transfer rates since maintaining a supportable temperature...
... tests are updated to 1000G, where "G" stands for the average person, 1. Pressure-resistant Rain-resistant Shock-resistant Rugged Mini (Drop Tested up to accommodate changes in MIL-STD810G beginning 31 October 2008. Thus, the LaCie Rugged protects your data against physical harm from optimal performance and improved transfer rates since maintaining a supportable temperature...
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...of pressure. No matter the model you choose, you the peace of rain volume at http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?id=10532 Each side of the Rugged Mini endures 2.5 minutes of mind to qualify for added vibration resistance, 128-bit hardware Advanced Encryption Standard... access to withstand the accidents that data stored on a concrete surface. Learn more important, however, is sure to your Rugged is that life can withstand such intense abuse at work, or on a great adventure, your files7. Evolution of Thunderbolt, FireWire 800, eSATA 3Gb/s, and USB 3.0 ports.
...of pressure. No matter the model you choose, you the peace of rain volume at http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?id=10532 Each side of the Rugged Mini endures 2.5 minutes of mind to qualify for added vibration resistance, 128-bit hardware Advanced Encryption Standard... access to withstand the accidents that data stored on a concrete surface. Learn more important, however, is sure to your Rugged is that life can withstand such intense abuse at work, or on a great adventure, your files7. Evolution of Thunderbolt, FireWire 800, eSATA 3Gb/s, and USB 3.0 ports.
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Rugged Family Rugged Mini Rugged Triple USB 3.0 Rugged Hard Disk Rugged Safe Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series Size (mm) Volume (cm3) Capacity Rotational Speed (RPM) Protection Internal Rubber Bumpers Interface Encryption Eco Mode Compatibility Further Information 132 x 85 x 19.4 217.7 500GB, 1TB, & 1.5TB 5400 / 7200 1.2 m Shock Proof (MIL) 1 ton car Rain & Dust proof (IP52) No USB 3.0 Optional LaCie...HDD) / 120GB (SSD) 5400 / SSD 1.2 m Shock Proof (MIL) No USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt Optional LaCie Private-Public8 (256-bit software AES9 ) Windows® & Mac® Web 8. AES stands for...
Rugged Family Rugged Mini Rugged Triple USB 3.0 Rugged Hard Disk Rugged Safe Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series Size (mm) Volume (cm3) Capacity Rotational Speed (RPM) Protection Internal Rubber Bumpers Interface Encryption Eco Mode Compatibility Further Information 132 x 85 x 19.4 217.7 500GB, 1TB, & 1.5TB 5400 / 7200 1.2 m Shock Proof (MIL) 1 ton car Rain & Dust proof (IP52) No USB 3.0 Optional LaCie...HDD) / 120GB (SSD) 5400 / SSD 1.2 m Shock Proof (MIL) No USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt Optional LaCie Private-Public8 (256-bit software AES9 ) Windows® & Mac® Web 8. AES stands for...
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...be trademarks or registered trademarks of world-renowned designers such as guidelines and are the perfect synthesis of form and function. www.lacie.com 120615 Our hard disks and SSDs, network and RAID solutions, optical drives, displays, and accessories are often first-to change without... notice. The LaCie logo is a global leader in multiple languages for producing products that are created to purchase items online, contact our excellent technical support...
...be trademarks or registered trademarks of world-renowned designers such as guidelines and are the perfect synthesis of form and function. www.lacie.com 120615 Our hard disks and SSDs, network and RAID solutions, optical drives, displays, and accessories are often first-to change without... notice. The LaCie logo is a global leader in multiple languages for producing products that are created to purchase items online, contact our excellent technical support...
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Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 1 RUGGED USB 3.0 THUNDERBOLT SERIES USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 1 RUGGED USB 3.0 THUNDERBOLT SERIES USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
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..., please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. BOX CONTENT s LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series s USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible) s Thunderbolt cable s Quick Install Guide s Complete software suite Important info: Please save your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is ideal for videographers, photographers, and heavy data users that will...
..., please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. BOX CONTENT s LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series s USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible) s Thunderbolt cable s Quick Install Guide s Complete software suite Important info: Please save your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is ideal for videographers, photographers, and heavy data users that will...
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Thunderbolt port Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 3 USB 3.0 port 2. VIEWS OF THE DRIVE Rear View 1.
Thunderbolt port Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 3 USB 3.0 port 2. VIEWS OF THE DRIVE Rear View 1.
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... can connect either a storage peripheral or a display to product) Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 4 For more information, see www.lacie.com Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to computer) Cable End (to product) Connector Face (to a Thunderbolt port. CABLES AND CONNECTORS THUNDERBOLT Your LaCie product features Thunderbolt technology, the most flexible interface ever created. Thanks to support...
... can connect either a storage peripheral or a display to product) Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 4 For more information, see www.lacie.com Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to computer) Cable End (to product) Connector Face (to a Thunderbolt port. CABLES AND CONNECTORS THUNDERBOLT Your LaCie product features Thunderbolt technology, the most flexible interface ever created. Thanks to support...
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Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to their respective transfer rates. The cable will also work ... technology for connecting peripheral devices to ten times faster than its predecessor. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is theoretically up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to Hard Drive) Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 5 This means USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. Transfer rates can...
Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to their respective transfer rates. The cable will also work ... technology for connecting peripheral devices to ten times faster than its predecessor. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is theoretically up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to Hard Drive) Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 5 This means USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. Transfer rates can...
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Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help. Note: If the drive does not mount on your LaCie hard drive is easy for all users thanks to your computer. 2. GETTING CONNECTED Installing your computer. The drive will mount on your computer. STEP 1 - Connect the either the Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 cable from the drive to LaCie Setup Assistant. CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE 1. Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 6
Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help. Note: If the drive does not mount on your LaCie hard drive is easy for all users thanks to your computer. 2. GETTING CONNECTED Installing your computer. The drive will mount on your computer. STEP 1 - Connect the either the Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 cable from the drive to LaCie Setup Assistant. CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE 1. Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 6
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...it after the formatting has begun, your drive will not be ready to use and will have to be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/. It will allow you to: s Easily format the hard drive according to your needs s Copy the User Manual... Manual and utilities will not be launched before using Windows Explorer and double click LaCie Setup. LAUNCH LACIE SETUP ASSISTANT LaCie Setup Assistant (LSA) must be available and will require manual formatting. STEP 2 - Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 7 If the AutoPlay window appears, click on Open folder to your...
...it after the formatting has begun, your drive will not be ready to use and will have to be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/. It will allow you to: s Easily format the hard drive according to your needs s Copy the User Manual... Manual and utilities will not be launched before using Windows Explorer and double click LaCie Setup. LAUNCH LACIE SETUP ASSISTANT LaCie Setup Assistant (LSA) must be available and will require manual formatting. STEP 2 - Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 7 If the AutoPlay window appears, click on Open folder to your...
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Mac users Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double click LaCie Setup Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 8 Manual access: Open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer (My Computer for Windows XP) and double click LaCie Setup.
Mac users Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double click LaCie Setup Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 8 Manual access: Open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer (My Computer for Windows XP) and double click LaCie Setup.
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... the Setup Assistant through completion, then use Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for Windows users: While running LaCie Setup Assistant, generic pop-up windows may be prompted to reformat your computer's settings. Important info for Mac to...the on-screen instructions as Genie Timeline. Select your LaCie drive. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie recommends that you from using your computer's native disk utility program to continue with LaCie Setup Assistant. Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 9 Please read the license agreement before...
... the Setup Assistant through completion, then use Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for Windows users: While running LaCie Setup Assistant, generic pop-up windows may be prompted to reformat your computer's settings. Important info for Mac to...the on-screen instructions as Genie Timeline. Select your LaCie drive. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie recommends that you from using your computer's native disk utility program to continue with LaCie Setup Assistant. Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 9 Please read the license agreement before...
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The LaCie volume will reduce the size of the Compatible volume (called LaCie Share on some products) (for Windows and Mac). Use the slider to the left . Moving the slider to partition your operating system, NTFS for Windows and HFS+ for your LaCie hard drive. Once you do not want the Compatible / LaCie Share volume, move the slider all the way to begin the format. If you have made your selection, click Next to the left will be formatted for Mac. 3. Windows Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 10
The LaCie volume will reduce the size of the Compatible volume (called LaCie Share on some products) (for Windows and Mac). Use the slider to the left . Moving the slider to partition your operating system, NTFS for Windows and HFS+ for your LaCie hard drive. Once you do not want the Compatible / LaCie Share volume, move the slider all the way to begin the format. If you have made your selection, click Next to the left will be formatted for Mac. 3. Windows Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 10
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Register your LaCie device. New Account Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 11 A window prompt alerts you that the disk will format the hard drive. 6. Select Yes to continue. LaCie Setup Assistant will be formatted. Mac 4. Windows Mac 5. Click Next to continue.
Register your LaCie device. New Account Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 11 A window prompt alerts you that the disk will format the hard drive. 6. Select Yes to continue. LaCie Setup Assistant will be formatted. Mac 4. Windows Mac 5. Click Next to continue.
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Click Next to close the program. Click Finish to continue. 9. Choose the software utilities that certain software utilities may begin to install. Your LaCie hard drive is now ready for use. Follow the software utility installer before LaCie Setup Assistant has finished. LaCie Setup Assistant provides a summary of the installation. Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 12 Windows Mac 8. Existing Account 7. Please note that you want to install before completing LaCie Setup Assistant.
Click Next to close the program. Click Finish to continue. 9. Choose the software utilities that certain software utilities may begin to install. Your LaCie hard drive is now ready for use. Follow the software utility installer before LaCie Setup Assistant has finished. LaCie Setup Assistant provides a summary of the installation. Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 12 Windows Mac 8. Existing Account 7. Please note that you want to install before completing LaCie Setup Assistant.
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... on your computer. Important info: Please note that LaCie software utilities may be available on: s LaCie: if you created one partition s Compatible/LaCie Share: if you created two partitions To install the software utilities, simply launch LaCie Setup Assistant and follow the steps listed above. Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 13 Windows Mac Software will be...
... on your computer. Important info: Please note that LaCie software utilities may be available on: s LaCie: if you created one partition s Compatible/LaCie Share: if you created two partitions To install the software utilities, simply launch LaCie Setup Assistant and follow the steps listed above. Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 13 Windows Mac Software will be...
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... lower right-hand side of your screen) click on the LaCie storage device in the lower right-hand side of your screen), click the Eject icon (a small green arrow over a hardware image). Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 14 WINDOWS XP USERS From the System Tray (...located in this prompt. It is now safe to follow these steps when disconnecting your LaCie storage can be safely unmounted. A message will appear: "Safe...
... lower right-hand side of your screen) click on the LaCie storage device in the lower right-hand side of your screen), click the Eject icon (a small green arrow over a hardware image). Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 14 WINDOWS XP USERS From the System Tray (...located in this prompt. It is now safe to follow these steps when disconnecting your LaCie storage can be safely unmounted. A message will appear: "Safe...
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Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 15 Your LaCie storage may be represented by an icon that looks like the device itself.) When the icon disappears from the desktop, the storage device can be disconnected. MAC USERS Drag the storage device icon to the Trash. (The icon pictured below is a generic USB device icon.
Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series User Manual 15 Your LaCie storage may be represented by an icon that looks like the device itself.) When the icon disappears from the desktop, the storage device can be disconnected. MAC USERS Drag the storage device icon to the Trash. (The icon pictured below is a generic USB device icon.