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..., rackable or stackable configurations Box Content • LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) • Drive stand for upright use • External power supply • LaCie Utilities and Software (preloaded on the drive): • LaCie Backup software with data restore for Windows® and Mac • User Manual • Quick Install Guide Minimum System Requirements •...
..., rackable or stackable configurations Box Content • LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) • Drive stand for upright use • External power supply • LaCie Utilities and Software (preloaded on the drive): • LaCie Backup software with data restore for Windows® and Mac • User Manual • Quick Install Guide Minimum System Requirements •...
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......16 2.5.1. About File System Formats 16 2.5.2. Windows XP Users...18 2.5.3. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Views of Contents 1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 31 5. Box Content...5 1.2. Hard Disk Heat Management...9 1.5. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant 14 2.4. Troubleshooting: Mac Users...26 3.3. Contacting Customer Support 30 4.1. STEP 1: Connect the...
......16 2.5.1. About File System Formats 16 2.5.2. Windows XP Users...18 2.5.3. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Views of Contents 1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 31 5. Box Content...5 1.2. Hard Disk Heat Management...9 1.5. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant 14 2.4. Troubleshooting: Mac Users...26 3.3. Contacting Customer Support 30 4.1. STEP 1: Connect the...
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... must not be used. 100816 v1.3 Other trademarks mentioned in any form or by Neil Poulton User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. If this publication may cause radio interference. Manufacturer's Declaration for home or office use the equipment... electrical and electronic equipment. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie. Modifications to this product not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this ...
... must not be used. 100816 v1.3 Other trademarks mentioned in any form or by Neil Poulton User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. If this publication may cause radio interference. Manufacturer's Declaration for home or office use the equipment... electrical and electronic equipment. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie. Modifications to this product not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this ...
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LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your external hard disk, for an extended period of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Never place objects containing liquids on this device. ✦✦ Read this manual. ✦✦ Protect your LaCie d2... or modify it inspected by Neil Poulton User Manual Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on the LaCie d2, as televisions, radios or speakers. IMPORTANT...
LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your external hard disk, for an extended period of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Never place objects containing liquids on this device. ✦✦ Read this manual. ✦✦ Protect your LaCie d2... or modify it inspected by Neil Poulton User Manual Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on the LaCie d2, as televisions, radios or speakers. IMPORTANT...
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... the process of information, including interactive troubleshooting. com or Contacting Customer Support. If all else fails, consider posting a topic to your product. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1. This manual will assist you in the printed Quick Install Guide, then consult this product, which contains a wealth of connecting your drive to the...
... the process of information, including interactive troubleshooting. com or Contacting Customer Support. If all else fails, consider posting a topic to your product. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1. This manual will assist you in the printed Quick Install Guide, then consult this product, which contains a wealth of connecting your drive to the...
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Quick Install Guide 5. USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) 4. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Drive stand for upright use IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 2. Introduction page 5 d2 USB 3.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide External power supply 3. Box Content Your LaCie d2 package contains the items listed below: 1.
Quick Install Guide 5. USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible) 4. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Drive stand for upright use IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 2. Introduction page 5 d2 USB 3.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide External power supply 3. Box Content Your LaCie d2 package contains the items listed below: 1.
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.... TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie d2 USB 3.0 is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0* port ✦✦ Latest version of Windows XP**, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 ✦✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended *To take advantage of more than 2TB. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. If your operating system supports USB 3.0 and download the...
.... TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie d2 USB 3.0 is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0* port ✦✦ Latest version of Windows XP**, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 ✦✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended *To take advantage of more than 2TB. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. If your operating system supports USB 3.0 and download the...
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You can, however, turn off by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. LED Indicators. When you disconnect the interface cable, the drive will turn the drive on by pressing the button, or off . Fig. 01 Introduction page 7 ... a LED drive status indicator and the power button. Power Conservation.) The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to chapter 3.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by pressing and holding it. (For information on power conservation, see 1.6. Views of the Drive Front View 1. For more information, refer to indicate...
You can, however, turn off by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. LED Indicators. When you disconnect the interface cable, the drive will turn the drive on by pressing the button, or off . Fig. 01 Introduction page 7 ... a LED drive status indicator and the power button. Power Conservation.) The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to chapter 3.1. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by pressing and holding it. (For information on power conservation, see 1.6. Views of the Drive Front View 1. For more information, refer to indicate...
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Chain lock option CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie d2 should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. USB 3.0 port 2. Power adapter connection 3. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35° C (32 - 95° F) Operation Humidity: 20 - 80%, non-condensing Storage Humidity: 10 - 90%, non-condensing Introduction page 8 Fig. 02 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Rear View 1.
Chain lock option CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie d2 should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. USB 3.0 port 2. Power adapter connection 3. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35° C (32 - 95° F) Operation Humidity: 20 - 80%, non-condensing Storage Humidity: 10 - 90%, non-condensing Introduction page 8 Fig. 02 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Rear View 1.
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...Design Please make sure that the heat dissipation can work effectively. Hard Disk Heat Management Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie d2 USB 3.0's metal body is warm to attach the included rubber feet on the under side of the heat sink ...stacking LaCie d2 USB 3.0s, please remember to the touch. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.4. Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration Heat dissipation is maximized when the d2 USB 3.0 is a natural airflow across the casing. Introduction page 9 Exclusive d2 Heat Sink Design Provides 60% more than three d2 USB 3.0...
...Design Please make sure that the heat dissipation can work effectively. Hard Disk Heat Management Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie d2 USB 3.0's metal body is warm to attach the included rubber feet on the under side of the heat sink ...stacking LaCie d2 USB 3.0s, please remember to the touch. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.4. Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration Heat dissipation is maximized when the d2 USB 3.0 is a natural airflow across the casing. Introduction page 9 Exclusive d2 Heat Sink Design Provides 60% more than three d2 USB 3.0...
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... desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows) while the drives stay in practice). USB 3.0 Cable Ends 1.6. Your LaCie d2 USB 3.0 also conserves energy by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.5. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is accessed. * This may take a few seconds to each other. Fig. 03 - Power Conservation The d2 USB 3.0 will remain on . Introduction page 10 The partition(s) will shut off the...
... desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows) while the drives stay in practice). USB 3.0 Cable Ends 1.6. Your LaCie d2 USB 3.0 also conserves energy by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.5. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is accessed. * This may take a few seconds to each other. Fig. 03 - Power Conservation The d2 USB 3.0 will remain on . Introduction page 10 The partition(s) will shut off the...
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Getting Connected Installing the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 hard drive is easy for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your drive in three easy steps: 2.1. Getting Connected page 11 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Install your computer. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 2.3. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to LaCie Setup Assistant.
Getting Connected Installing the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 hard drive is easy for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your drive in three easy steps: 2.1. Getting Connected page 11 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Install your computer. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 2.3. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to LaCie Setup Assistant.
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...LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by LaCie will void your LaCie drive. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 1. CAUTION: Only use your warranty. To be able to its 100-240 Volt power supply. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your warranty. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one authorized by Neil Poulton User Manual... 2.1. Fig. 04 Getting Connected page 12 Continue to the LaCie d2 USB 3.0. 2.
...LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by LaCie will void your LaCie drive. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable 1. CAUTION: Only use your warranty. To be able to its 100-240 Volt power supply. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your warranty. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one authorized by Neil Poulton User Manual... 2.1. Fig. 04 Getting Connected page 12 Continue to the LaCie d2 USB 3.0. 2.
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... 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer. 2. After a few seconds, a small LaCie partition will be limited to a compatible port on your desktop (Mac users). 3. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the drive and to their respective transfer rates. Fig. 05 Getting Connected page 13 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.2.
... 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer. 2. After a few seconds, a small LaCie partition will be limited to a compatible port on your desktop (Mac users). 3. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable 1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the drive and to their respective transfer rates. Fig. 05 Getting Connected page 13 LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.2.
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... medium when setup is complete. It will appear on the LaCie icon in "My Computer" (or in "Computer" for Windows Vista users). See section 2.5. The user manual and utilities will not be available on your drive and will require manual formatting. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.3. Formatting and Partitioning for Mac) to format or partition...
... medium when setup is complete. It will appear on the LaCie icon in "My Computer" (or in "Computer" for Windows Vista users). See section 2.5. The user manual and utilities will not be available on your drive and will require manual formatting. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.3. Formatting and Partitioning for Mac) to format or partition...
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... the lower right-hand side of your drive can be safely unmounted. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to disconnect the device. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by an icon that may be represented by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.4. Disconnecting Your Drive USB external devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that it should say, "Safely...
... the lower right-hand side of your drive can be safely unmounted. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to disconnect the device. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by an icon that may be represented by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.4. Disconnecting Your Drive USB external devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that it should say, "Safely...
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LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows..., XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Volumes created in GPT format, with FAT 32; During this chapter for Windows users: NTFS and FAT 32 (MS-DOS). NTFS offers several features that are two possible file system format categories for...Formatting and Partitioning LaCie Setup Assistant should be formatted for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista. In theory, FAT 32 volume sizes can only be directly accessed (not through shares) by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page ...
LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows..., XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Volumes created in GPT format, with FAT 32; During this chapter for Windows users: NTFS and FAT 32 (MS-DOS). NTFS offers several features that are two possible file system format categories for...Formatting and Partitioning LaCie Setup Assistant should be formatted for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista. In theory, FAT 32 volume sizes can only be directly accessed (not through shares) by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page ...
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... is the Microsoft file system, more information. HFS+ represents an optimization of the older HFS file system by block size. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page 17 Mac OS Users You may customize the drive by Mac OS X. Use HFS+ if: ...you will be greater when compared to the...
... is the Microsoft file system, more information. HFS+ represents an optimization of the older HFS file system by block size. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Getting Connected page 17 Mac OS Users You may customize the drive by Mac OS X. Use HFS+ if: ...you will be greater when compared to the...
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... steps will erase everything from a previous format, right-click and select New Partition... 7. About File System Formats. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.5.2. Make sure the drive is a red circle with a white line, you format and partition your... LaCie hard disk drive (Fig. 10). continued on the computer. 2. Windows XP Users The steps listed below the Storage group). 4. Right-click My Computer and select...
... steps will erase everything from a previous format, right-click and select New Partition... 7. About File System Formats. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.5.2. Make sure the drive is a red circle with a white line, you format and partition your... LaCie hard disk drive (Fig. 10). continued on the computer. 2. Windows XP Users The steps listed below the Storage group). 4. Right-click My Computer and select...
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Click Next. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 9. Specify the partition size. While Disk Management does not check the drive for errors as an option if the partition is 32GB or less - Once ...
Click Next. LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 9. Specify the partition size. While Disk Management does not check the drive for errors as an option if the partition is 32GB or less - Once ...