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  • Page 1 D2 USB 3.0 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS 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. d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Box Content

    USB 2.0 for universal connectivity. These pages will guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie product. If you have questions regarding the installation or, how to use your LaCie hard drive, consult the Getting Help page.

  • Page 3: Software Suite

    LaCie Private-Public (protect data with AES 256-bit encryption) MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of these requirements, please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/.

  • Page 4: Views Of The Hard Drive Enclosure

    VIEWS OF THE HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE Front view Hard drive status LED Vibration-dampening rubber feet d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Rear View

    Rear view Kensington® lock slot USB 3.0 port Power supply connection d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Quiet Operation And Heat Management

    DO NOT place the enclosure on its side when it is powered on. The LaCie d2 is does not support stacking. Doing so poses a severe risk that it will fall. DO NOT stack other drives, enclosures, or equipment on top of the LaCie d2.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    Depth Height 60 mm / 2.4 in 190 mm / 7.5 in 130 mm / 5.1 in Weight Capacity Weight 1.2 Kg / 2.6 lbs 1.3 Kg / 2.8 lbs 1.4 Kg / 3.0 lbs d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Led Power Button

    Connected to a live power source via the included power supply. Note on the USB 3.0 connection: The LaCie d2 can be connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. To take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, you must connect the enclosure to a computer with a USB 3.0 port.

  • Page 9: Led Button

    Power on In most instances, the LaCie d2 powers on automatically when connected to a computer and an active power source. However, the LED button can be used to power on the device if the following two conditions are met: The LaCie d2 was powered off using a long press The LaCie d2 remains connected to the computer’s USB port and an active power source...

  • Page 10: Power Saving Mode

    For example, copy files to its volume. Note on ejecting the volume and power-saving mode: The LaCie d2 enters power-saving mode when its volumes are ejected. To access the LaCie d2’s volumes, unplug the USB cable from the back of the device and reconnect it.

  • Page 11: Cables And Connectors

    Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a compatible USB 3.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to their respective transfer rates.

  • Page 12: Getting Connected

    GETTING CONNECTED Follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your computer. STEP 1 - CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable from the LaCie d2 to the computer.

  • Page 13: Step 2 - Connect The Power Supply

    The power input port on the back of the LaCie d2. A live power outlet. The LaCie d2 will power on automatically when it is connected to a computer that is turned on and a live power outlet. Note: If the hard drive’s volume does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help.

  • Page 14: Step 3 - Launch Lacie Setup Assistant

    Launch LaCie Setup Assistant Windows users AutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may detect your LaCie hard drive as soon as it is connected to your computer. If the AutoPlay window appears, choose Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and double-click LaCie Setup.
  • Page 15 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 d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Setup LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you from using your computer's native disk utility program to format or partition your LaCie drive. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for Mac to reformat your drive.
  • Page 17 Use the slider to partition your LaCie hard drive. Moving the slider to the left will reduce the size of the Compatible volume (called LaCie Share on some products) (for Windows and Mac). If you do not want the Compatible / LaCie Share volume, move the slider all the way to the left. The LaCie volume will be formatted for your operating system, NTFS for Windows and HFS+ for Mac.
  • Page 18 A window prompt alerts you that the disk will be formatted. Select Yes to continue. Windows LaCie Setup Assistant will format the hard drive. Register your LaCie device. Choose Next to continue. New Account d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Software will be installed on the product's storage, not on your computer. It will be located on the volume entitled “Compatible” or “LaCie Share” if it exists, otherwise on “LaCie”. LaCie software utilities may be installed at any time. Once the format is complete, the LaCie Setup Assistant application will be available on:...

  • Page 20: Disconnecting The Hard Drive

    DISCONNECTING THE HARD DRIVE In order to avoid file system corruption, it is important to unmount your hard drive’s volumes before disconnecting the interface cable. See Unmounting Your Hard Drive for details. d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Lacie Desktop Manager

    When setup is complete, launch LaCie Desktop Manager from the System tray (Windows) or the Menu bar (Mac). Windows LaCie Desktop Manager provides a list of all compatible LaCie devices in the left-hand column. If you have more than one compatible LaCie device, choose a product and use the tabs to navigate to the page you want.
  • Page 22 Caution: Choosing Reformat launches your operating system's disk utility (see Optional Formatting and Partitioning for details). Formatting erases all data stored on your hard drives. To protect files, back up your hard drives before selecting Reformat. d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Shortcut Tab

    Configure a short press of the LED button to launch an application. A short press is one second. The default setting for the Shortcut is LaCie Desktop Manager but you can browse for your preferred application. For example, set the LED button Shortcut to launch your operating system’s photo application.
  • Page 24 ECO TAB Windows Set the time that the LaCie d2 is inactive before entering Eco mode. Eco mode is also known as power-saving mode. LED Power Button for further details on power-saving mode. d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...
  • Page 25 The Mac OS manages the power-saving mode for external devices. Choose Energy Saver Settings in LaCie Desktop Manager to launch the System Preferences. Within the Energy Saver preference, select the option to put external hard drives to sleep when possible.

  • Page 26: Unmounting Your Hard Drive

    USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and eSATA external devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that your LaCie storage can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, however, it is important to follow these steps when disconnecting your device.

  • Page 27: Mac Users

    MAC USERS Drag the storage device icon to the Trash. (The icon pictured below is a generic USB device icon. 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.

  • Page 28: Optional Formatting And Partitioning

    OPTIONAL FORMATTING AND PARTITIONING Standard LaCie storage devices will prompt you to run LaCie Setup Assistant when they are first connected to a computer (Windows or Mac). LaCie Setup Assistant helps you to quickly format the storage device according to your needs.

  • Page 29: Formatting Instructions

    MS-DOS File System (FAT 32): This is the Microsoft file system, more typically known as FAT 32. Use FAT 32 if you are going to be sharing your LaCie storage device between Mac and Window computers. See the table below for a comparison between HFS+ and FAT 32 (MS-DOS).
  • Page 30 Right-click on Computer and choose Manage. From the Manage window select Disk Management. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your LaCie device. By default, a partition is already created on the device with LaCie software utilities. Follow your operating system instructions to reset the existing partition.

  • Page 31: Getting Help

    GETTING HELP If you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for a list of available resources. Order Source Description Location Concise steps to Quick follow for getting your Either a printed leaflet or accessory box and included in the...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Topics

    Q: Did it happen when the computer was coming out of sleep mode? A: Simply ignore this message. The hard drive will remount to the desktop. LaCie hard drives conserve power by spinning down when you set your computer to sleep mode, and when the computer is awoken from sleep, it may not give the hard drive enough time to spin-up from its sleep mode.
  • Page 33 A: When copying files or folders from a computer to a FAT 32 volume, certain characters cannot be copied. These characters include, but are not limited to: ? < > / \ : Since it does not offer optimal performance, LaCie does not recommend using the FAT 32 file system with your product. See Optional Formatting and Partitioning for help in choosing a file system.
  • Page 34 Click OK and the Device Manager program will open. For troubleshooting, look in the Disk Drives section. It might be necessary to click on + on the left side. If you're not sure if your hard drive is listed, unplug it, then reconnect it. The entry that changes is your LaCie hard drive.
  • Page 35 X. Right-click this icon, then choose Properties. The General tab will show why the device is not working. Still not working? There may be a hardware defect or other problem. Time to contact www.lacie.com/support/. d2 USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Health And Safety Precautions

    II). Do not expose the LaCie hard drive to temperatures outside the range of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to 86º F); or to operational humidity beyond 10-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 10-90%, non-condensing.
  • Page 37 Never use excessive force on your LaCie hard drive. If you detect a problem, consult the troubleshooting section in this manual. Protect your LaCie hard drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.

  • Page 38: Warranty Information

    LaCie (“LaCie”) warrants, to the original purchaser, that this equipment shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1), two (2), three (3), or five (5) years, depending on the model, from LaCie's date of original shipment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed. If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above, your sole and exclusive remedy will be for LaCie, in its sole discretion to (i) repair or replace the product at no charge to you;...
  • Page 39 Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data;...

  • Page 40: Service Doa

    Within the 15 calendar days of purchase, should you experience an issue with your new LaCie product, we ask you to return the product to the place where it was originally bought. You will be required to give a proof of purchase.

  • Page 41: Legal Information

    LEGAL INFORMATION COPYRIGHTS Copyright © 2014 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie.

  • Page 42: Canada Compliance Statement

    This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio/TV receiver, it may cause radio interference. Install the equipment according to the manual. This statement does not apply to the LaCie CloudBox.

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