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LaCie Mobile SSD user manual Model: Click here to access an up-to-date online version of this document. You will also find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
Minimum system requirements Ports You can connect your LaCie device to a computer with a USB-C or USB Type A (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0) port. Opera ng system Windows® 7 or higher macOS®...
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Data rates may vary depending on operating environment, interface, and capacity. LaCie Mo bile SSD user manual 1/22/19...
40Gb/s The USB-C port on the LaCie Mobile SSD is USB 3.1 Gen 2. You can connect your Mobile SSD to any USB-C or USB Type A port but transfer rates vary. See below for more details.
USB 3.1 (USB-C)–to–USB Type A cable Use the USB 3.1 (USB-C)–to–USB Type A cable to connect LaCie Mobile SSD to a computer’s USB Type A port (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0). Transfer rates with USB Type A connections have the potential to reach the following speeds: SuperSpeed USB 3.0...
Ge ng Started Connect the USB cable Before connecting LaCie Mobile SSD, confirm the type of USB port on your computer, then choose the appropriate cable to connect your device. Use the USB 3.1 (USB-C) cable if your computer has a USB-C port.
Get the most from your drive with easy access to information and support. Install Toolkit Manage mirror folders, backup plans (Windows only), and more. Your computer must be connected to the internet to register your device and install Toolkit. Start here LaCie Mo bile SSD user manual 1/22/19...
Start Here Win Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, open LaCie Mobile SSD and launch Start Here Mac. Register your device Enter your information and click Register. Download Toolkit LaCie Mo bile SSD user manual 1/22/19...
Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, go to the folder where you receive downloads. LaCieToolkit.zip LaCie Toolkit Installer Open the file. Click on the to launch the application. LaCieToolkit.exe Click on the file to launch the application. LaCie Mo bile SSD user manual 1/22/19...
Storage format LaCie Mobile SSD is preformatted exFAT for compatibility with both Windows and Mac computers. If you use the drive with only one type of computer, you can optimize file copy performance by formatting the drive in the native file system for your operating system. Choose one of the following methods to optimize your drive: Use Toolkit to optimize disk format.
APFS (Apple File System)—An Apple file system optimized for solid state drives (SSDs) and flash-based storage systems. Note the following restrictions: You cannot use an APFS-formatted disk as your Time Machine backup drive. Format LaCie Mobile SSD to HFS+ if you intend to use it with Time Machine.
…you connect the storage device to Mac computers, and you don’t need to allow a Windows computer to read or write to the disk. Do not use APFS if you intend to use LaCie Mobile SSD with Time Machine, or if your computer is not running macOS 10.13 or later.
LaCie highly recommends that you back up all data on your storage device before performing the steps below. LaCie is not responsible for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning, or using a LaCie storage device. macOS version 10.11 and later Applications >...
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Disk Management. 3. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your LaCie device. 4. The partition must be available to format. If it is currently formatted, right click on the partition and then choose Delete.
Safely Remove LaCie Mobile SSD From Your Computer Always eject a storage drive from your computer before physically disconnecting it. Your computer must perform filing and housekeeping operations on the drive before it is removed. Therefore, if you unplug the drive without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged.
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3. In the list of devices, choose the device you want to eject. Windows displays a notification when it is safe to remove the device. 4. Disconnect the device from the computer. LaCie Mo bile SSD user manual 1/22/19...
Q: Is the device connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your computer or hub? A: If your device is connected to a Hi-Speed 2.0 port or hub, the inferior performance is normal. LaCie Mobile SSD performance will improve when it is connected to a USB 3.1 port or a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port.
Q: Did you get an error message telling you that the drive has been disconnected when coming out of sleep mode? A: Ignore this message since the drive remounts on the desktop despite the pop-up. LaCie drives conserve power by spinning down when you set your computer to sleep mode. When the computer awakes from sleep mode, the drive may not have enough time to spin up, causing the pop-up to appear.
(+) icon to view the full list of devices. If you’re uncertain that your drive is listed, safely unplug it and then reconnect it. The entry that changes is your LaCie device. Q: Is your device listed next to an unusual icon? A: Windows Device Manager usually provides information about failures with peripherals.
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Properties. The General tab provides a potential reason why the device is not working as expected. LaCie Mo bile SSD user manual 1/22/19...
Marking for the Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Products, SJT 11364-2014. 中国 RoHS 2 是指 2016 年 7 月 1 日起施行的工业和信息化部令第 32 号“电力电子产品限制使用有害物质管理办 法”。为了符合中国 RoHS 2 的要求,我们根据“电子电气产品有害物质限制使用标识”(SJT 11364-2014) 确定本产品 的环保使用期 (EPUP) 为 20 年。 LaCie Mo bile SSD user manual 1/22/19...
Beginning on January 1, 2018, Seagate products must comply with the “Marking of presence” requirements in Section 5 of CNS 15663. This product is Taiwan RoHS compliant. The following table meets the Section 5 “Marking of presence” requirements. 台灣RoHS是指台灣標準局計量檢驗局(BSMI)對標準CNS15663要求的減排電子電氣設備限用化學物質指引。從2018 年1月1日起,Seagate產品必須符合CNS15663第5節「含有標示」要求。本產品符合台灣RoHS。 下表符合第5節 「含有標示」要求。 LaCie Mo bile SSD user manual 1/22/19...
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