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  • Page 1 LaCie USB 3.​ 0 Drive 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Windo ws 5 Safely Remove LaCie USB 3.0 Drive From Your Computer ...................
  • Page 3 ........................Pro blem: I must use a USB hub fo r my USB devices .
  • Page 4: Box Content

    Introduc on ® LaCie USB 3.0 Drive is the perfect marriage of easy portability and spacious storage. Easily plug into ® Windows and Mac computers via USB 3.0 and enjoy helpful tools like customized backup and folder mirroring. For common questions and answers about your hard drive, see...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Ge ng Started Connect the USB cable Use the Micro B to USB-A cable to connect LaCie USB 3.0 Drive to a computer’s USB-A port (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0). Set up LaCie USB 3.0 Drive The setup process lets you: Register your LaCie USB 3.0 Drive...
  • Page 6: Start Here

    Your computer must be connected to the internet to register your device and install Toolkit.  Start here Start Here Win Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, open LaCie USB 3.0 Drive and launch Start Here Mac. Register your device LaCie USB 3.​...
  • Page 7: Download Toolkit

    Enter your information and click Register. Download Toolkit Download Click the button. Install Toolkit LaCie USB 3.​ 0 Drive 5/14/19...
  • Page 8 Click on the file to launch the application. LaCieToolkit.zip LaCie Toolkit Installer Open the file. Click on the to launch the application. Your computer must be connected to the internet to install and run Toolkit.  LaCie USB 3.​ 0 Drive 5/14/19...
  • Page 9: Use Toolkit To Set Up Backups And More

    Op mize disk performance LaCie USB 3.0 Drive 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 format for your operating system.
  • Page 10: Optional Formatting And Partitioning

    Mac OS Extended (HFS+)—The native hard drive file system for macOS. Windows cannot natively read or write to HFS+ (journaled) volumes. This is the best format if you intend to use LaCie USB 3.0 Drive with Time Machine. APFS (Apple File System)—An Apple file system optimized for solid state drives (SSDs) and flash-based storage systems.
  • Page 11: Toolkit Optimize

    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 >...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Mac

    Safely Remove LaCie USB 3.0 Drive 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.
  • Page 14 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 USB 3.​ 0 Drive 5/14/19...
  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    A: If your hard drive is connected to a Hi-Speed 2.0 port or hub, the inferior performance is normal. LaCie USB 3.0 Drive performance will improve when it is connected to a USB 3.1 port or a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port.
  • Page 16: Pro Blem: I'm Receiving File Transfer Erro R Messages

    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.
  • Page 17: Mac

    A: Refer to the product packaging for the list of supported operating systems. Q: Did you follow the correct installation steps for your operating system? A: Review the installation steps in Getting Started. LaCie USB 3.​ 0 Drive 5/14/19...
  • Page 18: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance Product Name Regulatory Model Number LaCie USB 3.0 Drive 1TB/2TB SRD0VN2 LaCie USB 3.0 Drive 4TB SRD0VN3 China RoHS China RoHS 2 refers to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Order No. 32, effective July 1, 2016, titled Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products.
  • Page 19: Taiwan Rohs

    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 USB 3.​ 0 Drive 5/14/19...
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