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LaCie hard disk
• DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
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1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Box Content ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3. Views of the Drive ........................................................................................................................ 8
1.3.1. Rear View .......................................................................................................................... 8
2. Getting Connected .................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Turning the Drive On ................................................................................................................. 10
2.2. Connecting the Interface cable .................................................................................................... 11
2.3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant .................................................................................................. 12
2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie hard disk............................................................................................. 13
3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning ......................................................................... 14
3.1. Windows Users .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2. Mac Users ................................................................................................................................. 17
4. Interface & Data Transfer Information .................................................................... 18
4.1. USB 2.0 Connection .................................................................................................................. 18
4.2. FireWire Connections ................................................................................................................. 18
4.3. eSATA Cables and Connectors .................................................................................................... 19
4.4. Data Transfers ........................................................................................................................... 20
4.5. Installing New Firmware ............................................................................................................. 20
5. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 21
5.1. Manual Updates ........................................................................................................................ 21
5.2. Troubleshooting the Host Connection .......................................................................................... 22
6. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................. 23
6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ............................................................................................... 24
7. Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 25
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2. Getting Connected ... 9 2.1. Turning the Drive On ... 10 2.2. Connecting the Interface cable ... 11 2.3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant ... 12 2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie hard disk... 13 3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning ... 14 3.1. -
Page 2: User Manual
✦ Consult the dealer or an experi- enced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications to this product not autho- rized by LaCie could void the FCC & In- dustry Canada regulations and negate your authority to operate the product. CAUTION: Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s... - Page 3 ✦ Use only the power supply shipped with the device. ✦ Do not use the LaCie hard disk near other electrical appliances such as televisions or radios. Doing so may cause interference which will ad- versely affect the operation of the other products.
- Page 4 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 recom- mends that you keep TWO copies of your data;...
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Page 5: Introduction
Ideal for speed intensive applications, the LaCie Hard Disk han- dles the curves of your demanding data needs. Secure and stable, the LaCie Hard Disk is an ideal way to add space to your com- puter. This quadruple interface hard disk combines portability with com- patibility, convenience and a generous storage capacity to help you manage your data. -
Page 6: Minimum System Requirements
*Most computers do not come from the factory with eSATA or FireWire 800 ports, so you may need to purchase a PCI, PCI-X or PCI-Express card to be able to connect your LaCie hard disk via eSATA or FireWire 800 interface. LaCie offers a wide selection of PCI cards. -
Page 7: Box Content
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.2. Box Content Your LaCie hard disk package contains the drive itself and an ac- cessories box containing the items listed below. LaCie hard disk, Design by Neil Poulton External power supply USB 2.0 cable... -
Page 8: Views Of The Drive
FireWire 800 ports USB 2.0 port CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie hard disk 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. Please use the included plastic stands and rubber feet which elevate the hard disk and al- low for better heat dissipation. -
Page 9: Getting Connected
User Manual 2. Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your computer. Step 1 — 2.1. Turning the Drive On Step 2 —... -
Page 10: Turning The Drive On
CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie hard disk. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty. -
Page 11: Connecting The Interface Cable
3. After a few seconds, the hard disk will mount on your com- puter and appear in My Computer/Computer (Windows us- ers) or on your desktop (Mac users). 4. Proceed to section 2.3. Launching LaCie Setup TECHNICAL NOTE: time, the first one connected remains active and the second will not work. -
Page 12: Launching Lacie Setup Assistant
Computer” and then double click the LaCie Setup Assistant icon. Mac users: double click on the “LaCie Setup Assistant” icon ap- pear on your desktop and then double click the LaCie Setup As- sistant icon. The LaCie Setup Assistant will guide you through the process of optimizing your LaCie hard disk for your needs. -
Page 13: Disconnecting Your Lacie Hard Disk
2. A message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it should say, “Safely remove...”). Click on the LaCie hard drive in this prompt. 3. This message will appear: “Safe to Remove Hardware” (or similar). It is now safe to disconnect the device. -
Page 14: Optional Formatting & Partitioning
User Manual 3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning The first time you use your LaCie hard disk, the LaCie Setup As- sistant formats your drive according to your needs. If your needs change, you can reformat your LaCie hard disk to optimize it for use with Windows or Mac, or for cross-platform use. -
Page 15: Windows Users
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Win- dows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista consists of two steps: (1) installing a signature on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. - Page 16 LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 8. Click Next. 9. Click Next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Next. 12. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Click Next (Fig. 07). 13. Click Finish to begin the formatting process.
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Page 17: Mac Users
2. Select Utilities from the Go menu in the Finder menu bar. 3. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. The Disk Utility window will open. Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk from the list of available hard disks on the left side of the window (Fig. -
Page 18: Interface & Data Transfer Information
CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. USB cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a Hi- Speed USB 2.0 port (Fig. -
Page 19: Esata Cables And Connectors
User Manual 4.3. eSATA Cables and Connectors Your LaCie Hard Disk uses the latest in SATA technology, allowing interface (or bus) transfer rates of up to 3 Gbits/s. SATA technol- ogy was originally developed to serve as an internal interface, delivering improved performance to internal connections. -
Page 20: Data Transfers
3. Disconnect your computer’s USB cable. Wait 30 seconds. Reconnect. 4.5. Installing New Firmware LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for the hard disk. Visit LaCie’s Web site, www.lacie.com, for the latest firmware up- date. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
• DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 5. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie hard disk is not working correctly, please refer to section 5.2. Troubleshooting the Host Connection to find out where the problem is coming from. If your drive is still not working correctly, please have a look at the FAQs that are regularly published on our Web site –... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting The Host Connection
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 5.2. Troubleshooting the Host Connection Problem The LaCie hard disk is not recognized when the interface cable is plugged in. Operating system does not recognize LaCie virtual drives. Question to Ask Verify the System LED status to confirm power. -
Page 23: Contacting Customer Support
If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can’t get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us via the contacts on the following page. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of... -
Page 24: Lacie Technical Support Contacts
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia, Singapore, and Hong Kong Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/asia/contact/ LaCie Belgium Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Français) LaCie Denmark Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/dk/contact LaCie France Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/fr/contact/... -
Page 25: Warranty Information
✦ The tamper seal on the drive casing is broken. LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device, or for any of the problems caused as a result.
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