LaCie 301894 User Manual
LaCie 301894 User Manual

LaCie 301894 User Manual

Lacie 301894: user guide

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1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2. Minimum System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1. Windows users ................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.2. Mac Users ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.3. Views of the Drive ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1. Rear View ........................................................................................................................ 6
2. Getting Connected ...................................................................................................... 7
2.1. Connecting the USB Cable ............................................................................................................ 7
2.2. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant..................................................................................................... 8
2.3. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive ...................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1. Windows Users ................................................................................................................. 9
2.3.2. Mac Users ....................................................................................................................... 9
3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning ........................................................................... 10
3.1. Windows Users ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2. Mac Users .................................................................................................................................. 13
4. Interface and Data Transfer Information ................................................................... 14
4.1. Cables and Connectors ............................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1. USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors ..................................................................................... 14
4.2. Data Transfers ............................................................................................................................ 15
4.3. Installing New Firmware .............................................................................................................. 15
5. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 16
5.1. Manual Updates ......................................................................................................................... 16
5.2. Mac Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 17
5.3. Windows Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 18
6. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................... 20
6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................ 21
7. Warranty Information ............................................................................................... 22
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    5. Troubleshooting ... 16 5.1. Manual Updates ... 16 5.2. Mac Troubleshooting ... 17 5.3. Windows Troubleshooting ... 18 6. Contacting Customer Support ... 20 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ... 21 7. Warranty Information ... 22 Table of Contents page 1...
  • Page 2: User Manual

    ✦ Consult the dealer or an experienced ra- dio/TV technician for help. Foreword page 2 Modifications to this product not authorized by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Can- ada regulations and negate your authority to operate the product. Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification...
  • Page 3: Health And Safety Precautions

    ✦ Read this user manual carefully and fol- low the correct procedure when setting up the device. ✦ Do not open your LaCie petit or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short- circuiting or dangerous emissions.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    LaCie petit Hard Disk User Manual 1. Introduction Building on over a decade of design excellence, LaCie has created a new line of drives that are timeless and crafted to blend sharp design with high-technology. These latest drives are performance-based so- lutions that will power you through your specific applications.
  • Page 5: Box Content

    LaCie petit Hard Disk User Manual 1.1. Box Content LaCie petit Hard Disk Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable NOTE: Storage utilities and user manual come pre-loaded on the drive. IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.
  • Page 6: Minimum System Requirements

    LaCie petit Hard Disk User Manual 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 1.2.1. Windows users ✦ Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 ✦ USB 2.0* interface port ✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended 1.2.2. Mac Users ✦ Mac OS 10.4 or later ✦...
  • Page 7: Getting Connected

    LaCie petit Hard Disk User Manual 2. Getting Connected Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie hard drive connected to your computer. Step 1 2.1. Connecting the USB Cable Step 2 2.2. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant 2.1. Connecting the USB Cable 1.
  • Page 8: Launching Lacie Setup Assistant

    Make sure that the drive is connected to your computer as described in section 2.1. Windows users: double click on the LaCie drive icon in “My Com- puter” and then double click the LaCie icon. Mac users: double click on the LaCie drive icon that appears on your desktop or Finder and then double click the LaCie icon.
  • Page 9: Disconnecting Your Hard Drive

    LaCie petit Hard Disk User Manual 2.3. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive External USB devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, however, it is important to follow these steps when disconnecting your hard drive.
  • Page 10: Optional Formatting & Partitioning

    User Manual 3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning The first time you use your LaCie hard drive, the LaCie Setup As- sistant formats your drive according to your needs. If your needs change, you can reformat your LaCie hard drive to optimize it for use with Windows or Mac, or for cross-platform use.
  • Page 11: Windows Users

    LaCie petit Hard Disk User Manual 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista consists of two steps: (1) in- stalling a signature on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. These steps will erase anything that is on the disk.
  • Page 12 LaCie petit Hard Disk 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. 14. Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Interface And Data Transfer Information

    CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. Included USB Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Mini Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to USB 1.1...
  • Page 15: Data Transfers

    2. Disconnect your computer’s USB 2.0 cable. Wait 30 seconds. Reconnect. 4.3. 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 update. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    16 5. Troubleshooting If your LaCie hard drive is not working correctly, please refer to the following checklist to determine the source of the problem. If you have gone through all of the points on the checklist and your drive still does not work properly, please check the FAQs that are regu- larly published on our website –...
  • Page 17: Mac Troubleshooting

    Solution There should be an icon for the LaCie drive on the desktop. If the drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. Check page 1.2.
  • Page 18: Windows Troubleshooting

    System Requirements. Go into My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter assigned to the LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. See section 1.1. Box Content for more information.
  • Page 19 LaCie petit Hard Disk User Manual Problem Question The drive is not running Is the drive connected to a USB 1.1 noticeably faster when port on your computer, or to a USB connected via Hi-Speed 1.1 hub? USB 2.0. Is the drive connected to a Hi- Speed USB 2.0 port on your...
  • Page 20: Contacting Customer Support

    If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the trou- bleshooting checklist, and you still can’t get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us at www.lacie.com. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the...
  • Page 21: Lacie Technical Support Contacts

    LaCie petit Hard Disk 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 22: 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. LaCie will not, under any circumstances, be liable for direct, special...

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