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- Page 1 LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 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 ......................... . . Set up LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 .
- Page 3 ......................... Problem: My file transfers are too slow .
- Page 4 Use the included cable to connect Rugged SSD Pro5 to a computer with a USB-C port. See LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 Compatibility for additional details. opera ng system Go to Operating System Requirements for Seagate Hardware & Software. Minimum free disk space 600 MB recommended. Welcome 12/24/24...
- Page 5 Compatibility. Connect LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 1. Plug the Thunderbolt connector into the USB-C port on Rugged SSD Pro5. 2. Plug the Thunderbolt connector into a USB-C port on your computer. Set up LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 Getting Started 12/24/24...
- Page 6 Your computer must be connected to the internet to register your device and install Toolkit. Start here Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, open LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 and launch Start Here Mac or Start Here Win. If your drive no longer has a Start Here icon, you can register your device on seagate.com.
- Page 7 Download Toolkit Click the Download button. Install Toolkit Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, go to the folder where you receive downloads. Mac — Open the LaCieToolkit.zip file and click on the LaCie Toolkit Installer to launch the application. Windows —...
- Page 8 Ac vity LED Ac vity LED behaviour The activity LED indicates the status of Rugged SSD Pro5. County Solid white Device is idle. Blinking white Device is being accessed. Fast blinking Error condition related to the drive, electronics or operating temperature. white Device inactive because it’s turned off or in power-saving mode.
- Page 9 Use Toolkit to Set Up Backups and More Toolkit provides useful tools that let you easily create and manage mirror folders, backup plans and more. Start a backup plan (Windows only) Create a plan customised for the content, storage device, and schedule of your choosing. Click here for details on setting up a backup plan.
- Page 10 Works with iPad USB-C Your LaCie storage devices can be used with higher-end iPads. This is a great option for moving files between computers, cloud services and external storage. The iPad is also a perfect mobile editing station for importing media to more advanced imaging and video apps. External Storage and iPadOS for details on the following: Connecting Storage to Compatible iPads...
- Page 11 Safely Remove Device 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. If you unplug the drive without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged. Windows Use the Safely Remove tool to eject a device.
- Page 12 Op onal Forma ng Your device is preformatted exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) for compatibility with both Mac and Windows computers. Choosing a file system format When choosing a file system format, consider whether compatibility or performance is more important in your everyday use of the drive.
- Page 13 Windows cannot natively read or write to APFS or HFS+ volumes. If you need cross-platform compatibility, you should format the drive in exFAT. If you intend to use your drive with Time Machine: The default format for macOS Big Sur (version 11) and later is APFS. The default format for macOS Catalina (version 10.15) and earlier is HFS+.
- Page 14 A: Connecting Rugged SSD Pro5 to a Thunderbolt 3 (Mac only), Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 port limits its performance to the port's speed. For the latest compatibility details, see the following knowledge base article: LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 Compatibility. Q: Are there other USB devices connected to the same port or hub? A: Disconnect other USB devices and see if the drive’s performance improves.
- Page 15 A: Yes, provided it is certified according to USB standards. However, LaCie recommends using the cable shipped with your drive for the best results. If you use a longer cable and experience problems with detection, transfer rates or disconnection, use the original cable included with your drive. Problem: I’m receiving file transfer error messages Q: Did you get an “Error -50”...
- Page 16 expected. Problem: The drive icon does not appear on my desktop Q: Is your Finder configured to hide drives on the desktop? A: Go to Finder and then check Preferences | General tab | Show these items on the desktop . Confirm that Hard Disks is selected.
- Page 17 CAUTION: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. R&TTE Direc ve "Informal DoC" statement Hereby, Seagate declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following: www.seagate.com/support/compliance.
- Page 18 For Australian Customers Only Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
- Page 19 CNS 15663, Guidance to reduction of the restricted chemical substances in electrical and electronic equipment. 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.
- Page 20 Regulatory 12/24/24...
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