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LaCie Rugged Mini 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.
Micro-B to USB-C cable Quick start guide Minimum system requirements Ports Use the included cable to connect your LaCie device to a computer with a USB-C port. Opera ng system Go to Operating System Requirements for Seagate Hardware & Software.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 up to 20Gb/s Connect LaCie Rugged Mini 1. Plug the Micro-B connector into the Micro-B port on Rugged Mini. 2. Plug the USB-C connector into a USB-C port on your computer. Set up LaCie Rugged Mini...
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 Mini 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 lacie.com.
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—Click on the LaCieToolkit.exe file to launch the application.
Ac vity LED Ac vity LED behavior The activity LED indicates the status of Rugged Mini. State Solid white Device is idle. Blinking white Device is being accessed. Fast blinking Error condition related to the drive, electronics, or operating temperature.
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 customized for the content, storage device, and schedule of your choosing. Click here for details on setting up a backup plan.
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.
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. Therefore, if you unplug the drive without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged.
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. Compatibility —You need a cross-platform format because you connect your drive to both PCs and Macs.
the release of macOS High Sierra (version 10.13). APFS can only be read by Macs running High Sierra or later. When choosing between Apple file systems, consider the following: Windows cannot natively read or write to APFS or HFS+ volumes. If you need cross-platform compatibility, you should format the drive in exFAT.
Frequently Asked Ques ons For help setting up and using your LaCie hard drive, review the frequently asked questions below. For additional support resources, go to LaCie customer support. All users Problem: My file transfers are too slow Q: Are both ends of the USB cable firmly attached? A: Review troubleshooting tips for cable connections below: Check both ends of the USB cable and make sure that they are fully seated in their respective ports.
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. 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 message to appear.
Q: Does your computer’s configuration meet the minimum system requirements for use with this hard drive? A: Go to the following link for a list of supported operating systems: www.lacie.com/os. Q: Did you follow the correct installation steps for your operating system?
Regulatory Compliance Equipment Name External Storage Device Regulatory Model Number LRD0TU5 FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
www.seagate.com/support/compliance. 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.
Taiwan RoHS Taiwan RoHS refers to the Taiwan Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection’s (BSMI’s) requirements in standard 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”...
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