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1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 7
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 8
1.1.1. Windows Users ................................................................................................................... 8
1.1.2. Mac Users .......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Supported Formats ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3. Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 10
1.4. Languages ................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. Views of the LaCinema Mini HD .................................................................................................... 11
1.5.1. Front View ........................................................................................................................ 11
1.5.2. Rear View ......................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.3. Internal ............................................................................................................................ 11
1.6. Cables and Connectors ................................................................................................................ 12
1.6.1. A/V (Audio/Video) Cables ................................................................................................. 12
1.6.2. USB Cable ....................................................................................................................... 12
1.7. Power Management ...................................................................................................................... 13
2. Using the Remote Control ......................................................................................... 14
2.1. Battery Installation ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.2. Remote Control Key Index ............................................................................................................. 15
2.2.1. Important Button Details .................................................................................................... 16
3. Setting Up: Transferring Files Via USB ....................................................................... 17
3.1. STEP 1: Connect the USB cable ..................................................................................................... 18
3.2. STEP 2: Connect the Power Supply (Optional) ................................................................................. 18
3.3. STEP 3: Transferring Files .............................................................................................................. 19
3.4. STEP 4: Unmounting Your Drive .................................................................................................... 20
4. Setting Up: Connecting to TV .................................................................................... 21
4.1. STEP 1: Connect HDMI or Composite Cables ................................................................................. 21
4.1.1. HDMI (High-Definition) Connection .................................................................................... 22
4.1.2. Composite Video & Stereo Audio Cable ............................................................................. 22
4.1.3. Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Connection .................................................................................... 23
4.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable .............................................................................................. 24
4.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply ................................................................................................ 25
4.4. STEP 4: Complete the Installation Wizard ....................................................................................... 26
5. Playing Multimedia Files............................................................................................ 28
5.1. Movie Space ................................................................................................................................ 29
5.1.1. Movie Space Options ........................................................................................................ 30
5.2. Photos Space ............................................................................................................................... 32
5.2.1. Photo Space Options ........................................................................................................ 33
5.3. Music Space ................................................................................................................................ 34
5.3.1. Music Space Options ........................................................................................................ 36
5.4. Network Space ............................................................................................................................. 38
5.4.1. Media Servers ................................................................................................................... 38
5.4.2. Shared folders .................................................................................................................. 38
6. Playing Files Located on USB Hard Drive ................................................................... 39
6.1. USB Disk Connection .................................................................................................................... 39
6.2. Compatibility ............................................................................................................................... 40
6.3. Safe USB Disk Removal ................................................................................................................. 40
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1.1.2. Mac Users .......................... 8 1.2. Supported Formats ......................... 9 1.3. Box Content ..........................10 1.4. Languages ........................... 10 1.5. Views of the LaCinema Mini HD ....................11 1.5.1. Front View ........................11 1.5.2. Rear View ......................... 11 1.5.3. Internal ..........................11 1.6.
  • Page 2 8.1.4. STEP 4: Configure Network Settings ................... 50 8.1.5. STEP 5: LaCie Network Assistant: Install ................51 8.1.6. STEP 6: LaCie Network Assistant: Transfer Files ..............52 8.1.7. Alternative Network Connection Methods ................54 8.2. Play Files on Networked Media Players ................... 55 8.2.1.
  • Page 3 12. Troubleshooting ......................75 12.1. Troubleshooting the Television/Stereo Connection ................ 76 12.2. USB Connection (Mac Users) ....................... 77 12.3. USB Connection (Windows Users) ....................79 13. Contacting Customer Support ................... 81 13.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ....................82 14. Warranty Information ....................83...
  • Page 4 Modifications to this product not authorized electronic, mechanical, photocopying, re- by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry cording or otherwise, without the prior writ- Canada regulations and negate your au- ten consent of LaCie.
  • Page 5 General Use Precautions of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a ■ Do not expose the LaCinema Mini HD manner that protects human health and the to temperatures outside the range of 5°...
  • Page 6 LaCinema Mini HD to prevent overheat- ing. See Fig. ■ Do not stack the LaCinema Mini HD on or below another audio/ video appliance such as a TV, VCR or DVD player. Other audio/ video appliances require sufficient airflow and carry the same precautions of use.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCinema Mini HD! The LaCinema Mini HD plugs directly into a wide array of audio/ visual equipment for instant playback of stored home movies, music or photos. And with high-quality video and quality audio, there’s no compromise on performance.

  • Page 8: Minimum System Requirements

    LaCinema Mini HD Introduction User Manual page 8 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 1.1.1. Windows Users ■ 500MHz Intel Pentium II processor or later ■ Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 ■ 256MB RAM ■ USB interface port ■ Internet connection (for downloading updates) 1.1.2.

  • Page 9: Supported Formats

    They contain data Audio File Types (Containers) that has been compressed using a codec. For a file to play properly on your LaCinema Mini HD, both its codec and container type must ■ MP3 ■ AAC** ■...

  • Page 10: Box Content

    LaCinema Mini HD Introduction User Manual page 10 1.3. Box Content Your LaCinema Mini HD package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. LaCinema Mini HD Remote control 2 x AAA batteries Video composite + stereo cable...

  • Page 11: Views Of The Lacinema Mini Hd

    1.5.3. Internal WiFi connection – Antenna is inside the product. Connect the LaCinema mini HD to a network via WiFi in order to trans fer and play multimedia files. CAUTION: Do not stack another electronic device on or below the...

  • Page 12: Cables And Connectors

    USB peripheral (digital camera, USB drive, etc.) to the Fig. 08 - USB cable ends LaCinema Mini HD, use the USB cable that shipped with that prod- uct and connect it to the front (host) port. TECHNICAL NOTE:...

  • Page 13: Power Management

    This product features a low power mode which conserves electricity when the drive is not in use, and an instant on mode which optimizes the drive for responsiveness. By default, the LaCinema Mini HD is set to Instant ON mode, which means that when you press the power button on the remote control (Fig.

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    “+” symbols on the battery compartment. 3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into the remote. IMPORTANT INFO: If you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, LaCie recommends that you remove Fig. 11 the batteries. IMPORTANT INFO:...

  • Page 15: Remote Control Key Index

    Using the Remote Control User Manual page 15 2.2. Remote Control Key Index The LaCinema Mini HD’s remote control allows you to control the LaCinema Mini HD while its connected to your TV or home theatre center. Button Infrared emitter Stand-by...

  • Page 16: Important Button Details

    LaCinema Mini HD Using the Remote Control User Manual page 16 2.2.1. Important Button Details This button allows you to confirm a selection. Return: Press this button to return to the previous menu. Settings button: This button is used to display the available set- tings or actions in the different media spaces.

  • Page 17: Setting Up: Transferring Files Via Usb

    17 3. Setting Up: Transferring Files Via USB This chapter explains how to transfer files to the LaCinema Mini HD from your computer via the USB connection. If your files are located on external sources, such as a USB hard drive or a networked de- vice, you can learn about how to play these files in chapter 6.

  • Page 18: Step 1: Connect The Usb Cable

    CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie device. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Transferring Files

    3.4. STEP 4: Unmounting Your Drive). TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCinema Mini HD operating system fea- Fig. 19 tures a file database that will detect the type of file (movie, music, etc.) and display it automatically on your TV in the correct media space.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Unmounting Your Drive

    User Manual page 20 3.4. STEP 4: Unmounting Your Drive As the LaCinema Mini HD behaves like an external USB device when it is connected to your computer via USB, you should unmount its volume before unplugging the USB cable.

  • Page 21: Setting Up: Connecting To Tv

    Cable) Definition In each of the above connection methods, it is possible to connect the LaCinema Mini HD to home theater systems by plugging the S/ TECHNICAL NOTE: The connectors on the rear of your TV may PDIF cable (not included) to your digital amplifier via the digital opti- not appear exactly as shown in the following pages.

  • Page 22: Hdmi (High-Definition) Connection

    22 4.1.1. HDMI (High-Definition) Connection 1. Connect the HDMI cable to your television’s HDMI port and to the corresponding port on the LaCinema Mini HD (Fig. 23). 2. Move on to the next step, 4.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable.

  • Page 23: Optical Audio (S/Pdif) Connection

    Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Connection In each of the above connection methods, it is possible to connect the LaCinema Mini HD to home theater systems by plugging the S/ PDIF cable (not included) into your digital amplifier via the LaCin- ema Mini HD’s digital optical audio connector.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Connect The Ethernet Cable

    4.4. STEP 4: Complete the Installa- tion Wizard. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCinema Mini HD (Fig. 28). 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet LAN (local area network) port on your router or hub (refer to your router or hub’s documentation if necessary).

  • Page 25: Step 3: Connect The Power Supply

    LaCinema Mini HD Setting Up: Connecting to TV User Manual page 25 4.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply IMPORTANT INFO: If your power supply cable is already con- nected, turn on your TV and then skip to 4.4. STEP 4: Complete the Installation Wizard.

  • Page 26: Step 4: Complete The Installation Wizard

    4.4. STEP 4: Complete the Installation Wizard The first time you turn on the LaCinema Mini HD, a wizard appears to help you configure your settings. The wizard appears only the first time you turn on the LaCinema Mini HD unless you have reset drive.
  • Page 27 Connect Now. c. You can configure multiple wireless networks from this page. To set one network as preferred, and therefore the server that the LaCinema Mini HD will connect to automatically, select the network and select the Favorites button (Fig.

  • Page 28: Playing Multimedia Files

    28 5. Playing Multimedia Files This chapter explains how to use the interface and to play files you’ve transferred to the LaCinema Mini HD’s internal storage. For information on accessing files located on external sources, refer to section 6. Playing Files Located on USB Hard Drive.

  • Page 29: Movie Space

    38). The Movie Space will display all of the supported video files that are accessible to the LaCinema Mini HD. Only files recognized as video files will be displayed. Music and Photo files will not be displayed. The way files are organized will be based on their location, i.e.

  • Page 30: Movie Space Options

    LaCinema Mini HD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 30 5.1.1. Movie Space Options While a movie is playing, you can adjust several playback pa- rameters. Press the Setup button to display or exit the on-screen menu, and use the...
  • Page 31 LaCinema Mini HD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 31 Change play mode: By pressing the Setup button you can adjust the play mode as follows: a. Normal (Fig. b. Repeat one: The currently playing file will repeat continuously (Fig.

  • Page 32: Photos Space

    48). The Photo Space will display all of the supported video files that are accessible to the LaCinema Mini HD. Only files recognized as photo files will be displayed. Music and video files will not be displayed. The way files are organized will be based on their location, i.e.

  • Page 33: Photo Space Options

    LaCinema Mini HD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 33 5.2.1. Photo Space Options While a photo is being displayed, you can adjust several playback pa rameters. Press the Setup button to display or exit the on- screen menu, and use the...

  • Page 34: Music Space

    54). The Music Space will display all of the supported video files that are accessible to the LaCinema Mini HD. Only files recognized as audio files will be displayed. Photo and video files will not be displayed. The way files are organized will be based on their location, i.e.
  • Page 35 LaCinema Mini HD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 35 Now playing: If a music file is playing, this icon will be present ■ (Fig. 57). Clicking the button will take you to the Now Play- ing window. Click the button to stop music playback.

  • Page 36: Music Space Options

    LaCinema Mini HD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 36 5.3.1. Music Space Options During playback, you can adjust several pa rameters (Fig. 59). Press Setup button to display or exit the on-screen menu and con- figure the following settings. Once you’ve selected the option you want, click the button.
  • Page 37 LaCinema Mini HD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 37 Random: Files in the current folder or playlist will play in random order (Fig. 63). Random repeat all: Files in the current folder or playlist will play in random order and in succession repeatedly (Fig.

  • Page 38: Network Space

    LaCinema Mini HD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 38 5.4. Network Space Navigate to the Network Space using the Left Right but- tons. Then use the Down buttons to browse within the Network Space (Fig. 65). From this menu, you can access media servers and computer shared folders located on your home network.

  • Page 39: Playing Files Located On Usb Hard Drive

    TECHNICAL NOTE: It is not possible to transfer files from an ex- ternal source to the LaCinema Mini HD using the TV interface. In this case, transfer files first to your computer, then follow the steps in section 3.

  • Page 40: Compatibility

    LaCinema Mini HD Playing Files Located on USB Hard Drive User Manual page 40 4. Once connected, use the remote control to navigate to one of the Media Spaces (Movies, Photos, or Music). Files located on the external USB hard drive can be accessed under the...

  • Page 41: Playing Files From A Networked Media Server

    (Mac or PC) or a network-attached hard disk (NAS). Television In addition, the LaCinema Mini HD can read files from any UPnP de- vice connected your Ethernet or wireless network. Once connected, files located on these sources will appear in the LaCinema Mini HD Network Router interface.

  • Page 42: From Windows Or Mac Computers

    Television You can install software on your computer which will enable it to act as a UPnP media server and stream files to the LaCinema Mini HD via your Ethernet or wireless network. Once the software has been Network Router...

  • Page 43: Windows Media Player (Wmp)

    Install Windows Media Player (WMP) 11 to allow you to stream con- tent to the LaCinema Mini HD via your Ethernet or wireless network. Follow these steps to configure the connection: 1. Make sure that the software is installed on your computer.

  • Page 44: Shared Folders On Your Computer

    Shared folders on your Computer After you modify some settings in your operating system, you can make files located in certain folders on your computer available for playback on your LaCinema Mini HD in Network > Shared Fold- (Fig. 78). Follow the steps below according to your operating system.
  • Page 45 83, 4). If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. The files contained in the folders you select will now be available to the LaCinema Mini HD in Network > Shared Folders. Fig. 82...
  • Page 46 Share files and folders using SMB. The files contained in the folders you select will now be available to Fig. 84 the LaCinema Mini HD in Network > Shared Folders. Mac OS X 10.4.x 1. Open your System Preferences and select...

  • Page 47: Sharing Files Throughout Your Home Network

    Computer It is convenient to use the network connection to transfer, move, or delete files located on the LaCinema Mini HD once it has been connected to the TV. Follow these steps to manage (move, delete, or transfer) files located on the LaCinema Mini HD using your net- worked computer: 8.1.1.

  • Page 48: Step 1: Connect The Power Supply

    1. Plug one end of the power adapter cord into the back of LaCin- ema Mini HD and the other end into a power outlet (Fig. 86). The LaCinema Mini HD may take a few seconds to boot. Move on to the next step, 8.1.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable.

  • Page 49: Step 2: Connect The Ethernet Cable

    STEP 3: Connect HDMI or Composite Fig. 87 Cables 1. Connect your LaCinema Mini HD to your television using ei- ther the HDMI cable or the composite video & audio cable. For more details on this step, see section 4.1. STEP 1: Connect HDMI or Composite Cables (Fig.

  • Page 50: Step 4: Configure Network Settings

    8.1.4. STEP 4: Configure Network Settings In order for your LaCinema Mini HD to be assigned an IP address, which will allow it to connect to the network, you must either follow the setup steps in the Installation Wizard or configure network set- tings in the Settings Space.

  • Page 51: Step 5: Lacie Network Assistant: Install

    When a new device is found, the icon will blink. When the LNA finds your LaCinema Mini HD on the network, you can connect to the mounted volume or configure the LaCinema Mini HD’s network settings.

  • Page 52: Step 6: Lacie Network Assistant: Transfer Files

    Assistant icon will appear in the system tray (Fig. 95) and Network Assistant will automatically detect your LaCinema Mini HD. Fig. 95 b. From the system tray, click the LaCie Network Assistant icon then click Connect Manually (Fig. 97). The volume will open in an explorer window.
  • Page 53 The LaCinema HD is optimized for multime- Fig. 98 dia playback. If you want a network-attached hard drive for backing up your files, consider purchasing a LaCie Network Space, which offers features and performance more suited to this use. Fig. 99...

  • Page 54: Alternative Network Connection Methods

    54 8.1.7. Alternative Network Connection Methods If your LaCinema Mini HD is connected to your home network, it is possible to access its volume without using the LaCie Network Assistant. Windows Users To access the volume in Windows, look in My Network Places, and select Microsoft Windows Workgroup.

  • Page 55: Play Files On Networked Media Players

    Follow these steps: Fig. 103 1. Make sure your LaCinema Mini HD is connected to your net- work (Fig. 103) and has been assigned an IP address (for de- tails, see 8.1.4.

  • Page 56: Upnp Usage Example: Xbox

    3.1. STEP 1: Connect the USB cable). 2. Load content on the LaCinema Mini HD’s internal storage. 3. If not already done, connect the LaCinema Mini HD to your TV (see 4.1. STEP 1: Connect HDMI or Composite Cables).

  • Page 57: Reformatting The Lacinema Mini Hd

    LaCinema Mini HD. NTFS The LaCinema Mini HD is formatted in NTFS for immediate use with NTFS is the ideal format if you will be using the drive only with Windows. If you would like to reformat the drive, follow the steps Windows machines (performance will generally be greater when below for your operating system.

  • Page 58: Reformatting: Windows Users

    CAUTION: Following these steps will erase everything from the LaCinema Mini HD. If you have information that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this information before performing these steps.
  • Page 59 If you choose to format the LaCinema Mini HD in MS-DOS (FAT32), which is compatible with almost all com- Fig. 107 puters, keep in mind that you will not be able to transfer files larger than 4GB to the LaCinema Mini HD. Fig. 108...

  • Page 60: Reformatting: Mac Users

    4GB to the LaCinema Mini HD. CAUTION: Following these steps will erase everything from the LaCinema Mini HD. If you have information that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this information before performing these steps.

  • Page 61: Settings Menu

    Video Out, then choose from the following options (Fig. 113) depending on your television capabilities and the method you used to connect the LaCinema Mini HD to your TV (note that HDMI is the default setting): ■ Composite ■ HDMI.

  • Page 62: Display Resolution

    LaCinema Mini HD Settings Menu User Manual page 62 10.1.2. Display Resolution Choose a display resolution to match your television (default is Auto). 10.1.3. Aspect Ratio Depending on your television’s setup, choose either (Fig. 114) (note that Widescreen is the default setting): ■...

  • Page 63: Ntsc/Pal

    LaCinema Mini HD Settings Menu User Manual page 63 10.1.5. NTSC/PAL Depending on your television’s configuration, choose either PAL or NTSC (Fig. 116) (note that is the default setting). Alternatively, you can change this setting by pressing and holding the Setup button until the standard changes.

  • Page 64: Subtitle Font Size

    LaCinema Mini HD Settings Menu User Manual page 64 10.2.2. Subtitle Font Size Choose from a range of 24pt to 40pt (Fig. 119): Fig. 119...

  • Page 65: Settings: Music

    LaCinema Mini HD Settings Menu User Manual page 65 10.3. Settings: Music 10.3.1. Music Sequence Choose from the following (Fig. 120): Repeat one: The currently playing file will repeat continuously. ■ Repeat all: All files in the current folder will play in succession ■...

  • Page 66: Settings: Photo

    LaCinema Mini HD Settings Menu User Manual page 66 10.4. Settings: Photo 10.4.1. Slideshow This parameter allows you to change the way pictures are played back (default is Normal) (Fig. 123): ■ Normal ■ Shuffle ■ Repeat All ■ Repeat All and Shuffle 10.4.2.

  • Page 67: Transition Effect

    LaCinema Mini HD Settings Menu User Manual page 67 10.4.3. Transition Effect This parameter allows you to modify the transition effects between photos (default is Normal) (Fig. 125): ■ Normal ■ Fade ■ Random 10.4.4. Interval Time This settings allows you to set the amount of time a photo is dis-...

  • Page 68: Settings: System

    LaCinema Mini HD Settings Menu User Manual page 68 10.5. Settings: System 10.5.1. Language Choose your language. 10.5.2. Content Aggregation This setting activates or deactivates the file database, which allows you to browse files within each media type according to certain pa- rameters (date, recent, etc.).

  • Page 69: Additional Encoding Support

    LaCinema Mini HD Settings Menu User Manual page 69 10.5.5. Additional Encoding Support Change this setting if you encounter incorrect text characters in file names in the drive operating system (default is Western Europe) (Fig. 130). 10.5.6. System Reset This feature allows you to reset the product to its factory defaults, erasing all files and reverting all settings (Fig.

  • Page 70: About

    Update using USB Key If the drive does not have internet access, you can download an update file from the LaCie website, copy it to a USB flash drive, and connect the drive to the front port of the LaCinema Mini HD. An icon will appear in the Settings Space when a valid update file is Fig.

  • Page 71: Settings: Network

    LaCinema Mini HD Settings Menu User Manual page 71 10.6. Settings: Network 10.6.1. Network Setup: Wired / Wireless This page will display your LaCinema Mini HD’s network values, such as IP address (Fig. 136). To modify these values, click the Configure button.

  • Page 72: Device Name

    10.6.3. Media Server Use this page to turn on or off the Media servers (default is OFF). For details on configuring your LaCinema Mini HD as a UPnP multi- media server, see section 8.2. Play Files on Networked Media Play- ers.

  • Page 73: Auto Login

    LaCinema Mini HD’s operating system. Press to confirm (Fig. 142). Fig. 141 10.7. Settings: Shutdown This menu will allow you to shut down the LaCinema mini HD or restart it in the case you encounter a playback issue (Fig. 143). 10.7.1. Shutdown By pressing the...

  • Page 74: Technical Information

    Technical Information User Manual page 74 11. Technical Information 11.1. HD File Format Compatibility The LaCinema Mini HD is fully compatible with the hi-def formats below, and can play any video encoded with these compression formats: MPEG-2 HD Xvid H.264 (MPEG-4 P10) MPEG-4.2...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    75 12. Troubleshooting If your LaCinema Mini HD 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 LaCinema Mini HD still does not work properly, please check the FAQs that are regularly published on our website –...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting The Television/Stereo Connection

    HDMI cable (included). There is no sound Have the Audio Settings been When using the A/V cable to connect the LaCinema Mini HD to a TV, go when connecting the adjusted? into the Settings menu and select Audio Settings.

  • Page 77: Usb Connection (Mac Users)

    Answer The drive is not Does an icon for the drive appear There should be an icon for the LaCie drive on the desktop (unless you’ve recognized by the on the desktop? set the Finder preference not to show External disks on the desktop). If the computer.
  • Page 78 LaCinema Mini HD Troubleshooting User Manual page 78 Problem Question Answer The drive is not run- Is the drive connected to a Hi- Check to see that the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 drivers for both your host bus ning noticeably faster Speed USB 2.0 port on your...

  • Page 79: Usb Connection (Windows Users)

    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.
  • Page 80 Also, make sure that you are connected directly to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your computer. The LaCinema Mini HD will not work properly when connected to a hub. Does your computer or operating See sections 1.1.

  • Page 81: 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 at www.lacie.com. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have...

  • Page 82: Lacie Technical Support Contacts

    LaCinema Mini HD Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 82 13.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia LaCie Australia Contact us at: Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/asia/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium LaCie Canada Contact us at: Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/caen/contact/ (English)

  • Page 83: Warranty Information

    LaCie, may provide their own warranties nal box and shipped with postage prepaid. to the end user purchaser, but LaCie, in so far as permitted by law, provides their products “as is”. Software distributed by LaCie with or...

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