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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents User Manual Table of Contents Health and Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Introduction to the LaCie Hard Disk 1.1. Box Content 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 2. Getting Connected 2.1. Connecting the Power Supply 2.2. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable 2.3. -
Page 2: User Manual
Windows XP and Windows Vista are Modifications to this product not registered trademarks of Microsoft 1. The devices may not cause harmful authorized by LaCie could void the Corporation. Other trademarks men- interference FCC & Industry Canada regulations tioned in this manual are the property 2. -
Page 3: Health And Safety Precautions
❖ Hz, (Supply voltage fluctuations not or use it near water, or in damp or exceeding ± 10% of the nominal, Do not open your LaCie Hard Disk ❖ wet conditions. Never place objects or attempt to disassemble or modify... - Page 4 �ny loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the IMPORTANT INFO: 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 recommends that you keep copies of your data;...
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Page 5: Introduction To The Lacie Hard Disk
1. Introduction to the LaCie Hard Disk Building on over a decade of design excellence, LaCie has created a new line of drives that are timeless and crafted to blend functionality with high-technology. These latest drives are performance-based solutions that will power you through your specific applications. -
Page 6: Box Content
LaCie Golden Disk Introduction Page 6 User Manual 1.1. Box Content LaCie Hard Disk Power supply Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Please save your pack- IMPORTANT INFO: aging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. -
Page 7: Minimum System Requirements
LaCie Golden Disk Introduction Page 7 User Manual 1.2. Minimum System Requirements Windows Users Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista ❖ Pentium II 350MHz processor or higher ❖ 128MB R�M or greater ❖ USB interface port ❖ Internet connection (for downloading updates) ❖... -
Page 8: Getting Connected
User Manual 2. Getting Connected Please follow the setup IMPORTANT INFO: steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie Hard Disk volume mounts correctly on your computer. Step 1 2.1, Connecting the Power Supply Page 9 Step 2 2.2, Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable... -
Page 9: Connecting The Power Supply
See Fig. 2.1.B. CAUTION: Only use the �C adapter supplied Fig. 2.1.B with your specific LaCie drive. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie drive or another man- You may use your La- TECHNICAL NOTE: ufacturer. -
Page 10: Connecting The Usb 2.0 Cable
LaCie Golden Disk Getting Connected Page 10 User Manual 2.2. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable 1. Connect the power supply (see section 2.1). 2. �ttach the large end of the USB 2.0 cable to an avail- able USB 2.0 port on your computer. -
Page 11: Disconnecting Your Lacie Hard Disk
2. � message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it should say, “Safely re- move...”). Click on the LaCie Hard Disk in this prompt. 3. This message will appear: “Safe to Remove Hardware” (or similar). It is now safe to discon-... -
Page 12: Optional Formatting And Partitioning
Mac OS X and Windows. If you Manual and utilities to your computer before plan to use your LaCie Hard Disk with both Mac and reformatting. Reformatting will erase everything Windows computers, you do not need to reformat. If from the Hard Disk. -
Page 13: Formatting For Windows Users
LaCie Golden Disk Formatting and Partitioning Page 13 User Manual 3.1. Formatting for Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer CAUTION: Following these steps will erase running Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows everything from the Hard Disk. If you have in-... -
Page 14: Formatting And Partitioning
LaCie Golden Disk Formatting and Partitioning Page 14 User Manual 8. Click Next. 9. Click Next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Next. 12. On the Format Partition window, select Quick For- mat. Click Next. Fig. 3.1.C 13. Click Finish to begin the formatting process. -
Page 15: Formatting For Mac Users
LaCie Golden Disk Formatting and Partitioning Page 15 User Manual 3.2. Formatting for Mac Users 1. Connect the drive to the computer and turn on the Following these steps will erase CAUTION: drive. everything from the Hard Disk. If you have in- 2. -
Page 16: Interface And Data Transfer Information
Hard Disks, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. ■ USB 2.0 Cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with a 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... -
Page 17: Data Transfers
If you experience hanging problems, proceed as fol- is not equipped with a USB controller card, you lows: can purchase an external controller through LaCie. Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical 1. Make sure that the USB 2.0 cable is connected tight-... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter as- Computer? signed to the LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. Does your computer’s configuration See section 1.2, Minimum System Requirements... - Page 19 10 seconds, and then reconnecting it. If the drive is still not recog- nized, restart your computer and try again. Is there a conflict with other device Contact LaCie Technical Support for help. drivers or extensions? The drive is working �re there other USB devices con-...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting For Mac Users
Answer The drive is not recog- Does an icon for the drive appear There should be an icon for the LaCie drive on the desktop. If the nized by the computer. on the desktop? drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. - Page 21 LaCie Golden Disk Troubleshooting Page 21 User Manual Problem Question Answer The drive is not run- Is the drive connected to a USB 1.1 If your drive is connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, this is normal. ning noticeably faster port on your computer, or to a USB �...
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Page 22: Contacting Customer Support
Names of any other devices installed on your ❖ get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us using computer, including CD/DVD burners ■ Information to Include in Email Correspondence Information Where to Find Information 1. -
Page 23: Lacie Technical Support Contacts
LaCie Golden Disk Contacting Customer Support Page 23 User Manual 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie �sia, Singapore, and Hong Kong LaCie �ustralia 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/ (Français) -
Page 24: Warranty Information
�ny loss, corruption or destruction of data while us- ❖ maintenance conditions; ing a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for The drive is repaired, modified or altered, unless such ❖...
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