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Summary of Contents for LaCie Desktop Hard Disk
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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 Desktop 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 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... -
Page 3: Health And Safety Precautions
Make sure that the computer and ❖ malfunctioning, have it inspected Read this user manual carefully and LaCie Desktop Hard Disk are elec- ❖ by a qualified LaCie Technical Sup- follow the correct procedure when trically grounded. If the devices are port representative. - Page 4 Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the 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 Desktop Hard Disk
1. Introduction to the LaCie Desktop 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 Desktop Hard Disk Introduction Page 6 User Manual 1.1. Box Content LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Power supply Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide User Manual and Storage Utilities located on the hard drive’s mounted volume ImpOrTANT INfO: Please save your pack- aging. -
Page 7: Minimum System Requirements
LaCie Desktop Hard 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 RAM or greater ❖ USB interface port ❖ Internet connection (for downloading updates) ❖... -
Page 8: Getting Connected
2. Getting Connected Please follow the setup ImpOrTANT INfO: steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie Desktop Hard Disk volume mounts cor- rectly 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
The power supply kit is composed of two cables: one ImpOrTANT INfO: Please connect the pow- cable (A) connects to the LaCie drive; and the other er supply before connecting the USB 2.0 cable to cable (B) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall out- ensure that the volume mounts correctly on your let or a surge protector. -
Page 10: Connecting The Usb 2.0 Cable
LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Getting Connected Page 10 User Manual 2.2. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Connect the power supply (see section 2.1). Attach the large end of the USB 2.0 cable to an avail- able USB 2.0 port on your computer. -
Page 11: Led Indicators
LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Getting Connected Page 11 User Manual 2.3. LED Indicators Your hard drive has a light on the front that indi- cates certain behaviors, as the following table shows. Blue Power On Disk Failure/Error Power Off Blinking Read/Write Access Fig. -
Page 12: Disconnecting Your Lacie Desktop Hard Disk
LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Getting Connected Page 12 User Manual 2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Desktop Hard Disk USB external devices feature “plug & play” connec- tivity, 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 LaCie Desktop Hard Disk. -
Page 13: Optional Formatting And Partitioning
FAT-32, optimized for us with Mac OS X and Windows. Manual and utilities to your computer before If you plan to use your LaCie Desktop Hard Disk with reformatting. Reformatting will erase everything both Mac and Windows computers, you do not need to from the Hard Disk. -
Page 14: Formatting For Windows Users
LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Formatting and Partitioning Page 14 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 15: Formatting And Partitioning
LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Formatting and Partitioning Page 15 User Manual Click Next. Click Next. Click Next. Click Next. On the Format Partition window, select Quick For- mat. Click Next. Fig. 3.1.C 13. Click Finish to begin the formatting process. -
Page 16: Formatting For Mac Users
LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Formatting and Partitioning Page 16 User Manual 3.2. Formatting for Mac Users 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-... -
Page 17: 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 drive performance will be limited to USB 1.1 transfer... -
Page 18: 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 Make sure that the USB 2.0 cable is connected tight-... -
Page 19: 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 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0? System fan is not Confirm the outlet is powered, verify power connections, and try an alternate power cable. The fan on the running. LaCie Hard Drive does not run continuously; it is activated above certain temperatures.
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Page 21: 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 22 Hi-Speed USB 2.0? System fan is not Confirm the outlet is powered, verify power connections, and try an alternate power cable. The fan on the running. LaCie Hard Drive does not run continuously; it is activated above certain temperatures.
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Page 23: Contacting Customer Support
❖ tions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can’t 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 ■... -
Page 24: Lacie Technical Support Contacts
LaCie Desktop Hard Disk Contacting Customer Support Page 24 User Manual 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia, Singapore, and Hong Kong 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/ (Français) -
Page 25: Warranty Information
Any 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 ❖...