1.3.1. Side View ......................... 6 2. Getting Connected ...................... 7 2.1. Connecting the USB Cable ......................7 2.2. Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant ....................8 2.3. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive ...................... 9 2.3.1. Windows Users ......................... 9 2.3.2. Mac Users ........................9 3.
Cie rikiki go. If you detect a problem, the device. see the Troubleshooting section in this ✦ Do not open your LaCie rikiki go or at- manual. tempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emis-...
These latest drives are performance-based so- lutions that will power you through your specific applications. Perfect for storage on the go, the LaCie rikiki go is small in size but large in capacity. Carry it with you when moving important data or use the rikiki go at home knowing it requires very little room on your desk.
LaCie rikiki go Introduction User Manual page 5 1.1. Box Content LaCie rikiki go Quick Install Guide NOTE: Storage utilities and user manual come pre-loaded on the drive. Please save your packaging. In the event that IMPORTANT INFO: the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned...
User Manual page 6 1.2. Minimum System Requirements Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of these requirements, please refer to the product packaging or consult the datasheet (at www.
LaCie rikiki go Getting Connected User Manual page 7 2. Getting Connected Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie hard drive connected to your computer. Step 1 2.1. Connecting the USB Cable Step 2 2.2. Launching the LaCie Setup Assistant 2.1.
2.1. Connecting the USB Cable. Windows users: double click on the LaCie drive icon in “My Com- puter” and then double click the LaCie icon. Mac users: double click on the LaCie drive icon that appears on your desktop or Finder and then double click the LaCie icon.
LaCie rikiki go Getting Connected User Manual page 9 2.3. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive External USB devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, 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 hard drive.
3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning File System Formats The first time you use your LaCie hard drive, the LaCie Setup As- sistant formats your drive according to your needs. If your needs There are three different file system format categories: NTFS, FAT 32 change, you can reformat your LaCie hard drive to optimize it for (MS-DOS), and Mac OS Extended (HFS+).
LaCie rikiki go Formatting & Partitioning User Manual page 11 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 consists of two steps: (1) installing a signature on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. These steps will erase anything that is on the disk.
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LaCie rikiki go Formatting & Partitioning User Manual page 12 8. Click Next. 9. Click Next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Next. 12. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Click Next (Fig. 07). Fig. 07 13. Click Finish to begin the formatting process.
2. Select Utilities from the Go menu in the Finder menu bar. 3. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. The Disk Utility window will open. Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk from the list of available hard disks on the left side of the window (Fig.
CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. Included USB Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Mini 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...
2. Disconnect your computer’s USB 2.0 cable. Wait 30 seconds. Reconnect. 4.3. Installing New Firmware LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for the hard disk. Visit LaCie’s Web site, www.lacie.com, for the latest firmware update. For the procedure, please contact LaCie Technical Support.
16 5. Troubleshooting If your LaCie hard drive 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 drive still does not work properly, please check the FAQs that are regu- larly published on our website –...
Solution 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.
Is there an icon for the drive in My Go into My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter assigned Computer? 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 configura- See section for more information.
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LaCie rikiki go Troubleshooting User Manual page 19 Problem Question Solution The drive is not running 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. noticeably faster when port on your computer, or to a USB A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at Hi-Speed USB 2.0...
If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the trou- bleshooting 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 the...
LaCie rikiki go Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 21 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia LaCie Australia http://www.lacie.com/cn/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium LaCie Brazil http://www.lacie.com/us/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Dutch) http://www.lacie.com/befr/contact/ (French) LaCie Canada LaCie Denmark http://www.lacie.com/dk/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/ca/contact/ (English) http://www.lacie.com/cafr/contact/ (French) LaCie Finland LaCie France http://www.lacie.com/fi/contact/...
The tamper seal on the drive casing is broken. ✦ LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device, or for any of the problems caused as a result. LaCie will not, under any circumstances, be liable for direct, special or consequential damages such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits or revenues, cost of...