LaCie 301918 User Guide

LaCie

Table of Contents

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4

1.1. Box Content .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 6

1.2.1. Windows users ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2. Mac Users ............................................................................................................................. 6

1.3. Views of the Drive ............................................................................................................................ 6

1.3.1. Rear View .............................................................................................................................. 6

2. Getting Connected ........................................................................................................ 7

2.1.  Connecting the USB Cable ............................................................................................................... 7
2.2.  Launching LaCie Setup Assistant ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3.  Disconnecting Your Hard Drive ......................................................................................................... 9

2.3.1. Windows Users ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2. Mac Users ............................................................................................................................. 9

3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning ............................................................................. 10

3.1. Windows Users .............................................................................................................................. 11
3.2. Mac Users ..................................................................................................................................... 13

4. Interface and Data Transfer Information .................................................................... 14

4.1. Cables and Connectors .................................................................................................................. 14

4.1.1. USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................... 14

4.2. Data Transfers ............................................................................................................................... 15
4.3. Installing New Firmware ................................................................................................................. 15

5. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 16

5.1.  Manual Updates ............................................................................................................................ 16
5.2.  Mac Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 17
5.3.  Windows Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 18

6. Contacting Customer Support ..................................................................................... 20

6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................... 21

7. Warranty Information ................................................................................................. 22