LaCie Petit Hard Disk, 500GB User Guide

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LaCie petit Hard Disk

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