LaCie 14FB User Manual
PRECAUTIONS
Caution: Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this
device.
device.
Important info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie storage device 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 files, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO
copies of your data. Consider placing one copy of your data on an external storage device and a second
copy on your computer's internal hard disk, another external storage device, or some other form of
removable storage media. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website.
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 files, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO
copies of your data. Consider placing one copy of your data on an external storage device and a second
copy on your computer's internal hard disk, another external storage device, or some other form of
removable storage media. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website.
Important info: 1TB (Terabyte) = 1,000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes. Total accessible
capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically up to 10% less per TB).
capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically up to 10% less per TB).
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device.
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Read this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.
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Do not open a storage device or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the
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device to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting, or dangerous emissions. The storage device
contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a qualified LaCie
Technical Support representative.
Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects
contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a qualified LaCie
Technical Support representative.
Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects
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containing liquids on the LaCie storage device, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk
of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire, or personal injury.
of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire, or personal injury.
GENERAL USE PRECAUTIONS
Do not expose the LaCie storage device to temperatures outside the range of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to 86º F); or
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to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 10-90%,
non-condensing. Doing so may damage the LaCie device or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie
storage device near a source of heat or exposing it to direct or indirect sunlight. Indirect sunlight includes, but
is not limited to exposure to the sun through a window. Placing your LaCie device in an environment that is too
cold may damage it.
Do not use the LaCie device near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so
non-condensing. Doing so may damage the LaCie device or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie
storage device near a source of heat or exposing it to direct or indirect sunlight. Indirect sunlight includes, but
is not limited to exposure to the sun through a window. Placing your LaCie device in an environment that is too
cold may damage it.
Do not use the LaCie device near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so
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may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.
Do not place the LaCie device near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions,
Do not place the LaCie device near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions,
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or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie device.
Never use excessive force on your LaCie device. If you detect a problem, consult the troubleshooting section in
Never use excessive force on your LaCie device. If you detect a problem, consult the troubleshooting section in
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this manual.
Protect your LaCie device from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the
Protect your LaCie device from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the
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