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LaCie Hard Disk • 

Design by neiL pouLton

user Manual

interface and Data transfer information

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A data transfer is the flow of data that accomplishes 

a task, usually related to moving data from storage to 

computer  RAM  or  between  storage  devices.  During 

data transfers, it’s best to wait before launching other 

applications on the same USB 2.0 port. Anomalies may 

arise with computers that have USB 2.0 controllers that 

do not conform to OHCI (Open Host Controller In-

terface) standards. In any other configurations, we can-

not ensure 100% correct operation.

If you experience hanging problems, proceed as fol-

lows:

Make sure that the USB cable is connected tightly 

and securely on both ends of the cable, from the drive 

to the computer.
Check that the power supply and ground connection 

are seated properly.
Disconnect your computer’s USB cable. Wait 30 sec-

onds. Reconnect.

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TeChNICAl NOTe:

 

Controller

 - A control-

ler is a component or an electronic card (referred 

to in this case as a “controller card”) that enables a 

computer to communicate with or manage certain 

peripherals. An external controller is an expansion 

card which fills one of the free slots (i.e. PCI or 

PCMCIA) inside your PC and which enables a pe-

ripheral (ex. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) 

to be connected to the computer. If your computer 

is  not  equipped  with  a  USB  controller  card,  you 

can purchase an external controller through LaCie. 

Contact  your  LaCie  reseller  or  LaCie Technical 

Support (section 

6, Contacting Customer Support

for more information.

4.2. Data Transfers

Summary of Contents for 301302U

Page 1: ...2 3 Launching LaCie Setup Assistant 11 2 4 Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk 12 3 Optional Formatting and Partitioning 13 3 1 Formatting for Windows Users 14 3 2 Formatting for Mac Users 16 4 Interfa...

Page 2: ...that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed...

Page 3: ...s Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short cir cuiting fire or personal injury Make sure that the computer and LaCie Hard Disk are electrically grounded If the devices are not grounded th...

Page 4: ...ssential that only the supplied power cord be used Important Info Any loss corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user and under no circumstances...

Page 5: ...e 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 Ideal f...

Page 6: ...N BY NEIL POULTON 4 1 1 Box Content 1 LaCie Hard Disk 2 Power supply 3 Hi Speed USB cable 4 Quick Install Guide LaCie Utilities and user manual are pre loaded on the drive Important Info Please save y...

Page 7: ...ista Pentium II 350MHz processor or higher 128MB RAM or greater USB interface port Internet connection for downloading updates Mac Users Mac OS X 10 3 or later G3 G4 G5 or Mac Intel processor or great...

Page 8: ...ected Step 1 2 1 Turning the Drive On Page 9 Step 2 2 2 Connecting the USB cable Page 10 Step 3 2 3 Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Page 11 Important Info Please follow the setup steps in the order th...

Page 9: ...position 1 2 3 4 CAUTION Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie Hard Disk Do not use a power supply from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer Using any other power cable or...

Page 10: ...able to an available USB 2 0 port on your computer Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB 2 0 port on the back of the hard disk After a few seconds the hard disk will mount on your computer...

Page 11: ...2 3 Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Important Info If you do not launch LaCie Setup Assistant or if you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting has begun your drive will not be ready to use a...

Page 12: ...ng your LaCie Hard Disk Windows Users From the System Tray located in the lower right hand side of your screen click the Eject icon a small green arrow over a hardware im age A message will appear lis...

Page 13: ...needs change you can reformat your LaCie Hard Disk to optimize it for use with Windows or Mac or for cross platform use For example if you used LaCie Setup Assistant to format your drive to work with...

Page 14: ...Disk Management located below the Storage group See Fig 3 1 A If the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard window appears click Cancel Windows will list the hard disks that are installed on the system L...

Page 15: ...ison of the various file system formats Fig 3 1 C Fig 3 1 D Click Next Click Next Click Next Click Next On the Format Partition window select Quick For mat Click Next 8 9 10 11 12 13 Click Finish to b...

Page 16: ...Information section enter a name for each volume partition choose the volume for mat Mac OS Extended Mac OS Standard UNIX File System or MS DOS Once you have finalized the volume options click Partiti...

Page 17: ...necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to support high speed devices such as hard disks CD DVD drives and digital cameras USB cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi Speed USB cable to ensur...

Page 18: ...securely on both ends of the cable from the drive to the computer Check that the power supply and ground connection are seated properly Disconnect your computer s USB cable Wait 30 sec onds Reconnect...

Page 19: ...ite for the most current version of the user manual www lacie com 5 Troubleshooting Problem Question Answer The drive is not recog nized by the computer Has the drive been formatted Make sure that the...

Page 20: ...to a USB 1 1 hub If your drive is connected to a USB 1 1 port or hub this is normal A Hi Speed USB 2 0 device can only operate at Hi Speed USB 2 0 performance levels when it is connected directly to...

Page 21: ...shooting tips listed here Is there a conflict with other device drivers or extensions Contact LaCie Technical Support for help Has the drive been formatted Make sure that the drive has been formatted...

Page 22: ...1 transfer rates Is the drive connected to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on your computer Check to see that the Hi Speed USB 2 0 drivers for both your host bus adapter and device have been installed correct...

Page 23: ...puter including CD DVD burners Information Where to Find Information 1 LaCie Hard Disk serial number Located on a sticker at the back of drive or on the original packaging 2 LaCie Hard Disk file forma...

Page 24: ...rmany Contact us at http www lacie com de contact LaCie Italy Contact us at http www lacie com it contact LaCie Japan Contact us at http www lacie com jp contact LaCie Netherlands Contact us at http w...

Page 25: ...a 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 da...

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