LaCie
rugged
XL
• D
esign
by
N
eil
P
oulton
Getting Connected
User Manual
page 10
2. Getting Connected
Installing your LaCie Rugged XL is easy for all users, regard-
less of operating system, thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. Install
your LaCie Rugged XL in three easy steps:
✦
Step 1 – Connect the power supply (section 2.1)
✦
Step 2 – Connect an interface cable (section 2.2)
✦
Step 3 – Run LaCie Setup Assistant to format your drive for
optimal performance with your system (section 2.3)
IMPORTANT INFO:
Do not connect more than one interface
cable at a time. To switch interfaces, follow the steps in section
2.5. Switching Interfaces
.
IMPORTANT INFO:
Please follow the setup steps in the or-
der they are given to ensure that the LaCie Rugged XL volume
mounts correctly on your computer.