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Page 1: ...LACIE USB KEYS USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN ONLINE VERSION of this document Online User Manuals feature up to date content expandable illustrations easier navigation and search capability LaCie 1 ...

Page 2: ... losing your most important files by using this intuitive backup software Intego Backup Assistant gives you options for selective and automatic backups LaCie PC Mac Lock Use your LaCie Key to keep your computer secure LaCie PC Mac Lock gives you access to your PC or Mac each time the USB Key is plugged into the computer When you eject and unplug the USB Key your computer is automatically locked ag...

Page 3: ...ic Wuala 4GB Wuala 1GB 1GB LabelKey MosKeyto Silver CooKey WriteCard and XtremKey LabelKey MosKeyto Silver CoolKey WriteCard XtremKey Genie Timeline Intego Backup Assistant LaCie PC Mac Lock LaCie Private Public Wuala 4GB Wuala 1GB 1GB Software Installation and Usage Click on the link below for instructions on using the software that is bundled with your LaCie USB Key Intego Backup Assistant LaCie...

Page 4: ...note on USB speeds USB 3 0 LaCie USB 3 0 Keys must be plugged into compatible USB 3 0 ports to take advantage of faster data transfer rates When plugged into a USB 2 0 port LaCie USB 3 0 Keys will transfer data at USB 2 0 rates USB 2 0 For Hi Speed transfer rates plug your LaCie USB 2 0 Key into a USB 2 0 port Please note that LaCie USB 2 0 Keys are limited to USB 2 0 transfer rates when plugged i...

Page 5: ...SB serial interfaces USB 3 0 Port You may plug a USB 2 0 device into a USB 3 0 port to access or copy data However file transfer rates will not exceed USB 2 0 speeds USB 1 1 or Legacy Port You may plug a USB 2 0 device into a USB 1 1 or Legacy port to access or copy data However file transfer rates are limited to USB 1 1 or Legacy speeds SUPERSPEED USB 3 0 USB 3 0 Key connection SuperSpeed USB 3 0...

Page 6: ...ublic WINDOWS USERS The USB Key volume will appear in My Computer Windows XP Computer Windows Vista 7 To begin saving data to the LaCie Key you may copy and paste or drag and drop files to the volume MAC The USB Key volume should appear on the desktop To begin saving data to the Key you may copy and paste or drag and drop files to the volume UNMOUNTING THE LACIE KEY SAFELY When you wish to remove ...

Page 7: ...ow over a hardware image A message will appear listing the devices the Eject icon controls it should say Safely remove Click on the LaCie storage device in this prompt This message will appear Safe to Remove Hardware or similar It is now safe to disconnect the device WINDOWS VISTA WINDOWS 7 USERS From the System Tray located in the lower right hand side of your screen click on the plug icon note t...

Page 8: ...n to the Trash The icon pictured below is a generic USB device icon Your LaCie storage may be represented by an icon that looks like the device itself When the icon disappears from the desktop the storage device can be disconnected LaCie 8 ...

Page 9: ...00 Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 When FAT 32 is used with Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 however volume size is limited to 32GB by the Windows partition utility i e Disk Manager and the individual file size is limited to 4GB NTFS This acronym stands for New Technology File System and it is the native file system for Windows NT 2000 XP Vista and 7 NTFS offers several f...

Page 10: ...y With HFS you are no longer limited by block size MS DOS File System FAT 32 This is the Microsoft file system more typically known as FAT 32 Use FAT 32 if you are going to be sharing your LaCie storage device between Mac and Window computers See the table below for a comparison between HFS and FAT 32 MS DOS Mac File System Formats Use HFS if you will be using the storage device on Macs only Perfo...

Page 11: ...ng the steps below LaCie is not responsible for any data lost due to formatting partitioning or using a LaCie storage device Important Info Formatting the LaCie partition will delete the included User Manual and utilities Please copy all data including documentation and software from LaCie before formatting your storage device User Manuals and select software may also be downloaded from www lacie ...

Page 12: ...oftware utilities Follow your operating 4 system instructions to reset the existing partition To create a new partition select New Simple Volume Follow the on screen instructions when the New 5 Simple Volume Wizard appears Mac Users Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer 1 Select Utilities from the Go menu in the Finder menu bar 2 In the Utilities folder double cl...

Page 13: ... the Troubleshooting tab 3 User Manual Includes common troubleshooting topics See Troubleshooting Topics below 4 Customer Support Create an account on lacie com register your product and fill out a support ticket Create an account here www lacie com us mystuff login htm logout rtn mystuff Note LaCie is dedicated to providing high quality products that enrich the lives of our customers To help LaCi...

Page 14: ...reinstall them Q Is the USB 2 0 key connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3 0 port A While your LaCie USB 2 0 Key can be plugged into a USB 3 0 interface transfer rates will continue to run at USB 2 0 speeds The key cannot achieve SuperSpeed USB 3 0 transfer rates since it is a USB 2 0 device Q Is the USB 3 0 Key connected to a USB 2 0 or legacy USB computer port or hub A If your USB 3 0 Key is connected ...

Page 15: ...Windows Vista and Windows 7 press Windows button and R on your keyboard Enter the command devmgmt msc Click OK and the Device Manager program will open For troubleshooting look in the Disk Drives section It might be necessary to click on on the left side If it is unclear where to find the storage device or if it is present unplug it then reconnect it The entry that changes is your LaCie storage de...

Page 16: ...Pulldown menu Go Utilities Disk Utility If the storage device is listed in the left hand column click on it Check to see if the Mount option on the top row of icons becomes active If it does click on it If the storage device continues to have trouble mounting or the Mount option is not available you may need to format it See Formatting Your LaCie USB Key Q Does your computer s configuration meet t...

Page 17: ... 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 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 GENERAL USE PRECAUTIONS Do not exp...

Page 18: ...e or malfunction Never use benzene paint thinners detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the LaCie device Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing Instead use a soft dry cloth to wipe the device LaCie 18 ...

Page 19: ...hat replacement product at the sole option of LaCie may be a new product or a remanufactured product In order to receive the remedy set forth above you must return the product during the warranty period and include with each returned product i a copy of your original purchase invoice to verify your warranty ii a Return Material Authorization number iii your name address and telephone number iv a c...

Page 20: ...on or addition to this warranty Any loss corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive 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 data LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data one copy on your external hard disk for instance and a second ...

Page 21: ...will replace part of the product or all of it depending on our screening process You might receive a reconditioned product in non retail packaging LaCie will cover all freight costs The product s Serial Number must be submitted on the LaCie website first To secure the Advance Care Option your credit card number must be submitted as well Should the product not be returned within 21 calendar days of...

Page 22: ...TRALIA Phone 02 8063 3711 Email info au lacie com For fast technical support create a support ticket after registering your product at www lacie com au register The Advance Care Option is offered as an option depending on the geographic zone limited to the following zones Continental USA Canada UK Ireland Norway Sweden Finland Denmark Germany Austria Switzerland Netherlands Belgium France Spain It...

Page 23: ... a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 1 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 2 Connect the equipment into an out...

Page 24: ...IT OpenLDAP OpenSSL PHP Python and Creative Common It also includes free software the source code for which can be downloaded from the LaCie website www lacie com support Based on TrueCrypt freely available at http www truecrypt org Portions of this software are based in part on the works of the following people Paul Le Roux Bruce Schneier John Kelsey Doug Whiting David Wagner Chris Hall Niels Fer...

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