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Manual access: open the LACIE SETUP volume in a Windows Explorer window and double-click LaCie
Setup.
LaCie Setup Assistant steps
Follow the steps below to format your LaCie device for your operating system. LaCie Setup Assistant guides
you through formatting and registering your hard drive as well as installing LaCie software utilities.
You can also use your system's native disk utility program to format or partition your LaCie drive. If you use
the disk utility, you can download software utilities and the user manual from
.
1. Select your language.
2. Read the license agreement before choosing Next. Selecting Next confirms that you accept the license
Important info for Mac users: You may be prompted to enter your computer password to
continue with LaCie Setup Assistant.
Important info for Windows users: While running LaCie Setup Assistant, generic pop-up
windows may ask if you wish to change your computer's settings. This is a normal request when
formatting a hard drive or installing software. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant,
please agree to change the settings.