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LaCie d2 USB 3.0 

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Table of Contents

User Manual 

page 1

Table of Contents

1.  Introduction................................................................................................................. 4

1.1.  Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.  Minimum System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 6
1.3.  Views of the Drive ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.  Hard Disk Heat Management ........................................................................................................ 9
1.5.  Cables and Connectors ............................................................................................................... 10
1.6.  Power Conservation .................................................................................................................... 10

2.  Getting Connected .................................................................................................... 11

2.1.  STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable ................................................................................................ 12
2.2.  STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable .................................................................................................. 13
2.3.  STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup Assistant ........................................................................................... 14
2.4.  Disconnecting Your Drive ............................................................................................................ 15
2.5.  Formatting and Partitioning.......................................................................................................... 16

2.5.1.  About File System Formats ............................................................................................... 16
2.5.2.  Windows XP Users .......................................................................................................... 18
2.5.3.  Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users ............................................................................... 21
2.5.4.  Mac Users ..................................................................................................................... 24

3.  Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 25

3.1.  LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................ 25
3.2.  Troubleshooting: Mac Users ........................................................................................................ 26
3.3.  Troubleshooting: Windows Users.................................................................................................. 28

4.  Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................... 30

4.1.  LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................ 31

5.  Warranty Information ............................................................................................... 32

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Страница 1: ...Connect the Power Cable 12 2 2 STEP 2 Connect the USB Cable 13 2 3 STEP 3 Launch LaCie Setup Assistant 14 2 4 Disconnecting Your Drive 15 2 5 Formatting and Partitioning 16 2 5 1 About File System Fo...

Страница 2: ...s uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio com munications However there is no guarantee th...

Страница 3: ...rical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock short circuiting or fire Use only the power...

Страница 4: ...all steps in the printed Quick Install Guide then consult this manual s more de tailed chapter on setup then the troubleshooting chapter The next step is to check out LaCie s support page for this pro...

Страница 5: ...ur LaCie d2 package contains the items listed below 1 LaCie d2 USB 3 0 2 External power supply 3 USB 3 0 cable USB 2 0 and 1 1 compatible 4 Quick Install Guide 5 Drive stand for upright use IMPORTANT...

Страница 6: ...PCI Express card desktop computer or a USB 3 0 ExpressCard 34 portable LaCie offers a wide selection of peripherals including expansion cards Visit the LaCie web site at www lacie com accessories Wind...

Страница 7: ...tton When you disconnect the interface cable the drive will turn off You can however turn the drive on by pressing the button or off by pressing and holding it For information on power con servation s...

Страница 8: ...o avoid overheating the LaCie d2 should be installed in a well ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is n...

Страница 9: ...warm to the touch Please make sure that the vent on the back bezel is not obstructed and that there is a natural airflow across the casing Upright Stack Rackmount Configuration Heat dissipation is ma...

Страница 10: ...ble to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a compatible USB 3 0 port The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2 0 or 1 1 port but drive performance will be limited to th...

Страница 11: ...s re gardless of operating system thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant Install your drive in three easy steps 2 1 STEP 1 Connect the Power Cable 2 2 STEP 2 Connect the USB Cable 2 3 STEP 3 Launch LaCie Set...

Страница 12: ...er cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie drive Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage to y...

Страница 13: ...s a small LaCie partition will mount on your computer and appear in My Computer Windows users or on your desktop Mac users 3 Continue to the next step 2 3 STEP 3 Launch LaCie Setup As sistant TECHNICA...

Страница 14: ...ility for Mac to reformat your drive See section 2 5 Formatting and Partitioning for more information To launch LaCie Setup Assistant Windows users double click on the LaCie icon in My Computer or in...

Страница 15: ...lick on the LaCie hard disk in this prompt This message will appear Safe to Remove Hardware or simi lar It is now safe to disconnect the device Windows Vista Windows 7 Users From the System Tray locat...

Страница 16: ...Disk Manager and the individual file size is limited to 4GB NTFS This acronym stands for New Technology Filing System and it is the native file system for Windows NT Windows 2000 Win dows XP and Windo...

Страница 17: ...ze MS DOS File System FAT 32 This is the Microsoft file system more typically known as FAT 32 This is the file system to use if you are go ing to be using your LaCie Hard Drive between Macs and Window...

Страница 18: ...puter 2 Right click My Computer and select Manage 3 From the Computer Management window select Disk Man agement located below the Storage group 4 If the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard window appea...

Страница 19: ...10 Assign a drive letter or mount path Fig 14 Click Next 11 Select the file format for the disk FAT32 will only appear as an option if the partition is 32GB or less see 2 5 Formatting and Partitioning...

Страница 20: ...ur choices If all seems well click Finish to begin the format process Fig 16 To make a change select Back 13 Your drive s partition s should have a Healthy status in the list of drives in Disk Managem...

Страница 21: ...ge window select Disk Management 2 From the list of drives in the middle of the Disk Management window right click your LaCie hard drive and select New Sim ple Volume Fig 18 3 The New Simple Volume Wi...

Страница 22: ...ECHNICAL NOTE Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7 offer the exFAT file system which is not limited to partitions greater than 32GB Fig 23 Used primarily with USB flash drives the exFAT file system overcom...

Страница 23: ...Design by Neil Poulton Getting Connected User Manual page 23 7 The last window is a summary of the format options you have just selected If all looks to be correct click Finish for the format to begi...

Страница 24: ...side of the window 5 Select the Partition tab 6 From the Volume Scheme menu choose the number of parti tions you want to divide the drive into Mac OS X gives you the option of dividing the drive into...

Страница 25: ...n 4 Contacting Customer Support for details 3 1 LED Indicators Front LED Color d2 USB 3 0 State Light blue The product is connected to a USB 2 0 port Solid blue The product is connected to a USB 3 0 p...

Страница 26: ...operating system Review the installation steps in section 2 Getting Con nected Are both ends of the USB cable securely attached Only use a USB cable provided by LaCie Check both ends of the USB cable...

Страница 27: ...different one if possible Hard clicking is a very noticeable sound and is akin to hearing metal on metal impacts Hard clicking may be a sign of physical failure If nothing traumatic happened to the d...

Страница 28: ...r supply is connected to is working Did you follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface and operating system Review the installation steps in section 2 Getting Con nected Are both...

Страница 29: ...ng traumatic happened to the drive prior to this behavior consider it to be soft clicking and troubleshoot the problem as suggested above The drive does not turn on automatically when con nected to th...

Страница 30: ...t you have the following information on hand Information Where to Find Information 1 LaCie hard drive serial number Located on a sticker at the back of drive or on the origi nal packaging 2 Macintosh...

Страница 31: ...www lacie com ie contact LaCie Italy http www lacie com it contact Japan Elecom Co LTD http www lacie jp LaCie Korea http www lacie com kr contact LaCie Latin America http www lacie com us contact LaC...

Страница 32: ...s warranty does not apply to consumable parts unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship to cosmetic damage including but not limited to scratches dents and broken plastic...

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