Table of Contents
User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Box Content .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 6
1.2.1. Windows users ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2. Mac Users ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.3. Views of the Drive ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.3.1. Rear View .............................................................................................................................. 6
2. Getting Connected ........................................................................................................ 7
2.1. Connecting the USB Cable ............................................................................................................... 7
2.2. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive ......................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1. Windows Users ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2. Mac Users ............................................................................................................................. 9
3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning ............................................................................. 10
3.1. Windows Users .............................................................................................................................. 11
3.2. Mac Users ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4. Interface and Data Transfer Information .................................................................... 14
4.1. Cables and Connectors .................................................................................................................. 14
4.1.1. USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................... 14
4.2. Data Transfers ............................................................................................................................... 15
4.3. Installing New Firmware ................................................................................................................. 15
5. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 16
5.1. Manual Updates ............................................................................................................................ 16
5.2. Mac Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 17
5.3. Windows Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 18
6. Contacting Customer Support ..................................................................................... 20
6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................... 21
7. Warranty Information ................................................................................................. 22
