LaCie 301290 User Manual

LaCie Rugged Hard Disk

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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

1.3. Views of the Rugged Hard Disk...................................................................................................... 7

1.4. Cables and Connectors ................................................................................................................ 8

1.4.1.  USB Cables and Connectors .............................................................................................. 8

1.4.2.  FireWire 400 Cables and Connectors  ................................................................................ 9

2. Getting Connected .................................................................................................. 10

2.1. Connecting the Interface Cable  .................................................................................................. 11

2.2. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant  ................................................................................................. 12

2.3. Connecting Multiple Devices ....................................................................................................... 13

2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk ........................................................................................... 14

2.5.  Switching Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 14

3. Optional Formatting and Partitioning ..................................................................... 15

3.1. Finding the File System Format .................................................................................................... 16

3.2. Formatting for Windows Users ..................................................................................................... 17

3.2.1.  Formatting from FAT32 to NTFS ....................................................................................... 17

3.2.2.  Formatting from HFS+ (Apple File System) to NTFS ............................................................ 19

3.3. Formatting for Mac Users ........................................................................................................... 21

4. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 22

4.1. Mac Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 22

4.2. Windows Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 24

5. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................. 26

6. Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 28