LaCie 301894 User Manual

LaCie petit Hard Disk 

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