LaCie 301897KUA User Manual

LaCie grand Hard Disk 

Table of Contents

User Manual 

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Table of Contents

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

1.1.  Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 5

1.3.  Minimum System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 6

1.3.1.  Windows users ................................................................................................................. 6

1.3.2.  Mac Users ....................................................................................................................... 6

1.2.  Views of the Drive ......................................................................................................................... 7

1.2.1.  Front View ....................................................................................................................... 7

1.2.2.  Rear View ........................................................................................................................ 7

2.  Getting Connected ...................................................................................................... 8

2.1.  Turning the Drive On .................................................................................................................... 9

2.2.  Connecting the USB cable ........................................................................................................... 10

2.3.  Launching LaCie Setup Assistant................................................................................................... 11

2.4.  Disconnecting Your Hard Drive .................................................................................................... 12

2.4.1.  Windows Users ............................................................................................................... 12

2.4.2.  Mac Users ..................................................................................................................... 12

3.  Optional Formatting & Partitioning ........................................................................... 13

3.1.  Windows Users ........................................................................................................................... 14

3.2.  Mac Users .................................................................................................................................. 16

4.  Interface and Data Transfer Information ................................................................... 17

4.1.  Cables and Connectors ............................................................................................................... 17

4.1.1.  USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors ..................................................................................... 17

4.2.  Data Transfers ............................................................................................................................ 18

4.3.  Installing New Firmware .............................................................................................................. 18

5.  Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 19

5.1.  Manual Updates ......................................................................................................................... 19

5.2.  Mac Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 20

5.3.   Windows Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 21

6.  Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................... 22

6.1.  LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................ 23

7.  Warranty Information ............................................................................................... 24