LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 User Manual - page 37
LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual
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Mac
Problem: The hard drive isn't appearing on my computer.
Q: Is your Finder configured to show hard drives on the desktop?
A: Check Finder > Preferences > General tab > Show these items on the desktop:. Make certain that
Hard Disks is selected.
Q: Did you follow the correct installation steps?
A:
Review the installation steps (
Getting Connected
).
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Make sure that the power supply is connected to a functioning power outlet or power strip, and that the power
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button on the LaCie d2 and the power strip (if applicable) is turned on.
Check both ends of the interface cable to make sure they are fully seated in their respective ports.
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Try disconnecting the cable then wait 10 seconds before reconnecting it.
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If the hard drive is still not recognized, restart your computer and try again.
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Problem: I'm receiving file transfer error messages and/or Time Machine does not work.
Q: Did you get an "Error -50" message while copying to the storage?
A: When copying files or folders from a computer to a FAT 32 volume, certain characters cannot be copied.
These characters include, but are not limited to:
? < > / \ :
Since it does not offer optimal performance, LaCie does not recommend using the FAT 32 file system with your
product. See
Optional Formatting and Partitioning
for help in choosing a file system. Additionally, Time Machine
is only compatible with hard drives formatted in HFS+ or HFS+ (Journaled). Reformat the hard drive for Time
Machine compatibility.