LaCie Little Disk User Manual

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Table of Contents

User Manual 

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 5

1.1.  Minimum System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 6

1.2.  Box Content .................................................................................................................................... 7

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

2.1.  Connect the USB Interface Cable ...................................................................................................... 9

2.2.  Connect the FireWire Interface Cable .............................................................................................. 10

2.3.  Connect the Optional Power Sharing Cable ..................................................................................... 11

2.4.  Launching LaCie Setup Assistant ...................................................................................................... 12

2.5.  Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive .............................................................................................. 13

3.  Optional Formatting and Partitioning ......................................................................... 14

3.1.  Formatting for Windows Users......................................................................................................... 15

3.1.1.  Formatting from FAT32 to NTFS ............................................................................................ 15

3.1.2.  Formatting from HFS+ (Apple File System) to NTFS ................................................................. 17

3.2.  Formatting for Mac Users ............................................................................................................... 19

4.  Interface and Data Transfer Information .................................................................... 20

4.1.  Cables and Connectors .................................................................................................................. 20

4.1.1.  USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................... 20

4.1.2.  FireWire Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................... 20

4.2.  Data Transfers ............................................................................................................................... 21

5. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 22

5.1.  Mac Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 22

5.2.  Windows Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 23

6.  Contacting Customer Support ..................................................................................... 25

6.1.  LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................... 26

7.  Warranty Information ................................................................................................. 27