LaCie Rugged Hard Disk user manual Table of Contents

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LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton

Table of Contents

User Manual

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Table of Contents

 

1.Introduction

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1.1. Box Content

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1.2. Minimum System Requirements

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1.3. Views of the Rugged Hard Disk

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1.4. Cables and Connectors

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1.4.1. USB Cables and Connectors

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1.4.2. FireWire 400 Cables and Connectors

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2.Getting Connected

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2.1. Connecting the Interface Cable

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2.2. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant

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2.3. Connecting Multiple Devices

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2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk

14

2.5. Switching Interfaces

14

3.Optional Formatting and Partitioning

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3.1. Finding the File System Format

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3.2. Formatting for Windows Users

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3.2.1. Formatting from FAT32 to NTFS

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

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3.3. Formatting for Mac Users

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4.Troubleshooting

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4.1. Mac Troubleshooting

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4.2. Windows Troubleshooting

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5.Contacting Customer Support

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6.Warranty Information

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Contents Table of Contents Foreword General Use Precautions Health and Safety PrecautionsQuick Links IntroductionLaCie hard disk Capabilities Box Content Windows Users Minimum System RequirementsMac Users Rear View Triple Interface Views of the Rugged Hard DiskRear View USB only Exploded ViewUSB Cables and Connectors Cables and ConnectorsFireWire Benefits Getting Connected USB 2.0, FireWire 400 or FireWire Connecting the Interface CableLaunching LaCie Setup Assistant Connecting Multiple Devices Switching Interfaces Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard DiskWhat is Partitioning? What is Formatting?Optional Formatting and Partitioning File System FormatsFinding the File System Format Formatting from FAT32 to Ntfs Formatting for Windows Users1-C 2-A Formatting from HFS+ Apple File System to Ntfs2-C Select the Partition tab Formatting for Mac UsersMac Troubleshooting TroubleshootingManual Updates Problem Question SolutionSee .2. Minimum System Requirements Cable and 2.2. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Windows TroubleshootingAting system support Hi-Speed USB 2.0? Drive turns on Contacting Customer Support Information Where to Find InformationBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Customer Support Contacts Warranty Information