LaCie Rugged Hard Disk user manual Getting Connected

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LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton

Getting Connected

User Manual

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2. Getting Connected

Installing the LaCie hard disk is easy for all users, regardless of operating system, thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. Install your LaCie hard disk in two easy steps:

✦ Step 1 – Connect an interface cable (section 2.1)

✦ Step 2 – Run LaCie Setup Assistant to format your drive for optimal performance with your system (section 2.2)

important info: Do not connect more than one interface cable at a time. To switch interfaces, follow the steps in section 2.5. Switching Interfaces.

Important Info: Please follow the setup steps in the or- der they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume mounts correctly on your computer.

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Contents Table of Contents Foreword Health and Safety Precautions General Use PrecautionsQuick Links IntroductionLaCie hard disk Capabilities Box Content Windows Users Minimum System RequirementsMac Users Rear View USB only Views of the Rugged Hard DiskRear View Triple Interface Exploded ViewCables and Connectors USB Cables and ConnectorsFireWire Benefits Getting Connected Connecting the Interface Cable USB 2.0, FireWire 400 or FireWireLaunching LaCie Setup Assistant Connecting Multiple Devices Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk Switching InterfacesOptional Formatting and Partitioning What is Formatting?What is Partitioning? File System FormatsFinding the File System Format Formatting for Windows Users Formatting from FAT32 to Ntfs1-C Formatting from HFS+ Apple File System to Ntfs 2-A2-C Formatting for Mac Users Select the Partition tabManual Updates TroubleshootingMac Troubleshooting Problem Question SolutionSee .2. Minimum System Requirements Windows Troubleshooting Cable and 2.2. Launching LaCie Setup AssistantAting 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