LaCie Little Big Disk manual Table of Contents

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LaCie Little Disk • Design by Sam Hecht

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User Manual

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Table of Contents

 

1.

Introduction

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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

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Contents Table of Contents Trademarks CopyrightsChanges FCC StatementGeneral Use Precautions Health and Safety PrecautionsManual Note Using this ManualQuick Links IntroductionClick a topic Minimum System Requirements Little disk Box ContentConnect the USB Interface Cable Getting ConnectedConnect the USB Interface Cable Proceed to .4. Launching LaCie Setup AssistantEither Connect the FireWire Interface CableThen Connect the Optional Power Sharing Cable To launch LaCie Setup Assistant Launching LaCie Setup AssistantWindows Users Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard DriveMac Users What is Partitioning? What is Formatting?Optional Formatting and Partitioning File System FormatsFormatting from FAT32 to Ntfs Formatting for Windows UsersOn next page… LaCie Little Disk D esign by S am H echt Formatting from HFS+ Apple File System to Ntfs LaCie Little Disk Design by Sam Hecht Formatting for Mac Users USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors Cables and ConnectorsFireWire Cables and Connectors Interface and Data Transfer InformationData Transfers If you experience hanging problems, proceed as followsMac Troubleshooting TroubleshootingManual Updates Problem Question SolutionFormatting and Partitioning for more information Windows TroubleshootingSee .1. Minimum System Requirements Contacting Customer Support Information Where to Find InformationBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information