LaCie 9000291 user manual Getting Connected, Connect the Interface Cable

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GETTING CONNECTED

Installing your LaCie hard drive is easy for all users thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your computer.

STEP 1 - CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE

1. Connect the either the Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 cable from the drive to your computer.

2. The drive will mount on your computer.

Note: If the drive does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help.

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Contents Click Here to Access the UP-TO-DATE Online Version BOX Content IntroductionMinimum System Requirements Views of the Drive Rear ViewCables and Connectors ThunderboltUSB Getting Connected Connect the Interface CableLaunch Lacie Setup Assistant Launch LaCie Setup AssistantMac users Setup Windows Mac Windows MacNew Account Existing Account Windows Mac Unmounting Your Drive Windows XP UsersWindows Vista & Windows 7 Users MAC Users Windows Users Optional Formatting and PartitioningAbout File System Formats Windows File System Formats Use Ntfs ifFormatting Instructions Mac UsersMac File System Formats Use HFS+ if Windows Users See Troubleshooting Topics below Getting HelpOrder Source Description Location Troubleshooting Topics All UsersProblem The displayed available capacity doesnt seem right Proceed to physical troubleshooting topics above Precautions Health and Safety PrecautionsGeneral USE Precautions Warranty Information Warranty Upgrades Legal InformationLaCie Limited Warranty Policy Exclusions and Limitations Service DOA Customer WarningChanges Legal InformationCopyrights Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementTrademarks WeeeManufacturers Declaration for CE Certification Canada Compliance Statement