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LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON

User Manual

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie Network Space 2. This manual will guide you through the process of connecting your drive to your computer and will assist you in troubleshooting any issues that might arise.

If you encounter problems, first double-check the install steps in the printed Quick Install Guide, then consult this manual’s more de- tailed chapter on setup, then the troubleshooting chapter. Note that most user problems can be resolved by resetting the product to fac- tory conditions (see 4.16. Reset to Factory).

The next step is to check out LaCie’s support page for this prod- uct, which contains a wealth of information, including interactive troubleshooting. Navigate to lacie.com/support and choose your product.

If all else fails, contact customer support (see 6. Contacting Cus- tomer Support).

Quick Links

Click a topic:

✦✦ Connecting to a Network

✦✦ Accessing and Transferring Files

✦✦ Administering Your LaCie Network Space 2

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LaCie 2 user manual Introduction, Quick Links, Click a topic

Contents

Table of Contents LaCie Technical Support Contacts Troubleshooting Licences and free software CopyrightsTrademarks Changes Use only the power supply shipped with the device Health and Safety PrecautionsGeneral Use Precautions Click a topic IntroductionQuick Links Minimum System Requirements Box Content Rear View Views of the DriveFront View LED Behavior Power Button FunctionsLED Behavior Indication Ress Connecting to a Network Now move on to , .2. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the Power Supply Connect the Ethernet Cable Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors Install LaCie Network Assistant Connect using LaCie Network AssistantFollow the Wizard to complete installation On next Mac Users Connect to the LaCie Network SpaceWindows Users General Settings Completing the Setup Wizard Assign a Static IP Address Accessing and Transferring Files Activated Share Created Accessibility ConnectionAbout Shares To access shared folders Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network AssistantOn the next Launch LaCie Network Assistant Accessing & Transferring Files Switching User Password Map Shares Using LaCie Network AssistantNetwork Fig On the network Fig Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 Users Map Shares Using the Operating System About the File Browser Accessing Shares Using File Browser Dashboard Turn On the Drive Connecting the USB cable Accessing USBShare via USB Turn On the Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cables And Connectors Connecting the USB cable Windows Vista & Windows 7 Users Disconnecting the USB ConnectionWindows XP Users Remote Access Instructions on finding your Network Space 2’s IP address Accessing Shares via FTP Bile phone, etc Multimedia Server Multimedia Server iTunes Enable Multimedia server on the Network Space 2 DashboardITunes, make sure Library sharing is enabled in Preferences Multimedia Server Windows Media Player Administering Your LaCie Network Space Use a Browser Dashboard AccessingUse LaCie Network Assistant Dashboard Navigation Dashboard WelcomeDashboard Logging Out Dashboard Restart/Shutdown Date mm/dd/yy Change the date Dashboard General Settings Adding a New User Dashboard Users Editing a User Deleting a User Dashboard Network Standard Settings Advanced Settings Formatting Your Network Space Dashboard Drive Information Modifying USBShare Capacity Dashboard Eco Management First time you use Wake on LAN Wake on LANSubsequent use Paste the MAC address into the field and click Wake Up Dashboard Support Event Description Recipient Identifier Email Notification Events Dashboard Download Download Page Settings Auto Import of the USB Device Creating a Backup JobDashboard Copy Dashboard Front USB Port To connect an external hard disk Connecting an External Hard DiskTo eject an external hard disk Write for all users Method 1 Auto-Update Update Product Software Recommendations for Updating Using LaCie Network Assistant Method 2 Update with LaCie Network Assistant Software Reset to Factory Software Updates TroubleshootingManual Updates System Log Problem Question Solution Troubleshooting the Network Connection Can not access my account Is your password correct? Ethernet for users to access the driveEnter my login and password Receive an error mes Mac Users Troubleshooting the USB Connection Than 4 GB to the drive Ticeably faster when connect USB port on your computer?Ed via Hi-Speed USB Will operate at the slower USB transfer rates Windows Users Than 4 GB to the drive USB port on your computer? Windows Media Player Troubleshooting the Multimedia ServerITunes Xbox/PS3 Information Location Contacting Customer SupportBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information