Foreward
LaCie mini
COMPANION HARD DRIVE
user manual | page 2

Table of Contents

Foreword 3
Precautions 5
1. Unpacking Your LaCie Drive 6
1.1 Minimum System Requirements 6
1.2 Stacking Your LaCie mini 7
2. Getting Connected 8
2.1 Connect the Power Supply and Switch On the Drive 11
2.2 Connect the USB 2.0 Cable to Your LaCie mini and to Your Computer 12
3. Using Your LaCie Drive 13
3.1 Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie mini 14
3.1.1 Mac Users 14
3.1.2 Windows Users 16
4. Helpful Information 18
4.1. Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections 18
4.1.1. What Is USB 2.0? 18
4.1.2. Disconnecting USB 2.0 Devices 19
4.1.3. Data Transfers 20
4.2 File System Formats 21
4.2.1. Mac Users 21
4.2.2. Windows Users 22
5. Troubleshooting 23
6. Contacting Customer Support 27
7. Warranty 29