LaCie 9000291 User Manual

RUGGED USB 3.0 THUNDERBOLT SERIES USER MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the User Manual for the LaCie USB 3.0 Rugged Thunderbolt™ Series. Your drive
features two cutting-edge interfaces, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt. Not only does
your drive let you transfer huge amounts of data much faster than before, it's also
compatible with the widely available USB 2.0 for universal connectivity. LaCie's exciting new
line of storage devices is ideal for videographers, photographers, and heavy data users that

demand extraordinary performance both in the office and the field.

These pages will guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie product and will explain its features. If
this manual doesn't answer your questions or if you are having trouble, consult the Getting Help page.

BOX CONTENT

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LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series

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USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible)

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Thunderbolt cable

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Quick Install Guide

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Complete software suite

Important info: Please save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or
serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of
these requirements, please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at

www.lacie.com/support/.

Note: For optimal performance through the USB connection, the drive must be connected to a USB 3.0 host
port. Many laptops or desktop computers do not feature USB 3.0 ports. You can purchase a USB 3.0 PCI
Express Card (for desktop computers) or a USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 (for laptops) from LaCie that will permit
the maximum transfer speeds for which your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is capable. Visit

www.lacie.com/accessories/.

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VIEWS OF THE DRIVE

Rear View

USB 3.0 port1.
Thunderbolt port2.

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CABLES AND CONNECTORS

THUNDERBOLT

Your LaCie product features Thunderbolt technology, the most flexible interface ever created. This exciting new
high-speed cable technology connects your computers and electronic devices together like never before.
Thunderbolt technology supports two 10Gb/s bi-directional channels from a single port, the fastest data
connection available on a personal computer. At 10Gb/s, a full-length HD movie can be transferred in less than
30 seconds.

Thanks to support for both data streams and mini DisplayPort video, you can connect either a storage peripheral
or a display to a Thunderbolt port. However, it's not possible to use a mini DisplayPort cable to connect a
storage peripheral to a Thunderbolt port. You must use a Thunderbolt cable.

For more information, see www.lacie.com

Connector Face
(to computer)

Cable End
(to computer)

Cable End
(to product)

Connector Face
(to product)

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USB 3.0

USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is
the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management
features.

Transfer rates can attain up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. This means USB 3.0 is
theoretically up to ten times faster than its predecessor.

Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance
when connected to a compatible USB 3.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port,
but drive performance will be limited to their respective transfer rates.

Connector Face
(to Computer)

Cable End
(to Computer)

Cable End
(to Hard Drive)

Connector Face
(to Hard Drive)

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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

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

The drive will mount on your computer.2.

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

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STEP 2 - LAUNCH LACIE SETUP ASSISTANT

LaCie Setup Assistant (LSA) must be launched before using your drive. It will allow you to:

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Easily format the hard drive according to your needs

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Copy the User Manual to your computer

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Install software for added features

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Register your LaCie device

Important info: If you do not launch LSA or if you quit it after the formatting has begun, your drive will not
be ready to use and will require manual formatting. The User Manual and utilities will not be available and
will have to be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/.

Launch LaCie Setup Assistant

Windows users

AutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may detect your LaCie hard drive as soon as it is connected to your computer. If
the AutoPlay window appears, click on Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and double click
LaCie Setup.

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Manual access: Open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer (My Computer for Windows XP) and double click
LaCie Setup.

Mac users

Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double click LaCie Setup

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Setup

LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you from using your computer's native disk utility program to format or
partition your LaCie drive. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use Disk Management for
Windows or Disk Utility for Mac to reformat your drive.

Important info for Windows users: While running LaCie Setup Assistant, generic pop-up windows may
ask if you wish to change your computer's settings. This is a normal request when formatting a disk or
installing certain software, such as Genie Timeline. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie
recommends that you agree to change the settings.

Important info for Mac users: You may be prompted to enter your computer password to continue with
LaCie Setup Assistant.

Follow the on-screen instructions as listed below to format your drive and install software utilities:

Select your language.1.

Please read the license agreement before clicking Next. Selecting Next confirms that you accept the license2.
agreement.

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