LaCie 9000633 User manual

RUGGED MINI USER MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the User Manual for the Rugged Mini. The most portable of LaCie's
field-tested mobile hard drive range, the Rugged Mini is also enhanced with
cutting edge SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for lightning-fast transfer speeds. While its
casing may be small and lightweight for easy travel, it still withstands bumps
and drops of up to 1.2 meters. No matter where you take it, plug the Rugged
Mini into a USB 3.0 port to transfer data with the fastest speeds on the market.

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

Your box contains the following:

■

LaCie Rugged Mini hard disk

■

USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible)

■

Quick Install Guide (printed on packaging)

Note: A PDF of this User Manual and software utilities are pre-loaded on the drive.

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, 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) that will permit the maximum transfer speeds for
which your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is capable.

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CABLES AND CONNECTORS

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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USB-Y CABLE

In the event that the USB bus on your computer does not provide the necessary power to operate your mobile
LaCie hard disk, you can connect a USB-Y cable to the drive and to your computer's USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 ports to
ensure adequate power. If a USB-Y cable is not included in the packaging, you can purchase one from

www.lacie.com/accessories/.

Connector Face
(to Computer)

Attach the single connector end of the USB-Y cable to the back of your LaCie drive.1.
Attach the double connector end of the USB-Y cable to two USB ports on your computer.2.

Cable End
(to Computer)

Power

Data

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 USB CABLE

Connect the USB cable from the drive to the computer.1.

The drive will mount on your computer.2.

Technical note: If the USB bus on your computer does not provide the necessary power to operate your
LaCie device, you may require a USB-Y cable, which can be purchased from www.lacie.com/accessories. See

USB-Y Cable for details.

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STEP 2 - LAUNCH LACIE SETUP ASSISTANT

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STEP 3 - INSTALL LACIE DESKTOP MANAGER (OPTIONAL)

Install LaCie Desktop Manager to manage your drive's advanced functionality. See LaCie Desktop Manager for
details.

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LACIE DESKTOP MANAGER

LaCie Desktop Manager unlocks the full potential of your LaCie hard drive. It will allow you to see advanced
information on your drive and to configure Eco Mode.

Note: LaCie Desktop Manager is not compatible with all LaCie devices. Only compatible LaCie devices will
appear in LaCie Desktop Manager.

INSTALLING LACIE DESKTOP MANAGER

If LaCie Desktop Manager is not installed on your system (check your Windows Start Menu or Mac Applications
folder), you can install it by double clicking the drive icon in My Computer/Computer (Windows) or on the
Desktop (Mac), opening the LaCie/Software folder, then launching the installer located in the folder for your
operating system.

Windows Mac

When setup has completed, launch the LaCie Desktop Manager from the System tray (Windows) or the Menu
bar (Mac).

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Windows Mac

Note: If you have manually formatted the drive using your operating system's disk utility instead of or after

running the LaCie Setup Assistant, you will need to download the LaCie Desktop Manager from

www.lacie.com/support/.

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