LaCie Hard Disk Design By Neil Poulton User Manual
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Table of Contents
User Manual page 1
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Box Content ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3. Views of the Drive ........................................................................................................................ 8
1.3.1. Rear View .......................................................................................................................... 8
2. Getting Connected .................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Turning the Drive On ................................................................................................................. 10
2.2. Connecting the Interface cable .................................................................................................... 11
2.3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant .................................................................................................. 12
2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie hard disk............................................................................................. 13
3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning ......................................................................... 14
3.1. Windows Users .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2. Mac Users ................................................................................................................................. 17
4. Interface & Data Transfer Information .................................................................... 18
4.1. USB 2.0 Connection .................................................................................................................. 18
4.2. FireWire Connections ................................................................................................................. 18
4.3. eSATA Cables and Connectors .................................................................................................... 19
4.4. Data Transfers ........................................................................................................................... 20
4.5. Installing New Firmware ............................................................................................................. 20
5. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 21
5.1. Manual Updates ........................................................................................................................ 21
5.2. Troubleshooting the Host Connection .......................................................................................... 22
6. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................. 23
6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ............................................................................................... 24
7. Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 25
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Foreword
User Manual page 2
Copyrights
Copyright © 2011 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without
the prior written consent of LaCie.
Trademarks
Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows 7, Windows XP and
Windows Vista are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
Changes
The material in this document is for information only and subject to change
without notice. While reasonable efforts
have been made in the preparation of this
document to assure its accuracy, LaCie
assumes no liability resulting from errors
or omissions in this document, or from the
use of the information contained herein.
LaCie reserves the right to make changes
or revisions in the product design or the
product manual without reservation and
without obligation to notify any person of
such revisions and changes.
Canada Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
FCC Statement
LaCie hard disk
Tested to comply with
FCC standards for home
or office use
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
✦ The devices may not cause harmful
interference
✦ The devices must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
✦ Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
✦ Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
✦ Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
✦ Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications to this product not authorized by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Canada regulations and negate
your authority to operate the product.
CAUTION: Modifications not authorized
by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification
We, LaCie, solemnly declare
that this product conforms to the following
European standards: Class B EN60950,
EN55022, EN55024
With reference to the following conditions: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive; 2004/108/EC EMC Directive
110415 v2.2
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This symbol on the product
or on its packaging indicates
that this product must not be
disposed of with your other
household waste. Instead, it
is your responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a designed
collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. The
separate collection and recycling of your
waste equipment at the time of disposal will
help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For
more information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service, or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Health & Safety
Requirements
✦ Only qualified persons are autho-
rized to carry out maintenance on
this device.
✦ Read this user manual carefully and
follow the correct procedure when
setting up the device.
✦ Do not open your LaCie hard disk
or attempt to disassemble or modify
it. Never insert any metallic object
into the drive to avoid any risk of
electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Your
LaCie hard disk contains no userserviceable parts. If it appears to be
malfunctioning, have it inspected
by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative.
✦ Never expose your device to rain,
or use it near water, or in damp or
wet conditions. Never place objects
containing liquids on the LaCie
hard disk, as they may spill into its
openings. Doing so increases the
risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury.
General use
Precautions
✦ Do not expose the LaCie hard disk
to temperatures outside the range
of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F);
or to operational humidity beyond
5-80%, non-condensing, or nonoperating humidity beyond 10-90%,
non-condensing. Doing so may
damage the LaCie hard disk or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your
LaCie hard disk near a source of
heat or exposing it to sunlight (even
through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie hard disk in an environment that is too cold or humid
may damage the unit. Because of
heat issues, LaCie recommends that
users do not stack drives.
✦ Always unplug the LaCie hard disk
from the electrical outlet if there
is a risk of lightning or if it will be
unused for an extended period of
time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock,
short-circuiting or fire.
✦ Use only the power supply shipped
with the device.
✦ Do not use the LaCie hard disk near
other electrical appliances such as
televisions or radios. Doing so may
cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the
other products.
✦ Do not place the LaCie hard disk
near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays,
televisions or speakers. Magnetic
interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie hard
disk.
✦ Do not place heavy objects on top
of the LaCie hard disk or use excessive force on it.
✦ Never use excessive force on your
LaCie hard disk. If you detect a
problem, see the Troubleshooting
section in this manual.
CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord
is required in order to meet FCC emission
limits and also to prevent interference to
the nearby radio and television reception.
It is essential that only the supplied power
cord be used.
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IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no
circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal
hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media. LaCie offers a complete line of CD and DVD drives.
If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website.
IMPORTANT INFO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Once formatted, the actual available storage ca-
pacity varies depending on operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Introduction
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1. Introduction
Building on over a decade of design excellence, LaCie has created a new line of drives that are timeless and crafted to blend
functionality with high-technology. These latest drives are performance-based solutions that will power you through your specific
applications.
Ideal for speed intensive applications, the LaCie Hard Disk handles the curves of your demanding data needs. Secure and stable,
the LaCie Hard Disk is an ideal way to add space to your computer.
This quadruple interface hard disk combines portability with compatibility, convenience and a generous storage capacity to help
you manage your data. Your LaCie external hard disk is crossplatform, which enables you to use it with Windows and Mac OS;
it can be connected via FireWire 400, FireWire 800, Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 or eSATA interfaces; and you can customize the format
and partitions of your LaCie drive to match your exact needs.
Features
✦ USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, and eSATA
✦ Throughput of up to 3 Gbits/s via eSATA
✦ Daisy-chain LaCie disc burners, other LaCie hard
disks or digital video cameras directly to the drive
✦ Connects to all FireWire, eSATA and USB standard
interfaces
✦ Back up your computer’s internal hard drive
✦ Store and exchange data between several computers
Quick Links
Click a topic:
✦ Getting Connected
✦ Optional Formatting & Partitioning
✦ Troubleshooting
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1.1. 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 datasheet
(from lacie.com/support/).
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1.2. Box Content
Your LaCie hard disk package contains the drive itself and an accessories box containing the items listed below.
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2. External power supply
3. USB 2.0 cable
4. FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable
5. FireWire 400 to 800 (6-pin to 9-pin) adapter cable
6. eSATA cable
7. Quick Install Guide
LaCie Utilities and user manual are located on the drive and will
appear once the LaCie Setup Assistance has been installed. For
details, refer to section 2.3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant.
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.
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1.3. Views of the Drive
1.3.1. Rear View
1. OFF/ON power switch
2. Power supply connection
3. eSATA port
4. FireWire 800 ports
5. USB 2.0 port
CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie hard disk should
be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to
maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Also ensure
that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. Please use the included
plastic stands and rubber feet which elevate the hard disk and allow for better heat dissipation.
Environmental Requirements:
Temperature: 5 – 35° C (41 – 95° F)
Operation Humidity: 5 – 80%, non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 10 – 90%, non-condensing
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