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LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra - User Manual

LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra
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LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra • Design by neil Poulton Table of Contents
User Manual page 1
Table of Contents
Health and Safety Precautions 3
General Use Precautions 3
1. Introduction 4
1.1. Box Content ............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3. Views of the Little Big Disk Quadra
............................................................................................................... 7
1.4. Cables and Connectors
.............................................................................................................................. 8
1.4.1. FireWire 400 and 800 Cables and Connectors
.................................................................................. 8
1.4.2. USB Cables and Connectors
.............................................................................................................. 9
1.4.3. eSATA Cables and Connectors
........................................................................................................ 10
1.5. Hard Disk Heat Management
.................................................................................................................... 11
2. Getting Connected 12
2.1. Connecting the Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 13
2.2. Connecting the Interface Cable
................................................................................................................. 14
2.3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant
............................................................................................................... 16
2.4. Connecting Multiple Devices...................................................................................................................... 17
2.5. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk
.......................................................................................................... 18
2.6. Switching Interfaces
................................................................................................................................... 18
3. Optional Formatting and Partitioning 19
3.1. Finding the File System Format ................................................................................................................... 20
3.2. Formatting for Windows Users
................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1. Formatting from FAT32 to NTFS....................................................................................................... 21
3.2.2. Formatting from HFS+ (Apple File System) to NTFS
........................................................................... 23
3.3. Formatting for Mac Users
.......................................................................................................................... 25
4. Troubleshooting 26
Mac Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Windows Troubleshooting
................................................................................................................................ 28
5. Contacting Customer Support 30
Before You Contact Technical Support ............................................................................................................... 30
LaCie Customer Support Contacts
..................................................................................................................... 31
Warranty Information 32

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Questions and Answers

  • M
    Michelle VargasAug 8, 2025
    Why is my LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra Storage drive not recognized by my computer?
    • B
      Brent HenryAug 8, 2025
      If your LaCie storage drive isn't showing up on your computer, you should find an icon and drive letter for it in My Computer. If it's not there, check the connection cables (FireWire, eSATA, or USB) at both ends to ensure they are fully seated. Try disconnecting and reconnecting them after 10 seconds. Restarting your computer might also help. Also, if the LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra is connected via USB or eSATA, ensure the power supply is correctly connected and the outlet is switched on.
  • M
    Ms. Audrey HansenAug 13, 2025
    What to do if LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra Storage drive is not recognized by computer?
    • C
      Calvin GriffinAug 13, 2025
      If your LaCie storage drive isn't showing up on your computer, there should be an icon for the drive on the desktop. If you don't see it, check the connection cables (FireWire, eSATA, or USB) at both ends to ensure they are properly connected. Try disconnecting and reconnecting them after 10 seconds. Restarting your computer might also help. Also, if the LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra is connected via USB or eSATA, ensure the power supply is correctly connected and the outlet is switched on. If using a Mac, open Apple System Profiler and check the Devices and Volumes tab to see if it's listed.
  • D
    Dr. Julie Banks MDAug 19, 2025
    Why is LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra Storage not running faster when connected via Hi-Speed USB 2.0?
    • H
      Heidi WilsonAug 19, 2025
      If your LaCie storage drive isn't running faster via Hi-Speed USB 2.0, it's normal if the drive is connected to a standard USB port or hub. For Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance, connect the drive directly to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port or hub. Also, verify that the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 drivers for both your host bus adapter and device are correctly installed; reinstall them if needed.
  • R
    Robert WhitneyAug 23, 2025
    What to do if I get error messages under Mac OS 10.x. with LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra Storage?
    • R
      Rachel EvansAug 25, 2025
      If you encounter error messages when copying files or folders from Mac OS 10.x to a FAT32 volume on your LaCie storage drive, it's because certain characters (? < > / \ :) are not compatible. Ensure your files and folders do not contain these characters. Also, you can ignore the error message if you get it after waking your computer from sleep mode. LaCie drives conserve power by spinning down when the computer sleeps, and sometimes the drive needs more time to spin back up.
  • M
    Michael TuckerAug 28, 2025
    Why does my LaCie Storage turn on and off with my computer?
    • C
      Charles RogersAug 28, 2025
      It is normal for your LaCie storage drive to turn on and off with your computer when using USB and FireWire connections. The drive has an autoswitching power feature, so it powers on when the computer turns on and off when the computer turns off. To power off the drive while it's connected, ensure the computer isn't accessing the drive.
  • M
    Miguel BrownSep 2, 2025
    How to make FireWire 800 work under Windows 2000 with LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra?
    • J
      Jennifer RamirezSep 2, 2025
      To use FireWire 800 devices with your LaCie storage drive under Windows 2000, you must install the Service Pack 4 update, which is available for free on Microsoft's website.

Summary

Health and Safety Precautions

General Use Precautions

1. Introduction

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

Specifies the hardware and OS requirements for Windows and Mac users.

2. Getting Connected

2.1. Connecting the Power Supply

Provides instructions on how to connect the external power supply to the device.

2.2. Connecting the Interface Cable

Details how to connect the LaCie drive using USB 2.0, eSATA, and FireWire 800 cables.

2.3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant

Guides users through launching the LaCie Setup Assistant for drive formatting and utility installation.

2.5. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely disconnecting the LaCie hard disk from the computer.

3. Optional Formatting and Partitioning

3.2.1. Formatting from FAT32 to NTFS

Steps to reformat a FAT32 volume to NTFS for Windows compatibility.

4. Troubleshooting

5. Contacting Customer Support

Warranty Information

LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLaCie
ModelLittle Big Disk Quadra
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

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