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LaCie Little Disk User Manual

LaCie Little Disk
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LaCie Little Disk Design by Sam HecHt Table of Contents
User Manual page 1
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 5
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Box Content .................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Getting Connected ........................................................................................................ 8
2.1. Connect the USB Interface Cable ...................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Connect the FireWire Interface Cable .............................................................................................. 10
2.3. Connect the Optional Power Sharing Cable ..................................................................................... 11
2.4. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant ...................................................................................................... 12
2.5. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive .............................................................................................. 13
3. Optional Formatting and Partitioning ......................................................................... 14
3.1. Formatting for Windows Users......................................................................................................... 15
3.1.1. Formatting from FAT32 to NTFS ............................................................................................ 15
3.1.2. Formatting from HFS+ (Apple File System) to NTFS ................................................................. 17
3.2. Formatting for Mac Users ............................................................................................................... 19
4. Interface and Data Transfer Information .................................................................... 20
4.1. Cables and Connectors .................................................................................................................. 20
4.1.1. USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................... 20
4.1.2. FireWire Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................... 20
4.2. Data Transfers ............................................................................................................................... 21
5. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 22
5.1. Mac Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 22
5.2. Windows Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 23
6. Contacting Customer Support ..................................................................................... 25
6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................... 26
7. Warranty Information ................................................................................................. 27

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LaCie Little Disk Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHDD
HDD size2.5 \
HDD speed5400 RPM
HDD capacity500 GB
InternalNo
MountingVertical/Horizontal
USB cableUSB
Minimum RAM32 MB
Dimensions (WxDxH)81 x 129 x 18 mm
Integrated USB cableYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000/XP/Vista Mac x 10.3/10.6
USB version2.0
Maximum data transfer rate480 Mbit/s
Product colorWhite
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight195 g

Summary

Introduction

Minimum System Requirements

Specifies the necessary system prerequisites for the LaCie drive to function correctly.

Box Content

Lists all the items included in the package with the LaCie Little Disk.

Getting Connected

Connect the USB Interface Cable

Step-by-step guide on how to connect the LaCie drive using a USB cable.

Connect the FireWire Interface Cable

Instructions for connecting the LaCie drive using a FireWire interface cable.

Connect the Optional Power Sharing Cable

Details on using the power sharing cable for additional power to the drive.

Launching LaCie Setup Assistant

Guide on initiating the setup software for drive configuration and optimization.

Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive

Provides safe procedures for disconnecting the hard drive from the computer.

Optional Formatting and Partitioning

Formatting for Windows Users

Instructions for formatting the LaCie drive on Windows operating systems.

Formatting from FAT32 to NTFS

Step-by-step guide to reformat a FAT32 volume to NTFS for Windows compatibility.

Formatting from HFS+ (Apple File System) to NTFS

Guide on reformatting an HFS+ volume to NTFS for cross-platform use.

Formatting for Mac Users

Instructions for formatting the LaCie drive on Mac operating systems.

Interface and Data Transfer Information

USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors

Explains the USB 2.0 interface, cables, and their connectors for data transfer.

FireWire Cables and Connectors

Details on FireWire 400 and 800 interfaces, cables, and connectors.

Data Transfers

Information on the process and considerations for transferring data to and from the drive.

Troubleshooting

Mac Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems encountered when using the drive on Mac systems.

Windows Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems encountered when using the drive on Windows systems.

Contacting Customer Support

LaCie Technical Support Contacts

Lists contact information and resources for LaCie technical support globally.

Warranty Information

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