LaCie Mobile Hard Drive User Manual

Table of Contents
Foreword 2
Precautions 4
1. Unpacking Your LaCie Drive 5
1.1. Minimum System Requirements 6
2. Getting Connected 7
2.1. Connect the FireWire Cable to the Drive and to Your Computer 10
2.2. Connect the USB 2.0 Cable to the Drive and to Your Computer 11
2.3. Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable 12
3. Using Your LaCie Drive 13
3.1. Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie Mobile Hard Drive 14
3.1.1. Windows Users 14
3.1.2 Mac Users 16
4. Helpful Information 18
4.1. Advice for Optimizing FireWire Connections 18
4.1.1. What Is FireWire? 18
4.1.2. Disconnecting FireWire Devices 19
4.1.3. Data Transfers 20
4.2. Advice for Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections 21
4.2.1. What Is USB 2.0? 21
4.2.2. Disconnecting USB 2.0 Devices 22
4.2.3. Data Transfers 23
4.3. File System Formats 24
4.3.1. Windows Users 24
4.3.2. Mac Users 25
5. Troubleshooting 26
6. Contacting Customer Support 31
7. Warranty 33
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LaCie Mobile Hard Drive
User’s Manual - Firewire & USB 2.0

LaCie Mobile Hard Drive Specifications

General

Capacity	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 5 TB
Spindle Speed	5400 RPM
Connector Type	USB Type-A
Interface	USB 3.0
Compatibility	Windows, Mac
Warranty	2 years

Summary

Precautions

Health And Safety Precautions

Details safety measures for handling and operating the LaCie drive.

General Use Precautions

Provides guidelines for optimal usage and avoiding damage to the drive.

1. Unpacking Your LaCie Hard Drive

1.1. Minimum System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software for FireWire and USB 2.0 connections.

2. Getting Connected

2.1. Connect the FireWire Cable to Your LaCie Drive and to Your Computer

Step-by-step guide for connecting the drive using a FireWire cable.

2.2. Connect the USB 2.0 Cable to Your LaCie Drive and to Your Computer

Step-by-step guide for connecting the drive using a USB 2.0 cable.

2.3. Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable

Instructions for using the power sharing cable when needed.

3. Using Your LaCie Drive

3.1. Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie Mobile Hard Drive

Explains how to format and divide the drive into sections.

File System Formats

Details different file system options like FAT 32, NTFS, and HFS+.

4. Helpful Information

4.1. Advice For Optimizing FireWire Connections

Provides technical information and advice for optimizing FireWire connections.

4.2. Advice For Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections

Provides technical information and advice for optimizing USB 2.0 connections.

4.3 File System Formats

Explains different file system formats available for Windows and Mac users.

5. Troubleshooting

6. Contacting Customer Support

7. Warranty