LaCie RUGGED ESATA User Manual

LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • Design by neil Poulton Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2. Minimum System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 6
1.3. Views of the Rugged Hard Disk ...................................................................................................... 7
1.4. Cables and Connectors ................................................................................................................. 8
1.4.1. USB Cables and Connectors ............................................................................................. 8
1.4.2. Power eSATA Cables and Connectors ................................................................................ 8
2. Getting Connected ...................................................................................................... 9
2.1. STEP 1: Connecting the Interface Cable ....................................................................................... 10
2.2. STEP 2: Launching LaCie Setup Assistant ..................................................................................... 11
2.3. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk ............................................................................................ 12
2.4. Switching Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 12
3. Optional Formatting and Partitioning ........................................................................ 13
3.1. Finding the File System Format ..................................................................................................... 14
3.2. Formatting for Windows Users ..................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1. Formatting from FAT32 (MS-DOS) to NTFS ...................................................................... 15
3.2.2. Formatting from HFS+ (Apple File System) to NTFS ........................................................... 17
3.3. Formatting for Mac Users ............................................................................................................ 19
4. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 20
4.1. Mac Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 21
4.2. Windows Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 23
5. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................... 25
5.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................ 26
6. Warranty Information ............................................................................................... 27

LaCie RUGGED ESATA Specifications

General

Brand	LaCie
Model	RUGGED ESATA
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

1. Introduction

1.1. Box Content

Lists the items included in the LaCie Rugged hard disk box, including the drive, cables, and software.

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

Details the system specifications necessary for the LaCie product to function correctly.

1.3. Views of the Rugged Hard Disk

Provides visual identification of the LaCie Rugged Hard Disk's ports and an exploded view of its construction.

1.4. Cables and Connectors

Explains the different types of cables and connectors used with the LaCie Rugged Hard Disk, including USB and eSATA.

2. Getting Connected

2.1. STEP 1: Connecting the Interface Cable

Guides the user through connecting the appropriate interface cable (USB or eSATA) to the LaCie Rugged Hard Disk.

2.2. STEP 2: Launching LaCie Setup Assistant

Instructs users on how to launch the LaCie Setup Assistant software for initial drive setup and formatting.

2.3. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Disk

Details the correct procedures for safely disconnecting the LaCie Rugged Hard Disk from a computer.

2.4. Switching Interfaces

Provides instructions on how to safely switch between different interface connections for the LaCie Hard Disk.

3. Optional Formatting and Partitioning

3.1. Finding the File System Format

Explains how to determine the current file system format of the LaCie hard disk for troubleshooting or reformatting.

3.2. Formatting for Windows Users

Provides step-by-step instructions for formatting the LaCie drive for use with Windows operating systems.

3.3. Formatting for Mac Users

Guides Mac users through the process of formatting the LaCie drive for optimal performance on macOS.

4. Troubleshooting

4.1. Mac Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common issues encountered when using the LaCie drive with Mac OS computers.

4.2. Windows Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems encountered when using the LaCie drive with Windows operating systems.

5. Contacting Customer Support

5.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts

Lists contact information and websites for LaCie technical support across various global regions.

6. Warranty Information