LaCie d2 USB 3.0 User Manual

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Table of ContentsUser Manual page 1Table of Contents1. Introduction...

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton IntroductionUser Manual page 101.5. Cables and ConnectorsUSB 3.0USB is a serial input/output technolo

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 112. Getting ConnectedInstalling the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 hard drive is easy

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 122.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Cable1. Connect the power supply to a

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 132.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB Cable1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to t

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 142.3. STEP 3: Launch LaCie Setup AssistantBefore using your drive,

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 152.4. Disconnecting Your DriveUSB external devices feature “plug

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 162.5. Formatting and PartitioningLaCie Setup Assistant should be

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 17Mac OS UsersYou may customize the drive by reformatting and/or partiti

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 182.5.2. Windows XP UsersThe steps listed below will help you format an

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 199. Specify the partition size. Please note that FAT32 partitions must

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton ForewordUser Manual page 2CopyrightsCopyright © 2010 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publicati

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 2012. A window appears listing your choices. If all seems well, click Fi

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 212.5.3. Windows Vista and Windows 7 UsersThe following steps explain h

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 225. Assign a drive letter or accept the default (Fig. 21). Select Next

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 237. The last window is a summary of the format options you have just s

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Getting ConnectedUser Manual page 242.5.4. Mac UsersCAUTION: Following these steps will erase everything

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton TroubleshootingUser Manual page 25In the event that your LaCie d2 is not working correctly, please refer t

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton TroubleshootingUser Manual page 263.2. Troubleshooting: Mac UsersProblem Question SolutionsThe drive is n

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton TroubleshootingUser Manual page 27Problem Question SolutionsThe drive is not running noticeably faster whe

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton TroubleshootingUser Manual page 283.3. Troubleshooting: Windows UsersProblem Question SolutionsThe drive

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton TroubleshootingUser Manual page 29Problem Question SolutionsThe drive is making clicking noises.Is the sou

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton ForewordUser Manual page 3Health and Safety Precautions ✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to carry ou

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Contacting Customer SupportUser Manual page 30Before You Contact Technical Support1. Read the manuals and

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Contacting Customer SupportUser Manual page 314.1. LaCie Technical Support ContactsLaCie Australiahttp://

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton Warranty InformationUser Manual page 32This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufac-tur

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton IntroductionUser Manual page 41. IntroductionThank you for purchasing the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Hard Disk. Thi

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton IntroductionUser Manual page 5d2 USB 3.0Quick Install GuideDesign by Neil Poulton1.1. Box ContentYour La

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton IntroductionUser Manual page 61.2. Minimum System Requirements ✦ Computer with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0* port

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton IntroductionUser Manual page 71.3. Views of the DriveFront View1. Blue button: Serves as a LED drive sta

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton IntroductionUser Manual page 8Rear View1. USB 3.0 port2. Power adapter connection3. Chain lock optionCA

LaCie d2 USB 3.0 • Design by neil Poulton IntroductionUser Manual page 91.4. Hard Disk Heat ManagementHeat Dissipation DesignThe LaCie d2 USB 3.0’s