LaCie Rugged Hard Disk • De s ig n b y ne i l Po u l t o n
User Manual
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1.Introduction.............................................................................................................. 4
1.4. Cables and Connectors................................................................................................................ 8
1.4.2. FireWire 400 Cables and Connectors ................................................................................ 9
2.5. Switching Interfaces................................................................................................................... 14
3.Optional Formatting and Partitioning..................................................................... 15
3.1. Finding the File System Format.................................................................................................... 16
3.2.2. Formatting from HFS+ (Apple File System) to NTFS............................................................ 19
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User Manual
Foreword
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Health and Safety Precautions
✦ Only qualified persons are authorized to
sert any metallic object into the drive;
✦ Never expose your device to rain, or use
it near water, or in damp or wet con-
ditions. Never place objects containing
liquids on the drive, as they may spill
into its openings. Doing so increases the
risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting,
fire or personal injury.
electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or
dangerous emissions may result. Your
hard drive contains no user-serviceable
parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning,
have it inspected by a qualified LaCie
Technical Support representative.
carry out maintenance on this device.
✦ Read this user manual carefully, and fol-
low the correct procedure when setting
up the device.
✦ Do not open your hard drive or attempt
to disassemble or modify it. Never in-
General Use Precautions
✦ Do not expose the hard drive to temper-
atures outside the range of 5° C to 35°
C (41° F to 95° F) in operating mode.
Doing so may damage the drive or
disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your
drive near a source of heat or exposing
it to sunlight (even through a window).
Inversely, placing your drive in an envi-
ronment that is too cold or humid may
damage the unit.
✦ Do not use the hard drive near other
electrical appliances such as televisions,
radios or speakers. Doing so may cause
interference which will adversely affect
the operation of the other products.
✦ Protect your hard drive from excessive
exposure to dust during use or storage.
Dust can build up inside the device, in-
creasing the risk of damage or malfunc-
tion.
✦ Do not place the drive near sources of
magnetic interference, such as com-
puter displays, televisions or speakers.
Magnetic interference can affect the op-
eration and stability of your hard drive.
✦ Never use benzene, paint thinners,
detergent or other chemical products
to clean the outside of the drive. Such
products will disfigure and discolor the
casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to
wipe the device.
✦ Always unplug the hard drive from the
electrical outlet if there is a risk of light-
ning or if it will be unused for an ex-
tended period of time. Otherwise, there
is an increased risk of electrical shock,
short-circuiting or fire.
✦ Do not place heavy objects on top of the
drive or use excessive force on it.
CAUTION: This LaCie hard disk's war-
ranty may be void as a result of the failure
to respect the precautions listed above.
✦ Never use excessive force on your drive.
If you detect a problem, consult the
“Troubleshooting” section in this man-
ual.
ImpOrTANT INfO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under
no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly
recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your
internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media. LaCie offers a complete line of CD and
DVD drives. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website.
ImpOrTANT INfO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Once formatted, the actual available storage
capacity varies depending on operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
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Introduction
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1. Introduction
Your new LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk combines por-
tability with compatibility, convenience and a generous storage
capacity to help you manage your data. Compatible with both
Macintosh and PC computers, the Rugged Triple Interface model
can be connected via FireWire 800, FireWire 400, iLink/DV or
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces.
LaCie hard disk Capabilities
✦ Connects to all standard USB and FireWire (Triple Inter-
face only) interfaces
✦ Back up your computer’s internal hard drive
✦ Store and exchange data between several computers
The Rugged is ideally suited for a wide range of high-end, high-
traffic environments, including:
✦ Specially-designed casing protects the hard disk from
everyday bumps and harsh environments
✦ Digital content creation
✦ Professional data exchange
✦ Video on the go
The LaCie Rugged sports a tough metal and rubber case, which,
along with its shock-resistant design, allows you to take it almost
anywhere.
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Introduction
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1.1. Box Content
Your box contains the LaCie hard disk and items 2-6, listed be-
low:
1. LaCie Rugged (USB only or Triple Interface)
2. USB cable
1
1
OR
3. FireWire 400 cable (Triple Interface only)
4. FireWire 800 cable (Triple Interface only)
5. USB power cable
6. Quick Install Guide
NOTe: The User Manual and software utilities are pre-loaded
on the drive.
2
3
5
ImpOrTANT INfO: Please save your packaging. In the event
that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be
returned in its original packaging.
4
6
Rugged
All-Terrain Hard Disk
Quick Install Guide
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Introduction
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1.2. Minimum System Requirements
Mac Users
Windows Users
✦ Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
✦ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
✦ 512 MHz processor or higher
✦ G4, G5, Intel Core Duo or Intel Core 2 Duo
✦ 128MB RAM (512MB recommended)
✦ 128MB RAM (512MB recommended)
✦ Available USB 2.0, FireWire 400 or FireWire 800
✦ Available USB 2.0, FireWire 400 or FireWire 800
port
port
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1.3. Views of the Rugged Hard Disk
Rear View - Triple Interface
1. USB port
2. FireWire 400 port
1
3. FireWire 800 port
2
4. USB power cable connection
4
3
Rear View - USB only
1. USB port
2. USB power cable connection
1
2
Exploded View
Your LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk is equipped
with an external rubber bumper which encases the
aluminum body to protect against drops (36 in./91.4
cm or less) and other impacts. Inside the casing, in-
ternal anti-shock bumpers provide and extra mesure
of protection.
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1.4. Cables and Connectors
1.4.1. USB Cables and Connectors
USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting periph-
eral devices to a computer or to each other. Hi-Speed USB 2.0
is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the
necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to support high
speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital
cameras.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits
✦ Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works
with the original USB specifications.
✦ Hot-swappable: no need to shut down or restart your
computer when adding or removing devices.
USB Cable
Your LaCie hard disk is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable
to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected
to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The cable will also work when con-
nected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited
to USB 1.1 transfer rates.
USB Cable Ends
USB Power Cable
In the event that the USB bus on your computer does not pro-
vide the necessary power to operate your LaCie hard disk, the
included USB power cable connects to an available USB port on
your computer.
The USB ports (either USB 2.0 or USB 1.1) on your computer will
help provide power to your LaCie drive.
b
1. Attach the small end of the USB power cable to the back of
your LaCie drive (a).
a
2. Attach the USB end of the USB power cable to an available
USB port on your computer (b).
Figure 1.4.3
USB Power Cable Ends
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1.4.2. FireWire 400 Cables and Connectors (Rugged Triple Interface only)
FireWire 400, also known as IEEE 1394, is a high-speed serial
FireWire Benefits
input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a
computer or to each other, and FireWire 800 is the implementa-
tion of the new IEEE 1394b standard.
✦ Hot-pluggable: devices can be added and removed
while the bus is active.
✦ Isochronous data delivery: no dropped frames –
FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended cabling
distance between devices. FireWire 800 is ideal for bandwidth-
intensive applications, such as audio, video and graphics.
FireWire supports real-time data delivery.
✦ Flexible: up to 63 devices can be connected on a
single bus.
FireWire Cables
Your LaCie hard disk is shipped with a FireWire 400 cable and
a FireWire 800 cable.
FireWire 400 Cable Ends
FireWire 800 Cable Ends
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Getting Connected
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2. Getting Connected
Installing the LaCie hard disk is easy for all users, regardless of
operating system, thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. Install your
LaCie hard disk in two easy steps:
✦ Step 1 – Connect an interface cable (section 2.1)
✦ Step 2 – Run LaCie Setup Assistant to format your drive for
optimal performance with your system (section 2.2)
ImpOrTANT INfO: Do not connect more than one interface
cable at a time. To switch interfaces, follow the steps in section
2.5. Switching Interfaces.
ImpOrTANT INfO: Please follow the setup steps in the or-
der they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk volume
mounts correctly on your computer.
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