LaCie d2 USB 3.0 User manual

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D2 USB 3.0 USER MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the User Manual for the LaCie d2 USB 3.0. Your

LaCie hard drive features SuperSpeed USB 3.0, giving you the

potential to reach transfer rates up to 5Gb/s. In addition to fast

data transfers with computers that support USB 3.0, the LaCie

d2 is compatible with the widely available USB 2.0 for universal

connectivity.

These pages will guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie product. If you have questions

regarding the installation or, how to use your LaCie hard drive, consult the Getting Help page.

BOX CONTENT

LaCie d2

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USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible)

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Power supply

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Quick Install Guide

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Important info: Save your packaging. In the event that the hard drive should need to be repaired or

serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.

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Software suite

During installation, you have the option to install the following software utilities:

Intego® Backup Assistant (Mac®)

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LaCie Genie® Timeline (Windows®)

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LaCie Desktop Manager (provides system information, one-touch shortcut, and power-saving management)

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LaCie Private-Public (protect data with AES 256-bit encryption)

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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of

these requirements, please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at

www.lacie.com/support/.

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VIEWS OF THE HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE

Front view

Hard drive status LED1.

Vibration-dampening rubber feet2.

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Rear view

Kensington® lock slot1.

USB 3.0 port2.

Power supply connection3.

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QUIET OPERATION AND HEAT MANAGEMENT

To reduce noise during operation, the LaCie d2’s built-in stand features vibration-dampening rubber feet.

Additionally, the LaCie d2’s metal casing dissipates heat from the drive, allowing for noiseless, fan-free cooling.

Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the internal hard drive, the external casing will be warm to

the touch after extended use.

The LaCie d2’s specially constructed exterior can prolong the life of its hard drive via the fan-free cooling

system. To protect the hard drive from external forces, the LaCie d2 also includes rubber anti-shock disk mounts

within the enclosure.

POSITION AND STACKING

Always make certain to place the LaCie d2 on a flat, even surface that can support the heat output and airflow

of a professional hard drive enclosure. For proper heat dissipation, the LaCie d2 is designed to stand on its stand.

DO NOT place the enclosure on its side when it is powered on.

The LaCie d2 is does not support stacking. Doing so poses a severe risk that it will fall. DO NOT stack other

drives, enclosures, or equipment on top of the LaCie d2.

The warranty for your LaCie d2 will be voided if you:

Stack the LaCie d2 enclosure on another device.

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Stack other drives, enclosures, or equipment on top of the LaCie d2.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply

100-240V; 50/60Hz; 18W

Dimensions

Width Depth Height

60 mm / 2.4 in 190 mm / 7.5 in 130 mm / 5.1 in

Weight

Capacity Weight

3TB 1.2 Kg / 2.6 lbs

4TB 1.3 Kg / 2.8 lbs

6TB 1.4 Kg / 3.0 lbs

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LED POWER BUTTON

Your LaCie hard drive features a multi-functional LED on the front of the drive.

LED STATES

LED Behavior State

Off

The product is turned off; the USB cable is not connected to a computer that is turned

on and/or the power cable is not connected to a live power outlet.

30s off, flash blue,

30s off, etc.

The product is in power-saving mode due to one of the following: its volumes have

been unmounted on the host computer; the host computer placed it into sleep mode;

or, the host computer is in sleep mode.

Solid blue The product is turned on and the hard drive is ready for access.

Flickering During normal operation, the LED flickers to indicate access to the hard drive.

Receiving power

The LaCie d2 powers on automatically when it is:

Connected directly to a computer via the USB port. The computer must be powered on.

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Connected to a live power source via the included power supply.

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Note on the USB 3.0 connection: The LaCie d2 can be connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. To

take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, you must connect the enclosure to a computer with a

USB 3.0 port.

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LED BUTTON

The LED is a button that can be used to power off/on the LaCie d2.

Power off

Follow the steps below to turn the device off:

Make certain that the LaCie d2’s volumes are not being accessed.1.

Eject the LaCie d2’s volumes. See Unmounting Your Hard Drive for instructions. Once the volumes have been2.

properly ejected, the LaCie d2 enters power-saving mode.

Apply a long press, a minimum of four seconds, to the LED button. The LED turns solid blue before turning off.3.

Power on

In most instances, the LaCie d2 powers on automatically when connected to a computer and an active power

source. However, the LED button can be used to power on the device if the following two conditions are met:

The LaCie d2 was powered off using a long press

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The LaCie d2 remains connected to the computer’s USB port and an active power source

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To power on the LaCie d2, push the LED button for one second.

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Power-saving mode

Your LaCie d2 can conserve energy by entering power-saving mode. When the LaCie d2 is in power-saving mode

or, eco mode, the hard drive within the enclosure spins down to reduce power consumption. Power-saving mode

can extend the life of the hard drive by sparing it from working during extended periods of inactivity.

You can initiate power-saving mode by performing one of the following:

Place the host computer into sleep mode.

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Mac: Go to System Preferences > Energy Saver to enable sleep mode for hard drives.

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Windows: Run LaCie Desktop Manager (see LaCie Desktop Manager) to configure power-saving/eco mode.

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To exit power-saving mode, review the table below:

Entering power-saving mode Exiting power-saving mode

The host computer placed the product into

power-saving mode due to inactivity.

Access the LaCie d2’s volume on the host computer.

For example, copy files to its volume.

The computer is in sleep mode. Wake up the computer.

Windows only: LaCie Desktop Manager put the

product to sleep due to inactivity.

Access the LaCie d2’s volume on the host computer.

For example, copy files to its volume.

Note on ejecting the volume and power-saving mode: The LaCie d2 enters power-saving mode when

its volumes are ejected. To access the LaCie d2’s volumes, unplug the USB cable from the back of the device

and reconnect it.

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CABLES AND CONNECTORS

USB 3.0

USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is

the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management

features.

Transfer rates can attain up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. This means USB 3.0 is

theoretically up to ten times faster than its predecessor.

Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance

when connected to a compatible USB 3.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port,

but drive performance will be limited to their respective transfer rates.

Connector Face

(to Computer)

Cable End

(to Computer)

Cable End

(to Hard Drive)

Connector Face

(to Hard Drive)

Note on USB 3.0: Your PC or Mac must have a USB 3.0 port to take advantage of USB 3.0 transfer rates.

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GETTING CONNECTED

Follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts

correctly on your computer.

STEP 1 - CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE

Connect the interface cable from the LaCie d2 to the computer.

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STEP 2 - CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY

Connect the power supply in the following order:

The power input port on the back of the LaCie d2.1.

A live power outlet.2.

The LaCie d2 will power on automatically when it is connected to a computer that is turned on and a live power

outlet.

Note: If the hard drive’s volume does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting

Help.

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STEP 3 - LAUNCH LACIE SETUP ASSISTANT

LaCie Setup Assistant (LSA) must be launched before using your drive. It will allow you to:

Easily format the hard drive according to your needs

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Copy the User Manual to your computer

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Install software for added features

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Register your LaCie device

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Important info: If you do not launch LSA or if you quit it after the formatting has begun, your drive will not

be ready to use and will require manual formatting. The User Manual and utilities will not be available and

will have to be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/.

Launch LaCie Setup Assistant

Windows users

AutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may detect your LaCie hard drive as soon as it is connected to your computer. If

the AutoPlay window appears, choose Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and double-click

LaCie Setup.

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Manual access: Open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer (My Computer for Windows XP) and double-click

LaCie Setup.

Mac users

Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double-click LaCie Setup

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Setup

LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you from using your computer's native disk utility program to format or

partition your LaCie drive. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use Disk Management for

Windows or Disk Utility for Mac to reformat your drive.

Important info for Windows users: While running LaCie Setup Assistant, generic pop-up windows may

ask if you wish to change your computer's settings. This is a normal request when formatting a disk or

installing certain software, such as Genie Timeline. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie

recommends that you agree to change the settings.

Important info for Mac users: You may be prompted to enter your computer password to continue with

LaCie Setup Assistant.

Follow the on-screen instructions as listed below to format your drive and install software utilities:

Select your language.1.

Read the license agreement before choosing Next. Selecting Next confirms that you accept the license2.

agreement.

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Use the slider to partition your LaCie hard drive. Moving the slider to the left will reduce the size of the3.

Compatible volume (called LaCie Share on some products) (for Windows and Mac). If you do not want the

Compatible / LaCie Share volume, move the slider all the way to the left. The LaCie volume will be

formatted for your operating system, NTFS for Windows and HFS+ for Mac. Once you have made your

selection, choose Next to begin the format.

Windows

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Mac

A window prompt alerts you that the disk will be formatted. Select Yes to continue.4.

Windows

Mac

LaCie Setup Assistant will format the hard drive.5.

Register your LaCie device. Choose Next to continue.6.

New Account

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Existing Account

Choose the software utilities that you want to install. Certain software utilities may begin to install before7.

LaCie Setup Assistant has finished. Follow the software utility installer before completing LaCie Setup

Assistant.

Choose Next to continue.8.

LaCie Setup Assistant provides a summary of the installation. Choose Finish to close the program. Your9.

LaCie hard drive is now ready for use.

Software will be installed on the product's storage, not on your computer. It will be located on the volume

entitled “Compatible” or “LaCie Share” if it exists, otherwise on “LaCie”.

LaCie software utilities may be installed at any time. Once the format is complete, the LaCie Setup Assistant

application will be available on:

LaCie: if you created one partition

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Compatible/LaCie Share: if you created two partitions

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To install the software utilities, simply launch LaCie Setup Assistant and follow the steps listed above.

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DISCONNECTING THE HARD DRIVE

In order to avoid file system corruption, it is important to unmount your hard drive’s volumes before

disconnecting the interface cable. See Unmounting Your Hard Drive for details.

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