LaCie d2 Quadra Operation & User’s Manual

21 MAC USERS Drag the storage device icon to the Trash. (The icon pictured below is a generic USB device icon. Your LaCie storage may be represented by an icon that looks like the device itself.) When the icon disappears from the desktop, the storage device can be disconnected. ...

6 HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT Heat Dissipation Design This LaCie product's metal body is ideal for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique design actually draws heat away from the internal drive toward the external casing. The large surface area of the heat sink casing absorbs internal heat and dissipates it, keeping the drive safe and prolonging its life and reliability. As a consequence, it is normal that the external casing is warm to the touch. Please make sure that the vent on the back-bezel is not obstructed and that there is a natural airflow across the ...

17 Note: If you have manually formatted the drive using your operating system's disk utility instead of or after running the LaCie Setup Assistant, you will need to download the LaCie Desktop Manager from www.lacie.com/support/. INFO TAB When you run LaCie Desktop Manager, you will see that all compatible connected LaCie devices will appear in the left-hand column. Choose the drive you wish to manage and make sure the Info tab is selected. On this page you will see advanced information on your drive, such as device name, the internal hard disk serial number (not the LaCie ...

3 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/. Note: USB 3.0 Connection: For optimal performance through the USB connection, the drive must be connected to a USB 3.0 host port. Many laptops or desktop computers do not feature USB 3.0 ports. You can purchase a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (for desktop computers) or a USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 (for laptops) that wil ...

2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the User Manual for the d2 Quadra. Your drive delivers stunning performance through the cutting edge interfaces SuperSpeed USB 3.0, FireWire 800, or eSATA. Fully compatible with PCs and Macs and quiet, rackable, and stackable, your product fits into any professional working environment. These pages will guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie product and will explain its features. If this manual doesn't answer your questions or if you are having trouble, consult the Getting Help page. BOX CONTENT Your box contains the following: La ...

11 GETTING CONNECTED Installing your LaCie hard drive is easy for all users thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. Please 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 POWER CABLE Connect the appropriate wall plug adapter for your country to the power supply. 1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the drive. 2. ...

22 OPTIONAL FORMATTING AND PARTITIONING Standard LaCie storage devices will prompt you to run LaCie Setup Assistant when they are first connected to a computer (Windows or Mac). LaCie Setup Assistant helps you to quickly format the storage device according to your needs. Please read the information below carefully if you: Abort LaCie Setup Assistant while it is formatting. I Wish to reformat your storage device after LaCie Setup Assistant has successfully completed. I Own a LaCie storage device that does not feature Setup Assistant (for example, select LaCie USB Keys). I ...