LaCie d2 USB 3.0 User manual

d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 1
D2 USB 3.0 THUNDERBOLT™ SERIES USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the User Manual for the LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series. Your drive
features two cutting-edge interfaces, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt. Not only
does your drive let you transfer huge amounts of data much faster than before, it's also
compatible with the widely available USB 2.0 for universal connectivity. LaCie's exciting
new line of storage devices is ideal for videographers, photographers, and heavy data
users that demand extraordinary performance.
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:
LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt™ Series
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Thunderbolt cable
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USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible)
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Power supply (12V/2A)
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Drive stand for upright use
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Rubber feet
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Quick Install Guide
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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.
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 DRIVE
Front View
Activity LED1.
Removable stand2.

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Rear View
Power switch1.
USB 3.0 port2.
Thunderbolt port3.
Power supply connection4.
Chain lock option5.

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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 casing.
Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration
Heat dissipation is maximized when this LaCie product is in the upright position. When stacking LaCie products,
please remember to attach the included rubber feet (if included) on the under side of your drives. This will allow
for some airflow between your drives so that the heat dissipation can work effectively. LaCie does not
recommend stacking or racking more than three drives on top of each other, especially if these drives are
turned on simultaneously.

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LED INFORMATION
Your LaCie hard drive features a multi-functional LED on the front of the drive.
LED STATES
LED Behavior Power
Button State
Off Off The product is turned off or computer is in sleep mode.
Off On
Either: the product is not connected to a host computer via one of the
interfaces, or if connected via thunderbolt, the host computer is in sleep mode
or has forced the product to enter into sleep mode. If the device is connected
to a power supply and turned on and the LED remains off, contact LaCie
Customer Support.
30s off, flash
blue, 30s off, etc.
On
The product is connected to the host computer via USB 2.0 or USB 3.0, and
either 1) the product has been unmounted by the host operating system; 2)
the host computer is in sleep mode; or 3) the host computer put the product
into sleep mode.
Solid blue
On Product is turned on and the drive is ready for access. Note that after 20
seconds, LED intensity will slightly decrease.
Flickering
On During normal operation, LED flickers to indicate drive access.

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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)

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THUNDERBOLT
Your LaCie product features Thunderbolt technology, the most flexible interface ever created. This exciting new
high-speed cable technology connects your computers and electronic devices together like never before.
Thunderbolt technology supports two 10Gb/s bi-directional channels from a single port, the fastest data
connection available on a personal computer. At 10Gb/s, a full-length HD movie can be transferred in less than
30 seconds.
Thanks to support for both data streams and mini DisplayPort video, you can connect either a storage peripheral
or a display to a Thunderbolt port. However, it's not possible to use a mini DisplayPort cable to connect a
storage peripheral to a Thunderbolt port. You must use a Thunderbolt cable.
For more information, see www.lacie.com
Connector Face
(to computer)
Cable End
(to computer)
Cable End
(to product)
Connector Face
(to product)
Important Info: Windows users must first connect the product via USB (see Getting Connected) and install
drivers (see Install Drivers (Windows Only) in order for the Thunderbolt connection to work. After drivers are
installed, you can disconnect the USB cable and connect the Thunderbolt one.

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GETTING CONNECTED
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.
Important Info for PC users: If you wish to use the Thunderbolt connection, you must first connect the
product to a host computer via USB as described below, then install Thunderbolt drivers. To install drivers,
visit Install Drivers (Windows Only). Once the Thunderbolt drivers have been installed, you can disconnect
the USB cable and connect the Thunderbolt one.
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.

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STEP 2 - CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE
Connect the interface cable from the drive to the computer.
USB 3.0 connection
Thunderbolt connection

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STEP 3 - TURN ON THE DRIVE
Turn on the drive by moving the power switch to On. The drive will mount in My Computer (Windows XP),
Computer (Vista or Windows 7) or on your desktop (Mac).
Note: If the drive does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help.

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STEP 4 - LAUNCH LACIE SETUP ASSISTANT
Important Info for PC users: LSA only works through the USB connection. If you wish to use the
Thunderbolt interface, first connect via USB in order to run LSA. Then install Thunderbolt drivers (see Install
Drivers (Windows Only).
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, click on 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.
Please read the license agreement before clicking 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, click 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. Click Next to continue.6.
New Account

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Existing Account
Choose the software utilities that you want to install. Please note that certain software utilities may begin to7.
install before LaCie Setup Assistant has finished. Follow the software utility installer before completing LaCie
Setup Assistant.
Windows
Mac
Click Next to continue.8.
LaCie Setup Assistant provides a summary of the installation. Click Finish to close the program. Your LaCie9.
hard drive is now ready for use.

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Windows
Mac
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”.
Important info: Please note that 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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INSTALL DRIVERS (WINDOWS ONLY)
Windows users must install drivers on their computer in order to use the Thunderbolt connection. Before
following the steps below, follow the steps to connect the product to a host computer via USB as described in
Getting Connected. Once the drivers have been installed, you can disconnect the USB cable and connect the
Thunderbolt one.
Click this link to download drivers: http://www.lacie.com/support/drivers/driver.htm?id=102791.
Unzip the file.2.
Double-click Setup.exe.3.
Follow the steps to complete the wizard.4.
When prompted, restart your computer.5.

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Move on to the product setup steps as described in Getting Connected.6.