LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 Operating manual

Guide to Using the LaCie Rugged Hard Disk (500 GB)
Purpose of External hard drive:
This durable, portable external hard drive offers a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection.
You can easily plug it into any PC or Mac with a USB port for backup, archiving, and large
data exchange or storage. Its unique scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-
resistant rubber bumper make the LaCie Rugged Hard Disk especially resistant to harsh
elements, providing extra protection wherever you need it.
INSTRUCTIONS
Getting Connected:
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your computer and the other to the matching
port on the LaCie hard disk.
2. After a few seconds, the drive will mount in My Computer (Windows) or on your
desktop (Mac).
3. Before using your drive, LaCie Setup Assistant software must be launched to format
your drive, which will optimize your drive according to your needs. To launch Setup
Assistant:
Windows users: Double-click the LaCie drive icon in “My Computer”
Mac users: Double-click the “LaCie Setup Assistant” icon on your desktop.

Disconnecting LaCie Hard Disk: