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one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and will not be available for data storage. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes.
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Introduc on Compact enough to fit in your coat pocket, yet spacious enough to house your digital life, LaCie Mobile Drive offers up to 5TB of capacity in a slim, all-aluminum design. Connect its USB-C port to your computer and store up to 500K high resolution photos or 165 hours of video. Wherever life takes you, enjoy fast transfers and customizable backups on the go with LaCie Mobile Drive.
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Cables and Connectors USB-C protocols USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. USB-C is the latest implementation of this standard and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. USB-C supports many protocols: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480Mb/s SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 1 transfer rates up to 5Gb/s USB 3.
USB 3.1 (USB-C)–to–USB Type A cable Use the USB 3.1 (USB-C)–to–USB Type A cable to connect LaCie Mobile Drive to a computer’s USB Type A port (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0). Transfer rates with USB Type A connections have the potential to reach the following speeds: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gb/s Hi-Speed USB 2.
Ge ng Started Connect the USB cable Before connecting LaCie Mobile Drive, confirm the type of USB port on your computer, then choose the appropriate cable to connect your device. Use the USB 3.1 (USB-C) cable if your computer has a USB-C port. Use the USB-C–to–USB Type A (USB 3.0/USB 2.0) cable if your computer does not have a USB-C port.
Set up LaCie Mobile Drive The setup process lets you: Register your LaCie Mobile Drive Get the most from your drive with easy access to information and support. Install Toolkit Manage mirror folders, backup plans (Windows only), and more. Your computer must be connected to the internet to register your device and install Toolkit.
Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, open LaCie Mobile Drive and launch Start Here Win or Start Here Mac. Register your device Enter your information and click Register.
Click the Download button. Install Toolkit Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, go to the folder where you receive downloads. Open the LaCieToolkit.zip file. Click on the LaCie Toolkit Installer to launch the application. Click on the LaCieToolkit.exe file to launch the application.
Your computer must be connected to the internet to install and run Toolkit. Learn more about Toolkit Toolkit provides useful tools that let you easily: Manage backup plans (Windows only). Create mirror folders. Optimize disk format for use with a specific operating system. For details on Toolkit features, see the Toolkit user manual. Storage format LaCie Mobile Drive is preformatted exFAT for compatibility with both Windows and Mac computers.
Op onal Forma ng and Par oning LaCie Mobile Drive is preformatted exFAT for compatibility with both Mac and Windows computers. If you use the drive with only one type of computer, you can optimize file copy performance by formatting the drive in the native file system for your operating system—NTFS for Windows or HFS+ for Macs. There are two ways you can optimize performance: Toolkit Optimize Format your drive for optimal performance with just a few simple clicks.
Use NTFS if: …you connect the storage device to Windows computers, and you don’t need to allow a Mac to write to the disk. Use HFS+ if: …you connect the storage device to Mac computers, and you don’t need to allow a Windows computer to read or write to the disk. HFS+ is the only format compatible with Time Machine. Use exFAT if: …you need to allow both Mac and Windows computers to read and write to the disk. You can use FAT32 if: …you connect the storage device to older Windows and Mac computers.
5. Click Optimize. 6. A notice appears asking you to confirm the format operation. Click Format. Manual forma ng Use the steps below to manually format and partition a storage device. Formatting erases everything on the storage device. LaCie highly recommends that you back up all data on your storage device before performing the steps below. LaCie is not responsible for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning, or using a LaCie storage device. Mac macOS version 10.11 and later 1.
6. For Scheme, select GUID Partition Map. 7. Click Erase. 8. Disk Utility formats the drive. When it’s finished, click Done. Windows 1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer. 2. Go to Search and then type diskmgmt.msc. In the search results, double-click Disk Management. 3. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your LaCie device. 4. The partition must be available to format.
Safely Remove LaCie Mobile Drive From Your Computer Always eject a storage drive from your computer before physically disconnecting it. Your computer must perform filing and housekeeping operations on the drive before it is removed. Therefore, if you unplug the drive without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged. Mac There are several ways you can eject your device from a Mac. See below for two options. Eject via Finder window 1. Open a Finder window. 2.
Windows 8 / Windows 10 2. If you don’t see the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the system tray to display all icons in the notification area. 3. In the list of devices, choose the device you want to eject. Windows displays a notification when it is safe to remove the device. 4. Disconnect the device from the computer.
Frequently Asked Ques ons For help setting up and using your LaCie hard drive, review the frequently asked questions below. For additional support resources, go to LaCie customer support. All users Problem: My file transfers are too slow Q: Are both ends of the USB cable firmly attached? A: Review troubleshooting tips for cable connections below: Check both ends of the USB cable and make sure that they are fully seated in their respective ports.
Q: Can I use my hard drive with a USB hub? A: Yes, the hard drive can be connected to a USB hub. If you use a hub and encounter detection problems, slower than normal transfer rates, random disconnection from your computer or other unusual issues, try connecting the hard drive directly to the computer’s USB port. Some USB hubs are less than efficient with power management, which can be problematic for connected devices. In such a case, consider trying a powered USB hub that includes a power cable.
Problem: The hard drive icon does not appear on my desktop Q: Is your Finder configured to hide hard drives on the desktop? A: Go to Finder and then check Preferences | General tab | Show these items on the desktop. Confirm that Hard Disks is selected. Q: Is your hard drive mounting in the operating system? A: Open Disk Utility at Go | Utilities | Disk Utility.
on the type of device, it has an exclamation point, question mark or an X. Right click this icon and then choose Properties. The General tab provides a potential reason why the device is not working as expected.
Regulatory Compliance Product Name LaCie Mobile Drive Regulatory Model Number LRD0TU9 China RoHS 2 China RoHS 2 refers to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Order No. 32, effective July 1, 2016, titled Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products.
Taiwan RoHS Taiwan RoHS refers to the Taiwan Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection’s (BSMI’s) requirements in standard CNS 15663, Guidance to reduction of the restricted chemical substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Seagate products must comply with the “Marking of presence” requirements in Section 5 of CNS 15663. This product is Taiwan RoHS compliant. The following table meets the Section 5 “Marking of presence” requirements.
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