Setup Steps
1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the drive
and to a USB 3.0 port on your computer.
NOTE: If your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port,
you can connect the included USB 3.0 cable to a
USB 2.0 port. In this case, file transfers will be limited
to USB 2.0 speeds.
2. After a few seconds, the drive will mount
in My Computer (Windows) or on your
desktop (Mac).
USB Connection Note: If the USB bus on your computer
does not provide the necessary power to operate your
LaCie Rugged, disconnect the USB cable, connect the
USB power cable to your computer and to the Rugged
and then reconnect the USB cable.
3. Before using your drive, LaCie Setup Assistant software must be launched to format
your drive. It will:
• O ptimize your drive according to your needs
• C opy the manual and utilities on your drive
USB power cable