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====== LaCie Desktop Manager ======

LaCie Desktop Manager unlocks the full potential of your LaCie product. It will allow you to check the status of your device, set up email alerts, create an action when you click the front blue button (shortcut button), and configure power-saving.

<note>**Note:** LaCie Desktop Manager is not compatible with all LaCie devices. Only compatible LaCie devices will appear in LaCie Desktop Manager.</note>

===== Installing LaCie Desktop Manager =====

LaCie Desktop Manager software installer is located on the CD that shipped with your product. Launch the installer for your operating system, then follow the installation wizard to completion.

When setup has completed, launch the LaCie Desktop Manager from the System tray (Windows) or the Menu bar (Mac).

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When you run LaCie Desktop Manager, you will see that all compatible connected LaCie devices will appear in the left-hand column. Choose the product you wish to manage, then use the tabs to navigate to the page you want.

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===== Info Tab =====

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On this page you will see advanced information on your drive, such as device name, the internal hard disk serial number (not the LaCie product serial number), available capacity, connection type, etc.

==== Reformat ====

From the **Info** tab, you can reformat the disks.

<note caution>**Caution:** If you click the **Reformat...** button and follow these steps, everything will be erased from the hard drive. If you have information that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this information before performing these steps.</note>

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===== Shortcut Tab =====

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The front blue LED is also a button that allows you to perform a variety of tasks. A long click (press and hold for several seconds) will put the product to sleep (Eco mode). When the product is in Eco mode, a short click (press and immediately release the button) will wake it.

Using LaCie Desktop Manager, you can configure a short click to trigger a task (when the product is not in Eco mode). Instantly back up your work, open a family budget spreadsheet, or launch your most commonly used applications. Click the **Shortcut** tab to start. Then, drag an application or document to be launched onto the gray **Button click** rectangle, or click the **Change** button and select the file or application from the menu.

<note important>**Important info:** Activating the shortcut button may affect the transfer rates of your device. For optimal transfer rates, disable the shortcut button.</note>

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===== Eco Tab =====

From this page, you can manage your product's energy usage, and turn off the front LED. Note that if an alert is triggered, the front LED will blink red, even if you have turned off the LED from this page.

==== Energy Management – Mac Users ====

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Based upon your LaCie product, Eco Mode may be managed by Mac OS X. If prompted, please click on Energy Saver Settings to enter the System Preferences. Select "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible" to conserve energy.

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==== Energy Management – Windows Users ====

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By default, your drive will enter Eco Mode after **5 minutes** of inactivity in order to conserve energy. To exit Eco Mode, simply access data and the disks will automatically restart, or click the product's front button.

Unclick the **Automatic Eco Mode due to Inactivity** box to turn off Eco Mode, or select a period of inactivity after which the disks will enter Eco Mode.

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===== Alerts Tab =====

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Enable alerts to receive a message via the LaCie Desktop Manager about changes to the status of your LaCie device.

<note important>**Important info:** Activating alerts may affect the transfer rates of your device. For optimal transfer rates, disable alerts.</note>

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===== Emails Tab =====

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If you wish to be warned by email of any change in the status of your LaCie device, enter email addresses here (up to five). You can also enter an email subject line.

Next, select the type of event for which you would like to receive emails.

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===== Encryption Tab =====

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Your LaCie storage device allows you to secure your data by encrypting it directly on the disk. You can then lock/unlock the device using a username and password.

<note caution>**Caution:** The process of enabling security requires reformatting the disk. As a result, any data stored on the disk will be lost. Be sure to back up any data before proceeding. LaCie cannot be held responsible for data loss.</note>

After you enable encryption, create a user by typing a username and password. You can create up to 10 users, each with its own username and password. The first user created will automatically be designated an administrator.
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