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====== Introduction ======

{{ :products:minimus-usb3:minimus-usb3.jpg?150|}}Welcome to the User Manual for the Minimus 3.0 Hard Drive. This drive combines the cutting-edge SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with high-quality drives, allowing you to transfer data with the fastest speeds on the market.  

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 [[help|]] page.

===== Box Content =====

Your box contains the following:

  * Minimus Desktop Hard Drive
  * USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible)
  * Power supply
  * Quick Install Guide
  * LaCie Storage Utilities and User Manual are pre-loaded on the drive

<note>**Note:** A PDF of this User Manual and software utilities are pre-loaded on the drive.</note>

<note important>**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.</note>

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<note>**Note:** For optimal performance, the drive must be connected to a USB 3.0 host port. Many laptops or desktop computers do not feature USB 3.0 ports. You can purchase a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (for desktop computers) or a USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 (for laptops) that will permit the maximum transfer speeds for which your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is capable. </note>

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===== Views of the Drive =====

==== Rear View ====

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  - Power switch
  - USB 3.0 port
  - Power supply connection

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===== Status Light Information =====

Your hard drive features a status light, which will indicate certain disk behaviors. Refer to the chart below for details.

^ Light Behavior ^ Status ^
| On, Steady | Drive is on |
| Flickering | Data access |
| On for 1 second, off for 30 seconds | [[lacie-desktop-manager|Eco Mode]] |
| Off | Drive is off |