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====== Getting Connected ======

<note caution>**Caution:** Do not stack the LaCie Sphère on other hard drives or electronic devices.</note>
<note important>**Important info:** Installing your LaCie Sphère is easy for all users, simply connect it to your computer then run LaCie Setup Assistant. LaCie Setup Assistant will help you to configure the LaCie Sphère for your operating system. Make certain to follow the steps below in the proper order:
  - **Step 1 - Connect the USB Cable**
  - **Step 2 - Launch LaCie Setup Assistant**
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===== STEP 1 - Connect the USB Cable =====

  - Connect the USB cable to the hard drive. \\ {{:products:sphere:ill:ill_sphere_connect_01.png?500|}} \\ 
  - Connect the USB cable from the drive to the computer. \\ {{:products:sphere:ill:ill_sphere_connect_02.png?500|}} \\ 
  - The drive will mount on your computer. \\ {{:products:sphere:ill:ill_sphere_connect_03.png?500|}} \\ 
  - Go to [[connection#step-2--launch-lacie-setup-assistant|STEP 2 - Launch LaCie Setup Assistant]]

<note tech>**Technical note:** If the USB bus on your computer does not provide the necessary power to operate your LaCie device, you may require a USB-Y cable, which can be purchased from [[http://www.lacie.com/accessories|www.lacie.com/accessories]]. See [[cables#usb-y-cable|USB-Y Cable]] for details.</note>

<note>**Note:** If the drive does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at [[help|]].</note>

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===== STEP 2 - Launch LaCie Setup Assistant =====

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===== Unmounting the Volume(s) =====

In order to avoid file system corruption, it's important to unmount your volume(s) before turning off the product or disconnecting the interface cable. See [[unmounting|]] for details.

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