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+ | ====== LaCie Desktop Manager ====== | ||
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+ | LaCie Desktop Manager is a software utility that provides important information regarding the status and health of your device. | ||
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+ | ===== Installing LaCie Desktop Manager ===== | ||
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+ | Follow the directions below: | ||
+ | - Click the link to download the installer for LaCie Desktop Manager: | ||
+ | * [[http://www.lacie.com/files/lacie-content/download/drivers/lacie-desktop-manager-for-mac-os.pkg|Mac]] | ||
+ | * [[http://www.lacie.com/files/lacie-content/download/drivers/lacie-desktop-manager-2.7.3.pkg|Windows]] | ||
+ | - Once the download is complete, locate the installer on your computer. Generally, downloads can be found in the Downloads folder. | ||
+ | - Launch the installer for your operating system and follow the setup wizard to completion. | ||
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+ | When setup is complete, launch LaCie Desktop Manager from the System tray (Windows) or the Menu bar (Mac). | ||
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+ | ^ Windows ^ Mac ^ | ||
+ | | {{:products:2big-quadra-usb3:2big-quadra-usb3-ldm-launch-win.jpg?325|}} | {{:products:2big-quadra-usb3:2big-quadra-usb3-ldm-launch-mac.jpg?325|}} | | ||
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+ | LaCie Desktop Manager provides a list of all compatible LaCie devices in the left-hand column. If you have more than one compatible LaCie device, choose a product and use the tabs to navigate to the page you want. Options can vary based upon the product. | ||
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+ | ===== Info tab ===== | ||
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+ | {{:products:2big-tbt2:screenshots:ss-2big-tbt2-ldm-info.jpg?500|}} | ||
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+ | Review the details of your device: | ||
+ | * Name | ||
+ | * Model | ||
+ | * Hard drive ID | ||
+ | * Connection type | ||
+ | * Total capacity | ||
+ | * Available capacity | ||
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+ | === Reformat === | ||
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+ | From the **Info** tab, you can reformat the hard drives. | ||
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+ | <note caution>**Caution:** Choosing **Reformat** launches your operating system's disk utility (see [[formatting|]] for details). Formatting erases all data stored on your hard drives. To protect files, back up your hard drives before selecting **Reformat**.</note> | ||
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+ | ===== Status tab ===== | ||
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+ | {{:products:2big-tbt2:screenshots:ss-2big-tbt2-ldm-status.jpg?500|}} | ||
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+ | Review the health of the: | ||
+ | * Hardware | ||
+ | * RAID configuration | ||
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+ | You can also enable alerts to receive status updates. | ||
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+ | <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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+ | ===== Email tab ===== | ||
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+ | {{:products:2big-tbt2:screenshots:ss-2big-tbt2-ldm-email.jpg?500|}} | ||
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+ | You can enter up to five email addresses to receive messages regarding changes to the status of your LaCie device. You can also enter an email subject line. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Check the boxes to select the events that trigger email alerts. |