This section identifies the different parts that make up your LaCie Fuel and provides information to help you keep your device charged and ready.
The LaCie Fuel uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. A fully charged battery provides up to 8 hours of continuous streaming. However, the battery loses its charge faster when playing high-resolution videos. When the device is in standby mode, the battery holds its charge for up to 25 hours. The device enters standby mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.
The power LED shows the battery status:
The fastest way to charge the battery is to connect your LaCie Fuel to a power outlet using the included USB cable and power adapter. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
Your LaCie Fuel device also charges when it is connected to a computer, but at a slower rate. The lifespan of the battery is affected by the number of charge cycles. You cannot replace the battery.
You can use your LaCie Fuel with these devices:
Linux operating systems are not supported. However, if your Linux operating system has appropriate browser support, media player capability, and wireless connectivity, it should be
able to connect to your LaCie Fuel storage device.
You can use these browsers to access your media library on your LaCie Fuel device:
Your mobile device supports different media formats. If you cannot play a video that is saved on LaCie Fuel while wirelessly connected to your mobile device, the resolution might be too high or your mobile device does not support the video format.
If the video is a 1080i or 1080p file, it might require too much bandwidth and cause a choppy viewing experience or not play at all. Purchase a lower-quality video or use a program to change the file to a lower quality.
Confirm that your mobile device supports the video type or codec. Some third-party programs, such as VLC display information about the file and its codec.
Because your LaCie Fuel device is a wireless broadcasting device, it can be “seen” by any Wi-Fi device within its range (up to 45 meters or 147 feet). You can set a password to restrict access to your LaCie Fuel (see the LaCie Media App user manual for instructions).