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If you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for a list of available resources.

Order Source Description Location
1 Quick Install Guide Concise steps to follow for getting your product up and running Either a printed leaflet or accessory box and included in the product box, or download PDF from the product page
2 Support Pages Includes interactive troubleshooting topics for most common problems www.lacie.com/support/, select your product, then click the “Troubleshooting” tab
3 User Manual Includes common troubleshooting topics See Troubleshooting Topics below
4 Customer Support Create an account on lacie.com, register your product, and fill out a support ticket Create an account here: www.lacie.com/us/mystuff/login.htm?logout&rtn=mystuff

Note: LaCie is dedicated to providing high quality products that enrich the lives of our customers. To help LaCie offer the best customer support, we encourage you to create an account and register your product at www.lacie.com/us/mystuff/login.htm? logout&rtn=mystuff. You can give us important feedback as well as receive updated information on your LaCie device.

 

Troubleshooting Topics

Note: Interactive troubleshooting, a highly effective way to resolve problems with your product, is available from www.lacie.com/support/. Select your product, then click the “Troubleshooting” tab.

Mac Users

The drive is not recognized by the computer.

Q: Does an icon for the drive appear on the desktop?


Q: Does your computer's configuration meet the minimum system requirements for use with this drive?


Q: Did you follow the correct installation steps for your operating system?


Q: Are both ends of the USB and power supply cables securely attached?


Q: Are your computer's USB buses working properly?


Q: Has the drive been formatted?


Q: Does your computer's operating system support the file system?


Q: Is there a conflict with other device drivers or extensions?


Error messages under Mac OS 10.x.

Q: Did you get an "Error -50" message while copying to a FAT 32 volume?


Q: Did you get an error message telling you that the drive has been disconnected when coming out of sleep mode?


The drive is working slowly.

Q: Are there other USB devices connected to the same port or hub?


The drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via Hi-Speed USB 2.0.

Q: Are you operating in Mac OS 10.x?


Windows Users

The drive is not recognized by the computer.

Q: Has the drive been formatted?


Q: Does your computer's operating system support the file system?


Q: Is there an icon for the drive in My Computer?


Q: Does your computer's configuration meet the minimum system requirements for use with this drive?


Q: Did you follow the correct installation steps for your operating system?


Q: Are both ends of the USB and power supply cables securely attached?


Q: Is there a conflict with other device drivers or extensions?


The drive is working slowly.

Q: Are there other USB devices connected to the same port or hub?


The drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via Hi-Speed USB 2.0.

Q: Is the drive connected to a USB 1.1 port on your computer, or to a USB 1.1 hub?


Q: Is the drive connected to a Hi- Speed USB 2.0 port on your computer?


Q: Does your computer or operating system support Hi-Speed USB 2.0?


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