Verify the computer’s USB port before connecting the LaCie device. Two cables are included with your LaCie device at shipping (see LED Indicator and Cables):
- Use this cable if your computer has a USB-C port. USB-C to USB-C
- Use this cable if your computer lacks a USB-C port and supports USB 3.0 or 2.0.
- The USB-C port on the rear of the LaCie Porsche Design Mobile hard drive should receive the cable.
- The other end of the cable should be connected to your computer.
- A connection to a computer with a USB-C connector is shown in the picture below.
- A connection to a computer using a USB 3.0/2.0 Type A connector is shown in the figure below.
LaCie Setup mounts the drive partition on your desktop (Mac) or in Computer (Windows).
Note: To help you overcome typical problems, check out the troubleshooting topics in the Frequently Asked Questions section if the drive won’t mount on your computer.
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To guarantee that your LaCie hard drive is properly configured, adhere to the instructions exactly as written.
Direct access: Double-click the LACIE SETUP volume under Computer (My Computer in Windows XP).
LaCie Setup Assistant makes it simple for all users to install your LaCie hard drive.
Step 2: Open the Lacie Setup Assistant (page 7)
- Double-click LaCie Setup after opening the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop. Users of Windows AutoPlay: Your LaCie hard drive can be recognized by Windows AutoPlay as soon as it is attached to your computer. Double-click LaCie Setup after selecting Open folder to view files in Windows Explorer if the AutoPlay window opens.
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The LaCie Setup Assistant does not restrict you from formatting or partitioning your LaCie drive using the built-in disk utility tool on your computer. Simply complete the Setup Assistant’s instructions, and then format your drive using Windows Disk Management or Mac Disk Utility.
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To partition your LaCie hard drive, use the slider. Reduce the size of the Compatible volume (referred to as LaCie Share on some products) by sliding the slider to the left (for Windows and Mac). Move the slider all the way to the left if you don’t want the Compatible / LaCie Share volume. The LaCie volume will be formatted for your os, either NTFS for Windows or HFS+ for Mac.
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Windows You are informed that the disk will be formatted by a window prompt. Choose Yes to proceed. The hard disk will be formatted using Windows LaCi Setup Assistant. the LaCie device you own. For the next step, click. Porsche Design P’9223 Hard Drive User Manual New Account
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The LaCie Setup Assistant is now complete. Before finishing LaCie Setup Assistant, adhere to the software utility installer. Windows For the next step, click. An overview of the installation is provided by LaCie Setup Assistant. To shut off the software, click Finish. You can now utilize your LaCie hard drive. User’s Guide for the Porsche Design P’9223 Hard Drive
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Instead of on your computer, software will be loaded on the product’s storage. If it exists, it will be found on the volume labeled “Compatible” or “LaCie Share,” otherwise on “LaCie.” Please be aware that LaCie software utilities can be installed whenever you choose. The LaCie Setup Assistant program will be accessible once the format is finished on:
How do I get LaCie to function with my Mac?
- Make that the computer has the storage device mounted and connected.
- Enter diskmgmt.msc in the Search box. Double-click Disk Management in the search results.
- Locate your LaCie device from the list of storage devices in the Disk Management window’s center.
- To format the partition, it must be accessible. If it is already formatted, choose Delete from the context menu when you right-click the partition.
- Right-click the volume and choose New SimpleVolume to create a new partition. When the New Simple Volume Wizard displays, follow the on-screen directions.
Which drives does LaCie employ?
LaCie has been making fascinating moves ever since they entered the market. They install hard drives made by Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba, and Hitachi within their enclosures.
LaCie, what kind of drive is that?
a hard drive that is Ultra Compatible and Ultra Portable. LaCie Mobile Drive easily connects to Mac, Windows, and iPad USB-C and is compatible with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.
How can I put photos on LaCie?
- Tap the Libraries and Folderscontent menu () link in the navigation bar on the home page. Pick a mobile device.
- Click and hold the folder containing the files you want to upload. Consider pictures.
- In the navigation bar, click the Select Item symbol (). You might need to hit the More icon () on smaller-screen devices in order to access the Select items menu option.
- To upload items to your mobile storage device, tap them. Each thing you choose is marked with a check mark.
- Tap on an individual item to deselect it.
- Tap Pick Items in the top left corner, then select All to select every file in the screen. Tap on Select items and select Deselect All to undo Select All.
- In the menu bar, click the Upload symbol.
Note: Media libraries or the device’s folder can be used to view uploaded files. Go to Files and Folders () and select Product to examine the folder (Product is the name of your storage device, e.g. LaCie Fuel or Seagate Wireless). Select the device folder by tapping on it. To view the uploaded files, peruse the subfolders.
How can I retrieve my photos from LaCie?
- Launch “External Devices Recovery” by selecting it. Hard drive recovery with Recoverit.
- Scan the external hard disk from LaCie. Your LaCie hard drive will undergo a short scan by Recoverit Data Recovery.
- data recovery for LaCie drives. You can examine all recoverable files following the scan.
A solid state drive is LaCie?
To take full use of Thunderbolt 3 capabilities and provide speeds nearly five times faster than conventional SATA SSDs, LaCie’s Rugged SSD Pro harnesses the power of a Seagate FireCuda NVMe solid storage drive. Filmmakers and DITs may play back the most demanding 6K, 8K, and super slo-mo source files straight without transcoding because to its remarkable endurance.
How can I move photos from my Mac to my LaCie drive?
- Connect the USB adapter and cable that are included to the LaCie Fuel drive.
- Connect the PC to the USB cord.
- On your desktop, click the LaCie Fuel icon.
- Upload your media files with drag-and-drop
How is a LaCie hard drive enclosure opened?
- To identify the hard drive to remove while replacing a faulty disk, navigate to Dashboard > RAID Management (Bottom slot = 1 and Top slot = 2).
- After opening the enclosure if you’re changing the one, check sure the disks are clearly labeled.
- Unplug the power supply and shut off the gadget. Before continuing, wait 60 minutes for the unit to cool and relax.
- Pull the front lip of the casing, particularly in the center where the top shell connects to the bottom plate, to release the Network Space MAX. To carefully separate the top shell from the bottom plate at the center clasp, LaCie advises using your index finger.
- If disk 2 has failed, carefully remove the top disk from the top bay by releasing the SATA connector. Remove the top disk (Disk 2) if Disk 1 has failed, then remove the bottom disk (Disk 1.) Each mechanism has 4 screws, 2 on each side, which need to be removed.
- Remove both disks if you’re replacing the enclosure.
Important information
- Other than the clips, the casing is not bonded or otherwise attached to the gadget. The gadget can be opened with only slight force.
- Your warranty will be void if you physically harm the device in any way while opening it. The unit cannot sustain any physical harm.
- Please discuss other choices with LaCie if you are unsure about this surgery.
On a computer, how can I open a LaCie external hard drive?
Start the Windows AutoPlay version of the LaCie Setup Assistant: Your LaCie hard drive can be recognized by Windows AutoPlay as soon as it is attached to your computer. Double-click LaCie Setup if the AutoPlay window displays, then select Open folder to view files.
How should my LaCie external hard drive be formatted for a Mac?
- Open the Finder and select Disk Utility under Applications > Utilities.
- The LaCie d2 drive should be selected in the sidebar on the left.
- Choose Erase.
- Dialogue box appears. Give the drive a name. When the drive mounts, this name will be visible.
- Choose OS X Extended under Format (Journaled).
- Choose GUID Partition Map under Scheme.
- Select Erase.
- The disk will be formatted using Disk Utility. Click Done when it’s finished.
On my LaCie hard drive, how do I access the files?
Double-click LaCie Setup after opening the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop. The LaCie hard drive may be recognized by Windows AutoPlay as soon as it is connected to your computer. Double-click LaCie Setup if the AutoPlay dialog displays, then select Open folder to see files using Windows Explorer.
How can I get my LaCie external hard drive’s files back?
- Disk Drill can be downloaded, set up, and launched.
- Click “Search for lost data” after selecting your LaCie drive.
- Click “Review detected objects” after the scan is finished.
- Select files using the checkbox column, then select “Recover.”
- They should be saved somewhere on your PC.
How reliable are LaCie hard drives?
The LaCie Robust Mini (opens in new tab) may be the ideal rugged hard drive for you if you want something compact and really sturdy. When it comes to external hard drives, LaCie is a well regarded brand, and this product demonstrates this skill. Even though it isn’t an SSD, it still performs superbly in terms of raw transfer speeds, and because of its compact size, it is portable. This is one of the most tough hard drives you can buy right now for everyday use, but because to its small size, it is also not the most durable disk on this list.
Why won’t my Lacie hard drive appear on my PC?
Does Device Manager list the hard drive? A: Device Manager lists every drive in at least one location.
Launch Device Manager by typing its name into Search. To display the whole list of devices, look in the Disk Drives section and, if necessary, click the plus symbol. Unplug your drive safely, check that it is listed, and then plug it back in. Your LaCie hard drive is the entry that is changed.
Is there a strange icon next to your hard drive on the list? A: Windows Device Manager typically offers details on peripheral failures. Even though the Device Manager can help with debugging most issues, it does not always show the actual reason or offer a precise fix.
A problem can be detected by an odd icon next to the hard disk. For instance, it may have an exclamation point, question mark, or X in place of the icon often associated with the type of gadget. Click this icon’s right mouse button, then select Properties. The gadget might not be functioning as planned for a cause that can be found on the General tab.
What drawbacks do SSDs have?
1. Duration
The main drawback of SSDs over HDDs is their short lifespan. There is a limited number of times you can delete and rewrite data on a solid state disk; this is known as the write cycle. Cells in the SSD age after this process is finished. They keep deteriorating until the drive is no longer functional. It probably won’t last as long as your desktop computer.
2. Cost
In terms of price per GB of storage, SSD is significantly more expensive than HDD. Simple logic indicates that an SSD will cost twice as much as an equivalent quantity of HDD storage. In other words, Solid State Drive-equipped computers will cost more than those with traditional hard drive architectures.
3. Keeping
SSDs with less storage space are available right now on the market. Computers with solid state drives typically have storage space between 128GB and 480GB. Solid state drives have a maximum capacity of 4TB, however the price of the device increases significantly relative to the SSD storage capacity.