User manual LACIE FASTKEY

[. . . ] LACIE FASTKEY: USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. 1 LaCie User Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the LaCie FastKey. The FastKey is the perfect tool for all your portable storage needs: s s s s Easy to use - Plug & Play Compatible with all modern computers - USB 3. 0 and USB 2. 0 Compact - 26cm3 fits on any keychain Durable body - strong aluminum build Large capacity - up to 120 GB USB 3. 0 speeds for Windows and Mac - Solid State Drive (SSD) Technology with a DRAM cache Lightning fast - Up to 260MB/s Secure encryption - Protect your most important data using Advanced Encryption Standard 256 (AES 256) s s s s This User Manual will guide you through the easy installation of your FastKey. You can also follow the simple steps to creating a secure, password-protected volume. If you encounter problems, please confirm that all the installation steps have been followed. [. . . ] Use FAT32 if: . . . you will be using your storage device with both Windows and Mac computers. Maximum single file size is limited to 4GB. FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS The steps listed below will help you to format and partition a storage device. For more information on choosing the optimal file format, refer to About File System Formats. LaCie highly recommends that you back up all data on your storage device before performing the steps below. LaCie is not responsible for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning, or using a LaCie storage device. Important Info: Depending upon your LaCie storage device, formatting the "LaCie" partition or the "LA-PUBLIC" partition will delete the included User Manual and utilities. Please copy all data, including documentation and software from LaCie, before formatting your storage device. User Manuals and select software may also be downloaded from www. lacie. com/support/. Note: Refer to your operating system's documentation for more information on reformatting and partitioning your storage device. 39 LaCie User Manual Windows Users Technical Note on volumes larger than 2TB: Windows XP 32-bit - This version of Windows will not recognize volumes larger than 2TB; Windows XP x64, Vista and 7 - All of these versions of Windows can recognize volumes greater than 2TB. However, disks must be converted to the GPT file system before partitions greater than 2TB can be created. To do this, go to Windows Disk Management and right-click on the disk. You may now create partitions greater than 2TB. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your LaCie device. By default, a partition is already created on the device with LaCie software utilities. Follow your operating system instructions to reset the existing partition. Follow the on-screen instructions when the New Simple Volume Wizard appears. 1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer. Disk Utility will display the message Select a disk, volume, or image. All connected storage devices, partitions, or disk images will be displayed in this column. The top name is the name of the physical device's manufacturer, and includes the formatted capacity. See About File System Formats for more information on choosing a file format. and confirm your selection in the popup window. LaCie User Manual 40 GETTING HELP If you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for a list of available resources. Order Source Quick Install Guide Description Concise steps to follow for getting your product up and running Location 1 Printed and included in the product box, or download PDF from the product page 2 Support Pages Includes interactive troubleshooting www. lacie. com/support/, select your product, then click the topics for most "Troubleshooting" tab common problems Includes common See Troubleshooting Topics troubleshooting topics A free forum, moderated by LaCie, for customers to seek advice 3 User Manual LaCie Lounge Technical Support forum 4 www. lacielounge. com/index. php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=49&lang=en 5 Create an account on lacie. com, Customer Create an account here: register your Support www. lacie. com/us/mystuff/login. htm?logout&rtn=mystuff product, and fill out a support ticket 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?You can give us important feedback as well as receive updated information on your LaCie device. 41 LaCie User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING TOPICS Note: Interactive troubleshooting, a highly effective way to resolve problems with your product, is available from www. lacie. com/support/. [. . . ] Should the product not be returned within 21 calendar days of the replacement product's shipment date, you will be charged for the full value of a new comparable product. LaCie can only provide this optional warranty in countries where there is a local LaCie office. 1 CUSTOMER WARNING Please be sure to back up your data before returning your drive to LaCie for repair. LaCie cannot under any circumstances guarantee the integrity of data remaining on a returned drive. We make no provisions for data recovery and cannot be held liable for any data loss on drives or media returned to LaCie. [. . . ]