LaCie CloudBox User manual

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CLOUDBOX USER MANUAL

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1. INTRODUCTION

The LaCie CloudBox is your home cloud storage, granting your family easy access to files

on home computers, mobile devices, TVs, and game consoles.

Use this manual as a complement to the Tutorials available on your LaCie CloudBox. The Tutorials will answer

your most pressing questions as you get started with the LaCie CloudBox. See 2.a Connect Your LaCie CloudBox

to read how to connect to the Tutorials.

If you require additional instructions, this manual offers enhanced details on basic installation, standard

operation, and advanced settings. As your experience with the LaCie CloudBox grows, you can take advantage

of its rich set of features, including device management using the LaCie CloudBox Dashboard, cloud backups to

Wuala by LaCie, playing media on your connected TVs/game consoles, and much more.

If you encounter problems during installation, please see our online CloudBox-Help page, a short list of

frequently asked questions, and LaCie CloudBox Support.

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1.A OPENING THE BOX: CONTENTS

LaCie CloudBox

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Ethernet cable

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Power supply

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Quick Install Guide (printed on the accessory box)

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Important info: Please save your packaging. In the event that the device should need to be repaired or

serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.

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1.B VIEWS OF THE LACIE CLOUDBOX

FRONT VIEW

LED: The blue LED shows disk activity.1.

See LED for further details.

REAR VIEW

Power button (ON/OFF)1.

Power connector2.

Gigabit Ethernet3.

Reset button4.

The rear power button can be used to enable/disable deep sleep mode. See Dashboard Eco Management for

further details.

See Reset for further details on resetting the LaCie CloudBox to its default factory settings.

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1.C COMPUTER/HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

To make certain that the computers in your home can connect to the LaCie CloudBox, please review the

minimum system requirements below.

Latest version of Windows® XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Mac® OS X 10.5 / Linux 2.6

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Ethernet switch or router 10/100/1Gb

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Internet access: Internet Explorer™ 7.0, Firefox™ 3.0, Safari™ 3.0, or Chrome 2.0

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RECOMMENDED NETWORK AND SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

LaCie recommends the hardware and operating systems below to help improve your experience with the LaCie

CloudBox.

Broadband or faster internet connectivity

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Wi-Fi enabled switch or router that supports Gigabit Ethernet

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Latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8

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Internet access: Internet Explorer™ 8.0 or higher, Firefox™ 15.0 or higher, and Safari™ 5.0 or higher

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Important info: Your LaCie product's performance can be affected by such external forces as network

activity, hardware, distance, and setup.

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2. CONNECT AND ACCESS YOUR LACIE CLOUDBOX

Two key features for your LaCie CloudBox are:

Centralize data

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Share files

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By centralizing household files on the LaCie CloudBox, you will simplify how everyone shares and accesses

documents, photos, music, and movies. Additionally, you can save storage space by keeping data on a single

hard drive rather than copying the same files to multiple computers, external disks, and USB flash drives.

While your LaCie CloudBox has many more features, you can begin centralizing your family's data moments

after it is connected to your router. To get started, follow the directions to connect your LaCie CloudBox:

Connect Your LaCie CloudBox1.

What is the Family Folder?2.

Centralize Data3.

Share Files at Home4.

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2.A CONNECT YOUR LACIE CLOUDBOX

A - CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE

Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCie CloudBox.1.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet “out” port on your router or hub (refer2.

to your router or hub’s documentation).

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B - CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY

Before attaching the plug to the power adapter, check your electrical outlet for the compatible plug. Note the1.

guides on each end of the power adapter then carefully slide the plug into place. You will hear a snap,

indicating the plug has been properly connected.

Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the LaCie CloudBox. It will power on immediately.2.

The LaCie CloudBox may take up to nine minutes to boot. Go to the next step once the blue LED has stopped3.

blinking.

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Caution: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie device. Do not use a power supply from

another LaCie device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause

damage to the device and void your warranty. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie

device. Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage and will void your warranty.

C - CONNECT YOUR COMPUTERS

Select your operating system.

Important info: Your computer(s) must be attached to the same network (router or hub) as the LaCie

CloudBox.

Windows XP

Open an Explorer Window by clicking twice on your internal hard drive (e.g. My Computer or the C: drive).1.

Click on My Network Places.2.

Click on View workgroup computers.3.

Click twice on LaCie-CloudBox4.

Open the folder Family5.

Click twice on CLOUDBOX-HELP.6.

Click on Discover your CloudBox to view the CloudBox Tutorials.7.

Important info: If your version of Windows XP does not include a link to workgroup computers, please see

www.lacie.com/cloudbox-install for alternative instructions on accessing your LaCie CloudBox.

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Windows Vista/7

Open Computer (Vista and 7) or Libraries.1.

Click on Network2.

Click twice on LaCie-CloudBox3.

Open the folder Family4.

Click twice on CLOUDBOX-HELP.5.

Click on Discover your CloudBox to view the CloudBox Tutorials.6.

Important info: If your version of Windows Vista/7 encounters difficulty reaching the Network, please see

www.lacie.com/cloudbox-install for alternative instructions on accessing your LaCie CloudBox.

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