LaCie Rikiki User manual

Rikiki USB 3.0 Hard Drive User Manual 1

RIKIKI USB 3.0 HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the User Manual for the Rikiki USB 3.0 Hard Drive. This drive combines

the cutting-edge SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with high-quality drives, allowing

you to transfer data with the fastest speeds on the market.

These pages will guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie product and will explain its features. If

this manual doesn't answer your questions or if you are having trouble, consult the Getting Help page.

BOX CONTENT

Your box contains the following:

LaCie Rikiki USB 3.0 hard disk

■

USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible)

■

Quick Install Guide (printed on packaging)

■

Note: A PDF of this User Manual and software utilities are pre-loaded on the drive.

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

serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of

these requirements, please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at

www.lacie.com/support/.

Note: For optimal performance, the drive must be connected to a USB 3.0 host port. Many laptops or

desktop computers do not feature USB 3.0 ports. You can purchase a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (for desktop

computers) or a USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 (for laptops) from LaCie that will permit the maximum transfer

speeds for which your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is capable. Visit www.lacie.com/accessories/.

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STATUS LIGHT INFORMATION

Your hard drive may feature a status light, which will indicate certain disk behaviors. Refer to the chart below

for details.

Light Behavior Status

On, Steady Drive is on

Flickering Data access

On for 1 second, off for 30 seconds Eco Mode

Off Drive is off

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CABLES AND CONNECTORS

USB 3.0

USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is

the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management

features.

Transfer rates can attain up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. This means USB 3.0 is

theoretically up to ten times faster than its predecessor.

Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance

when connected to a compatible USB 3.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port,

but drive performance will be limited to their respective transfer rates.

Connector Face

(to Computer)

Cable End

(to Computer)

Cable End

(to Hard Drive)

Connector Face

(to Hard Drive)

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USB-Y CABLE

In the event that the USB bus on your computer does not provide the necessary power to operate your mobile

LaCie hard disk, you can connect a USB-Y cable to the drive and to your computer's USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 ports to

ensure adequate power. If a USB-Y cable is not included in the packaging, you can purchase one from

www.lacie.com/accessories/.

Connector Face

(to Computer)

Cable End

(to Computer)

Cable End

(to Hard Drive)

Connector Face

(to Hard Drive)

Power

Data

Attach the single connector end of the USB-Y cable to the back of your LaCie drive.1.

Attach the double connector end of the USB-Y cable to two USB ports on your computer.2.

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GETTING CONNECTED

Installing your LaCie hard drive is easy for all users thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. Please follow the setup

steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your

computer.

STEP 1 - CONNECT THE USB CABLE

Connect the USB cable from the drive to the computer.1.

The drive will mount on your computer.2.

Technical note: If the USB bus on your computer does not provide the necessary power to operate your

LaCie device, you may require a USB-Y cable, which can be purchased from www.lacie.com/accessories. See

USB-Y Cable for details.

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STEP 2 - LAUNCH LACIE SETUP ASSISTANT

LaCie Setup Assistant will help you format your new LaCie disk. The version of LaCie Setup Assistant is based

upon the disk that you are using. To verify your version, please launch LaCie Setup Assistant and compare the

Welcome window with the images below.

To launch LaCie Setup Assistant:

Windows: Open Computer/My Computer and click twice on the Start.exe / LaCie Setup icon

■

Mac: From your desktop, click twice on the LaCie Setup Assistant / LaCie Setup icon

■

Go to LaCie Setup Assistant A

Go to LaCie Setup Assistant B

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For further information on Mac OS X Lion and LaCie software

compatibility, go to www.lacie.com/lion.

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LaCie Setup Assistant A

Before using your drive, LaCie Setup Assistant software must be launched. It will allow you to:

Easily format your drive according to your needs

■

Copy the user manual and utilities onto the drive

■

Install software preloaded on the drive

■

Windows users

Double click on the LaCie icon in My Computer (or in “Computer” for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users) and

then double click start.exe.

Mac users

Double click on the LaCie Setup Assistant icon which will appear on your desktop.

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All users

Follow the on-screen instructions to format your drive and install preloaded software.

The LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you from using your computer's native disk utility program to

format or partition your LaCie drive. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use your

computer's native disk utility (Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for Mac) to reformat your drive.

Important info: If you do not launch LaCie Setup Assistant or if you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the

formatting has begun, your drive will not be ready to use and will require manual formatting.

The user manual and utilities will not be available on your drive and will have to be downloaded from the

LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/.

Important info: LaCie recommends that you copy the user manual and utilities onto your computer's

internal hard drive or other medium when setup is complete.

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