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USER MANUAL LaPlug LACIE

LaCie Network AssistantUser ManualManuel d’utilisationGuida per l'utenteBenutzerhandbuchManual de Usuario CD-ROM with software utilities including LaCie Network Assistant, LaCie Backup Software, and User Manual Box ContentUSB host port to connect an external USB disk, a camera or a printer Power Supply Connector Power Button Ethernet port to connect to router USB device port to connect to PC or Mac USB port Connect a USB key or external hard disk Power Supply Power Button Turn on, off, and reset the product Ethernet Port Gigabit Ethernet USB port Connect up to three USB keys or external hard disks FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Product Views Gigabit Ethernet 4 x USB (1 in the front) to connect a disk, key, or printerInstallation Note: If you want to turn off the drive, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the LED blinks blue. When the LED turns off, the drive has shut down.

2. Connect the power supply.

4. Install and run LaCie Network Assistant,

located on the CD-ROM.

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the

product and to your local network (network hub, switch, or router). Router or Hub INOUT

3. Push the power button until the front

LED blinks blue. Release the button and the product will boot, which may take up to two minutes. When the light becomes steady blue, the product is ready to use. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3Accessing USB Devices (LaCie Network Assistant) Connect an external hard disk, USB key, or printer to the USB ports. Then, to ac- cess the files located on these USB devices, you have two options: a. Windows: Right-click the LaCie Network Assistant icon located in the system tray. Mac: Click the LaCie Network Assistant icon located in the menu bar. b. Under the heading LaPlug, choose the device you want to access. c. The USB device will open in a Finder window (Mac) or an Explorer window (Windows). d. If you are prompted for a username/ password, enter your username and password (by default): Username = admin Password = admin A) Use LaCie Network Assistant. Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6Accessing USB Devices (Mac and Windows) a. Windows 7/Vista users: in an Explorer window, navigate to Network > [disk name] (\\LaPlug) Windows XP users: in an Explorer window, navigate to Network Places > LaPlug > [disk name] Mac users: in the Finder, navigate to Network > LaPlug > [disk name]. b. If you are prompted for a username/ password, enter your username and password (by default): Username = admin Password = admin B) Use Finder (Mac) or an Explorer Window (Windows). Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9Use the Dashboard administration tool to manage your LaCie LaPlug. You can check the status of attached USB hard drives, set up remote access, change the device network settings, and much more. See the User Manual for further information. Launch the Dashboard using LaCie Network Assistant: Right-click (Windows) or click (Mac) the LaCie Network Assistant icon and select LaPlug > Web Access... Accessing LaCie Dashboard For more details on administration settings and on using your LaPlug, refer to the User Manual at manuals.lacie.com/laplug. Fig. 10 Fig. 11LaPlug LED Behavior State Indication Solid blue Slow blinking blue Solid red Slow blinking red Slow blinking blue and red Fast blinking blue and red Product is idle Product is starting up System is shutting down USB power failure Firmware upgrade failure WiFi enabled but not connected to a network Firmware upgrade in processUpdating Firmware

1. Download the latest firmware from www.lacie.com.

2. Save the downloaded file onto a USB key or hard drive (and save it at the

root level, ie not inside a folder).

3. Make sure the LaPlug is turned off, then connect the USB key or hard drive

4. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. When the LED turns red,

release the power button.

5. Before two seconds elapse, push and immediately release the power

6. After about two minutes, the LaPlug will reboot automatically.

7. Using LaCie Network Assistant, verify that the update was successful. The system

version will be listed in the LaCie Network Assistant Configuration Window.Installation

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