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LaCie Rugged BOSS SSD User Manuals
LaCie Rugged BOSS SSD 

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Overview

LaCie Rugged BOSS SSD lets you transfer files directly from your camera, phone, and other devices—no laptop needed. View and organize content using the LaCie BOSS app (Android and iOS).

  1. LCD
  2. Action button
  3. Removable port cover 

Ports

Charge your Rugged BOSS SSD. Only use the power supply included with your device.
The USB Type A port allows you to connect a wide range of devices to Rugged BOSS SSD. Press the action button to transfer all files (Easy copy), or manage files using the LaCie BOSS app.
The USB-C port connects Rugged BOSS SSD to Windows and macOS computers.
Insert a Secure Digital (SD) card or a micro SD card with the adapter. Press the action button to transfer all files (Easy copy), or manage files using the LaCie BOSS app.
Connect a mobile device to Rugged BOSS SSD using one of the three custom cables and use the BOSS app to manage files. Make sure to use the custom cables included with Rugged BOSS SSD.

LCD Guide

The LCD provides information and prompts.

  1. Connections
  2. Storage meter (white = storage used)
  3. Prompts and information
  4. Action button (actions and status)
  5. Press and hold the action button for 3 seconds (long push) to cancel
  6. Press the action button for 1 second (short push) to confirm

The LCD is not touch-sensitive—it can’t be used to initiate actions or respond to prompts. Always use the action button to confirm or cancel actions.

Connections
Mobile device connected.
SD card inserted.
Computer connected.
USB device connected.
Power supply connected.
Actions
Confirm by pressing the action button for 1 second (short push).
Cancel by pressing and holding the action button for 3 seconds (long push).
Storage meter
Storage used (white) / unused (grey).
Minimal storage remaining (orange) / storage reaching full capacity (red).

Not enough disk space on Rugged BOSS SSD for requested copy.

Use a short push on the action button to confirm and continue.

 
Prompts and information.
Available storage on Rugged BOSS SSD.
Battery charging.
Four bars means 76% or more charge remaining.

Three bars means 51-75% charge remaining.

Two bars means 26-50% charge remaining.

One bar means 11-25% charge remaining.

A red bar means 10% or less charge remaining.

Please wait—an operation is in progress or the system is waking from low power mode.

Prompt to copy files from SD cards and USB-connected devices.

Use a short push on the action button to confirm, or a long push to cancel.

Scanning SD card or USB-connected device.

Use a long push on the action button to cancel.
Progress of copy from SD card or USB-connected device.

Progress of file/folder verification after copying.

Note—Verification must be enabled in LaCie BOSS settings for SD/USB copies.

Copy transfer speed.

Use a long push on the action button to cancel a copy in progress.

Percentage of copy complete.

Use a long push on the action button to cancel a copy in progress.
 

Amount of data copied.

Use a long push on the action button to cancel a copy in progress.

Copy from SD card or USB-connected device complete.

Use a short push on the action button to confirm the message.

Prompt to acknowledge that you want to cancel a copy.

Use a short push on the action button to proceed with canceling the copy.

If you don’t want to cancel, simply wait for the timer bar to run out and Rugged BOSS SSD will continue copying.

Copy from SD card or USB-connected device canceled.

Use a short push on the action button to confirm the message.
Loading.
Rugged BOSS SSD is entering power-saving mode.

Prompt to copy when SD and USB devices are connected at the same time.

Use a short push on the action button to confirm that you want to add the highlighted port to a copy queue.

If you don’t want to add the highlighted port to a copy queue, use a long push on the action button.
 

Rugged BOSS SSD must refresh its storage capacity. This is required after a reset or when Rugged BOSS SSD has been disconnected from a computer.

Use a short push on the action button to confirm the message and refresh.

Prompt to wake up Rugged BOSS SSD. For this prompt to appear, apply a short push while Rugged BOSS SSD is in power-saving mode, followed by a long push.

At this prompt, use a short push on the action button to confirm or a long push to cancel.
 

Prompt to put Rugged BOSS SSD into power-saving mode. This appears after a long push on the action button.

At this prompt, use a short push on the action button to confirm or a long push to cancel.
The internal clock requires an update from the BOSS app. Connect your mobile device and the BOSS app launches automatically.
System is updating or processing an installation package.
Resetting system to factory defaults.

No SD card or USB-connected device available to copy.

 

The external drive cannot be read. The drive’s format is unknown or it has not been formatted.

Use a short push on the action button to confirm the message.
 

Copy from an SD card or USB device was interrupted. Possible conditions:

  • The SD card was removed.
  • A cable was disconnected.
   

A PC/Mac was connected while Rugged BOSS SSD is connected to a mobile device.

Apply a short push to confirm that you understand that both cannot be connected at the same time.

Rugged BOSS SSD cannot access a device. Possible conditions:

  • A connected camera, drone or other device is powered off or in power-saving mode.
  • A mobile device requires permission to allow Rugged BOSS SSD to access its files. Android users should make certain that USB devices are set for data rather than charging. iOS users must confirm when prompted.

After resolving the issue with the connected device, apply a short push to retry the connection.

To cancel, apply a long push.

Rugged BOSS SSD’s internal drive cannot be found. Possible conditions:

  • The internal drive has been divided into multiple partitions. When partitioning the internal drive, make certain that at least one partition is more than half the total capacity. For example, a drive with 1TB must have at least one partition greater than 500GB.
  • There’s a problem with the internal drive.

Internal temperature has exceeded a moderately high temperature threshold.

  • Place Rugged BOSS SSD in a shaded or low light area to allow it to cool down.
  • Use a short push on the action button to confirm the message.

Internal temperature has exceeded a high temperature threshold.

  • Place Rugged BOSS SSD in a shaded or low light area to allow it to cool down.
  • Use a short push on the action button to confirm the message.

Internal temperature has exceeded a critical temperature threshold. 

  • Place Rugged BOSS SSD in a shaded or low light area to allow it to cool down.
  • Determine readiness by pushing the action button and seeing that the critical warning is no longer on the LCD.

Internal temperature has exceeded a critical temperature threshold. Rugged BOSS SSD must shut down.

  • Place Rugged BOSS SSD in a shaded or low light area to allow it to cool down.

Specifications

Enclosure dimensions

Side Dimensions (mm / in)
Height 36 / 1.42
Length 136 / 5.35
Width 110 / 4.33

Enclosure weight

Weight (g / oz)
 505 / 17.81

Electrical

Power supply: 12V 1.5A

 When charging the device using the power supply port, use only the power supply provided with your device. Power supplies from other LaCie and third-party devices can damage your Rugged BOSS SSD. For details on charging the device using the USB-C port, see Charging your Rugged BOSS SSD.

Temperature ranges

Ambient environment Temperature range
Standard (operating) 0 to 35°C

Your device might get warm

Your device might feel warm to the touch when engaged in certain activities:

  • Copying or moving a large number of files.
  • Copying or moving files while connected to a mobile device.
  • Copying or moving files when connected to a PC/Mac.

These conditions are normal. Your device will return to a regular temperature after it’s finished copying.

Conditions that lead to a higher ambient temperature may cause the device to change its performance, including:

  • Leaving the device in direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
  • Leaving the device in a warm enclosed space, such as a car on a hot day.

If you see a temperature warning screen

If the interior temperature of the device exceeds certain temperature thresholds, the LCD will display a a series of temperature warnings:

Place Rugged BOSS SSD in a shaded or low light area to allow it to cool down. 

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