Introduction

Welcome to the user manual for LaCie Portable Drive. Beyond its robust design, Portable Drive gives you USB 3.1 Gen 1 transfer rates. Additionally, Portable Drive's casing is small and lightweight for easy travel and it withstands bumps and drops of up to 1.2 meters. Apple enthusiasts can appreciate LaCie Portable Drive's durability while enjoying high-end performance when connected to a computer with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port.

Review this user manual for instructions how to connect your LaCie Portable Drive to your computer. For common questions and answers about your hard drive, please see Frequently asked questions.

You can get the latest tips regarding your product and updated technical information at LaCie customer support.

Box content

LaCie Portable Drive
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB-C) cable
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-C)–to–USB Type A cable (compatible with Type A USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports)
Quick Install Guide
Software: LaCie Backup Assistant

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

Important info: Save your packaging. If you experience problems with your hard drive and want to exchange it, the hard drive must be returned in its original packaging.

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You can connect your LaCie device to a computer that meets the following minimum requirements:

Windows 7 or higher
macOS 10.9 or higher

Note: For optimal performance up to 5Gb/s, connect the product to a USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.0 host port on your computer. Connecting LaCie Portable Drive to a USB 2.0 port reduces performance to USB 2.0 transfer rates, up to 480Mb/s.