User's Manual

The setup process lets you:
Register your device Get the most from your device with easy access to information
and support.
Install Toolkit Manage backup plans, mirror folders, and more.
1. Using a file manager such as File Explorer or Finder, open LaCie d2 Professional and launch Start Here
Win or Start Here Mac.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Learn more about Toolkit
Toolkit provides useful tools that let you easily:
Manage backup plans (Windows only).
Create mirror folders.
Optimize disk format for use with a specific operating system.
For details on Toolkit features, see the Toolkit user manual.
Storage format
LaCie d2 Professional is delivered preformatted as exFAT for compatibility with both Windows and Mac
computers. If you use the drive with only one type of computer, you can optimize file copy performance by
formatting the drive in the native file system for your operating system. Choose one of the following
methods to optimize your drive:
Use Toolkit to optimize disk format. See the Toolkit user manual for details.
Manually format your drive. See Optional Formatting and Partitioning for details.
Your computer must be connected to the internet to install Toolkit.
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