LaCie 301114u User Guide

User Manual

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What operating systems is the d2 

SAFE compatible with?

For configuration, the LaCie d2 SAFE Hard Drive works with Windows 

2000, Windows XP and Mac OS 10.2 and later. Once users are registered, 

your d2 SAFE Hard Drive can be used on every OS. Just swipe your finger 

over the sensor when the top led blinks.

How many fingerprints can be regis-

tered?

Up to 10 fingerprints can be registered.

How many users can have access to a d2 

SAFE drive?

A maximum of five users can have access to a single d2 SAFE drive. There 

must be at least one Administrator. The other users can either have Adminis-

tration privileges or not. 

What should I do if the d2 SAFE drive 

remains locked after swiping my finger?

Make sure that you are swiping your finger the right direction (the front of 

the drive should be facing you) and that you are touching the sensor for at 

least 1 second but no more than 5 seconds. Also, be sure to wait a few sec-

onds after connecting the LaCie SAFE drive to the USB port on your com-

puter. Check with the Administrator to make sure you are registered and that 

you are using the correct finger. You might also try cleaning the sensor with 

a dry, soft cloth or disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable. If none 

of these things work, consult chapter 

11.2. Troubleshooting the Fingerprint 

Sensor

 for more suggestions.

How can an Administrator be changed?

An Administrator can be changed by using the User Administration. 

How can the authorized users be 

changed?

Only users with Administration privileges can add or remove users or change 

their profiles. 

Can an Administrator give different 

rights to each user?

Yes, an Administrator can give each user Read Only access to the data, 

Read/Write access, or Administration privileges. Read Only access means 

that a user can read data, but not modify it or add new data to the drive. 

Read/Write access allows a user to both read data on the drive and create or 

modify data on the drive. Administration privileges allow the user to have 

Read/Write access as well as the ability to add or remove users or change 

user profiles.

Should I keep a backup of the data 

stored on the d2 SAFE drive?

It’s always a good idea to keep a backup, or even two backups, of your data. 

LaCie provides a full range of products for backing up data, including tape 

drives and CD and DVD burners.