LaCie 301087u User Manual

User Manual

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Why is the top LED momentarily orange 

when I connect the drive to the USB port on 

the computer?

During the 5 seconds when the LED is orange, you can swipe your finger to 

access the drive without waiting for it to mount on the desktop.

What operating systems is SAFE compat-

ible with?

For configuration, the LaCie SAFE Hard Drive works with Windows 2000, 

Windows XP and Mac OS 10.2 and higher. Once users are registered, your 

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 registered?

It is highly recommended to register 10 or fewer fingerprints.

How many users can have access to a SAFE 

drive?

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

be at least one Administrator. The other users can either have Administration 

privileges or not. 

What should I do if the SAFE drive remains 

locked after swiping my finger?

First, 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 10 

seconds. Also, be sure to wait a few seconds after connecting the LaCie SAFE 

drive to the USB port on your computer. Second, 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 section 10. 

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.

How can I tell if the fingerprint sensor on 

the drive is working properly?

Simply look at the first LED on the top of the drive. If it is red then it means 

that the hard drive is locked so that no one can access the data on it. Orange 

indicates that a user has swiped his finger on the sensor and SAFE is trying to 

identify it. Green means that the user has been identified and can have access to 

data on the drive.