User’s Manual Handbuch Manuel Utilisateur Manual de Instrucciones Guida UtenteLaCie SAFE mobile hard drive User’s ManualV 1.0
3. Before Installing Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 9LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual3. Before Installing Your LaCie SAFE DriveYes, we know you a
3. Before Installing Your LaCie SAFE Drive page 10LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual3.3. About Authorized Users and RightsThe Administrator can
4. Connecting Your LaCie Drive page 11LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual4. Connecting Your LaCie Drive Follow these steps to quickly get your L
4. Connecting Your LaCie Drvepage 12LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual4.2. Connecting the USB Power Sharing CableIn the event that a single USB
5. Configuring Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 13LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual5. Configuring Your LaCie SAFE DriveOnce the LaCie SAFE drive is c
For Windows users: If no LaCie SAFE drive icon appears on your computer, then right-click on the My Computer folder icon and then click Manage. From t
Fig. 5.1.3 The Mac desktop3. Simply wait a few seconds while the Installation Program installs the necessary components. When it is finished, click Re
5. Configuring Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 16LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual5.2. Setting Up User Names and Privileges 1. The first time you us
5. Configuring Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 17LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual 3. Enter a name for the user and set permissions. “Read only” mea
5. Configuring Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 18LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual5.3. Registering User Fingerprints 1. Click on an unhighlighted fi
How To Use This ManualLaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualHow To Use This ManualIn the toolbar:Printing:While optimized for onscreen viewing, the
5. Configuring Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 19LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualImportant Info: If the swipe is not successful, you’ll get an erro
5.4. Registering Additional Users1. To register another user, click “New user...” and repeat Step 3 in section 5.2. Setting Up User Names and Privileg
6. Using Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 21LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual6. Using Your LaCie SAFE DriveOnce you’ve set up your LaCie SAFE drive w
6. Using Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 22LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual6.2. Using the Drive as an Administrator1. Once the drive is mounted, an
6. Using Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 23LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual3. Once the sensor has recognized you as the Administrator, a personaliz
6. Using Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 24LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual6.2.2. Removing a User 1. If you click Configure to configure the drive
6. Using Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 25LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual4. If you want to remove the last user—for example, if you want to lend
6. Using Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 26LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual6.2.3. Changing a User Profile1. If you click Configure to configure the
6. Using Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 27LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualTo register a new fingerprint, simply click on a finger that is not curr
6.3. Using Multiple SAFE Drives on the Same ComputerIf multiple safe drives are plugged in, this dialog appears, asking which drive you want to admini
Table of ContentsLaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualForeword 4 Health, Safety and General Use Precautions 61. Introduction 7 1.1. Wh
7. Helpful Informationpage 29LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual7. Helpful Information 7.1. File System FormatsYour LaCie SAFE mobile hard driv
7. Helpful Informationpage 30LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualUse NTFS if:• You want to optimize drive performance under Windows 2000 or XP.•
7.2. Formatting And Partitioning Your LaCie Hard DriveOnce you have set-up your LaCie Hard Drive, you can reformat or partition it to suit your needs.
5) After Windows launches a warning, click Yes to continue.6) At this screen, you will be prompted to enter a name for thehard drive (it is LACIE by d
7.2.2. Mac Users• Mac OS 10.x – Use the Apple Disk Utility application, which is native to the operating system.Formatting and Partitioning Using Mac
8) In the Volume Information section, create a name for each partition, choose the volume format (Mac OS Extended, MacOS Standard or UNIX File System)
7. Helpful Informationpage 35LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual7.3. Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections The following technical information relates
7. Helpful Informationpage 36LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual7.3.2. Data TransfersData transfers are the flow of data that accomplishes a ta
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)page 37LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Why does the top LED blinks when
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)page 38LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualShould I keep a backup of the data stored on the SAFE drive?It’s al
7. Helpful Information (cont.) 30 7.2. Formatting and Partitioning Your Drive 31 7.2.1. Windows Users 31 7.2.2. Mac Users 33
9. Troubleshooting Your LaCie Drivepage 39LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual9. Troubleshooting Your LaCie DriveIn the event that your LaCie SAF
The IssueThe drive is not recognized.The drive is not recognized.Questions to AskAre the USB drivers installed correctly and enabled?Is there a confli
The IssueError messages under Mac OS 10.x.The drive is working slowly.The USB 2.0 drive is not running noticeably faster than a USB 1.1 drive.Question
Important Info: Avoid using USB connectors found on certain peripherals such as keyboards. These are pas-sive (or pass-through) connectors that lead t
10. Troubleshooting the Fingerprint Sensor page 43LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual10. Troubleshooting the Fingerprint SensorIn the event that
11. Contacting Customer Supportpage 44LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual11. Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support:1)
11. Contacting Customer Supportpage 45LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualLaCie AustraliaContact Us At:http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Can
12. Warrantypage 46LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual12. WarrantyLaCie warrants your drive against any defect in material and workmanship, unde
Glossarypage 47LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualGlossaryBackup – (1) The act of creating at least one additional copy of data onto a different
Glossarypage 48LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualDriver (peripheral manager) – A software component that enables the computer system to communi
Forewordpage 4LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualCopyrightsCopyright © 2005 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repro
Glossarypage 49LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualInterface – The protocol data transmitters, data receivers, logic and wiring that link one pie
Glossarypage 50LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualRAM (Random Access Memory) – Generally referred to as a computer’s “memory.” An integrated c
Forewordpage 5LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualCanada Compliance StatementThis Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadia
Precautionspage 6LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s ManualHealth and Safety PrecautionsOnly qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance
1. Introductionpage 7LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual1. IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie SAFE mobile hard drive!
2. Unpacking Your LaCie SAFE Drivepage 8LaCie SAFE mobile hard driveUser’s Manual2. Unpacking Your LaCie SAFE DriveBuilding on years of storage experi
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