LaCie SAFE Hard Drive
User Manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question
Answer
Should I keep a backup of the data stored on
the SAFE drive?
It’s always a good idea to keep a backup, or even two backups, of your data. La-
Cie provides a full range of products for backing up data, including tape drives
and CD and DVD burners.
Do I need to install software on every
machine that I want to connect to the SAFE
drive?
No, the SAFE drive does not require any special software to run. Just connect
the SAFE drive to the computer following the instructions in section 4.
Con-
necting Your LaCie Drive
and authorized users can swipe their fingers over the
sensor to access the drive.
Can users change their profiles or remove
other users?
No, because only users with Administration privileges have access to the User
Administration required for adding and removing users and changing user
profiles.
Are my fingerprints stored on the SAFE
drive?
The data for recognizing fingerprints is encrypted and stored locally on the
drive. There is no way this data can become corrupted or be copied.
Can I open the case on the SAFE drive?
If you remove the SAFE drive from its case, you will void the product warranty.
What is the probability that a fingerprint
from an unauthorized user can unlock the
SAFE drive?
It’s very unlikely that this would happen. First, the biometry technology used
is very safe and reliable. Second, each human has his own biological identity.
Third, LaCie has selected a sensor for the SAFE drive that is known for it’s
reliability and quality. The image quality specification is really rigorous so it
increases the reliability of the SAFE drive.
What happens if the fingerprint sensor is
damaged?
Just return the SAFE drive to the factory and use the data from one of your
backups in the meantime. (You did do a backup, right?) Please contact LaCie
Customer Support.
What happens if the Administrator is not
available?
LaCie highly recommends giving at least two people Administration privileges
in case one person leaves the company or is not available. LaCie does not take
responsibility should no Administrator be available to access the data on your
drive.
Can the SAFE drive be used on a network?
No, the LaCie SAFE drive can only be used via USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or
USB 1.0.
What are the LEDs for?
The LED is alternately orange or off during the finger swiping process. It is red
when the drive is locked, green when unlocked, and flashes orange to remind
you to touch the sensor to re-lock it.
