LaCie SAFE manual User Management Interface, Modify a User, Removing a Fingerprint

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LaCie SAFE Hard Drive

User Manual

nUser Management Interface

If you click Configure to modify the drive (see Step 2 and Step 3 in section 6.2 Using the Drive as an Administrator), you’ll launch the User Man- agement Interface dialogue. Select a user from the list and double-click.

Modify a User

Now you’ll see the Modify User dialog. From here you can change any information about the user including the user name, permissions, and fin- gerprint registration. See section 5.2. Setting Up User Names and Privileges and section 5.3. Reg- istering User Fingerprints for more information. To register a new fingerprint, simply click on a fin- ger that is not currently registered. A dialog ap- pears, requesting that you swipe the selected finger over the fingerprint sensor. If the swipe is success- ful, you will see a dialog requesting that you swipe the same finger a second time and a third time for confirmation. See section 5.3. Registering User Fingerprints for more information.

Removing a Fingerprint

You can also remove a fingerprint by selecting it and clicking Remove this fingerprint... (if you have already removed all users, it is not necessary to select a user in order to reset to factory settings). You’ll see a confirmation dialog asking if you are sure you want to remove all registered users. This action cannot be undone.

Important Info: The last fingerprint for an existing user cannot be removed; a new fingerprint must first be registered. Ev- ery user can have Administration privileges.

Using Your LaCie SAFE Drive

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Technical note: When you are in configuration mode, the top LED becomes orange.

User Management Interface

Modify User

Removing the last user

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Contents Safe Table of Contents LaCie Safe Hard Drive Forward Health and Safety Precautions General Use PrecautionsLaCie Safe Hard Drive Your Safe Drive Capabilities Introduction To The LaCie Safe Hard DriveSafe Three Levels of Security Unpacking Your LaCie Safe Drive Whats Included with Your LaCie Safe DriveMinimum System Requirements Hardware Requirements for USBBefore Installing Your LaCie Safe Drive How to Use the Fingerprint SensorAbout Authorized Users And Rights Being An AdministratorRules For Registering Users Connecting Your LaCie Safe Hard Drive Connecting The Power AdaptorAttach Chain Lock to Your Safe Drive Optional Universal Serial Bus USB IconsInstall the Drive Software Configuring Your LaCie Safe DriveWindows Users Finishing the installation Installation program Welcome Installation program Finished Mac UsersSetting Up User Names and Privileges Create/Edit User Names & PermissionsRegistering User Fingerprints Registering Additional Users Using Your LaCie Safe Hard Drive Using the Drive as a Registered UserUsing the Drive as an Administrator Modify a User User Management InterfaceRemoving a Fingerprint Using Multiple Safe Drives on the Same Computer Locking Your LaCie Safe DriveFor Windows Users Disconnecting Your DriveFor Mac Users FAT Helpful InformationFile System Formats Guidelines for Choosing FAT 32 Or Ntfs Use FAT 32 ifMS-DOS File System HFS Mac OS StandardHFS+ Mac OS Extended Unix File SystemFormatting Using Windows 2000 and Windows XP Formatting Your LaCie Safe Hard DriveLaCie Safe Hard Drive Formatting Using Mac OS Disk management utility MacFormat from Ntfs to HFS+ USB Cables and Connectors What is USB 2.0?Optimizing USB 2.0 Connections Data Transfers Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Question AnswerShould I keep a backup of the data stored on Troubleshooting Your LaCie Drive Technical Check .2. Minimum System Requirements Important Info Troubleshooting the Fingerprint Sensor Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical SupportLacie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information Glossary LaCie Safe Hard Drive LaCie Safe Hard Drive

SAFE specifications

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Additionally, LaCie SAFE offers a user-friendly experience. With plug-and-play functionality, users can quickly set up the drive and start using it without the need for complicated installations. Many models also support cross-platform compatibility, ensuring that files can be accessed on both Windows and macOS systems seamlessly.

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