LaCie SAFE Hard Drive | Frequently Asked Questions |
User Manual | page 34 |
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Question | Answer |
Should I keep a backup of the data stored on | It’s always a good idea to keep a backup, or even two backups, of your data. La- |
the SAFE drive? | 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 | No, the SAFE drive does not require any special software to run. Just connect |
machine that I want to connect to the SAFE | the SAFE drive to the computer following the instructions in section 4. Con- |
drive? | 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 | No, because only users with Administration privileges have access to the User |
other users? | Administration required for adding and removing users and changing user |
| profiles. |
Are my fingerprints stored on the SAFE | The data for recognizing fingerprints is encrypted and stored locally on the |
drive? | 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 | It’s very unlikely that this would happen. First, the biometry technology used |
from an unauthorized user can unlock the | is very safe and reliable. Second, each human has his own biological identity. |
SAFE drive? | 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 | Just return the SAFE drive to the factory and use the data from one of your |
damaged? | backups in the meantime. (You did do a backup, right?) Please contact LaCie |
| Customer Support. |
What happens if the Administrator is not | LaCie highly recommends giving at least two people Administration privileges |
available? | 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, |
| 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 |
