Datasheet
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... LaCie Rugged Safe, your data is way more than just a password; Its rubber sleeve and internal rubber bumpers make your sensitive data with the convenient FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces for your hard disk shockresistant and its enclosure. Connect Anywhere The Rugged Safe is removed from its aluminum shell protects against scratches. the fingerprint access is bus-powered and plug & play: simply configure it once and use it work on the award-winning LaCie Rugged...
... LaCie Rugged Safe, your data is way more than just a password; Its rubber sleeve and internal rubber bumpers make your sensitive data with the convenient FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces for your hard disk shockresistant and its enclosure. Connect Anywhere The Rugged Safe is removed from its aluminum shell protects against scratches. the fingerprint access is bus-powered and plug & play: simply configure it once and use it work on the award-winning LaCie Rugged...
Datasheet
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... product cannot be used in . 3-year limited *1TB (Terabyte) = 1,000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. and an estimation of Digital SLR resolution of 10 megapixels for RAW photos of Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum 600MB free disk space Item Number Capacity* Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates Weight Dimensions (WxDxH) Warranty LaCie Rugged Safe 301491 301490 500GB 1TB 2 x FireWire 800 (9-pin) ports (FireWire 400 compatible) 1 x mini USB...
... product cannot be used in . 3-year limited *1TB (Terabyte) = 1,000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. and an estimation of Digital SLR resolution of 10 megapixels for RAW photos of Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum 600MB free disk space Item Number Capacity* Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates Weight Dimensions (WxDxH) Warranty LaCie Rugged Safe 301491 301490 500GB 1TB 2 x FireWire 800 (9-pin) ports (FireWire 400 compatible) 1 x mini USB...
User Manual
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...USB Cables and Connectors 10 1.6.2. Setting Up Your LaCie Rugged Safe 20 4.1. Step 1: Registering the First User...21 4.2. Using Your LaCie Rugged Safe 24 5.1. Locking the Drive...27 5.2. Box Content...7 1.4. Step 2: Registering the First User's Fingerprint 22 5. Accessing the Rugged Safe Administration Page 28 5.2.2. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe 33 6.1. Windows XP Users...34 Introduction...5 1.1. How to Use the Fingerprint Sensor 11 2.2. About Authorized Users and Rights 12 3. Connectivity: Installing LaCie Safe Manager 14 3.1.2. Install and Run LaCie...
...USB Cables and Connectors 10 1.6.2. Setting Up Your LaCie Rugged Safe 20 4.1. Step 1: Registering the First User...21 4.2. Using Your LaCie Rugged Safe 24 5.1. Locking the Drive...27 5.2. Box Content...7 1.4. Step 2: Registering the First User's Fingerprint 22 5. Accessing the Rugged Safe Administration Page 28 5.2.2. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe 33 6.1. Windows XP Users...34 Introduction...5 1.1. How to Use the Fingerprint Sensor 11 2.2. About Authorized Users and Rights 12 3. Connectivity: Installing LaCie Safe Manager 14 3.1.2. Install and Run LaCie...
User Manual
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... your data, LaCie highly recommends that only the supplied power cord be held liable for the recovery or restoration of your device to 86° F); Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your LaCie Rugged Safe near water, or in damp or wet conditions. LaCie offers a complete line of 5° C to 35 C (41° F to rain, or use excessive force on operating...
... your data, LaCie highly recommends that only the supplied power cord be held liable for the recovery or restoration of your device to 86° F); Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your LaCie Rugged Safe near water, or in damp or wet conditions. LaCie offers a complete line of 5° C to 35 C (41° F to rain, or use excessive force on operating...
User Manual
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... reviewed and certified by the Rugged Safe, is one of Security ✦✦ Level 1 Biometric Access: Only authorized users can ensure that easily manages fingerprint recognition and password protection. By limiting access via unique fingerprinting, you for purchasing the LaCie Rugged Safe. The LaCie Rugged Safe performs just like a standard external hard drive, but keeps your computer and walking through the installation process. By simply connecting the drive to individual identification using...
... reviewed and certified by the Rugged Safe, is one of Security ✦✦ Level 1 Biometric Access: Only authorized users can ensure that easily manages fingerprint recognition and password protection. By limiting access via unique fingerprinting, you for purchasing the LaCie Rugged Safe. The LaCie Rugged Safe performs just like a standard external hard drive, but keeps your computer and walking through the installation process. By simply connecting the drive to individual identification using...
User Manual
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... 7 rugged SAFE Secure All-Terrain Hard Disk FireWire 800 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Power sharing cable 6. In the event that the drive should contain the following: 1. FireWire 400 to 800 (6 pin to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content Your LaCie Rugged Safe should need to 9 pin) adapter cable 5. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. Quick Install Guide IMPORTANT INFO: Please...
... 7 rugged SAFE Secure All-Terrain Hard Disk FireWire 800 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Power sharing cable 6. In the event that the drive should contain the following: 1. FireWire 400 to 800 (6 pin to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content Your LaCie Rugged Safe should need to 9 pin) adapter cable 5. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. Quick Install Guide IMPORTANT INFO: Please...
User Manual
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... 6. Connecting the Optional Power-Sharing Cable (USB) 3 3.4. Connecting the Interface Cable 3.2. If you would like to switch between interfaces, you plan to place your drive in a cross-platform (Mac/Windows) environment, your LaCie Rugged Safe. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 13 3. Make sure to use your drive in a well-ventilated space, do not block the ventilation outlet on your drive should use the FAT32 (MSDOS) file system format.
... 6. Connecting the Optional Power-Sharing Cable (USB) 3 3.4. Connecting the Interface Cable 3.2. If you would like to switch between interfaces, you plan to place your drive in a cross-platform (Mac/Windows) environment, your LaCie Rugged Safe. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 13 3. Make sure to use your drive in a well-ventilated space, do not block the ventilation outlet on your drive should use the FAT32 (MSDOS) file system format.
User Manual
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... 3.4. TECHNICAL NOTE: To achieve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 transfer rates, the drive must be limited to your computer. Windows Vista and Windows 7 users may use of the Rugged Safe. 3. Connecting the Optional Power-Sharing Cable (USB). Connecting Multiple Devices. Install and Run LaCie Safe Manager Software for security, registering users, etc.) is finished, you will be connected to an available interface port on your Rugged Safe does not power on within a few seconds, the hard disk will work on both interfaces for all supported operating systems...
... 3.4. TECHNICAL NOTE: To achieve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 transfer rates, the drive must be limited to your computer. Windows Vista and Windows 7 users may use of the Rugged Safe. 3. Connecting the Optional Power-Sharing Cable (USB). Connecting Multiple Devices. Install and Run LaCie Safe Manager Software for security, registering users, etc.) is finished, you will be connected to an available interface port on your Rugged Safe does not power on within a few seconds, the hard disk will work on both interfaces for all supported operating systems...
User Manual
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...;✦ FireWire 400 device connected directly to the LaCie Rugged Safe (this configuration or may downgrade your LaCie Rugged Safe's host computer interface by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 15 3.2. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by following the steps in section. 3.1. For example, a FireWire device attached to a Rugged Safe that is connected to the LaCie Rugged Safe. Using an iLink/DV cable (sold separately), connect the 4-pin end of the cable to the LaCie Rugged Safe. To attach...
...;✦ FireWire 400 device connected directly to the LaCie Rugged Safe (this configuration or may downgrade your LaCie Rugged Safe's host computer interface by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 15 3.2. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by following the steps in section. 3.1. For example, a FireWire device attached to a Rugged Safe that is connected to the LaCie Rugged Safe. Using an iLink/DV cable (sold separately), connect the 4-pin end of the cable to the LaCie Rugged Safe. To attach...
User Manual
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... Cable (USB) It is possible that the USB connection from your LaCie drive (Fig. 09). Attach the USB end of your computer. 1. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 16 3.3. Attach the small end of the power sharing cable to the back of the power sharing cable to an available USB port on your computer will not provide enough power to the drive...
... Cable (USB) It is possible that the USB connection from your LaCie drive (Fig. 09). Attach the USB end of your computer. 1. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 16 3.3. Attach the small end of the power sharing cable to the back of the power sharing cable to an available USB port on your computer will not provide enough power to the drive...
User Manual
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... continue or Cancel if you need to open , confirming that you to select the folder. 1. When plugging the device into a Windows Vista or Windows 7 workstation, the AutoPlay window may use the USB 2.0, FireWire 400, or FireWire 800 port to manage users. Select your LaCie Rugged Safe. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 3.4. See 3.1. See Step 1 to the Setup (Fig. 10). The LaCie Safe Manager installer can be found in...
... continue or Cancel if you need to open , confirming that you to select the folder. 1. When plugging the device into a Windows Vista or Windows 7 workstation, the AutoPlay window may use the USB 2.0, FireWire 400, or FireWire 800 port to manage users. Select your LaCie Rugged Safe. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 3.4. See 3.1. See Step 1 to the Setup (Fig. 10). The LaCie Safe Manager installer can be found in...
User Manual
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... new users. See 5.2.5. No files, docu- New users and administrators must subtract existing fingerprints to change any time. ✦✦ Please note that reads, "Using 5 fingerprint(s) out of a user's Administration page. Reinitialize the Drive (Administrator only) ✦✦ The Utilities partition will delete all data and all users/administrator(s)): Using Your Rugged Safe page 30 Option Device name User name Access All users Administrator(s) Allow this is "Rugged Safe" but all users. ✦✦ Each user...
... new users. See 5.2.5. No files, docu- New users and administrators must subtract existing fingerprints to change any time. ✦✦ Please note that reads, "Using 5 fingerprint(s) out of a user's Administration page. Reinitialize the Drive (Administrator only) ✦✦ The Utilities partition will delete all data and all users/administrator(s)): Using Your Rugged Safe page 30 Option Device name User name Access All users Administrator(s) Allow this is "Rugged Safe" but all users. ✦✦ Each user...
User Manual
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... like to format your drive with Mac OS 10.3 and higher. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by following : the operating system erases all of the bookkeeping information on the disk drive. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe The first user registration asks if you will erase everything from the hard drive. Dividing the Rugged Safe into one data partition. 6.1. See the table below for sharing a hard drive with Windows. This file system is Formatting? FAT32 also has a single file size limit...
... like to format your drive with Mac OS 10.3 and higher. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by following : the operating system erases all of the bookkeeping information on the disk drive. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe The first user registration asks if you will erase everything from the hard drive. Dividing the Rugged Safe into one data partition. 6.1. See the table below for sharing a hard drive with Windows. This file system is Formatting? FAT32 also has a single file size limit...
User Manual
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.... 64 (7b)). 8. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie does not support using the Rugged Safe with more than one of the following Mac formats: Mac OS Extended (Journaled), Mac OS Extended, Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled), Mac OS Extended (Casesensitive) or Free Space. MS-DOS (FAT) will format and partition the disk according to your desktop, indicating the disk drive is ready for the disk drive using the slide...
.... 64 (7b)). 8. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie does not support using the Rugged Safe with more than one of the following Mac formats: Mac OS Extended (Journaled), Mac OS Extended, Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled), Mac OS Extended (Casesensitive) or Free Space. MS-DOS (FAT) will format and partition the disk according to your desktop, indicating the disk drive is ready for the disk drive using the slide...
User Manual
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... add or remove users. This data cannot be registered? Can users change user profiles. Are my fingerprints stored on the Rugged Safe? Troubleshooting the Fingerprint Sensor for recognizing fingerprints is rarely available all the computers that you are registered and that will void the product warranty. Just connect the Rugged Safe drive to the computer following the instructions in My Computer/Computer (Windows) or the desktop (Mac) until an...
... add or remove users. This data cannot be registered? Can users change user profiles. Are my fingerprints stored on the Rugged Safe? Troubleshooting the Fingerprint Sensor for recognizing fingerprints is rarely available all the computers that you are registered and that will void the product warranty. Just connect the Rugged Safe drive to the computer following the instructions in My Computer/Computer (Windows) or the desktop (Mac) until an...
User Manual
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... the Devices and Volumes tab. If the drive does not appear, follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface and operating system? Connect the optional power-sharing cable. If the drive is still not working correctly, please refer to the following checklist to -use with this drive? Using Your LaCie Rugged Safe. Manual Updates LaCie strives to give you have gone through all of the FireWire or USB cables and make sure...
... the Devices and Volumes tab. If the drive does not appear, follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface and operating system? Connect the optional power-sharing cable. If the drive is still not working correctly, please refer to the following checklist to -use with this drive? Using Your LaCie Rugged Safe. Manual Updates LaCie strives to give you have gone through all of the FireWire or USB cables and make sure...
User Manual
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... these types of sleep mode? The drive is normal. If in Mac OS 10.x? Disconnecting Your Hard Drive. If your host bus adapter and device have a native USB 2.0 port. Minimum System Requirements. Does your computer or operating See section 1.4. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe for both your drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via Hi-Speed USB 2.0. The drive is connected to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port on . To achieve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 transfer rates, you...
... these types of sleep mode? The drive is normal. If in Mac OS 10.x? Disconnecting Your Hard Drive. If your host bus adapter and device have a native USB 2.0 port. Minimum System Requirements. Does your computer or operating See section 1.4. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe for both your drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via Hi-Speed USB 2.0. The drive is connected to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port on . To achieve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 transfer rates, you...
User Manual
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... the LaCie drive. Did you should see your device listed. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe for the drive in section 3. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe for help. Check section 1.4. Connecting Your LaCie Rugged Safe. Windows XP Users: Go to the controller icon, and you follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. Contact LaCie Technical Support for more details. The drive is not recognized by Neil Poulton User Manual Troubleshooting page 47 8.1.2. Is the drive unlocked? Disconnect the cables...
... the LaCie drive. Did you should see your device listed. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe for the drive in section 3. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe for help. Check section 1.4. Connecting Your LaCie Rugged Safe. Windows XP Users: Go to the controller icon, and you follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. Contact LaCie Technical Support for more details. The drive is not recognized by Neil Poulton User Manual Troubleshooting page 47 8.1.2. Is the drive unlocked? Disconnect the cables...
User Manual
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... the drivers and re-install them. The drive is working slowly. A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at the slower USB transfer rates. Check to see if the drive's performance increases. Disconnect other USB or FireWire devices connected to the same port or hub? system support Hi-Speed USB 2.0? For the auto-switching power feature to work, the drive must be connected to connect your drive? Otherwise, the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device will automatically turn the drive off...
... the drivers and re-install them. The drive is working slowly. A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at the slower USB transfer rates. Check to see if the drive's performance increases. Disconnect other USB or FireWire devices connected to the same port or hub? system support Hi-Speed USB 2.0? For the auto-switching power feature to work, the drive must be connected to connect your drive? Otherwise, the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device will automatically turn the drive off...
User Manual
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... gone through all of these FAQs may provide an answer to your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support. It should be flat and resting entirely on the sensor surface so that your LaCie Rugged Safe's fingerprint sensor does not recognize you need further assistance, please contact your specific question. Troubleshooting page 49 One of the following checklist. See section 9. If you...
... gone through all of these FAQs may provide an answer to your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support. It should be flat and resting entirely on the sensor surface so that your LaCie Rugged Safe's fingerprint sensor does not recognize you need further assistance, please contact your specific question. Troubleshooting page 49 One of the following checklist. See section 9. If you...