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......9 1.5.3. Connecting Your LaCie Rugged Safe 13 3.1. Connectivity: Ports...14 3.2. Mac Users...18 3.5. Unlocking the Drive with LaCie Safe Manager Installed 25 5.1.2. Administration Page...30 5.2.4. Removing Users (Administrator only 31 5.2.6. Reinitialize the Drive (Administrator only 31 5.3. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe 33 6.1. Connecting the Interface Cable...14 3.1.1. Windows Users...17 3.4.2. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive...19 3.6. Step 1: Registering the First User...21 4.2. LaCie Safe Manager Launch...
......9 1.5.3. Connecting Your LaCie Rugged Safe 13 3.1. Connectivity: Ports...14 3.2. Mac Users...18 3.5. Unlocking the Drive with LaCie Safe Manager Installed 25 5.1.2. Administration Page...30 5.2.4. Removing Users (Administrator only 31 5.2.6. Reinitialize the Drive (Administrator only 31 5.3. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe 33 6.1. Connecting the Interface Cable...14 3.1.1. Windows Users...17 3.4.2. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive...19 3.6. Step 1: Registering the First User...21 4.2. LaCie Safe Manager Launch...
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Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users 37 6.2.3. Troubleshooting...45 8.1. Windows Users...47 8.2. Warranty Information 52 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 43 8. Troubleshooting the Hard Drive...45 8.1.1. Contacting Customer Support 50 9.1. Mac Users...45 8.1.2. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 2 6.2.2. Mac Users...41 7. Troubleshooting the Fingerprint Sensor 49 9. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...51 10.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users 37 6.2.3. Troubleshooting...45 8.1. Windows Users...47 8.2. Warranty Information 52 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 43 8. Troubleshooting the Hard Drive...45 8.1.1. Contacting Customer Support 50 9.1. Mac Users...45 8.1.2. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 2 6.2.2. Mac Users...41 7. Troubleshooting the Fingerprint Sensor 49 9. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...51 10.
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... secure with a technology known as fingerprints or voice recognition. Quick Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Connecting Your LaCie Rugged Safe ✦✦ Setting Up Your LaCie Rugged Safe ✦✦ Using Your LaCie Rugged Safe The LaCie Rugged Safe performs just like a standard external hard drive, but keeps your data from abrasions. A software wizard guides the administrator of daily living. Introduction Thank you for...
... secure with a technology known as fingerprints or voice recognition. Quick Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Connecting Your LaCie Rugged Safe ✦✦ Setting Up Your LaCie Rugged Safe ✦✦ Using Your LaCie Rugged Safe The LaCie Rugged Safe performs just like a standard external hard drive, but keeps your data from abrasions. A software wizard guides the administrator of daily living. Introduction Thank you for...
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... as hard drives, CD/DVD drives, and digital cameras. FireWire 800 Cables Your LaCie hard disk is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to each other . FireWire Connections FireWire, also known as audio, video, and graphics. LaCie rugged SAFE •...to -9 pin cable (Fig. 05 - FireWire 800 Cable Ends) and a Firewire 400 to 800 6-to 800 Cable Ends). USB 2.0 Cables Your LaCie drive is ideal for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port (Fig. 04 - FireWire 800 is shipped with a FireWire 800...
... as hard drives, CD/DVD drives, and digital cameras. FireWire 800 Cables Your LaCie hard disk is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to each other . FireWire Connections FireWire, also known as audio, video, and graphics. LaCie rugged SAFE •...to -9 pin cable (Fig. 05 - FireWire 800 Cable Ends) and a Firewire 400 to 800 6-to 800 Cable Ends). USB 2.0 Cables Your LaCie drive is ideal for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port (Fig. 04 - FireWire 800 is shipped with a FireWire 800...
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...Hard Drive page 11 2. There are still having trouble. Topic 2.1. See section 2.4. IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie Safe Manager can register a maximum of the drive is built for easy and intuitive management. Further, each user may register two fingerprints each (including the administrator); For example, five users may register more information. Before Installing Your LaCie Rugged Safe The LaCie Rugged Safe... is unlike many combinations that it is facing you get started. Please familiarize yourself with the drive's protection...
...Hard Drive page 11 2. There are still having trouble. Topic 2.1. See section 2.4. IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie Safe Manager can register a maximum of the drive is built for easy and intuitive management. Further, each user may register two fingerprints each (including the administrator); For example, five users may register more information. Before Installing Your LaCie Rugged Safe The LaCie Rugged Safe... is unlike many combinations that it is facing you get started. Please familiarize yourself with the drive's protection...
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... the LaCie Rugged Safe. Manage Your Rugged Safe. Being An Administrator The administrator has complete control over who can access the data stored on the drive. A user may be a minimum of one administrator for the LaCie Rugged Safe. ✦✦ LaCie recommends a minimum of who can use the drive becomes an administrator by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page...
... the LaCie Rugged Safe. Manage Your Rugged Safe. Being An Administrator The administrator has complete control over who can access the data stored on the drive. A user may be a minimum of one administrator for the LaCie Rugged Safe. ✦✦ LaCie recommends a minimum of who can use the drive becomes an administrator by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page...
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... by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 13 3. Connecting Multiple Devices 2 3.3. Install and Run LaCie Safe Manager Software IMPORTANT INFO: You cannot have the FireWire and USB interfaces connected at any time CAUTION: Your LaCie Rugged Safe relies on its aluminum alloy casing to help dissipate heat. TECHNICAL NOTE: Upon completing the first...
... by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 13 3. Connecting Multiple Devices 2 3.3. Install and Run LaCie Safe Manager Software IMPORTANT INFO: You cannot have the FireWire and USB interfaces connected at any time CAUTION: Your LaCie Rugged Safe relies on its aluminum alloy casing to help dissipate heat. TECHNICAL NOTE: Upon completing the first...
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... by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 14 3.1. Connecting the Optional Power-Sharing Cable (USB) 4. Install and Run LaCie Safe Manager Software. Fig. 08 IMPORTANT INFO: If your computer (Fig. 08). 2. Connecting Multiple Devices. Connectivity: Installing LaCie Safe Manager Connecting the LaCie Rugged Safe to section 3.4. The only limitation is the use either port for...
... by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 14 3.1. Connecting the Optional Power-Sharing Cable (USB) 4. Install and Run LaCie Safe Manager Software. Fig. 08 IMPORTANT INFO: If your computer (Fig. 08). 2. Connecting Multiple Devices. Connectivity: Installing LaCie Safe Manager Connecting the LaCie Rugged Safe to section 3.4. The only limitation is the use either port for...
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... the other end of the cable 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. Switching Interfaces. The Rugged Safe is connected to an available FireWire 800 port on the LaCie Rugged Safe. Connect your LaCie Rugged Safe's performance Connect the FireWire 400 end of the...
... the other end of the cable 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. Switching Interfaces. The Rugged Safe is connected to an available FireWire 800 port on the LaCie Rugged Safe. Connect your LaCie Rugged Safe's performance Connect the FireWire 400 end of the...
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... USB connection from your computer. Rear View. 2. Fig. 09 To provide additional power to the Rugged Safe, attach the included USB power sharing cable to the LaCie Rugged Safe. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 16 3.3. Attach the USB end of your computer will not provide enough power to the...
... USB connection from your computer. Rear View. 2. Fig. 09 To provide additional power to the Rugged Safe, attach the included USB power sharing cable to the LaCie Rugged Safe. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Before Installing Your Hard Drive page 16 3.3. Attach the USB end of your computer will not provide enough power to the...
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... connected and disconnected while the computer is still on locking your hard drive. Switching Interfaces Since USB and FireWire devices are plug & play " connectivity, which means that a drive can switch the interface connectivity of your LaCie Rugged Safe while the computer is running. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive (above), for the device you may be disconnected. 3.6. Windows Vista/Windows...
... connected and disconnected while the computer is still on locking your hard drive. Switching Interfaces Since USB and FireWire devices are plug & play " connectivity, which means that a drive can switch the interface connectivity of your LaCie Rugged Safe while the computer is running. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive (above), for the device you may be disconnected. 3.6. Windows Vista/Windows...
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...Disconnecting Your Hard Drive). The drive icon will disappear and the LED will blink red, indicating the device is locked. Once the partition has disappeared, swipe a registered finger. It is locked. Fig. 33 Fig. 34 Using Your Rugged Safe page 27 For computers that are running LaCie Safe Manager:... disappear and the LED will blink red, indicating the device is locked. Choose Rugged Safe>Lock. (Fig. 33). Right-click on the drive icon in the Windows system tray may not lock the Rugged Safe. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by ejecting (Windows) or unmounting (Mac) the partition: ...
...Disconnecting Your Hard Drive). The drive icon will disappear and the LED will blink red, indicating the device is locked. Once the partition has disappeared, swipe a registered finger. It is locked. Fig. 33 Fig. 34 Using Your Rugged Safe page 27 For computers that are running LaCie Safe Manager:... disappear and the LED will blink red, indicating the device is locked. Choose Rugged Safe>Lock. (Fig. 33). Right-click on the drive icon in the Windows system tray may not lock the Rugged Safe. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by ejecting (Windows) or unmounting (Mac) the partition: ...
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... file size limit of 4GB. LaCie Safe Manager offers to format your Rugged Safe with a file system optimized for sharing a hard drive with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 since LaCie cannot guarantee optimal performance and you will generally be using the drive only with Mac and Windows. LaCie does not support using the Rugged Safe with both Windows and Mac...
... file size limit of 4GB. LaCie Safe Manager offers to format your Rugged Safe with a file system optimized for sharing a hard drive with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 since LaCie cannot guarantee optimal performance and you will generally be using the drive only with Mac and Windows. LaCie does not support using the Rugged Safe with both Windows and Mac...
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... 45 Fig. 46 Formatting Your Hard Drive page 34 continued on the optimal file format, go to the right that says "Unallocated" or lists partitions from the hard drive. Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 3. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe. Windows XP Users The steps listed... below the Storage group). 4. Locate your disk drive using alternative operating systems. For more information on the...
... 45 Fig. 46 Formatting Your Hard Drive page 34 continued on the optimal file format, go to the right that says "Unallocated" or lists partitions from the hard drive. Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 3. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe. Windows XP Users The steps listed... below the Storage group). 4. Locate your disk drive using alternative operating systems. For more information on the...
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...more than one partition. Select the file format for further information. 10. While Disk Management does not check the drive for a much faster format. See 6.1. see 6. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe). Click Next . 11. Specify the partition size. Once FAT32 or NTFS has been selected (Fig. 50),... for errors as an option if the partition is 32GB or less - Click Next. IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie does not support using the Rugged Safe with a quick format, the option does save time. continued on the next page >> Fig. 48 Formatting Your Hard Drive page 35 Fig. 49 Fig. 50
...more than one partition. Select the file format for further information. 10. While Disk Management does not check the drive for a much faster format. See 6.1. see 6. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe). Click Next . 11. Specify the partition size. Once FAT32 or NTFS has been selected (Fig. 50),... for errors as an option if the partition is 32GB or less - Click Next. IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie does not support using the Rugged Safe with a quick format, the option does save time. continued on the next page >> Fig. 48 Formatting Your Hard Drive page 35 Fig. 49 Fig. 50
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To make a change, select Back. 13. Your drive's partition should have a "Healthy" status in the list of drives in My Computer. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 12. You will also see the drive's partition in Disk Management (Fig. 52). Formatting Your Hard Drive page 36 Fig. 51 Fig. 52 A window appears listing your choices. The drive is ready for use. If all seems well, click Finish to begin the format process (Fig. 51).
To make a change, select Back. 13. Your drive's partition should have a "Healthy" status in the list of drives in My Computer. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 12. You will also see the drive's partition in Disk Management (Fig. 52). Formatting Your Hard Drive page 36 Fig. 51 Fig. 52 A window appears listing your choices. The drive is ready for use. If all seems well, click Finish to begin the format process (Fig. 51).
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Windows XP Users or 6.2.3. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe. 1. From the list of drives in the middle of the Disk Management window, right-click on your disk drive using alternative operating systems. For more partitions with a size limit of four primary partitions with greater ...choose Manage. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 6.2.2. Right-click on formatting using Windows Vista or Windows 7. Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users Master Boot Record or GUID Partition Table? Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning has been the hard drive standard for ...
Windows XP Users or 6.2.3. Formatting Your LaCie Rugged Safe. 1. From the list of drives in the middle of the Disk Management window, right-click on your disk drive using alternative operating systems. For more partitions with a size limit of four primary partitions with greater ...choose Manage. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 6.2.2. Right-click on formatting using Windows Vista or Windows 7. Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users Master Boot Record or GUID Partition Table? Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning has been the hard drive standard for ...
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LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 3. Type the size of the partition you have chosen a partition size, select Next. See 6.1. To continue choose Next. (... a single partition or many. For example, a 100GB (gigabyte) partition is 100000MB. continued on the next page>> Fig. 56 Formatting Your Hard Drive page 38 Fig. 57 IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie does not support using the Rugged Safe with more than one partition. One Partition for the Rugged Safe for further information. The New Simple Volume Wizard will appear.
LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 3. Type the size of the partition you have chosen a partition size, select Next. See 6.1. To continue choose Next. (... a single partition or many. For example, a 100GB (gigabyte) partition is 100000MB. continued on the next page>> Fig. 56 Formatting Your Hard Drive page 38 Fig. 57 IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie does not support using the Rugged Safe with more than one partition. One Partition for the Rugged Safe for further information. The New Simple Volume Wizard will appear.
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... or less, the choices will include NTFS and FAT32. While Disk Management does not check the drive for the partition. Select Next. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 5. Assign a drive letter or accept the default. (Fig. 58) Select Next. 6. continued on next page>> Formatting Your Hard Drive page 39 Fig. 58 Fig. 59
... or less, the choices will include NTFS and FAT32. While Disk Management does not check the drive for the partition. Select Next. LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 5. Assign a drive letter or accept the default. (Fig. 58) Select Next. 6. continued on next page>> Formatting Your Hard Drive page 39 Fig. 58 Fig. 59
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.... Fig. 60 Fig. 61 In addition to begin (Fig. 61). The last window is not limited to partitions less than 32GB (Fig. 60). LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Formatting Your Hard Drive page 40 TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7 offer the exFAT file system, which limits sharing your...
.... Fig. 60 Fig. 61 In addition to begin (Fig. 61). The last window is not limited to partitions less than 32GB (Fig. 60). LaCie rugged SAFE • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Formatting Your Hard Drive page 40 TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7 offer the exFAT file system, which limits sharing your...
