Seagate FreeAgent Go for Mac USB Only FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide - Page 39

Managing Security Managing an Encryption Folder Step 8: Enter a hint to help you recall your password if you forget it. Step 9: Enter the 25-character identification code printed on the drive label. Step 10: Click Set. A message confirms that your password hint has been set successfully. Deleting a Password Hint To delete a password hint: Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. Step 2: Select your Seagate Secure drive. Step 3: Click the Security icon in the Command panel. The Security window opens. Step 4: Click Set or Delete Password Hint. A message informs you that a password hint has already been set and asks if you want to delete it or overwrite it with a new password hint. Step 5: Click Delete. The Delete Password Hint window opens. Step 6: Enter the 25-character identification code printed on the drive label. Step 7: Click Delete Password Hint. A message confirms that your password hint has been deleted. Step 8: Click OK to return to the Security window. You can set a new password hint by following the original steps at any time. Retrieving a Password Hint To retrieve a password hint: Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. Step 2: Select your Seagate Secure drive. Step 3: Click the Security icon in the Command panel. The Security window for the locked drive opens. Step 4: Click Unlock Drive. The Unlock window opens. Step 5: Click Hint. The Retrieve Password Hint window opens. Step 6: Enter the answer to the security question you selected when you set the password hint and click Show Hint. The Password Hint window displays the password hint. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 39