Answers to Your Questions
Why is the Little Green FileRoom™ the preferred on-the-go document management application?
Because the Little Green FileRoom™ not only provides users with the ability to store their personal files in a secure, portable format, but because the Little Green FileRoom™ gives users the power to store, organize and find their files with top-notch, customizable document management software.
How secure will my documents be?
The the Little Green FileRoom™ USB drive is protected with 128-bit password encryption. Both the drive and the software program are password protected.
What file types are supported with the Little Green FileRoom™?
image Files: .bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .tif, .tiff
Notepad Files: .bat, .dat, .ini, .log, .rtf, .rules, .tmp, .txt
Browser Files: .html, .htm, .xml, .url
Adobe PDF .pdf
Word Files:* .doc, .dot, .docx, .mht, .wpd
Excel Files* .xls, .xlsx, .xlt, .csv
PowerPoint Files:* .ppt , .pps
Windows Media Player Files: .asf , .avi, .mid, .midi, .mp3, .wma, .wav
*Must have a version of Office that supports the file type you are trying to view (i.e. if you want to view a doc, you must have either Office 2007, or the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
*Microsoft Office files require Microsoft Office to be installed on the host PC. Download a free Office viewer at www.openoffice.org
Can I scan documents directly into the Little Green Fileroom™?
Yes. It should be noted that scanning functionality is dependent upon the features of your scanner. Some scanners preview the image as you scan, some will allow you to proof the pages before you accept them, and some can edit the scanned images before importing into the Little Green Fileroom™. These are all dependent upon the scanner you are using, not the the Little Green Fileroom™ program.
Can I plug the Little Green Fileroom™ into any computer?
You can use your Little Green Fileroom™ on any Windows compatible computer with .NET Framework 2.0 installed. If the computer does not have .NET Framework 2.0, it can be easily downloaded from www.microsoft.com. The .NET Framework 2.0 has been the standard for only a few years, but most older PCs have also been upgraded during regular system updates.
Will my Little Green Fileroom™ data be left behind on the host computer?
Data will not be left on the host PC unless you edit the document outside of the Little Green Fileroom™ or you sync the the Little Green Fileroom™ USB to your PC.
Are software applications required on the host computer?
No, you are able to view documents independent of the host computer’s software, with the exception of Microsoft Office documents. In order to view Office documents inside the Little Green Fileroom™ program, the host PC must have Office 97 – 2003 installed. (Office 2007 is not currently supported - check for updates to this). For a free Office viewer, download OpenOffice from www.openoffice.org. Adobe Reader is required to view Adobe PDF files in the Little Green Fileroom™ program. This can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com.
If I edit my Little Green Fileroom™ documents, will the changes be saved?
Yes, as long as you edit the file outside of the Little Green Fileroom™ in the appropriate application and do not change the file name or location when saving.
Can I install other U3 software?
Yes. The U3 drive is yours to do with as you please. There are many applications available for download, but the Little Green Fileroom™ cannot guarantee the software or how it will affect the Little Green Fileroom™ or your documents.
What if I lose my Little Green Fileroom™?
If you have synched your Little Green Fileroom™ with your PC (by installing the Backup PC Version), you may simply download the indexed the Little Green Fileroom™ documents, including digital folders, subfolders and indexes, from your PC directly to your new Little Green Fileroom™. Synching allows you to store the documents to your PC just as they are stored on your Little Green Fileroom™, eliminating the need to re-import, re-scan and re-index your files.
If you have registered your Little Green Fileroom™ with the Serial Number and someone reports to Source Code Systems that they have found it, we will take the steps necessary to mail your the Little Green Fileroom™ to you. You can download Find My U3 by clicking Add Programs from the Launchpad, or by visiting http://software.u3.com/.
***Note: It is important to keep your Little Green Fileroom™drive and program password protected. This will keep your files secure in the event you lose your USB drive.***
What is the difference between a Duplex and a Simplex scanner?
A Duplex scanner scans both sides of a page at the same time; a simplex scanner only scans one side of a page at a time.
