Memorex LOCK user Manual

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Memorex LOCK

User Manual

Security Application Program

V2.24

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Table of Contents

A. Introduction........................................................................................................................2

B. General Description............................................................................................................2

C. Features ..............................................................................................................................2

D. Before Using the Security Application Program – Memorex LOCK ................................3

E. Introduction to Memorex LOCK........................................................................................ 5

E1. Main Screen............................................................................................................5

E2. Set Password / Change Password........................................................................... 5

E3. Disable Password ...................................................................................................8

E4. Password Management........................................................................................... 9

E5. Unlock Device...................................................................................................... 10

E6. Configure Partition Sizes...................................................................................... 11

F. Checking the Security Application Program – LOCK’s Version .....................................14

G. Running the Program As Privileged User ........................................................................15

H. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions.................................................................................15

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A. Introduction

 This Memorex LOCK security application program applies to secure series of

products only. Usage of this program on other products is prohibited.

 This security application program – Memorex LOCK is designed for Windows

based operating systems only, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

 Windows 2000 users, please upgrade to Servic e Pack 3 (SP3) or Service Pack 4

(SP4) first before using this security product and application program.

 Plug in ONE device at a ti me. DO NOT plug in two or more secure device at the

same time when running this security application program –Memorex LOCK.

B. General Description

This product is a USB Flash Memory Storage Device with a security function. This security function provides you with a high level of privacy for your personal data. It allows you to create variable sized public and secure partitions. Secure partitions are assigned your own password (to a maximum of 16 characters). Memorex LOCK provides users with convenience and privacy, as well as high security for data on your USB flash memory storage device.

C. Features

(a) Disk Free - the program is stored on the device, so you don’t have to carry the

program on a CD-ROM or floppy disk. Latest upgrades can be found at www.Memorex.com

(b) Easy to Operate – the program is pictorial with easy to understand icons and

friendly descriptions.

characters in length).

(d) Fixed Password Retry – users are allowed to retype their pas sword 5 times, when

typing in the wrong password for the sixth time, the drive will be re-formatted to protect the data from being exposed to others.

(e) Friendly Reminder – password hint function is available in case the user forgets

his/her password. Users can set up their own password hint with a message up to 32 characters long.

(f) Multi Language Support – supports English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese,

Traditional Chinese language interface, will auto detect the language used by operating system. Default interface is set to English.

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D. Before Using the Security Application Program – Memorex

LOCK

When plugged into a USB port, your operating system should recognize the device and display a “Removable Disk” icon. This is the “Public” partition. The security application program – Memorex LOCK will be stored in this area as well as the “Secure” partition area.

Double clicking on the Removable Disk icon will open the following screens:

Partition 1 – Public Area

This area is “Always Open” to all users using the device. Users can read / writ e data to this area any time. The security application program – Memorex LOCK is resident in this partition. Password security will only apply to the secure partition and will not affect this partition.

Public

Partition

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Partition 2 – Secure Area

The secure area is password protected and can be accessed by typing in the correct password only. If NO password exists or has been disabled, display defaults to the Public area. Assigning a password enables viewing of any data in the Secure Area.

Secure

Partition

Note that in Windows XP, files in the Secure Area are highlighted in red.

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E. Introduction to Memorex LOCK

E1. Main Screen

Password Hint

About

Set Password

Disable Password

Move the mouse cursor over the icons, and the description of each button will appear, as shown in the above labels.

E2. Set Password / Change Password

A new or unformatted device will display the following screen:

Log Out

Configure size

Press the bottom left hand button to setup or change your password.

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