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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1
Effective: 14-Oct-2009
Version: C
Memorex LOCK
User Manual
Security Application Program
V2.24
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 1 - Table of Contents A. Introduction........................................................................................................................ 2 B. General Description............................................................................................................ 2 C. Features.......................................................................................................
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 2 - 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 Service Pack 3 (SP3) or
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 3 - 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
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 4 - 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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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 5 - E. Introduction to Memorex LOCK E1. Main Screen Password Hint About Set Password Disable Password Configure size Log Out 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: Press the bottom left hand button to setup or change
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 6 - Setup Password : If no password exists, simply enter a password of your choice up to 16 characters in length. You may also enter a password hint (maximum 32 characters including spaces) to remind you of your password in the event that you forget it. Note: You can only type in English letters and numbers. Click the “Show Password” box to view what you are typing. When ready, press (apply) to s
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 7 - Change Password : If a password exists, before you make any changes you will need to enter the current password. Enter the current password, and new password of your choice. You may also edit the password hint at the same time. Click the “Show Password” box if you want to see what you are typing. Press (apply) to save changes to the password and password hint. You will see the following mes
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 8 - E3. Disable Password Press the second button on the lower left to “Disable” (remove) the password. You will be prompted to enter your password. Press (cancel) to cancel if you do not want to remove your current password and password hint. Enter the correct password and your password will be disabled (removed).
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 9 - E4. Password Management You have six chances to enter the password correctly, before the secure partition of your device gets re-formatted. A screen displays at each unsuccessful trial. If you have forgotten your password, click on the password hint to remind you of your password. You will be reminded with the following message if you have typed in the wrong password for the fifth time.
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 10 - The capacity of the secure partition will appear on the screen after successfully re-formatting. E5. Unlock Device If you have setup a password, when you remove your device from the USB port (or if there is a suspension in power), the secure partition of your device gets locked automatically. You will not be able to access the secure partition, nor read or write data to the secure partition until
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 11 - Once you have entered the correct password, the Secure partition 1 will be available until you remove your device from the USB port or if there is a suspension in power. When the Secure partition 1 is unlocked, you can read or write data to the partition. E6. Configure Partition Sizes You can change the sizes of the two partitions (public and secure). Public Partition Press the l
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 12 - You need to “Disable” your password first before you can use this “Configure Size” (resizing) function if you have already setup a password. Follow section E3 of this manual to disable your password. It may be necessary to remove and plug your device in again after disabling the password. A warning message will show, telling you that data will be destroyed. If you have not yet backed up your da
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 13 - Move the pointer to the left or right to change the size of the public and secure area (minimum capacity that can be set for public area is 2MB). Press (cancel) to cancel the operation if you do not want to change the current public and secure area; otherwise, press (apply) to continue. Formatting will then take place. Please wait until the “Formatting Completed” message appears. After conf
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 14 - The change in capacity sizes of each partition can be verified by right clicking the drive icon and choosing properties. The secure Partition is shown in this example. Secure partition Before Configure Size After Configure Size NB : After configuring (resizing) is completed all data will be erased. The security application program will be restored in the public area automatically. F.
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Document No.: M0-0001-4504-1 Effective: 14-Oct-2009 Version: C Page: - 15 - G. Running the Program As Privileged User Some users may see this following screen. Check and make sure that you have plugged in your device and your Windows operating system did recognise your device. Otherwise, please check FAQ Q3 for more detail. H. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions Q1 My Windows 98 cannot detect my device, what should I do ? A1 Make sure you have instal
