IBM 22P9230 User manual

IBM USB 2.0 Memory Keys
User’s Guide
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IBM USB 2.0 Memory Keys
User’s Guide
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First Edition (October 2004)
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Registering your option . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2. Installing the Memory Key
in Windows 2000 or Windows XP . . . 2-1
Chapter 3. MyKey . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Customizing MyKey . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Setting preferences . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Select your language . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Hide/Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
MyKey pop-up messages . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Memory Key console . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Personalizing your memory key . . . . . . . 3-7
MyKey personal icon . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
MyKey personal sound . . . . . . . . . 3-7
MyKey personal label . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Memory Key version . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Enable Write Protection . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Synchronization options . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Creating personal folders . . . . . . . . 3-10
Additional features . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Send to Memory Key Drive . . . . . . . 3-11
Auto Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) . . . . . 3-12
Chapter 4. Using multilingual KeySafe
II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Creating the Privacy Zone . . . . . . . . 4-1
Using your Privacy Zone . . . . . . . . 4-3
Privacy Zone and System Suspend/Hibernation 4-5
Logging out of your Privacy Zone . . . . . 4-5
The Trust option . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Customizing your settings . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Changing your password . . . . . . . . 4-8
Changing your Privacy Zone . . . . . . . 4-10
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Chapter 5. KeySafe II and MyKey in
Non-Admin Mode . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Uninstalling the service . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Chapter 6. Using IBM Memory Key
Boot Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
System setup requirements . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Creating an IBM boot memory key . . . . . . 6-1
Booting your computer with the IBM Memory Key 6-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Appendix A. Service and Support . . . A-1
Online technical support . . . . . . . . . A-1
Telephone technical support . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited
Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 . . . . B-1
Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . B-4
Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . B-14
Types of Warranty Service . . . . . . . . B-15
Guarantee supplement for Mexico . . . . . . B-18
Appendix C. Guarantee supplement
for Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Appendix D. Notices . . . . . . . . D-1
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
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Preface
This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM
®
USB 2.0 High
Speed Memory Keys.
Your option package contains the following items:
v IBM USB 2.0 High Speed Memory Key
v IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key CD
v Quick Start Guide
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Be sure
to retain your proof of purchase; it might be required to receive warranty service.
This User’s Guide is available on the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key CD in the following
languages:
v Brazilian Portuguese
v English
v French
v German
v Italian
v Japanese
v Simplified Chinese
v Spanish
v Traditional Chinese
Registering your option
Thank you for purchasing this IBM product. Please take a few moments to register
your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve
you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and
services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to
communicate with you. Register your option on the IBM Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/
IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you
indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further
information.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key is a small, portable USB storage device that you
can use to share data between any notebook and desktop computer with a
functional USB port, without using a diskette. The Memory Key offers considerably
more space than a 1.44 MB diskette for you to store text, presentations,
spreadsheets, or multimedia files.
This manual explains installation and use of the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key with
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000 Professional and Windows XP operating systems.
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Chapter 2. Installing the Memory Key in Windows 2000 or
Windows XP
Before you install the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key, make sure that you have the
following software and hardware:
v One of the following operating systems:
– Windows 2000
– Windows XP
v
An available USB connector
v Pentium II 266 MHz
v 1.7 MB free disk space
v Access to the main drive (usually drive C)
The
following items are necessary if you will be using the Memory Key as a
bootable device. See Chapter 6, “Using IBM Memory Key Boot Utility,” on page
6-1
v BIOS that supports bootable USB storage devices. If you are uncertain about
whether the BIOS supports bootable USB devices, contact your computer
manufacturer. An update might be available.
v The BIOS documentation that came with your computer or BIOS update, if
applicable.
Windows
2000 and Windows XP have built-in support for the USB 2.0 Memory
Key, and no device drivers are required. Attach the Memory Key to the USB
connector. The Memory Key is now ready to use and is displayed as a removable
disk with a letter designation (for example, E:).
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Chapter 3. MyKey
Use MyKey to access and customize your Memory Key through the Memory Key
console. Messages and prompts guide you through the short MyKey installation,
use, and customization procedures, to make your Memory Key more personal, fun,
and easier to use. This chapter also includes some important frequently asked
questions (FAQs).
The MyKey application works in administrator and non-administrator modes. For
more information, see Chapter 5, “KeySafe II and MyKey in Non-Admin Mode,”
on page 5-1.
For optimal performance, the key works with a graphic accelerator that supports
24-bit color depth.
System setup
Your computer must meet the following requirements for you to install and use
MyKey:
v Pentium
®
II 266 MHz
v 1.7 MB free disk space (on drive C)
v Operating system: Windows 2000 or Windows XP
MyKey
is supported on IBM 2.0 Memory Keys. If your Memory Key supports
MyKey, make sure that you have the latest MyKey version, which you can
download from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. Search for USB 2.0 Memory
Key.
To install MyKey, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key CD that comes with your key and open the
Software folder.
2. Double-click the MyKey icon.
3. In the Welcome window, select the Create Desktop Shortcut check box if you
want a shortcut to MyKey on your desktop. A shortcut to MyKey and Uninstall
MyKey is automatically created in the Start menu. Click Finish to start using
MyKey, or Cancel to cancel the installation.
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Note: By default, MyKey starts automatically when Windows starts. You can
disable this option in the Settings window.
Wait a few moments until the MyKey icon is added to your system tray on the
bottom of your desktop, next to the clock. Use this icon for the easiest and
fastest access to all MyKey functions.
To uninstall MyKey, click Start → All Programs → MyKey IBM → Uninstall MyKey
IBM.
Customizing MyKey
To open the main menu to access MyKey functions, right-click the MyKey icon in
the taskbar. The menu options are described in this section.
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Setting preferences
Click Preferences to set your MyKey preferences. Click any option to enable or
disable it.
Visual indication
This option displays the Memory Key console each time you insert your Memory
Key into the USB connector on your computer.
Audio indication
This sound occurs when you insert your Memory Key into your computer USB
connector.
Splash screen
This screen is displayed while MyKey is loading.
Autorun process
This process automatically starts applications according to autorun instructions that
are set in your Memory Key, similarly to CD autorun. For advanced autorun
features, see “Additional features” on page 3-11
Load with Windows
This option starts MyKey when Windows starts. If you disable this feature, you
will have to start MyKey from the Windows Start menu.
Create desktop shortcut
This option creates or removes a MyKey shortcut on your desktop.
Always on top
This option causes the Memory Key console to stay in front of all windows for
quick and easy access. If you disable this feature, the Memory Key console moves
behind other windows when it is not active.
Chapter 3. MyKey 3-3

Select your language
To select your preferred language, complete the following steps:
1. Select your preferred language. The supported languages are English, French,
Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional or Simplified), and
Japanese. Only the supported languages are displayed in the list. Correct
display of the selected language depends on the specific Windows version that
you are using and the system location that you select (Control panel →
Regional settings). If Windows does not support the language that you have
selected, a question mark (?) is displayed instead of the language name.
2. Make sure that you can read the welcome message that is displayed next to the
language selection list. If you can read the message, click OK to implement the
language change. All screen shots and text will change according to the selected
language.
Hide/Show
Click Hide or Show to turn off or display the Memory Key console display.
Help
This option starts the IBM support site where you can search for information about
your Memory Key and its applications.
About
This option provides information about the current version.
Exit
When you exit MyKey, Memory Key quick access and advanced functionality are
disabled.
MyKey pop-up messages
MyKey uses pop-up messages, as shown in the following illustration, to provide
information or to inform you of Memory Key events. This type of message
automatically disappears after a few seconds, or you can click it to close it
immediately.
Memory Key console
Use the Memory Key console to access your Memory Key to store and retrieve
files, start applications, and customize the Memory Key.
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The Memory Key console displays the Memory Key logo, your Memory Key drive
letter, and the Memory Key label. To change this display with your personal icon
or label, see “MyKey personal icon” on page 3-7 To move the Memory Key
console, click and hold the left mouse button anywhere inside it, drag it to a
different location, and then release the left mouse button.
1Browse 4Close
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3Eject
LCD
The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows your Memory Key total capacity and free
space. The free space indicator turns red when 5% or less of your total disk space
is free.
Privacy zone indication
The LCD (shown in the following illustration) indicates whether you have logged
in to your privacy zone by using KeySafe II.
Write protection indication
The LCD (shown in the following illustration) indicates if your Memory Key is
write protected. For details about write protection, see “Enable Write Protection”
on page 3-8.
Buttons
The following buttons are on the Memory Key console:
Chapter 3. MyKey 3-5

Tools
Click the tools button to open the Memory Key console menu. This menu contains
the Memory Key console settings (see “Memory Key console” on page 3-4),
advanced features such as synchronization, and personal folders.
Browse
Click the browse button to open the Memory Key drive in Windows Explorer and
to access all your files (both those that are secured in your Privacy Zone and
public files).
Close
Click the close button to close the Memory Key console. The console is removed
from the tray icon, and the message Exiting Memory Key by Clicking X is
displayed, advising you that the program will continue to run in the taskbar. Select
the check box if you do not want this message to be displayed when you exit in
this way.
To open the Memory Key console again, double-click the icon or select Show from
the MyKey menu (see “Customizing MyKey” on page 3-2).
Eject
Use the eject button to help ensure the integrity of all data that is stored on your
Memory Key before you remove it. Click the eject button, wait for the safe removal
message, and then remove your Memory Key. Alternatively, for all operating
systems except Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you can use the green arrow in
the tray menu to safely remove your Memory Key.
Attention: Removing your Memory Key without using the eject button or the
green arrow in the tray menu can result in data loss.
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Personalizing your memory key
To personalize your Memory Key with your own icon, a special sound, or your
own label, click the tools button on the Memory Key console and select Settings
(see “Customizing MyKey” on page 3-2). The Memory Key Settings window
opens.
MyKey personal icon
To change the default icon, open the MyKey Personal Icon list and use one of the
following procedures:
v Select any of the eleven icons that are included with MyKey.
v Select an icon file by browsing files that you have created or want to download
from the Web.
Click
OK to apply the change.
Note: This operation will fail if the Memory Key is write-protected.
MyKey personal sound
To change the default sound, open the MyKey Personal Sound list and use one of
the following procedures:
v Select any of the ten sounds that are included with MyKey.
v Select a different sound by browsing files that you have created or want to
download from the Web. You can listen to any of the sounds that you select by
clicking Play. Click OK to apply the change.
Note:
This operation will fail if the Memory Key is write-protected.
MyKey personal label
To personalize your Memory Key and simplify content identification, type a
personal label, such as your name or a category (up to 14 characters) to identify
the contents of your Memory Key.
Memory Key version
Your Memory Key version is the last item that is listed in the Memory Key
Preferences window. You will need this information if you contact Technical
Support for help.
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Advanced features
When MyKey is running, you can access a number of advanced features that make
Memory Key easier to use. Click the tools button and then click an option in the
Advanced Features menu. This section describes these features.
Enable Write Protection
To protect your Memory Key from viruses or data loss when connecting it to a
computer whose security and integration are questionable, you can use MyKey to
write-protect your Memory Key. This prevents protected files from being deleted,
created, or modified.
Synchronization options
MyKey synchronization options speed up and simplify the process of
synchronizing your work between two or more computers, or backing up files. The
following synchronization options are available:
v Folder: This option synchronizes all folders and subfolders.
v My Favorites: This option synchronizes the My Favorites folder in your
computer and the Memory Key Favorites folder on your Memory Key.
v My Documents: This option synchronizes the My Documents folder in your
computer and the Memory Key Documents folder on your Memory Key.
Synchronizing a folder the first time
To synchronize a folder for the first time, complete the following steps:
1. Select Synchronize Folders from the MyKey Console Tools menu. The first
time you use the synchronization feature on a new computer or with a new
Memory Key, the Synchronization Settings window opens.
2. Select the folders that you want to synchronize. The first folder must be an
existing local folder. The second folder must be an existing Memory Key folder.
Note: If your local and Memory Key folders contain identical files the first time
you attempt to synchronize them, MyKey will not know which file is the
most up-to-date version. Therefore, be sure to assign different names.
3. Click OK to start the synchronization process, or click Cancel to exit.
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