IronKey Enterprise S1000 User manual

IRONKEY™ BASIC S1000
SECURE USB 3.0 FLASH DRIVE
User Guide

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to change without notice. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Imation on the
issue discussed as of the date of publication. Imation cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after
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to change without notice.
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of publication. Imation cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. This
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FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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CONTENTS
Quick Start 4
Mise en route 4
Kurzanleitung 5
Inicio rápido 5
クイックスタート 6
빠른 시작 6
快速入门 7
快速入門 7
About my device 8
How is it different than a regular flash drive? 8
What systems can I use it on? 9
How secure is it? 9
Product specifications 10
Recommended best practices 11
Using my device 12
Setting up the device 12
Unlocking and locking the device 13
Managing passwords 14
Accessing my secure files 16
Upgrading my device from Basic to Enterprise 16
Reformatting my device 17
Using my device on Linux 17
Finding information about my device 19
Where can I get Help? 20

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QUICK START
Once set up, you can use your device on Windows, Mac, or Linux systems. For more information about using
your device on Linux, see “Using my device on Linux” on page 17.
Windows & Mac Setup (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 or Mac 10.6+)
1. Plug the device into your computer’s USB port.
2. When the Device Setup window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. If this window does not
appear, open it manually:
•Windows: Start > My Computer > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey.exe
•Mac: Finder > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey
3. When Device Setup is complete, you can move your important files to the IronKey Secure Files drive
(Imation USB drive for Mac) and they will be automatically encrypted.
Some Windows systems prompt to restart after you first plug in your device. You can safely close that
prompt without restarting—no new drivers or software are installed.
Linux Setup (Linux 2.6+)
1. Plug the device into your computer’s USB port.
2. Run the “ironkey.exe” program from the device’s linux folder and follow the on-screen instructions.
MISE EN ROUTE
Installation avec Windows et Mac (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 ou Mac 10.6+)
1. Branchez le périphérique sur le port USB de votre ordinateur.
2. Lorsque la fenêtre d’Installation du périphérique s’affiche, suivez les instructions à l’écran. Si cette fenêtre
ne s’affiche pas, ouvrez-la manuellement:
•Windows:Démarrer > Ordinateur > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey.exe
•Mac: Finder > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey
3. Lorsque l’installation du périphérique est terminée, vous pouvez déplacer vos fichiers importants vers le
lecteur Secure Files (Fichiers sécurisés). Ils seront automatiquement cryptés.
Certains systèmes Windows vous invitent à redémarrer la première fois que vous branchez votre
périphérique. Vous pouvez fermer cette invite en toute sécurité sans redémarrer, aucun nouveau pilote ou
logiciel n’est installé.
Installation avec Linux (Linux 2.6+)
1. Branchez le périphérique sur le port USB de votre ordinateur.
2. Exécutez le programme ironkey.exe depuis le dossier Linux du périphérique et suivez les instructions
àl’écran.

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KURZANLEITUNG
Geräte-Setup bei Windows und Mac (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 oder Mac10.6+)
1. Stecken Sie das Gerät in den USB-Port Ihres Computers
2. Wenn sich das Fenster „Geräte-Setup“ öffnet, folgen Sie den Anweisungen auf dem Bildschirm. Wenn sich
dieses Fenster nicht öffnet, dann öffnen Sie es wie folgt manuell:
•Windows: Start > My Computer > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey.exe
•Mac: Finder > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey
3. Wenn das Geräte-Setup abgeschlossen ist, können Sie Ihre wichtigen Dateien auf das Laufwerk „Secure
Files“ verschieben und sie werden automatisch entschlüsselt.
Einige Windows-Systeme werden Sie zum Neustart auffordern, wenn Sie das Ihr Gerät zum ersten Mal
anschließen. Sie können diese Aufforderung sicher schließen ohne Neu zu starten – keine neuen Laufw-
erke oder Software werden installiert.
Geräte-Setup bei Linux (Linux 2.6+)
1. Stecken Sie das Gerät in den USB-Port Ihres Computers.
2. Führen Sie das Programm „ironkey.exe“ unter dem Linux-Ordner des Geräts aus und folgen Sie den
Anweisungen auf dem Bildschirm.
INICIO RÁPIDO
Instalación en Windows y Mac (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 o Mac 10.6 osuperior)
1. Conecte el dispositivo en el puerto USB de su equipo
2. Cuando aparezca la ventana Instalación del dispositivo, siga las instrucciones que se muestran en pantalla.
Si no aparece, ábrala manualmente:
•Windows: Inicio > Equipo > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey.exe
•Mac: Finder > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey
3. Tras finalizar la instalación del dispositivo, podrá mover sus archivos importantes a la unidad “Secure
Files” y estos se cifrarán de forma automática.
Algunos sistemas Windows le solicitarán que reinicie el sistema tras conectar el dispositivo por primera
vez. Puede cerrar este mensaje con seguridad sin reiniciar el equipo, no se instalarán drivers ni software
nuevo.
Instalación en Linux (Linux 2.6 o superior)
1. Conéctelo el dispositivo en el puerto USB de su equipo.
2. Ejecute el programa “ironkey.exe” desde la carpeta de Linux del dispositivo y siga las instrucciones que se
muestran en pantalla.

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クイックスタート
Windows および Mac のセットアップ(Windows XP、Vista、7、8、8.1、または Mac10.6+)
1. デバイスをコンピューターの USB ポートに挿入します。
2. [デバイスのセットアップ ] 画面が表示されたら、画面上の指示に従ってください。
この画面が表示されない場合は、手動で開いてください。
•Windowsの場合 :[ スタート ]>[ マイコンピューター ]>[IronKeyUnlocker]>[IronKey.exe]
•Macの場合 :[ セレクタ ]>[IronKeyUnlocker]>[IronKey]
3. デバイスのセットアップが完了したら、重要なファイルを「Secure Files」ドライブに移動させることができ、そ
こで自動的に暗号化されます。
デバイスを初めて挿し込むと、Windows システムが再起動するようにプロンプトを表示します。新しいドライバー
またはソフトウェアがインストールされていない場合、再起動することなくそのプロンプトを安全に閉じることが
できます。
Linux セットアップ(Linux 2.6+)
1. デバイスをコンピューターの USB ポートに接続します。
2. デバイスの linux フォルダーから「ironkey.exe」を実行し、画面の指示に従います。
빠른 시작
Windows 및 Mac 설정 (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 또는 Mac 10.6 이상 )
1. 컴퓨터 USB 포트로 장치를 꽂습니다 .
2. 장치 설정 창이 나타나면 화면의 지침을 따릅니다 .
이 창이 나타나지 않으면 다음과 같이 수동으로 엽니다 .
•Windows: 시작 > 내 컴퓨터 > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey.exe
•Mac: Finder > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey
3. 장치 설정이 완료되면 중요한 파일을 ‘Secure File’ 드라이브로 이동할 수 있습니다. 이동한 파일은 자동으로 암호
화됩니다 .
일부 Windows 시스템에서는 장치를 처음으로 꽂으면 다시 시작하라는 메시지를 표시합니다 . 다시 시작하지 않고
메시지를 닫아도 안전합니다 . 새로운 드라이버나 소프트웨어가 설치되지 않습니다 .
Linux 설정 (Linux 2.6 이상 )
1. 컴퓨터의 USB 포트에 꽂습니다 .
2. 장치의 linux 폴더에서 ‘ironkey.exe’ 프로그램을 실행하고 화면의 지침을 따릅니다 .

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快速入门
Windows & Mac 安装 （Windows XP、Vista、7、8、8.1 Mac 10.6 以上版本）
1. 将设备插到电脑 USB 接口。
2. 显示设备安装窗口后，按屏幕上的说明进行操作。
如果窗口未显示，可手动将其打开：
•Windows： 开始 > 我的电脑 > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey.exe
•Mac：Finder > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey
3. 设备安装完成后，可以将重要文件移动到 “ 安全文件 ” 驱动器中，文件会自动加密
首次插入设备后，某 Windows 系统会提示重新启动 您可以放心关闭此提示，且无需重新启动，因为系统并未安装
任何新的驱动程序或软件。
Linux 安装 （Linux 2.6 以上版本）
1. 将设备插到电脑 USB 接口。
2. 从设备 linux 文件夹中运行 “ironkey.exe” 程序，并按屏幕上的说明进行操作
快速入門
Windows 與 Mac 設定 （支援系統為：Windows XP、 Vista、7、8、8.1 或 Mac 10.6 以上版本）
1. 將裝置連接到您的電腦 USB 連接埠。
2. 當裝置設定視窗出現時，請依照畫面上指示操作。
若此視窗並未出現，請手動開啟：
•Windows： 開 始
> 我的電腦 > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey.exe
•Mac：Finder > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey
3. 當裝置設定完成時，即可將您的重要檔案移至 「安全檔案」裝置，接著這些檔案就會自動加密。
部分 Windows 系統會在您第一次連接裝置後，提示您重新啟動電腦。您可以放心關閉此提示且無需重新啟動，因為
系統並無安裝任何新的驅動程式或軟體。
Linux 設定 （支援系統為：Linux 2.6 以上版本）
將裝置連接到您的電腦 USB 連接埠。
從裝置內的 linux 資料夾執行 「ironkey.exe」應用程式並依照畫面上指示操作。

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ABOUT MY DEVICE
IronKey™ Basic S1000 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, portable flash drive with built-in password security
and data encryption. IronKey Basic S1000 is designed to be the world’s most secure USB flash drive. Now you
can safely carry your files and data with you wherever you go.
Figure 1: S1000 device
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT THAN A REGULAR FLASH DRIVE?
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification
IronKey Basic S1000 has FIPS certification so you can feel confident that you’re complying with regulatory
requirements.
Hardware Encryption
Inside your device is the IronKey Cryptochip, which protects your data to the same level as highly classified
government information. This security technology is always on and cannot be disabled.
Password-Protected
To access your secure data, you unlock the device with a password using the Unlocker software that is carried
on the device. Do not share your password with anyone. That way, even if your device is lost or stolen, no one
else can access your data.
Self-Destruct Sequence
If the Cryptochip detects physical tampering, or if ten incorrect password attempts have been entered, it
initiates a permanent self-destruct sequence that securely erases all onboard data (unless you set your device
to reset)—so remember your password.

What systems can I use it on?
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Simple Device Management
Your device includes the IronKey Control Panel, a program for accessing your files, managing your device and
editing your preferences, changing your device password, and safely locking your device.
Waterproof and Tamper-Resistant
Designed to survive the extremes, the rugged metal encasing is injected with an epoxy compound that makes
it not only tamper-resistant, but waterproof to military specifications (MIL-STD-810F).
WHAT SYSTEMS CAN I USE IT ON?
•Windows
®8.1
•Windows
®8
•Windows
®7
•Windows
®Vista
•Windows
®XP (SP2+)
•MacOS
®X (10.6+)
• Linux (2.6 or higher)
Some applications are available only on specific systems:
Windows Only
• Virtual Keyboard (English only)
Mac Only
• Auto-Launch Assistant
HOW SECURE IS IT?
The IronKey Basic S1000 has been designed from the ground up with security in mind. A combination of
advanced security technologies are used to ensure that only you can access your data. Additionally, it has
been designed to be physically secure, to prevent hardware-level attacks and tampering, as well as to make
the device rugged and long-lasting.
The IronKey Cryptochip is hardened against physical attacks such as power attacks and bus sniffing. It is
physically impossible to tamper with its protected data or reset the password counter. If the Cryptochip
detects a physical attack, it destroys the Cryptochip, making the stored encrypted files inaccessible.
We strive to be very open about the security architecture and technology that we use in designing and
building this product. We use established cryptographic algorithms, we develop threat models, and we
perform security analyses (internal and third party) of our systems all the way through design, development
and deployment.
Device Security
Data Encryption Keys
• AES key generated by on-board Random Number Generator
• AES key generated at initialization time and encrypted with hash of user password
• No backdoors: AES key cannot be decrypted without the user password
• AES key never leaves the hardware and is not stored in NAND flash

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Data Protection
• Secure volume does not mount until the password is verified in hardware
• Password try-counter implemented in tamper-resistant hardware
• Once the password try-count is exceeded, by default, the device will be reset and all data will be
erased. Resetting a device puts the device back to its original factory state. If you disable the device
reset setting in the Control Panel, the device will self-destruct when the password try-count is
exceeded.
• Sensitive data and settings are stored in hardware
Application Security
Device Password Protection
• USB command channel encryption to protect device communications
• Password-in-memory protection to protect against cold-boot and other attacks
• Virtual Keyboard to protect against keyloggers and screenloggers
The device password is hashed using salted SHA-256 before being transmitted to the device firmware over a
secure USB channel. It is stored in an extremely inaccessible location in the protected Cryptochip hardware.
The hashed password is validated in hardware (there is no “getPassword” function that can retrieve the hashed
password). Only after the password is validated, is the AES key available for encryption. The password try-
counter is also implemented in hardware to prevent memory rewind attacks.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
For further details about your device, see the Device Info page in the IronKey Control Panel. See “To view
device information” on page 19.
Tabl e 1: S1000 Device Specifications
Specification Details
Capacity 4G, 8G, 16G, 32G, 64G, 128G
Dimensions 82mm X 21.1mm X 9.1mm
Weight 1.12 oz (32 grams)
Operating
Te m p e r a t u r e
0C, 70C
Operating Shock 16 G rms
Hardware
Encryption
256-bit AES (XTS Mode)
EMI/EMC
Compliance
USA FCC, Europe CE, Canada ICES, Australia C-Tick Taiwan BSMI, Japan VCCI, Korea
KCC (KCC ID: MSIP-REM-WKY-S1000)
Certification FIPS 140-2 level 3 certified

Recommended best practices
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RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES
1. Lock the device
• when not in use
• before unplugging it
• before the system enters sleep mode
2. Never unplug the device when the LED is on.
3. Never share your device password.
4. Perform a computer anti-virus scan before setting up the device.
Hardware • USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) port recommended, As a minimum, the computer must have a
USB 2.0 port (high-speed).
• Water-resistant MIL-STD-810F
•Dust-resistant
• Shock-resistant
• Ruggedized
OS Compatibility • Windows XP (SP2+), Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8, Windows 8.1
•Mac10.6+
• Unlocker for Linux (2.6 or higher, x86)
Accessibility IronKey Control Panel is designed to be Section 508 compliant. Users with disabilities
have keyboard navigation and screen reader support.
Warranty Lifetime limited
Designed and assembled in the U.S.A. Devices do not require any software or drivers to be installed.
Tabl e 1: S1000 Device Specifications
Specification Details

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USING MY DEVICE
SETTING UP THE DEVICE
Once set up, you can use your device on Windows, Mac, or Linux systems. The setup process is the same for
systems running a Microsoft Windows or Mac operating system. To set up the device using Linux, see “Setting
up the device on Linux” on page 17.
To setup the device
1. Plug the IronKey device into your computer’s USB port. The Device Setup screen appears.
The setup software runs automatically from the public volume. This screen may not appear if your com-
puter does not allow devices to autorun. You can start it manually by:
•Windows: Opening the IronKey Unlocker drive in My Computer and double-clicking the IronKey.exe
file.
•Mac: Opening the IronKey Unlocker drive in Finder and then opening the IronKey application. You
can install the Auto-Launch Assistant, so that the Unlocker will automatically open when you plug in
a device. See “Installing the Auto-Launch Assistant (Mac only)” on page 12.
2. Select a default language preference, agree to the end-user license agreement, and then click Unlock.
By default, IronKey software will use the same language as your computer’s operating system.
3. Type a device password and confirm it, and then click Continue.
Your password is case-sensitive and must have at least 4 characters (including spaces).
4. Select Reset the device... if you do not want the device to self-destruct if the wrong password is entered
10 consecutive times.
5. Click Continue. The device initializes.
During this process, it generates the AES encryption key, creates the file system for the secure volume,
and copies secure applications and files to the secure volume.
When the initialization is complete, the IronKey Control Panel appears. Your device is now ready to pro-
tect your data and can be used on a Windows, Mac or Linux computer.
Installing the Auto-Launch Assistant (Mac only)
Installing the Auto-Launch Assistant will automatically open the IronKey Unlocker window when you plug in
the device on that computer. This feature is only available on a Mac.
To install the Auto-Launch Assistant
1. Unlock your device and click the Settings button on the menu bar.
2. Click To ols from the left side bar, and then click Install Auto-Launch Assistant.
Tip: T
o uninstall the Assistant, click Uninstall Auto-Launch Assistant.

Unlocking and locking the device
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UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE DEVICE
Unlocking the device
The unlock process is the same for Windows and Mac systems. For Linux systems, see “Use my device on
Linux” on page 19. Once you enter the correct password, the device will mount the secure volume with all your
secure applications and files. Exceeding the number of incorrect password attempts will, by default, reset the
device. If you disabled this setting, the device will self-destruct and you will lose all on-board data.
Note: As a security precaution, you must unplug and reinsert the device after every three failed password
attempts.
Unlocking in Read-Only Mode
You can unlock your device in a read-only state so that files cannot be edited on your secure drive. For
example, when using an untrusted or unknown computer, unlocking your device in Read-Only Mode will
prevent any malware on that computer from infecting your device or modifying your files.
When working in this mode, the IronKey Control Panel will display the text “Read-Only Mode”. In this mode,
you cannot perform any operations that involve modifying files on the device. For example, you cannot
reformat the device, restore applications or edit the Applications list, or edit files on the drive.
To unlock the device
1. Insert the device into the USB port of the host computer, and wait for the Unlocker window to appear.
If the Unlocker window does not appear, you can start it manually by:
• Windows: Double-clicking the IronKey Unlocker drive in My Computer and double-clicking the Iron-
Key.exe.
•Mac:OpeningtheIronKey Unlocker drive in Finder, and then opening the IronKey application. If you
installed the Auto-Launch Assistant, the Unlocker will automatically open when you plug in a device.
See “Installing the Auto-Launch Assistant (Mac only)” on page 12.
2. If you want to unlock your device in Read-Only Mode, click the Read-Only check box.
3. Type your device password and click Unlock. The IronKey Control Panel will appear.
Tip: You can also use the virtual keyboard (Windows and English only) to type your password, see “Typing
passwords with the Virtual Keyboard” on page 15.
Changing the Unlock message
The Unlock message is custom text that displays in the Unlocker window when you unlock the device. This
feature allows you to customize the message that displays for example, to add contact information so that if
you lose your device someone will know how to return it to you.
To change the Unlock message
1. In the IronKey Control Panel, click the Settings button on the menu bar.
2. Click Preferences in the left sidebar.
3. Type the message text in the Unlock Message field. The text must fit the space provided (approximately 7
lines and 200 characters).

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Locking the device
Lock your device when you are not using it to prevent unwanted access to your secure files on the drive. You
can manually lock the device or you can set the device to automatically lock after a specified period of
inactivity.
By default, to prevent potential file corruption, your device will not lock if applications or files on the drive are
open. Close any open applications or files before locking the device.
Caution: If you configure auto-lock to force the device to lock, any open files may lose changes or become
corrupt as a result of the forced lock operation. Unplugging the device while it is unlocked may also result in
loss or corruption of data on the device.
If your files have become corrupt from a forced lock procedure or from unplugging the device before locking,
you might be able to recover the files by running CHKDSK and using data recovery software.
To manually lock the device
•Click the Lockbutton in the bottom left of the Control Panel to safely lock your device.
Tip: You can also use the keyboard shortcut: CTRL + L or right-click the IronKey icon from the system tray and
click Lock Device.
To set a device to automatically lock
1. Unlock your device and in the IronKey Control Panel, click the Settings button on the menu bar.
2. Click Preferences in the left sidebar.
3. Click the check box for auto-locking the device and set the time-out to one of the following time intervals:
5, 15, 30, 60, 120, or 180 minutes.
By default, if a file or application is open when the device tries to auto-lock, it will not force the application or
file to close. Although you can configure the auto-lock setting to force the device to lock; doing so can result in
loss of data to any open and unsaved files.
To run CHKDSK (Windows only)
1. Unlock the device.
2. Press the WINDOWS LOGO KEY + R to open the Run prompt:
3. Type CMD and press ENTER.
4. From the command prompt, type CHKDSK, the IronKey Secure Files drive letter, and then “/F /R”.
For example, if the IronKey Secure Files drive letter is G, you would type:
CHKDSK G: /F /R
5. Use data recovery software if necessary in order to recover your files.
MANAGING PASSWORDS
It is a good security practice to regularly change your password. However, be especially careful to remember
your device password. If you forget it, there is no way to unlock the device.
When a password is required, for example when logging in to the device or during a password change
operation, you can use the Virtual Keyboard instead of the real keyboard to type the password, see “Typing
passwords with the Virtual Keyboard” on page 15.

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To change your password
1. Unlock your device and click the Settings button on the menu bar.
2. Click Password in the left sidebar.
3. Enter your current password in the field provided.
4. Enter your new password and confirm it in the fields provided.
5. Click Change Password.
Typing passwords with the Virtual Keyboard
If you are unlocking your device on an unfamiliar computer and are concerned about keylogging and
screenlogging spyware, use the Virtual Keyboard. It helps protect your device password by letting you click
out letters and numbers. The underlying techniques in the Virtual Keyboard will bypass many trojans,
keyloggers, and screenloggers.
Note: This feature uses a standard QWERTY key set and is available on Windows only. The language
preference for the device must be set to English.
To type a password using the Virtual Keyboard
1. Open the Virtual Keyboard by doing one of the following actions:
• In a password field, click the Virtual Keyboard icon .
• When the keyboard focus is in a password field, press CTRL+ALT+ V.
2. Click the keys to type your password, and then click ENTER.
You can also use the Virtual Keyboard in conjunction with the actual keyboard, so that you type some
characters and click some characters.
Tip: Click the Randomize button to arrange the keys in a random manner. This helps protect against
screenloggers.
Note: When you click a key in the Virtual Keyboard, all of the keys briefly go blank. This feature prevents
screenloggers from capturing what you clicked. To disable this feature, click the icon (beside the Exit
button) and choose Disable screenlogger protection.

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Accessing my device if I forget my password
There are no back doors to an IronKey Basic device. In other words, there is no way to unlock it if you do not
have the correct password.
• If you have enabled device reset, you can reset the device back to its pre-setup state; however, all
on-board data will be permanently lost.
• If you have not enabled device reset, you have only 10 password attempts before the device will per-
manently self-destruct. You will notbe able to use the device again and your data will be erased.
ACCESSING MY SECURE FILES
After unlocking the device, you can access your secure files. Since the device has a built-in Cryptochip, files are
automatically encrypted and decrypted “on-the-fly” when you save or open a file on the drive. This technology
gives you the convenience of working as you normally would with a regular flash drive, while providing strong,
“always-on” security.
To access my secure files
1. Click the Files button on menu bar of the IronKey Control Panel.
•Windows: Opens Windows Explorer to the IronKey Secure Files drive.
•Mac: Opens Finder to the Imation USB drive.
2. Do one of the following:
• To open a file, double-click the file on the IronKey Secure Files drive (Imation USB drive for Mac).
• To save a file, drag the file from your computer to the IronKey Secure Files drive (Imation USB drive
for Mac).
Tip: You can also access your files by right-clicking the IronKey icon on the Windows taskbar and clicking
Secure Files.
UPGRADING MY DEVICE FROM BASIC TO ENTERPRISE
If notified by your system administrator, you can upgrade your IronKey Basic device to an Enterprise device.
Enterprise devices are managed by an IronKey Enterprise Management System. When you upgrade your
device, you will be required to activate it using an activation code provided by your administrator. An Internet
connection is required to complete this process. See the IronKey Enterprise User Guide on your device for
information about Enterprise features.
Important: Only start the upgrade process if your system administrator has asked you to activate your device
with IronKey Enterprise.
To upgrade from Basic to Enterprise
1. When you receive the Activation Code from your system administrator, start the IronKey Control Panel
and click the Settings button.
2. In the left sidebar, click To o l s and then click Upgrade to Enterprise.
3. Paste the Activation Code in the Enterprise Activation text box (Windows and Mac systems only).
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Additional applications may be installed on your device based on the device policy settings chosen by
your system administrator. You may also be required to change your password so that it conforms to the
password security policy set for Enterprise devices in your organization.

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REFORMATTING MY DEVICE
Reformatting the secure volume will erase all your files and your Application List, but it will not erase your
device password and settings.
Important: Before you reformat the device, back up your secure volume to a separate location (for example, to
cloud storage or your computer).
To reformat a device
1. Unlock your device and click the Settings button on the menu bar of the IronKey Control Panel.
2. Click To ols on the left sidebar.
3. Under Device Health, click Reformat Secure Volume.
USING MY DEVICE ON LINUX
You can set up and use your device on several distributions of Linux (x86 systems only with kernel version 2.6
or higher).
Setting up the device on Linux
1. Plug it into your computer’s USB port and start the Unlocker by running the ironkey.exe program from the
linux folder on the device.
The device mounts as a drive.
2. Accept the license agreement. Press Q(Quit) to exit or press Y(Yes) to agree to the terms.
3. Create a device password.
Your password is case-sensitive and must be at least 4 characters long.
4. Enable Device Reset if you want the device to reset instead of self-destructing if you exceed the number
of password attempts allowed. A device reset operation erases all on-board data, but unlike self-destruct,
does not render the device unusable.
5. The device initializes. During this process, it generates the AES encryption key, and creates the file system
for the secure volume.
When this process is complete, your device is ready for use.
Using the Unlocker
Use the Unlocker for Linux to access your files and change your device password on Linux. Depending on your
Linux distribution, you may need root privileges to use the program “ironkey.exe” found in the Linux folder
of the mounted public volume. If you have only one IronKey device attached to the system, run the program
from a command shell with no arguments (for example, ironkey.exe). If you have multiple devices, you must
specify which one you want to unlock.
Note: ironkey.exe only unlocks the secure volume; it must then be mounted. Many modern Linux
distributions do this automatically; if not, run the mount program from the command line, using the device
name printed by ironkey.exe.
To change the password of the device named “devicename,” enter:
ironkey.exe --changepwd [devicename]
To unlock the device in Read-Only Mode, enter:
ironkey.exe --readonly When prompted, type your password.

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To unlock the device, enter:
ironkey.exe --unlock When prompted, type your password.
To lock the device, you must either unmount and physically remove (unplug) it, or else run:
ironkey.exe --lock
Simply unmounting the device does not automatically lock the secure volume.
To lock the device when more than one device is in use, enter:
ironkey.exe --lock [devicename] where devicename is the name of the device you want to lock.
Please note the following important details for using your device on Linux:
1. Kernel Version must be 2.6 or higher
If you compile your own kernel, you must include the following in it:
• DeviceDrivers->SCSIDeviceSupport-><*>SCSICDROMSupport
• DeviceDrivers-><*> Support for Host-side USB
• DeviceDrivers-><*> USB device filesystem
• DeviceDrivers-><*> EHCI HCD (USB 2.0) support
• DeviceDrivers-><*> UHCI HCD (most Intel and VIA) support
• DeviceDrivers-><*> USB Mass Storage Support
The kernels that are included by default in most major distributions already have these features, so if you are
using the default kernel that comes with a supported distribution you do not need to take any other action.
Also, on 64-bit Linux systems the 32-bit libraries must be installed in order to run the ironkey.exe program.
Consult the distribution’s help resources for assistance and more information.
2. Mounting problems
• Make sure you have permissions to mount external SCSI and USB devices
• Some distributions do not mount automatically and require the following command to be run:
mount /dev/<name of the device> /media/<mounted device name>
• The name of the mounted device varies depending on the distribution. The names of the devices
can be discovered by running:
ironkey.exe --show
3. Permissions
• You must have permissions to mount external/usb/devices.
• You must have permissions to run an executable file from the public volume in order to launch the
Unlocker.
• You might need root user permissions.
See the linux folder on the device’s public volume for information about how to set up permissions to allow
non-root users to access their devices. All of these methods require that the system administrator take (one
time) action to enable access; after that, ordinary users can lock and unlock, and change passwords on any
devices they plug in.
4. Supported distributions

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Not all distributions of Linux are supported. Please visit http://support.ironkey.com for the latest list of
supported distributions.
5. The IronKey Unlocker for Linux only supports x86 systems at this time.
FINDING INFORMATION ABOUT MY DEVICE
Use the Capacity Meter, located at the bottom right of the IronKey Control Panel, to see how much storage
space is still available on your device. The green bar graph represents how full the device is (for example, the
meter will be totally green when the device is full). The white text on the Capacity Meter displays how much
free space remains.
For general information about your device, see the Device Info page.
To view device information
1. Unlock your device and in the IronKey Control Panel, click the Settings button on the menu bar.
2. Click Device Info in the left sidebar.
The About This Device section includes the following details about your device:
• Model number
• Serial number
• Software and firmware version
• Release Date
• Secure Files drive letter
• Unlocker drive letter
• Operating System and system administrative privileges
3. If you want to visit the IronKey website or access more information about legal notices or certifications for
IronKey products, click one of the information buttons on the Device Info page.
Tip: Click Copy to copy the device information to the clipboard so that you can paste it in an email or support
request.
This Capacity Meter indicates
that there is 92.5 GB of free
space available on the drive.

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WHERE CAN I GET HELP?
The following resources provide more information about IronKey products. Please contact your Help desk or
System Administrator if you have further questions.
•support.ironkey.com—Support information, knowledge base and video tutorials
•[email protected]—Product feedback and feature requests
•www.ironkey.com—General information