Larco Sonic Guard User manual

Sonic Guard/USB Mat
Installation and Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation
Larco Sonic Guard/USB Mat FCC Compliance Statement...............3
Declaration of Conformity .…...…………………………. ......................3
Overview ............................................................................................4
Installation.........................................................................................4
Attaching the Sonic Guard/USB Mat.................................................5
Configuration .....................................................................................5
Configuration: In-Range Detection Delay / Out-of-Range Detection Delay....................6
Configuration: Walk-Away / WalkTo ............................................................6
Appendix I........................................... ...............................................8
Sonic Guard/USB Mat End-user License Agreement............. .........10
Table of Contents

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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer’s Name: Larco, Division of ATEK Access Technologies
Manufacturer’s Address: 210 10th Ave. NE, Brainerd, MN 56401 USA declares that the product:
Product Name: Sonic Guard/USB Mat
Model Numbers: ALL
Conforms to the following Product Specifications:
EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
Information Technology Equipment – Immunity Characteristics
Larco Sonic Guard/USB Mats are 100% inspected and tested to insure that each mat we produce complies with
our demanding quality standards.
Varuni Novick
President
[phone]
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Larco Sonic Guard/USB Mat FCC Compliance Statement
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.
Note:
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 output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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Before installing the Sonic Guard/USB Mat, let’s first review the system requirements. The Sonic Guard/USB Mat requires the
following minimum system configuration.
Minimum System Requirements
• Windows 2000 or XP
• Open USB port
• 200K free disk space
Note:
If you do not have an available USB port as specified in the Sonic Guard/USB Mat requirements, a USB hub will be needed.
Installation
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sonic Guard/USB Mat for locking your computer. When you walk away from your
system, you will benefit from a hands-free means of locking your computer.
The concept of the Sonic Guard/USB Mat is easy to understand. Your computer simply thinks that the Sonic Guard/USB Mat
is a USB keyboard that is attached to your system. The Sonic Guard/USB Mat sends programmable keystrokes to lock your
computer when you leave the workspace. It’s that simple. No more unattended and unlocked computers. The Sonic Guard/
USB Mat will lock the system for you and you can do this hands-free.
The primary purpose of the Sonic Guard/USB Mat is to detect two events. The most important is the detection of you leaving
the defined work zone of your computer. When the Sonic Guard/USB Mat detects that you have le the work zone, the unit
sends the keystrokes necessary to lock your system. For example, when Windows users leave their workstations, they would
normally hit the CTL-ALT-DEL-Enter key sequence to lock their systems. With the Sonic Guard/USB Mat attached, the
CTL-ALT-DEL-Enter keystrokes are automatically sent for the user.
The second event occurs when you return to your work zone. The Sonic Guard/USB Mat can detect this event and send some
preparatory keystrokes for you. For example, on return to their computer, Windows users must hit the CTL-ALT-DEL* key
sequence to prepare the computer for the password entry. Again, with the Sonic Guard/USB Mat attached, it will send those
keystrokes for you.
Overview
Caution: Using CTL-ALT-DEL may cause issues during system startup if the mat is activated during this time. Make
sure that the mat is clear when turning the computer on and remains clear until the log-on screen appears.

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Attaching the Sonic Guard/USB Mat
Configuration
If your system meets requirements, you can then attach the Sonic Guard or USB Mat in your workspace. Connect the USB
cable to an open USB port on your computer. Windows will load the appropriate USB keyboard drivers once the USB device
is attached. If the USB Keyboard drivers are not currently resident on your system, you will be asked to place your Windows
Operating System disk into your CD drive. Follow the directions provided by Windows during this install.
Note:
There are no USB drivers provided with the Sonic Guard soware. All USB drivers will be provided by the Windows
operating systems.
The Sonic Guard/USB Mat has several configurable settings that are controlled via the Sonic Guard/USB Mat Configuration
program. Aer downloading the soware, select the file and run the supplied program (Sonic Guard.exe). Click on the Sonar
tab and you will see the screen below.
Figure 1: Sonic Guard/USB Mat Sonar Configuration Screen

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As stated, the primary function of the Sonic Guard/USB Mat is to detect two events: when you walk away from the computer
and when you return. The most important of these two events occurs when you leave your computer. During this event, the
Sonic Guard/USB Mat can send to the computer a series of keystrokes that are configured in the device. These keystrokes can
be up to 4 characters with modifiers (ALT, CTL, Shi). Click on the Walk-Away tab and you will see the screen below.
In the above screen shot, the unit has been configured to send the CTL-ALT, DEL+K+Backspace +ESC key sequence. This key
sequence is used to lock Windows 2K workstations.
Note: The Sonic Guard/USB Mat units are shipped from the factory, without any keystrokes programmed into the device and
therefore will not lock your computer until you configure the keystrokes.
Configuration: Walk-Away / Walk-To
The Sonic Guard/USB Mat has programmable delays that suppress the immediate sending of the locking sequence. This
is especially useful when using the Sonic Guard/USB Mat in a private office setting where you may leave the work zone
briefly and not want the system to lock. The maximum settable delay is 255 seconds. Aer this delay time has elapsed, the
programmable key sequences are invoked. The Sonic Guard/USB Mat has separate delay to handle both the In-Range and
Out-of-Range events. Adjust the delay by specifying the value and clicking the Apply key. Adjust the settings to delays that
work best for your work habits.
Important Note:
When using the Sonic Guard/USB Mat in a kiosk or standing workstation that have many users changing logins, it is best to
use the absolute shortest delay possible (i.e. zero). This will ensure the computer will lock prior to the next user walking onto
the mat.
Configuration: In-Range Detection Delay / Out-of-Range Detection Delay
Figure 2: Sonic Guard/USB Mat Walk-Away Configuration Screen

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You will need to configure the Sonic Guard/USB Mat for the keystrokes you currently use to lock your computer. If you click
on the Misc folder, there are some quick settings that will help get Windows users quickly configured with the most common
settings for these operating systems.
By selecting the Win2K option the Sonic Guard/USB Mat will be set with:
Walk-Away: CTL-ALT-DEL+K+Backspace+Escape
Walk-To: CTL-ALT-DEL
By selecting the WinXP Classic Logon Prompt option the Sonic Guard/USB Mat will be set with:
Walk-Away: CLGUI-L
Walk-To: CTL-ALT-DEL
By selecting the WinXP Welcome Screen or Vista / Win7 Logon option the Sonic Guard/USB Mat will be set with:
Walk-Away: LGUI-L
Walk-To: None
Windows users will need to make a short-cut on the desktop to launch a screensaver. The shortcut needs to have a shortcut
key assigned to it. This key is what needs to be assigned in the Walk-Away sequence. See Appendix I for this procedure.
Aer selecting your Quick Setting, be sure to click the Apply button to save your new settings.
Note: Once you have set the Sonic Guard/USB Mat with keystrokes, these keystrokes will be sent during the next Walk-Away
event. To prevent keystrokes from being sent while the configuration program is being used, click the Halt Key Sends check
box in the lower le corner of the application screen. This will temporarily stop sending the keystrokes. This check box is
cleared once the application has been exited.
Configuration: Walk-Away / Walk-To (continued)
Figure 3: Sonic Guard/USB Mat Misc Configuration Screen

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If you want, you can customize the key sequence by selecting the appropriate keys and modifiers for your particular usage.
For example, you may choose to place the system in the log off mode or standby mode instead of simply locking the system.
Simply configure the keystrokes to do these functions and click the Apply or OK button to save the new settings.
The Walk-To configurations functions similarly. Simply customize the Walk-To folder entries to your preferred settings and
click the Apply button.
Configuration: Miscellaneous
Under the miscellaneous folder, you can perform the quick configurations, as well as, reset the unit to its factory default
settings. There is also an advanced settings tab that should only be used aer speaking with Larco technical support.
Configuration: Walk-Away / Walk-To (continued)
Configuration Notes for Windows 98/ME:
Windows 98SE and Windows ME users will need to make a short-cut on the desktop to launch a screensaver. The shortcut
needs to have a shortcut key assigned to it. This key is what needs to be assigned in the Walk-Away sequence. To create a
walk-away short-cut:
Right Click on My Computer on the Desktop
Le Click on Explore
Find the C Drive and Double Click to Open it
Scroll down on the list of folders and find Windows
Double Click on Windows to Open
Scroll down on the list and find System
Double Click on System to Open
On the right side of the screen, Click on Show Files
Scroll through the list until you find Scrolling Marquee
Right Click on the Icon (Scrolling Marquee.scr) and choose Send to Desktop
This puts a Shortcut on your Desktop for the Screensaver
Right Click on the Desktop Icon created (Scrolling Marquee.scr) and choose
Properties at the bottom of the list
Choose the Shortcut Tab at the top
Go to Shortcut Key. Make sure the cursor is placed aer the e in the word None
Now press the Le Ctrl Button on your keyboard and while holding it down, press the F12 key
The Shortcut Key is now changed from None to Ctrl + F12
Appendix I

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Now press Apply
Right Click anywhere on your Desktop
Choose Properties
Now choose the Screen Saver Tab at the top
Check the Password protected box and Click on Change
Choose password
Click Apply and OK
This password will now be required to unlock the screensaver.
Launch the Sonic Guard/USB Mat configuration application and select the Walk-Away tab.
Set the walk away key sequence to Clt-F12. See screen below.
Your computer will now launch the screensaver when you leave the proximity of the computer.
Appendix I (continued)
Figure 4: Sonic Guard/USB Mat Walk-Away Configuration Screen

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End-user License Agreement for Larco SOFTWARE and HARDWARE: Sonic Guard/USB Mat
IMPORTANT–PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single
entity) and the manufacturer ATEK Access Technologies, LLC (“Manufacturer”) with which you acquired the Larco soware and hardware product(s) identified
above (“PRODUCT”). The PRODUCT includes the Sonic Guard OR USB Mat, computer soware, the associated media, any printed materials, and any online or
electronic documentation. By installing, copying or otherwise using the PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. The SOFTWARE PORTION
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you obtained this PRODUCT from for instructions on return of the unused product(s) for a refund.
The products described in this publication are intended for commercial and consumer applications. The Sonic Guard/USB Mat must be used so that a loss of
communications due to interference or otherwise will not endanger either people or property, and will not cause the loss of valuable data. ATEK assumes
no liability for the performance of product. Larco products are not suitable for use in life-support applications, biological hazard applications, nuclear control
applications, or radioactive areas. None of these products or components, soware or hardware, are intended for applications that provide life support or
any critical function necessary for the support of protection of life, property or business interests. The user assumes responsibility for the use of any of these
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