Memorex LOCK - VERSION 2-24 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 Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Service Pack 4
(SP4) first before using this security product and application program.
Plug in ONE device at a time. 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.
(c) Customized Password – users can choose their own personal password (1 to 16
characters in length).
(d) Fixed Password Retry – users are allowed to retype their password 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 – PublicArea
This area is “Always Open” to all users using the device. Users can read / write
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 – SecureArea
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.
Note that in Windows XP, files in the Secure Area are highlighted in red.
Secure
Partition

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E. Introduction to Memorex LOCK
E1. Main Screen
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 your password.
Password Hint
Set Password Disable Password Log Out
About
Configure size

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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 save the password and password hint. You will
see the following messages telling you that the password has been changed. At
this point the device will be locked automatically when you remove it from the
USB port or if there is a suspension in power.
Press (cancel) to cancel the set up procedure if you do not wish to save the
password and password hint.

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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 messages telling you that the password has been changed. At this
point the device will be locked automatically when you remove it from the USB
port or if there is a suspension in power.
Press (cancel) to cancel the change password procedure if you want to keep
current password and password hint.

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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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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.
The sixth wrong password entered will cause your device to be re-formatted
automatically and all data in the secure partition will be erased from the
device.