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- Page 1 anUal The Leader in Personal Storage...
- Page 2 Copyright © Apricorn, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved. Windows® and MS-DOS® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Microdrive® is a registered trademark of IBM Corp/Hitachi Global Storage. Cryptainer® is a trademark of Cypherix. Second Copy 2000® is a trademark of Centered Systems.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 2 Getting to know your MicroKey ... 3 • System Requirements ... 3 • Package Contents ... 3 • Product Specifications ... 4 Set-Up ... 5 • USB Installation ... • Special Features ... • OS Installation ... 7 •... -
Page 4: Introduction
Cryptainer® encryption software protects your files from unauthorized access. This package includes the following items: Apricorn USB MicroKey: A USB 2.0 Removable hard drive; up to 8GB of storage, protected inside a tiny, crush-proof Aluminum shell. The MicroKey comes with a soft... -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Microkey
eTTInG To know yoUr A. System Requirements Hardware and Software requreiments: Operating systems supported: Microsoft: Apple: B. Package Contents MicroKey Soft carrying case - Pentium CPU (recommended) - 128MBs RAM (recommended) - USB Port (MicroKey supports USB 2.0, but will work on USB 1.1 ports at slower speeds - CD ROM drive Windows 2000 Windows XP... -
Page 6: Product Specifications
C. Product Specifications Data Transfer Rates: Power Supply: Bus Interface: Disk Interface: Buffer Size: RPM: Average Seek Time: Sustained IDE data rate: Case: Shock - non operating: Shock - operating: Weight: Dimensions: Random vibration - operating: Random vibration - storage: Max temp - operating: Max temp - storage: Max humidity:... -
Page 7: Set-Up
3. s A. USB Installation The MicroKey uses a standard USB “type A” connector, and can connect to any USB1.1 or USB 2.0 port on your computer. 1) Locate a USB port on your Laptop or Desktop computer. 2) Insert the MicroKey into the USB port. 3) Wait a few moments for the OS to install device drivers. -
Page 8: Special Features
B. Special Features Swivel Head Connector fig 3) USB swivel connector The MicroKey also has a special “swivel head” built into the USB connector, which can flex up to 90 degrees in either direction. If space between USB ports is tight, rotate the swivel head so you can connect the MicroKey without removing other USB... -
Page 9: Os Installation
You can also confirm the proper installation of the device by checking in Windows “Device Manger.” “Apricorn MicroKey USB device” listed as a new disk drive (see fig 4). fig 4) Windows Device Manager D. Mac OS 9.X and 10.x Installation Once installed correctly in the USB port, the Mac OS will automatically detect the MicroKey and mount the drive. -
Page 10: Disconnecting
E. Disconnecting the MicroKey Windows 2000 and XP 1. Locate the system tray on your Windows Desktop (the system tray is the part of the taskbar that displays the date and time). 2. Click on the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon 3. -
Page 11: Software Installation
Its powerful encryption ensures that only you can access your data. Apricorn’s Cryptainer utilizes your choice of Blowfish 448-bit or AES 256-bit encryption algorithms. The version of cryptainer on the MicroKey CD-ROM has a 1GB limit to the size of the volume. - Page 12 DOS. Cryptainer runs on most 32-bit versions of MS Windows (95/98/ ME/2000/XP/2003 Server) as a special Windows device driver operating on an implementation of the Blowfish algorithm in Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode with a block size of 64 bytes and conforms to international standards (please see the Cryptainer help file for more information).
- Page 13 checking the box in the Setup Window (fig 7). If you choose not to run Cryptainer immediately, you can always click the Start button and go >> >> to Programs Cryptainer Cryptainer, or by double-clicking the Cryptainer Icon on your desktop. fig 7) Cryptainer install 5.
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Page 14: Second Copy
fig 8) Cryptainer help file B. Second Copy 2000 Backup Software Second Copy 2000 lets you back up your important data files from your computer’s hard drive to the MicroKey (or any other location you select). Once you create an archive, Second Copy 2000 updates your backup archive automatically so that your backups are always current. - Page 15 fig 9) Second Copy 2000 installer 3. Click “next” and follow the on screen instructions to install the program. (see fig 9). 4. Upon completion of installation, you can immediately run Second Copy by checking the box in the Setup Window to run Second Copy immediately, you can always click the Start button and go to Programs fig 10) Second Copy installation complete...
- Page 16 5. To learn more about how to use Second Copy, Look for the built-in Help >> file. From the Second Copy Main Menu Bar, click on Help Help Topics. (see fig 11). fig 11) Second Copy installation complete Pg 14...
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Page 17: Technical Support
Q: “What if I forget my Cryptainer password?” A: This version of Cryptainer does not have a password retrieval system. Apricorn Tech Support does not have any way to recover the password. Removing the Microdrive from the MicroKey will not unlock the files, and will void the warranty! Q: “Why am I unable to save a file larger then 4GB on to my MicroKey?”... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Common Errors Error: MicroKey is not detected by the system when connected to through a USB hub. Solution: Although the MicroKey is designed to operate as a bus-pow- ered device, the MicroKey cannot initialize on non-powered or low-powered USB hubs. Check that the hub has proper power or try connecting through a fully powered USB hub. -
Page 19: Contact Information
Apricorn does not accept packages without a valid RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) tracking number. Do not return your MicroKey to us without first contacting Apricorn Technical Support! If you need to return or replace any hardware, Apricorn requires that you perform the following steps: 1. -
Page 20: Warranty
Apricorn offers a 1-year warranty on all MicroKey products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The warranty period is effective from the date of purchase, either directly from Apricorn or from an authorized reseller. Disclaimer and terms of the warranties:... - Page 21 Notes: Pg 19...
- Page 22 MicroKey User Guide v2.0 12191 Kirkham Road Poway, CA, U.S.A. 92064 1-858-513-2000...