Removing a USB ....................19 Brute Force Hacking Detection ................. 19 Resetting (Deleting) the USB ................20 Reformatting the USB..................20 CONTACT AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ........23 Troubleshooting ....................24 Warranty and RMA Information ............... 25 SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 1...
SECUREUSB BT OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the SecureUSB BT Model (‘USB’ hereafter). It’s an easy to use, hardware encrypted, password activated USB 3.0 USB. This Bluetooth® capable model uses an application via wireless user-authentication on a smartphone—iOS and Android. (Apple iOS includes Apple watch and iPad.)
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RF Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 3...
Change the password Touch ID Face ID App will remember the password Inactivity AutoLock Step-away AutoLock Read-Only Mode Enable Apple Watch® Reset the USB (erase all data and settings) Password Recovery Remote Wipe SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 5...
Download the SecureData Lock User App and then install it. Passwords and Procedures The SecureUSB BT Model is shipped with password 11223344. We strongly suggest changing the password for security. CAUTION: Risk of loss of data. If you forget your password all data will be inaccessible and reformatting will be required.
4. Type in the password and tap Unlock. Unlock the USB – After waking up from sleep 1. Open the app. 2. After it initializes, tap the USB name. 3. Type in the password. 4. Tap Unlock. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 7...
1. In the app, tap the desired USB name. Note: If Remember Password is on, skip the next step. 2. Type in the password and tap Re-Authenticate. 3. Lock the USB—refer to the steps in part A above. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 8...
The image is an example of settings that may appear. Depending on the type of biometric settings available on the phone, these settings may vary. The below sub-sections describe how to utilize these settings. If you have any questions, contact Technical Support. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 9...
BT range. Remember Password 1. With the USB unlocked and authenticated (logged in), tap the desired USB name. 2. Tap the Remember Password button to the ON position (green). 3. Tap Yes to confirm. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 10...
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8. Wait for a text message and enter the confirmation code received. (This is an example only.) Click Continue. You should get a confirmation that Password Recovery is Activated. To recover your password, see the next heading. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 11...
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USB is the only way to make it usable again. Although your data will be erased from the USB, this ensures that it is not breached or compromised. The SecureUSB BT Device ID is printed on the USB to allow resetting the USB. You will need the Serial Number of the USB.
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The USB reverts back to the default state. The default state is blank (has no password) and locked. Please see Changing the Password to initialize your USB. If, or when, the reset (unformatted) USB is unlocked, this message appears: Format Settings The following are formatting settings: SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 13...
USB can be set to automatically lock after a pre-set amount of time. The default state of the Inactivity Lock is OFF. This feature can be set to activate (lock) at predefined times between 1 and 60 minutes. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 14...
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2. Tap the Step-away AutoLock button to the ON position (green). 3. Tap Yes to confirm. The Step-away AutoLock is now on. Note: To disable the Step-away AutoLock, tap the Step-away AutoLock button OFF (not green). SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 15...
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Note: Your USB’s password must contain numbers only to unlock with Apple Watch. If your current password contains letters then you will be redirected to the Change Password dialog. You should be able to lock and unlock your USB from your Apple Watch. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 16...
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Remote Wipe dialog. You should see a confirmation that Remote Wipe is enabled. Note: The Remote Wipe feature is only enabled, it is not turned on. To turn it on, see the next heading. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 17...
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4. You should see a confirmation that Remote Wipe is Activated. Tap The next time the USB is discovered by any mobile device with the SecureData Lock app installed, it will be immediately wiped (reset). SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 18...
Entering an incorrect password ten consecutive times, the USB brute force hacking detection triggers and the password, all data, and format will be deleted. See Creating a Password after a Reset (Blank USB). The data is not recoverable. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 19...
3. Type in a new password. 4. Type password again to confirm. 5. Tap Create Password. A system popup will appear regarding the ‘disk’ inserted. To continue, follow the steps below for your type of computer. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 20...
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The Disk Utility Dialog. 3. Click Erase to open the dialog box. 4. Ensure your USB displays in the Name field and click Erase. The system begins erasing the external USB and renaming it SECUREUSB. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 21...
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SecureUSB displays under the list of External USB when done (as well as on the desktop). 5. Click Done in the message dialog when available. The USB is now displayed under External in the left column. 6. Close the Disk Utility. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 22...
The USB firmware version number is at the bottom of the Settings window. Unlock the USB and tap the USB name to display the Settings window. The App (software) version number is displayed in a dialog by tapping the [ ? ] for Help. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 23...
You’ll need the USB Device ID number. I tried to reprovision my USB, but it doesn’t You may not have the latest version of the app, seem to be working. or a late enough version of the iOS. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 24...
DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED AS IS AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID. SecureUSB BT User Guide ▪ 25...
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