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- Page 1 anUal The Leader in Personal Storage...
- Page 2 Copyright © Apricorn, Inc. 2006. All rights reserved. Windows® and MS-DOS® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Cryptainer® is a trademark of Cypherix. Second Copy 2000® is a trademark of Centered Systems. All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 2 Getting to know your MicroKey FLASH ... 3 • System Requirements ... 3 • Package Contents ... 3 • Product Specifications ... 4 Set-Up ... 5 • USB Installation ... • Special Features ... • OS Installation ... 7 •... -
Page 4: Introduction
MicroKey FLASH and all of the software programs that come with it. The MicroKey FLASH is a tiny USB 2.0 flash memory key, housed inside a protective aluminum shell. It was engineered to be simple, small and fast, and it’s unique design sets a new standard for mobile storage. -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Microkey Flash
eTTInG To know yoUr A. System Requirements Hardware and Software requreiments: Operating systems supported: Microsoft: Apple: B. Package Contents MicroKey FLASH Soft carrying case ICro - Pentium CPU (recommended) - 128MBs RAM (recommended) - USB Port (MicroKey FLASH supports USB 2.0, but will work on USB 1.1 ports at slower speeds) - CD ROM drive... -
Page 6: Product Specifications
C. Product Specifications Data Transfer Rates: Power Supply: Interface: Data transfer rate: Read speed: Write speed: Case: Shock - non operating: Shock - operating: Weight: Dimensions: Approvals: System Requirements: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Device; up to 480Mbps 100% Bus powered(+5V from standard USB connector, no external power cable required) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 IDE (UDMA mode 2) -
Page 7: Set-Up
3. s A. USB Installation The MicroKey FLASH 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 FLASH 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 FLASH 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 FLASH without removing other USB devices. -
Page 9: Os Installation
Windows “My Computer”. You can also confirm the proper installation of the device by checking in Windows “Device Manger.” When properly installed, you will see “Apricorn MicroKey FLASH USB device” listed as a new disk drive (see fig 4). fig 4) Windows Device Manager D. -
Page 10: Disconnecting
E. Disconnecting the MicroKey FLASH 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 FLASH CD-ROM has a 1GB limit to the size of the volume. - Page 12 your password) the data in the vault is not visible under Windows or 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 4. After completing the installation, you can immediately run Cryptainer by 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 Icon on your desktop.
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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 FLASH (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 FLASH 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 FLASH is not detected by the system when con- nected to through a USB hub. Solution: Although the MicroKey FLASH is designed to operate as a bus-powered device, the MicroKey FLASH cannot initialize on non-powered or low-powered USB hubs. Check that the hub has proper power or try connecting through a fully pow- ered USB hub. -
Page 19: Contact Information
5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time from Monday to Friday. B. RMA Policy Apricorn does not accept packages without a valid RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) tracking number. Do not return your MicroKey FLASH to us without first contacting Apricorn Technical Support! If you need to return... -
Page 20: Warranty
Apricorn offers a 1-year warranty on all MicroKey FLASH 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 MicroKey FLASH User Guide v1.0 12191 Kirkham Road Poway, CA, U.S.A. 92064 1-858-513-2000...