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- Page 1 User’s Guide V1.0 – March 2004 GrandTec USA 2715 Electronic Lane Dallas, TX 75220 www.Grandtec.com * 214-366-3496 * fax: 214-351-3862...
- Page 2 Rev. 2 – June 2001 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains materials protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means or for purpose without express written consent.
- Page 3 Create and protect up to four partitions on a hard drive with one PriveKey Regulate and block internet access with WebLock 1.5 System Requirements USB 1.1 or 2.0 port Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000 Professional/XP Home or Professional Intel Pentium or AMD Duron/Athlon compatible processor...
- Page 4 Installing the PriveKey 2.1 Connecting the Hardware 1. Plug the PriveKey directly into an available USB port. It is not recommended that the PriveKey be used with a USB hub and, in some cases, will not work at all with a hub.
- Page 5 1. Upon successfully installing the driver, a Window will appear prompting you to enter the ID KEY and PASSWORD. Enter the ID KEY precisely as printed on the CD-ROM. A password is not required, but is recommended as it adds to the security of the product.
- Page 6 Using the PriveKey to create and use a Virtual Drive 3.1 Creating a partition 1. To access the PriveKey setup window, click on the icon in the system tray: 2. The main PriveKey setup window opens. 3. To create a partition, click on “Add”. The “Drive Setting” window opens.
- Page 7 4. Select the letter of the drive you wish to create. 5. Select the size of the drive you wish to create. a. If using Windows 98SE/ME, you may create a partition of up to 2GB. b. If using Windows 2000/XP, you may create a partition of up to 4GB.
- Page 8 1. Prior to copying data to the new drive, you must first format 2. Browse your computer to view the available drives. 3. Double-click the drive letter that represents the PriveKey partition. 4. You will be prompted to format the drive. Follow the formatting instructions to complete the process.
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Page 9: Troubleshooting
5.1 The PriveKey does not install properly 1. From the Control Panel, click on the System icon to access 2. Device Manager. 3. If installed properly you should see a listing for the USB Virtual Hard Disk Key. It does not work with any other... - Page 10 1. You can purchase a new PriveKey. To purchase a replacement key, you may visit your local retailer or visit us online @ www.GrandTec.com. process, enter the coupon code: newkey. The coupon code is good for 25% off the regular price.
- Page 11 PASSWORD the FIRST time the PriveKey is connected. Be sure to enter the appropriate ID KEY and PASSWORD! 5.2 I have lost the IDKey and/or PASSWORD. What do I do to retrieve my data? 1. Unfortunately, if you lose your IDKEY or forget your PASSWORD, there is nothing that can be done to retrieve the data.
- Page 12 License. The software accompanying this License, on disk or on any other media, and the related documentation are licensed to you by GrandTec, USA. You own the disk on which the software is recorded, but GrandTec USA retains title to the software and related documentation.
- Page 13 No oral or written information or advice given by GrandTec USA or an authorized representative shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
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