X-Series Utility; X-File Security; Instructions For The X-File Security Program - Mpio HS 100 User Manual

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8. X-Series Utility

1) X-File Security

This Security Program is an application, which is compatible with
the HS100 and the Windows operating system. The program
allows for the user to add a level of security to their files. If you
are going to access the protected files from another computer,
then ensure that the X-File Security Program is installed on that
computer. Please refer to Program Definitions and Descriptions
for assistance.
A. Instructions for the X-File Security Program
1. Install the X-File Security Program on your computer system.
2. Connect the HS100, ensure that it shows on your desktop as
a "Local Disk" drive.
3. Start the X-File Security Program by selecting the shortcut on
your desktop.
4. Indicate the correct drive and path in the "Original files" menu
to show the file(s), which you would like to select for password
security.
5. Indicate the correct drive and path in the "Encryption files"
menu to show where you would like to save the encoded
file(s), such as the HS100.
6. Choose the file(s) from the "Original files" window, which you
would like to encode for security and select the "Encoding"
option.
7. Enter a password for the protected file(s), which can be from 1
to 8 characters (caution: ensure to remember the password(s),
as this is the only way to decode files).
8. To access encoded files, select the file to open and enter the
password which was used to encode the file.
9. To decode file(s) or remove passwords associated to file(s),
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indicate the correct drive and path in the "Encryption file"
menu and choose the file(s) from the "Decoding" files window.
10. Select the "Decode" option and enter the password, which
was used to encode the file(s). This will place a copy of each
file selected in the location indicated from the "Original files"
window with no security.
11. The X-File Security Icon will appear on your desktop after the
installation is complete:
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