Introduction This Setup Guide explains the procedures for installing and operating the optional Data Security Kit (E) (hereinafter called Security Kit) and the procedure for system initialization. Instructions for General Users (for Both General Users and Administrators) • Security Kit Functions ............2 •...
Instructions for General Users (for Both General Users and Administrators) Security Kit Functions The security kit enables overwriting and encryption. NOTE: If you install the security kit, Running security function... appears when the machine starts up and it may take a while. Overwriting Multi-functional products (MFPs) temporarily store the data of scanned originals and print jobs, as well as other data stored by users, in the hard disk, and the data is output from the hard disk for printing.
CAUTION: Encryption helps enhance security. However, the data stored in the Document Box can be decoded by ordinary operations. Do not store any strictly confidential data in the Document Box. Functions of Security Kit Security Kit 1. Overwrite unwanted area of data. 2.
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The hard disk icon display changes as follows during overwriting The table below shows the icons displayed and their descriptions. Icon displayed Description There is unwanted data on the hard disk. Overwriting the unwanted data The unwanted data is overwritten. CAUTION: Do not turn the main power switch off during overwriting (while are displayed alternately).
Instructions for Administrators (for Those in Charge of Installation and Operations of the Security Kit) Installing the Security Kit The Security Kit Contents The security kit package includes: • License Certificate • Installation Guide (for service personnel) Before Installation • Make sure that the service representative must be a person who belongs to the supplying company. Select a location to install the machine to keep it constantly in sight of the administrator and users, as a •...
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The changes could be given as required, either at installation or later. Refer to page 7 for the procedures. Disposal If the machine is unused and demolished, obtain directions for disposal from the dealer (from which you purchsed the machine) or a Kyocera Mita representative.
Changing Security Functions Changing Security Password Enter the security password to change security functions. You can customize the security password so that only the administrator can use the security kit. Use the procedure below to change the security password. Press the System Menu key. Press [System].
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Changing the Method for Overwriting the Entire Hard Disk Change the method for overwriting the entire hard disk. Refer to Overwriting on page 2 for details. NOTE: The overwrite methods are used both for overwriting and hard disk initialization, and cannot therefore be set individually.
System Initialization Overwrite all the data stored in the system when disposing of the machine. CAUTION: If you accidentally turn the main power switch off during initialization, the system might possibly crash or initialization might fail. NOTE: If you accidentally turn the main power switch off during initialization, turn the main power switch on again.
Warning Message If the encryption code information of the machine has been lost for some reason, the screen shown here appears when the power is turned on. Follow the steps below. Press [Encryption Code], and enter the encryption code that was entered during the installation of the Enter the encryption code.
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