Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product USB Storage Device Apricorn
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Copyright © Apricorn, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved. Windows® and MS-DOS® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Microdrive® is a registered trademark of IBM Corp/Hitachi Global Storage. Cryptainer® is a trademark of Cypherix. Second Copy 2000® is a trademark of Centered Systems.
T able of C onTenTs Page # 1. Introduction ............................................................. 2 2. Getting to know your MicroKey .............................. 3 • System Requirements ................................. 3 • Package Contents .
Pg 2 Thank you for the purchase of your new USB MicroKey. Please take a few moments to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the MicroKey and all of the software programs that come with it. The MicroKey is a tiny USB 2.0 disk drive, housed inside a protective aluminum shell.
Pg 3 A. System Requirements Hardware and Software requreiments: - Pentium CPU (recommended) - 128MBs RAM (recommended) - USB Port (MicroKey supports USB 2.0, but will work on USB 1.1 ports at slower speeds - CD ROM drive Operating systems supported: Microsoft: Windows 2000 Windows XP Apple: Mac OS 9.
Data Transfer Rates: Power Supply: Bus power only (+5V from standard USB connector, no external power cable required) Bus Interface: USB 2.
Pg 5 " 3 5 " 3 5 A. USB Installation The MicroKey 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 into the USB port.
Pg 6 The MicroKey also has a special “swivel head” built into the USB 90 degrees in either direction. If space between USB ports is tight, rotate the swivel head so you can connect the MicroKey without removing other USB devices.
Pg 7 C. Windows 2000 / Windows XP Installation Once installed correctly in the USB port, Windows will automatically detect the MicroKey and initialize the drive. The MicroKey operates as a standard “Mass Storage Class” USB device, and uses device drivers already included in the operating system.
Pg 8 E. Disconnecting the MicroKey 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 in the system tray.
Pg 9 The MicroKey includes 2 additional programs on the support CD-ROM: Cryptainer .
Pg 10 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 .
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Pg 12 B. Second Co py 2000 Backup So f t ware computer ’s har d drive to t he MicroKey ( o r any other location you s elec t) .
Pg 13 3. Click “next” and follow the on screen instructions to install the program. .
5. T o learn more about how to use Second Copy , Look for the built-in Help >> Help T opi cs.
Pg 15 5. T roUbleshooTInG & faQ s Frequently Asked Questions: Q: “Where are the device drivers on the CD-ROM?” A: The MicroKey is designed to operate as a USB “Mass Storage Class” device, and it uses generic device drivers already installed as part of the Operating System.
Pg 16 Troubleshooting Common Errors Error: MicroKey is not detected by the system when connected to through a USB hub. Solution: Although the MicroKey is designed to operate as a bus-pow- ered device, the MicroKey cannot initialize on non-powered or low-powered USB hubs.
Pg 17 5. T eChnICal s UpporT Apricorn provides the following helpful support resources: 2.
Pg 18 w arranTy C ondITIons One-Year Warranty: Apricorn offers a 1-year warranty on all MicroKey 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.
Pg 19 Notes:.
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