Secure Manager User Manual

Security Application Program V1.0.8

Table of Contents
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. Introduction.......................................................................................................................2 General Description ............................................................................................................2 Features ...............................................................................................................................2 Before Using Secure Manager ............................................................................................2 Secure Manager Main Screen ............................................................................................4 Create Partition ..................................................................................................................5 Login ..................................................................................................................................7 Logout ................................................................................................................................9 Change Password .............................................................................................................10

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A. Introduction
Secure Manager is designed for Windows 2K, Windows XP & Vista operating systems only. Windows 2000 users, please upgrade to Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Service Pack 4 (SP4) first before using this security product and application program. Plug in ONE device at a time. DO NOT plug in two or more secure device at the same time when running this security application program.

B. General Description
This product is a USB Flash Memory Storage Device with an optional security partition function. This security function provides you with a high level of password protected privacy on the secure partition for your personal data. This device allows you to set up your own password (with 1 to 12 characters). It also allows you to adjust the public and secure partition sizes.

C. Features
(a) Disk Free - program is stored on the device, so you dont have to carry the program on a CD-ROM or floppy disk. www.Imation.com (b) (c) (d) (e) Easy to Operate program is pictorial with easy to understand icons and friendly descriptions. Customized Password users can choose their own personal password (1 to 12 characters in length). Unlimited Password Retry users are allowed to continue attempts until successful. Friendly Reminder password hint function is available in case the user forgets his/her password. Latest Secure Manager upgrades can be found at

D. Before Using Secure Manager

Upon plugging the device into a USB port, your operating system should recognize the device and display a Removable Disk icon. This is the Public partition. from the System Tray in the bottom right corner of the screen. It is recommended to save (copy/paste) the Secure Manager program on to your hard drive in case the program gets accidentally removed from your flash drive. The security application program Secure Manager will be stored in this area. Secure Manager will also be accessible

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Safe Unplug
As with all Flash Drives always use the Safe unplug Icon in the System Tray before unplugging from the USB port. This will reduce the risk of loss data. When ready to unplug, close all windows and files on the Flash Drive. Then left click on the Safe Remove icon. On most Windows OS except Vista:

The following screen will appear, click on the message.

If the following screen appears its safe to unplug the Flash Drive.

If an unsafe message appears verify all windows & files on the Flash Drive are closed, and attempt to use the Safe Unplug icon again. On Vista safe unplug can be completed using the System Tray icon or by right clicking on the USB Disk icon in My Computer, and choosing Safely Remove.

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The Vista System Tray Safe Removal icon process is the same as other Windows System Tray Safe Removal. Vista System Tray Safe Remove icon:

E. Secure Manager Main Screen

Double click the Flash Drive icon; this appears as USB Disk (E) on the screen below.

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Secure Manager Icon can then be opened from the Flash Drive by double clicking on the Secure Manager Icon:

The main screen will appear as below.

F. To Create Partition
Click the Partition tab. partition. In the middle of the screen is the Simple format button (no secure

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Uncheck the box by placing your cursor over the box and left clicking. The Create Password box turns white enter your personal password. Enter a hint in the box below if desired. The Then drag the disk ratio size bar to the desired mix of public & secure partition. Partition Information provides the exact size of each partition.

To create the partition click Format.

The following screen will appear:

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WARNING!!! Creating a new partition will delete all your saved data, files, etc on the Secure & Public Partitions. Save all data from the Flash Drive to your hard drive or alternative storage device prior to creating a Secure Partition! Note: The Secure Manager file is not deleted from the Public Partition when a new partition is created. Click Partition to continue. If Exit is clicked a partition will not be created. If Partition is chosen, The Format Progress bar on the Main screen will indicate progress.

After the secure partition is created the following screen will appear. Your password will be displayed. In this example the password is test. Click OK; use the Safe Unplug icon (see above) in the System Tray to safely unplug the device.

G. To Login
Open the Main Screen as defined above. Choose the Login/Logout tab, and type in your password.

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If you provided a hint previously, and have forgotten your password click on the Password Hint button & your hint will appear. If you type in the wrong password you will see the following message:

Click OK and type in the correct password, as many times as needed to type the correct password. If you Forget Your Password: If you can not type in your correct password to login you can not access the Secure Partition, and can not access your data. To use the Secure Partition feature after forgetting your password you will need to create a new partition. WARNING!!! Creating a new partition will delete all saved data, files, etc on the Secure & Public Partitions. Save all data from the Flash Drive to your hard drive or alternative storage device prior to creating a Secure Partition! Note: The Secure Manager file is not deleted from the Public Partition when a new partition is created.

After successfully typing in your password and clicking login, the following screen will appear: p. 8 of 10

You can now save files in the password protected secure partition.

H. To Logout
To logout right click on the Secure Manager icon in the system tray.

Click on lock.

The following screen will appear. Click on Logout

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I. To Change Password
Choose the Change Password tab. Type in the old and new password in the white boxes The Password Hint is optional. and retype in the password in the Confirm Password box.

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