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IBM USB 2.0 Memory Keys
User’s Guide
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IBM USB 2.0 Memory Keys
User’s Guide
First Edition (October 2004)
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Contents
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Preface
This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM® USB 2.0 High
Speed Memory Keys.
Your option package contains the following items:
v IBM USB 2.0 High Speed Memory Key
v IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key CD
v Quick Start Guide
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Be sure
to retain your proof of purchase; it might be required to receive warranty service.
This User’s Guide is available on the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key CD in the following
languages:
v Brazilian Portuguese
v English
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v German
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v Japanese
v Simplified Chinese
v Spanish
v Traditional Chinese
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key is a small, portable USB storage device that you
can use to share data between any notebook and desktop computer with a
functional USB port, without using a diskette. The Memory Key offers considerably
more space than a 1.44 MB diskette for you to store text, presentations,
spreadsheets, or multimedia files.
This manual explains installation and use of the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key with
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional and Windows XP operating systems.
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Chapter 2. Installing the Memory Key in Windows 2000 or
Windows XP
Before you install the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key, make sure that you have the
following software and hardware:
v One of the following operating systems:
– Windows 2000
– Windows XP
v An available USB connector
v Pentium II 266 MHz
v 1.7 MB free disk space
v Access to the main drive (usually drive C)
The following items are necessary if you will be using the Memory Key as a
bootable device. See Chapter 6, “Using IBM Memory Key Boot Utility,” on page
v BIOS that supports bootable USB storage devices. If you are uncertain about
whether the BIOS supports bootable USB devices, contact your computer
manufacturer. An update might be available.
v The BIOS documentation that came with your computer or BIOS update, if
applicable.
Windows 2000 and Windows XP have built-in support for the USB 2.0 Memory
Key, and no device drivers are required. Attach the Memory Key to the USB
connector. The Memory Key is now ready to use and is displayed as a removable
disk with a letter designation (for example, E:).
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Chapter 3. MyKey
Use MyKey to access and customize your Memory Key through the Memory Key
console. Messages and prompts guide you through the short MyKey installation,
use, and customization procedures, to make your Memory Key more personal, fun,
and easier to use. This chapter also includes some important frequently asked
questions (FAQs).
The MyKey application works in administrator and non-administrator modes. For
more information, see Chapter 5, “KeySafe II and MyKey in Non-Admin Mode,”
For optimal performance, the key works with a graphic accelerator that supports
24-bit color depth.
System setup
Your computer must meet the following requirements for you to install and use
MyKey:
v Pentium® II 266 MHz
v 1.7 MB free disk space (on drive C)
v Operating system: Windows 2000 or Windows XP
MyKey is supported on IBM 2.0 Memory Keys. If your Memory Key supports
MyKey, make sure that you have the latest MyKey version, which you can
Key.
To install MyKey, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key CD that comes with your key and open the
Software folder.
2. Double-click the MyKey icon.
3. In the Welcome window, select the Create Desktop Shortcut check box if you
want a shortcut to MyKey on your desktop. A shortcut to MyKey and Uninstall
MyKey is automatically created in the Start menu. Click Finish to start using
MyKey, or Cancel to cancel the installation.
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Note: By default, MyKey starts automatically when Windows starts. You can
disable this option in the Settings window.
Wait a few moments until the MyKey icon is added to your system tray on the
bottom of your desktop, next to the clock. Use this icon for the easiest and
fastest access to all MyKey functions.
To uninstall MyKey, click Start → All Programs → MyKey IBM → Uninstall MyKey
IBM.
Customizing MyKey
To open the main menu to access MyKey functions, right-click the MyKey icon in
the taskbar. The menu options are described in this section.
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Setting preferences
Click Preferences to set your MyKey preferences. Click any option to enable or
disable it.
Visual indication
This option displays the Memory Key console each time you insert your Memory
Key into the USB connector on your computer.
Audio indication
This sound occurs when you insert your Memory Key into your computer USB
connector.
Splash screen
This screen is displayed while MyKey is loading.
Autorun process
This process automatically starts applications according to autorun instructions that
are set in your Memory Key, similarly to CD autorun. For advanced autorun
features, see “Additional features” on page 3-11
Load with Windows
This option starts MyKey when Windows starts. If you disable this feature, you
will have to start MyKey from the Windows Start menu.
Create desktop shortcut
This option creates or removes a MyKey shortcut on your desktop.
Always on top
This option causes the Memory Key console to stay in front of all windows for
quick and easy access. If you disable this feature, the Memory Key console moves
behind other windows when it is not active.
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Select your language
To select your preferred language, complete the following steps:
1. Select your preferred language. The supported languages are English, French,
Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional or Simplified), and
Japanese. Only the supported languages are displayed in the list. Correct
display of the selected language depends on the specific Windows version that
you are using and the system location that you select (Control panel →
Regional settings). If Windows does not support the language that you have
selected, a question mark (?) is displayed instead of the language name.
2. Make sure that you can read the welcome message that is displayed next to the
language selection list. If you can read the message, click OK to implement the
language change. All screen shots and text will change according to the selected
language.
Hide/Show
Click Hide or Show to turn off or display the Memory Key console display.
Help
This option starts the IBM support site where you can search for information about
your Memory Key and its applications.
About
Exit
This option provides information about the current version.
When you exit MyKey, Memory Key quick access and advanced functionality are
disabled.
MyKey pop-up messages
MyKey uses pop-up messages, as shown in the following illustration, to provide
information or to inform you of Memory Key events. This type of message
automatically disappears after a few seconds, or you can click it to close it
immediately.
Memory Key console
Use the Memory Key console to access your Memory Key to store and retrieve
files, start applications, and customize the Memory Key.
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The Memory Key console displays the Memory Key logo, your Memory Key drive
letter, and the Memory Key label. To change this display with your personal icon
console, click and hold the left mouse button anywhere inside it, drag it to a
different location, and then release the left mouse button.
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LCD
The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows your Memory Key total capacity and free
space. The free space indicator turns red when 5% or less of your total disk space
is free.
Privacy zone indication
The LCD (shown in the following illustration) indicates whether you have logged
in to your privacy zone by using KeySafe II.
Write protection indication
The LCD (shown in the following illustration) indicates if your Memory Key is
write protected. For details about write protection, see “Enable Write Protection”
Buttons
The following buttons are on the Memory Key console:
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