KEYMAX - USB Drive MAXELL - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	MAXELL
Model	KEYMAX
Product Type	USB Flash Drive
Storage Capacity	Variable by model (not specified, generally up to 64 GB)
Approximate Dimensions	60 x 20 x 10 mm
Approximate Weight	10 g
Power Supply	Via USB port (5V, bus-powered)
Interface	USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 1.1)
Read Speed	High performance (not precisely specified)
Write Speed	High performance (not precisely specified)
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.X and higher (Windows 98 requires driver)
Main Functions	Portable storage, creation of private password-protected zone (DiskSafe)
Included Software	DiskSafe (create private zone, change password, resize)
Security	Password protection, automatic formatting after 6 incorrect attempts
Care and Cleaning	Avoid moisture and shocks; clean with a soft, dry cloth
Usage Precautions	Do not disconnect when LED is flashing; safely remove via taskbar icon
Spare Parts and Repairability	Not applicable (sealed device, no spare parts available)
Warranty	Not specified (generally 2 years)
General Information	USB flash drive compliant with USB 2.0/1.1 specifications; it is recommended not to connect multiple DiskSafe keys simultaneously

Frequently Asked Questions - KEYMAX MAXELL

How to use the KEYMAX USB flash drive?

Simply plug the drive into a USB port on your computer. Under Windows ME/2000/XP and Mac OS 9.X or higher, it is automatically recognized. For Windows 98, install the driver available on the RITEK website.

How to create a private password-protected zone?

Double-click the DiskSafe icon associated with the drive, then click 'OK' on the welcome screen. Set the size of the private zone using the slider, enter a password (and an optional hint), then confirm. The drive will be formatted: back up your data beforehand.

How to change the password of the private zone?

Open DiskSafe, click 'Change Password' (if available), enter the old password, the new one, and confirm. If the button is absent, reformat the private zone by following the creation procedure.

What if I forgot my password?

Click 'Hint' in the DiskSafe login window to display the hint you set. If you still don't remember, note that after 6 incorrect attempts, the drive will be automatically formatted and all data will be lost.

Can I use the drive without installing DiskSafe?

Yes, the drive works as a standard USB drive without the security. However, if a private zone has been created, you must use DiskSafe to access it. The public zone remains accessible normally.

How to safely remove the drive?

Wait until the LED on the drive turns off. Under Windows, click the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon in the taskbar, select the drive, then click 'Stop'. You can then unplug it.

Is the drive compatible with Mac OS?

Yes for the public zone (without security) under Mac OS 9.X and higher. The DiskSafe function is not available on Mac: you will only see one drive (the public zone). The private zone will not be accessible.

What happens if I connect multiple DiskSafe drives at once?

The DiskSafe software only supports one drive at a time. Connecting multiple drives may cause errors. It is recommended to use only one DiskSafe drive per session.

How to delete the private zone?

Open DiskSafe, click 'Format', set the private zone slider to 0%, then confirm. The drive will be reformatted and the private zone will disappear. All data (public and private) will be erased.

What drivers are needed for Windows 98?

Download the USB Mass Storage driver for Windows 98 from the WWW.RITEK.COM website. Run the installation before plugging in the drive.

USER MANUAL KEYMAX MAXELL

Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk USB2.0 Storage

User's Manual

Table of Contents

About Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk 1

A. Features 1

How to use Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk 1

A. Plug Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk
B. Read and Write data/files 2
C. Unplug Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk 2

Main Feature 3

DiskSafe feature 3

A. Creating the Privacy Zone 3
B. Using your Privacy Zone 5
C. Changing Your Password 7
D. Changing the Size of the Privacy Zone 8
E. Security Feature 9

About Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk

Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk is a "Powerful Speedy USB 2.0 Storage" product for those seeking to experience the USB 2.0/1.1 storage resolution. Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk has some powerful features –faster access to stored files, unlimited applications, truly trusted security. This is a solution that you could make any PC feel like home, and go with them wherever they go. Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk is the basis storage device that instantly becomes essential lifestyle accessory.

A. Features

Full Compliance with the USB Specification v2.0 and v1.1
High performance in write and read speed
- Mass storage device class compatible. No driver is needed in Windows ME, 2000, XP, MAC 9.X or above. (Windows 98 requires a driver), For MAC OS 8.6, you should download the necessary USB mass storage driver from Apple's web site.

How to use Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk

To use Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk, you just need to plug it into your computer's USB port. Windows ME, 2000, XP and above versions can support the USB Mass Storage driver. Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk will be automatically detected and running well. If you are running Windows 98, you will need to install the driver. You can download the 98 driver from WWW.RITEK.COM Then select Install / Remove Driver to start installation

A. Plug Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk

Once you plug in your Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk, Systems will assign a drive letter to Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk and be a removable disk. You can work with the drive just like another disk drive or floppy diskette.

Devices with Removable Storage

31 / 2 Floppy (A:)

Audio CD (E:)

Removable Disk (G:)

After plugging Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk into the USB Port, you will find a "removable disk" icon on the files manager window.

B. Read and Write data/files

Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk is a light, portable storage device functions as hard disk. You can read, write, copy, or delete data and carry them wherever you go.

C. Unplug Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk

CAUTION!

Do not unplug or remove the device if the read/write LED of the Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk is on or blinking. Please wait for the LED to turn off before you safely remove the device. Please follow safe removal procedure in the Window ME, Windows 2000; otherwise it will make Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk damage or data lose.

You can remove Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk after finishing using the device. However, in Windows ME and Windows 2000 & Windows XP and above, please follow the safe removal procedure. You can find a safe removal icon in your computer's notification area.

Double click the "safe removal" icon, the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" window will pop up. You can select the device you want to remove. Then, click the "Stop"

button. After that, you may unplug the device from the USB port of your computer.

Main Feature

DiskSafe feature

A. Creating the Privacy Zone

CAUTION!

When you create your Privacy Zone, the Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk is formatted and ALL data will be lost. Please back up your files before you create your Privacy Zone.

1. Select the removable disk drive that was assigned to your Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk, and double click the DiskSafe software icon.
2. Click "OK" to continue after you have read the DiskSafe Welcome window

Disk Safe Welcome

Welcome to DiskSafe. Currently you have no Privacy Zone. To create it, you will need to provide a password and to define the Privacy Zone size. Click to continue.

OK

CANCEL

1. When the DiskSafe Format window is displayed, enter the following information in the relevant fields.

A. Your password (required)
B. The same password to confirm (required)
C. A hint to remind you of your password (optional)

1. Move the Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk slide bar (up or down) to designate the size of your new Privacy Zone. The amount of memory that will be secured is shaded orange. When you have set the Privacy Zone size, click “OK”.

USB DiskSafe Yer:1.3

USB DiskSafe Protected

Setting Privacy Zone

To set the size of your secured Privacy Zone, please enter a password after selecting the size you need. And click "OK". For other setting, please click "SETTING"

Privacy Zone

63MB

60 MB

Setting Password :

Confirm Password :

Hint:

OK

CANCEL

1. The DiskSafe Format Warning window is displayed. To proceed with the format operation, click “OK”.

DiskSafe

Configure the protected area will destroy usb disk data.

Press->[OK]Continue Process Press->[Cansel]Stop Process

OK

CANCEL

1. Setup password success. Please re-plug Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk again after the format operation is complete, a success message is displayed. Click "OK". In the format complete window, you can now login to your Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk Privacy Zone.

SetPWD

Configure the pravity zone success!! Please replug USB Flash Disk

OK

B. Using your Privacy Zone

1. After you have created a Privacy Zone, DiskSafe automatically prompts you to log in. Please type in your password and click “OK”.

1. If you enter the wrong password, an error message will show up.

If you forget your password, click "Hint" to display the hint field in the DiskSafe login window.

1. After logging in successfully, DiskSafe displays a confirmation message.

CAUTION!

Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk will be formatted automatically after six incorrect attempts and ALL data will be lost.

C. Changing Your Password

Change Password Button

To change your password, please use change password button.

1. Click Change Password in the DiskSafe Settings window.

1. When the Change Password dialog box is displayed, type in your password, the new password, and the new password once again for confirmation. It is recommended to type in a hint in case you forget or lose the password.

Without the Change Password Button

If the Change Password button is not displayed in the DiskSafe Settings window, you can change the password by formatting the privacy zone.

D. Changing the Size of the Privacy Zone

CAUTION!

Changing the size of your Privacy Zone will format your USB Flash Disk, that will cause ALL privacy and non-privacy data lost. Please backup your data first.

Change the size of the Privacy Zone

1. Click Format in the DiskSafe Settings window. The DiskSafe Format window is displayed

1. Set the new size of your Privacy Zone by using the slide bar.
2. Enter the new password and confirm it again.
3. Enter a hint in case you forget your password.
4. Click "OK". The DiskSafe Format Warning window is displayed.
5. Click “OK” to reformat your Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk and create a new Privacy Zone.

Remove the Privacy Zone

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 above.
2. Set the size of your Privacy Zone to 0% using the slide bar.

1. Click "OK". A message is displayed to warn you that your Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk will not have Privacy Zone anymore.
2. Click "OK". There is no Privacy Zone in your Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk now.

E. Security Feature

• Allow user to set own password.
• Allow user to enter "Password Hint", in case user forgot about their password
• Automatically format the Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk as beginning when enter wrong password 6 times.

IMPORTANT

When using Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk with the DiskSafe application program, only ONE Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk is allowed at once. DO NOT PLUG IN TWO OR MORE HI-Speed USB FLASH DISK AT THE SAME TIME.

Windows 2000 Users

Since Windows 2000 only can support ONE removable disk drive. Please install Windows Service Pack 3 or above version, then you can see two devices when you are using DiskSafe software to create Hi-Speed USB Flash Disk as public zone & privacy zone.

Mac OS Users Only

(i) There is NO Security Application Program available for Mac OS's yet.
(ii) You will only see one public zone drive when you plug in Mac systems. The privacy zone will not be access.