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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
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First Edition (October 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSAADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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iv IBM USB 2.0 Memory Keys: User’s Guide
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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 it
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vi IBM USB 2.0 Memory Keys: User’s Guide
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Chapter1. 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 I
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Chapter2. 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 2
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Chapter3. 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 person
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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 MyK
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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
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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 (Traditio
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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 or label, see “MyKey personal icon” on page 3-7 To move the Memory Key console, click and hold the left mouse button anywhere inside it, drag it to a different
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Tools Click the tools button to open the Memory Key console menu. This menu contains the Memory Key console settings (see “Memory Key console” on page 3-4), advanced features such as synchronization, and personal folders. Browse Click the brows
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Personalizing your memory key To personalize your Memory Key with your own icon, a special sound, or your own label, click the tools button on the Memory Key console and select Settings (see “Customizing MyKey” on page 3
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Advanced features When MyKey is running, you can access a number of advanced features that make Memory Key easier to use. Click the tools button and then click an option in the
