Table of Contents

 


I.            Introduction

1.         Accessories and Specifications

II.          Hardware

1.         Hardware Installation

2.         Hardware Removal

III.        Software

1.         Software Installation

2.         Automatic Installation

3.         Password Setting

4.         Product ID Validation

5.         Software Removal

IV.      User Guide

V.        Frequently Asked Questions

VI.      Notes

 

 

 

Wireless PC Lock

 

- Accessories

-          Transmitter * 1

-          Receiver * 1

-          3V CR2032 Battery * 1

-          Driver CD * 1

 

- Function

-          The computer automatically enters Lock Mode when the user is away from computer by more than 2 meters

-          The computer automatically resumes normal operation when the user is back to within 2 meters range

-          Once the computer enters the Lock Mode a password is required to use the computer if the transmitter/receiver pair is not available to unlock the computer

-          One transmitter can be shared with several computers

 

- Specifications

-    One unique Security Code in the Transmitter. Computer automatically recognizes the code itself

-    Password allows a maximum of 64 numbers/characters (case insensitive)

-    Operation frequencies: oFCC/315MHz;oCE/434MHz

-    Transmitter Power Supply: DC 3V

-    Battery Usage: approximately 2000 hours

-    Receiver Power Supply: DC 5V, provided by the computer through USB port

-    Software Driver: support Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP
Hardware Installation

A.          Insert the Wireless PC Lock receiver into the USB port and the computer will automatically detect and determine if the hardware is properly installed.

 

B.          If computer fails to detect the receiver device after the hardware installation, the following window will display on the screen.  Click the Exit Setup button and repeat the above step again.

 

 

C.          If the following window is displayed on the screen, click the Confirm button to cancel the installation.

 

D.          An installation procedure will be automatically activated once the computer successfully detects the Wireless PC Lock hardware.

 

Next, double check to see if

(a)       The USB port is fully functional.

(b)      The Wireless PC Lock receiver is properly inserted into the USB port.

(c)       If the computer is connected to an HUB during installation of the Wireless PC Lock, it must be inserted into the original USB port.

 

Hardware Removal

Unplug the Wireless PC Lock receiver from the USB port.

 


Software Installation

 

Automatic Installation

Place the driver software CD which comes with the Wireless PC Lock in the CD-ROM drive and the computer will automatically read and execute the installation program.  The computer screen will look similar to the one below.  To install the software, simply follow the on-screen instructions.  Click the Confirm button to start the installation (or the View button to list other options.)

 

Figure 1

When the software is installing, the computer screen will look similar to the one below.

 

Figure 2

 

 

Once the software installation is completed, click the Confirm button.

 

 

Figure 3

 

Password Setting

After the software driver installation is completed, the screen will look similar to the picture below. The Wireless PC Lock software accommodates up to 64 alpha-numeric characters in password.  Please note that the alpha-numeric characters in each password are case insensitive.

You will be asked to re-confirm the password. If the password is correctly set, click the OK button to continue the step of product ID validation. If the password is set incorrectly, an error screen will appear, click the Restart button to reenter the password.

    

 

Product ID Validation

           An ID Validation procedure must be completed prior to using the product.

 

Validation Procedure:

(a)  Please make sure the transmitter is turned off.

(b)  After the password is successfully set, the following window will display on the screen indicating that the validation is in progress. The transmitter may now be turned on.

(c)  The following pop-window indicates that the ID validation process is complete.

 

 

      

If the time limit is exceeded during the validation process, identify the cause and take appropriate action:

 

           Causes for exceeding time limit          Actions

1. Transmitter is off                            Turn on transmitter and makes sure its LED blinks

        2. More than two transmitters nearby   Follow Validation procedure to re-validate

3. Off air RF interference                     Move transmitter closer to receiver until receiver's LED blinks

Software Removal

There are two ways to uninstall the Wireless PC Lock software:

1.       Click the Start button, select the All Programs menu button, and then select the Uninstall option in the Wireless PC Lock menu.

 

 

  

2. Click the Start button, select the Control Panel menu button, click the Add or Remove Programs icon, and then select the Window PC Lock program in the Add/Remove menu.

 

 

 

User's Guide

 

Normal Operation Mode:  When the user (transmitter) is within the operating range of the receiver, the computer will automatically unlock the system.  The following taskbar icon indicates normal operation mode. 

 

 

Lock-down Mode:  When the user walks away from the computer beyond the minimum locking range threshold, the receiver loses the transmitter signal and thus the computer enters lock-down mode.  The following taskbar icon indicates computer lock-down mode.

 

 

Use the right button of mouse to open the context sensitive menu to select the ID Setting, Changing Password, Fast Locking, Password Locking, Explanation and About functions.

 

 

 

 ID Validation:  ID validation is required every time a new transmitter is used.

 

Changing Password:

 

 

Lock-down Mode.  Entry of a valid password is required to switch the computer back to its Normal Operation Mode.

 

Fast Locking:  This function forces the computer to enter the Lock-down Mode within 10 seconds, ignoring any signal from the transmitter during that period of time.  Note: a short-cut is shown in the following illustration.  By moving the mouse to the Wireless PC Lock taskbar icon and double-clicking the left mouse button, the Fast Locking function is activated.

 


 Frequently Asked Questions

 


Q1:Why can the computer not be locked?

A1:The locking range may be enhanced by electro-magnetic interference in the surrounding area.  Adjust the angle or orientation of the receiving antenna to improve sensitivity, or use the special function key to enter Password Locking Mode.

 

Q2:What if the computer does not have a USB port?

A2:Purchase a USB interface card and install the card in computer.

 

Q3:Can Wireless PC Lock affect or terminate other running software programs?

A3:No.  Although the screen is locked, the other running programs remain unaffected.

 

Q4:Can the locking function be activated simply with the installation of the software driver?

A4:Yes.  However, the hardware must first be successfully installed.

 

Q5:How many alpha-numeric characters are accepted in the password setting screen?

A5:64 characters maximum per password.

 

Q6:Why does the battery die so quickly?

A6:One CR2032 (3 V) Li-Ion battery should be able to support 2000 hours of continuous usage.  Due to the self leakage of the battery itself, please pay special attention to the expiration date of the battery itself.

 

Q7:Does the Wireless PC Lock support any PC operating system?

A7:No.  The PC operating system must offer USB port support.  Because Windows 95 and Windows NT4 do not support USB, these operating systems are not compatible with Wireless PC Lock.

 

Q8:Can multiple computers be controlled by a single transmitter?

A8:Yes, as long as both the receiver hardware and software driver were installed in every computer and the transmitter ID was ratified on each computer.

 

Q9:Why does the transmitter unable to control the computer even after the ID validation has been completed?

A9:There may have been more than one ID validation process on-going during the same time.  Follow the ID validation procedure and re-validate again.

 

 

Notes

(1)  During normal operation, the minimum locking range threshold may be affected by many factors such as nearby metallic material, RF interference, etc.

(2)  Avoid exposing the product to excessive moisture or vibration.

(3)    When install the Wireless PC Lock to an HUB, please make sure the DC power supply does not affect the performance of Wireless PC Lock. If the performance is degraded, try to use an external power supply to improve it.