Table of Contents
2.
Automatic Installation
3.
Password Setting
4.
Product ID Validation
5.
Software Removal
V.
Frequently Asked
Questions
VI.
Notes
Wireless PC Lock
- Accessories
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Transmitter * 1
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Receiver * 1
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3V CR2032
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Driver CD * 1
- Function
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The computer automatically enters Lock Mode when the user is away from
computer by more than 2 meters
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The computer automatically resumes normal operation
when the user is back to within 2 meters range
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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
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One transmitter can be shared with several
computers
- Specifications
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One unique Security
Code in the Transmitter. Computer automatically recognizes the code itself
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Password allows a maximum of 64 numbers/characters (case insensitive)
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Operation frequencies: oFCC/315MHz;oCE/434MHz
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Transmitter Power Supply: DC 3V
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Receiver Power Supply: DC 5V, provided by the
computer through USB port
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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.