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1. Setting up EasyLock
To start EasyLock simply double-click the EasyLock file that is saved in the root folder of the portable storage device.
When using the portable storage device as a TrustedDevices in combination with Endpoint Protector the Client PC to which the device is connected must have received authorization from the Endpoint Protector server, otherwise the device will not be accessible on an Endpoint Protector protected PC or EasyLock will not autostart. 7 | EasyLock | User Manual
2. Setting up a Password
In order to secure (encrypt) your data, you will need to set up a password. The password must be at least 6 (six) characters long.
For security reasons, it is recommended that you incorporate letters, numbers and symbols into your password.
Enter your password, and then confirm it.
It is recommended that you also set up a password reminder that will help you in case you forget your password.
Click “Next” to continue. 8 | EasyLock | User Manual
Click “Finish” to complete the password settings and start using the application. 9 | EasyLock | User Manual
3. Password retries
Each time the application starts, you will be asked, for security reasons, to introduce your password.
For that case that your drive was lost or stolen the number of password retries is limited to 10 (ten). After the password has been entered wrongly 10 (ten) times in a row, EasyLock will safely erase all encrypted files stored on the portable storage device.
The data on the portable storage device can thereafter not be recovered or recreated. It is permanently erased.
4. Display Settings
In the toolbar area of EasyLock there are several options available for customizing the EasyLock display window.
Swap Panels – to interchange the display of the USB Drive and My Computer panels
Show or hide My Computer Panel – to display the My Computer Panel
Show Tree View – to display a tree-like structure
Show Detailed View – to show additional information about the files
Show List View – to display the items as a list
The available options can be selected also directly from the main menu, under the View section.
A new option, Preferences, allows you to select whether you want to have a confirmation message displayed before deleting, copying or moving files.
5. Using Drag & Drop to copy files
A key feature of EasyLock is the Drag & Drop functionality which allows you to simply drag the file(s) and/or folder(s) that you want to copy on the device and drop them onto the window of EasyLock. These files will be automatically encrypted, ensuring that your data stay safe and private.
The file encryption and transfer status can be seen with the help of the progress bar. When the bar reaches the end, your files have been copied and encrypted.
Clicking on an item with the right mouse button will give you access to options such as “Refresh”, “Copy” and “Delete”.
Copying files from your HDD to the portable storage device using Explorer is not recommended!
We recommend using either the Drag & Drop feature or the shortcut keys for copying and pasting, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V to transfer data to your portable storage device though the EasyLock interface.
In the toolbar area of EasyLock you can find additional icons that you can also use to copy and encrypt your files.
Note that the files on your portable storage device are not visible after encryption, unless EasyLock is running.
To exit EasyLock, select the File menu and choose Exit, or simply click the “X” button in the upper-right corner of the application window.
6. Opening and modifying files within EasyLock
Copied data on device can be viewed and edited directly from within EasyLock. This function is accessible with the “Open” command or double clicking the desired file.
The user has to open documents from the device with the associated application. EasyLock will try to close these documents once it has exited If a document is modified (saved with the same name or even to the same folder) it will be encrypted and stored on the device. If a document is modified and saved but fails to be encrypted, for example when the device is unexpectedly removed, it will be encrypted the next time EasyLock is started.
! Attention! When EasyLock is started by Endpoint Protector as a trusted application, opening documents from the device option is disabled as the associated application does not have access to the files
7. Security settings
The security settings can be modified from within EasyLock. After logging in, you can modify your password. To do this you need to access the security settings menu. This can be done by either selecting Options->Security Settings from the toolbar area or by pressing the hotkey Ctrl + O
