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Section 4 - Operation
Secure Multi-Domain Tempest Smart Card Reader (MDR) User Manual
User Guidance & Precautions
Please read the following User Guidance & Precautions carefully
before using the product:
1.
As product powers-up it performs a self-test procedure. In
case of self- test failure for any reason, including jammed
buttons, the product will be Inoperable. Self-test failure will
be indicated by the following abnormal LED behavior:
a.
All
channel-select LEDs will be turned
ON and
then OFF;
b.
A specific, predefined LED combination will be
turned ON;
c.
The predefined LED combination will indicate the
problem type (jammed buttons, firmware integrity).
Try to power cycle product. If problem persists please
contact your system administrator or technical support.
2.
Product power-up and RFD behavior:
a.
By default, after product power-up, the active
channel will be computer #1, indicated by the
applicable front panel push button LED lit.
b.
Product Restore-to-Factory-Default (RFD) function
is available via a physical control button on rear
panel. Use a sharp object or paper clip to hold RFD
button pressed for several seconds to initiate an
RFD action.
c.
RFD action will be indicated by front panel LEDs
blinking all together.
d.
When product boots after RFD, keyboard and
mouse will be mapped to the active channel #1 and
default settings will be restored, erasing all user-set
definitions.
3.
The appropriate usage of peripherals (e.g. keyboard, mouse,
display, authentication device) is described in detail in this
User Manual's appropriate sections. Do not connect any
authentication device with an external power source to
product.
4.
For security reasons products do not support wireless
keyboards and mice. In any case do not connect wireless
keyboard/mouse to product.
5.
For
security
reasons
products
do
not
support
microphone/line-in audio input. In any case do not connect
a microphone to product audio output port, including
headsets.
6.
Product is equipped with always-on active anti-tampering
system. Any attempt to open product enclosure will activate
the anti-tamper system indicated by all channel-select LEDs
flashing continuously. In this case, product will be
inoperable and warranty void. If product enclosure appears
disrupted or if all channel-select LEDs flash continuously,
please remove product from service immediately and
contact technical support.
7.
In case a connected device is rejected in the console port
group the user will have the following visual indications:
a.
When connecting a non-qualified keyboard, the
keyboard will be non-functional with no visible
keyboard strokes on screen when using the
keyboard.
b.
When connecting a non-qualified mouse, the
mouse will be non-functional with mouse cursor
frozen on screen.
