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iLok Usage Guide for Pro Tools 7.0 — 9/28/05

 

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Select Internet activation, and click Next. You will be automatically connected to a Digidesign server, where you can sign 

in and start the download. 

 

 

When the download is complete, you are ready to use the plug-in in demo mode.

 

Adding Licenses to an iLok with an iLok License Card

 

Once a license for a plug-in or software option is added to an iLok USB Smart Key, you can use the iLok to authorize that soft-
ware on any supported computer.

 

To authorize a plug-in or software option with iLok:

 

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Insert the iLok into an available USB port on your computer.

 

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Launch Pro Tools. You will be prompted to authorize any installed unauthorized plug-ins or software options.

 

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Follow the on-screen instructions until you are prompted to insert the License Card into the iLok.

 

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Separate the GSM cutout from the larger protective card by pulling it up and out with your thumb. Do not force the cutout 

down with your finger.

 

Demo activation dialog

 

If you are already using a demo version of the plug-in, launch Pro  Tools before you insert the iLok, then insert the iLok into any 
available USB port when prompted by Pro Tools.

 

License Card with GSM chip

GSM cutout

Summary of Contents for iLok

Page 1: ...ftware Requiring an iLok for Authorization All optional plug ins and most software options from Digidesign and Digidesign Development Partners require an iLok for authorization Any previously installed floppy disk authorizations from previous versions of Pro Tools will not be recognized Upgrading to Plug Ins That Require an iLok for Authorization If you are a registered owner of Digidesign or Digi...

Page 2: ...ng Demo Licenses to an iLok on page 2 for more information Activating and Downloading Demo Licenses to an iLok Many iLok compatible plug ins can run in demo mode which lets you use a plug in for a time limited trial period Some of these plug ins require an iLok USB Smart Key and a demo license in order to run in demo mode iLok USB Smart Keys dis tributed with Pro Tools HD systems are pre loaded wi...

Page 3: ...e demo license di rectly to your iLok To download a demo license and activate demo mode for a plug in 1 Insert the iLok USB Smart Key into an available USB port on your computer 2 Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet 3 Launch Pro Tools 4 When you are prompted to try or authorize the plug in click Try 5 Deselect Use License Card and click Next Authorization dialog If you are not pro...

Page 4: ...e a plug in or software option with iLok 1 Insert the iLok into an available USB port on your computer 2 Launch Pro Tools You will be prompted to authorize any installed unauthorized plug ins or software options 3 Follow the on screen instructions until you are prompted to insert the License Card into the iLok 4 Separate the GSM cutout from the larger protective card by pulling it up and out with ...

Page 5: ... Your iLok com Account on page 7 3 Synchronizing an iLok with your iLok User Account on page 10 4 Adding Licenses to Your iLok on page 11 Creating an iLok com Account To receive licenses you must first create your free user account at iLok com To create an iLok com account 1 Navigate to www ilok com in a Web based browser iLok with License card For instructions on authorizing a specific plug in or...

Page 6: ...lick Submit A page appears informing you that a message has been sent to your e mail address which will be used to confirm your free registration iLok com home page iLok com New Account Profile page Remember your iLok com User ID and password You will need to provide your User ID to Digidesign Customer Service when you register your Pro Tools purchase so that licenses can be deposited in your iLok...

Page 7: ...gister iLoks Registering an iLok with Your iLok com Account After you have created an iLok user account you must register at least one iLok with your account at iLok com before you can download add transfer or remove licenses To register an iLok USB Smart Key in your iLok com account 1 From www ilok com log into your iLok user account iLok com Account Activated page If prompted download and instal...

Page 8: ...B port on your computer 4 Click Synchronize iLok com displays a progress bar as it reads the serial number of the iLok this may take some time When it is finished the New iLoks Found page appears iLok com Welcome page one iLok registered Synchronizing an iLok iLok com Manage tab Message indicating no iLoks are registered in your account ...

Page 9: ...dd any available licenses to the iLok see Adding Licenses to Your iLok on page 11 iLok com New iLoks Found page iLok com View the Contents of Your iLoks page The first time you register an iLok it is automatically synchronized to your account on iLok com Each time you log into your account on iLok com you must manually synchronize the iLok in order to view the most updated information about the ac...

Page 10: ...er account click Synchronize iLok com displays a progress bar as it reads the serial number of the iLok this may take some time Once you have completed synchronizing the iLok any new information updates in the list See Adding Licenses to Your iLok on page 11 for more in formation The first time you register an iLok it is automatically synchronized to your account on iLok com iLok com View the Cont...

Page 11: ...en placed into your iLok com account a message indicating this appears at the bottom of the iLok Wel come page under Account Summary after you log in Make sure that you have inserted a registered iLok into the USB port on your computer and that it is synchronized to your user account See Registering an iLok with Your iLok com Account on page 7 and Synchronizing an iLok with your iLok User Account ...

Page 12: ...xt to the licenses you want to download to the inserted iLok 5 If you have registered more than one iLok use the Select an iLok pop up menu to choose the iLok into which you want to download licenses 6 Click Download Licenses iLok com View the Contents of Your iLoks page list of licenses shown iLok com Download Licenses into your iLok page licenses available to download shown List of iLoks you hav...

Page 13: ...after it is first downloaded to the iLok 14 Day Rental License License expires 14 days after it is first downloaded to the iLok 31 Day Rental License License expires 31 days after it is first downloaded to the iLok Full License License never expires Shippable Box Shippable box including the physical product such as a CD or printed guide if available and a full license which will be sent to your ad...

Page 14: ...hase and download licenses to an iLok from Pro Tools 1 Insert the iLok USB Smart Key into an available USB port on your computer 2 Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet 3 Launch Pro Tools Authorization dialogs for plug ins or software options appear either while Pro Tools is launching or the first time you insert a plug in on a track 4 When you are prompted to try or authorize a plu...

Page 15: ... expires two days after it is first downloaded to the iLok 14 Day Rental License License expires 14 days after it is first downloaded to the iLok 31 Day Rental License License expires 31 days after it is first downloaded to the iLok Full License License never expires 8 Follow the on screen instructions to enter your billing information and click Submit Order to finalize the purchase When the downl...

Page 16: ...ver Digidesign strongly recommends that the user obtain insurance on all software plug ins just as one would for any hardware equipment For replacement of damaged or broken iLoks please contact PACE Anti Piracy Inc by using the RMA Return Merchandise Authorization form located in the Support section of the iLok com Web site to get an RMA number and replacement in structions All PACE replacement po...

Page 17: ...Card Can I register a password protected iLok on iLok com No iLok USB Smart Keys that are password protected are not recognized by iLok com You cannot register identify or update an iLok at iLok com if it is password protected To register identify or update a password protected iLok on iLok com you will need to remove the password protection from the iLok Digidesign does not support assigning or r...

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