VME BioDrive
TM
User’s Manual
WARNING: PLEASE READ BOTH THIS MANUAL AND
PICTORIAL USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING
VME BIODRIVE.
1. Introduction
VME BioDrive is a biometrics USB flash storage device employing
state of the art capacitive fingerprint sensor. The data stored
within the VME BioDrive is encrypted.
Therefore VME BioDrive is a USB Flash Storage device that is
both easier to use and harder to be stolen compare to that of
password based USB flash storage device.
In addition, VME BioDrive is handy and does not require any
application software or driver (except WIN98) to work.
The fingerprint sensor had added not only to the security of your
data but also personal touch. VME BioDrive only works with your
personal touch.
2. Features
1.
The data stored inside VME BioDrive is encrypted.
2.
There is no communication between the host PC and VME
BioDrive until an authorized fingerprint enables VME
BioDrive to do so.
3.
User fingerprint template is not transmittable to host PC and
therefore adding a layer of protection to user fingerprint
identity.
4. Hot plug and play. Enable you to install VME BioDrive
anytime & anywhere without bringing along a CD ROM or a
requirement of internet connection for driver or application
software download.
5.
Support IBM PCs and compatibles running WIN98/WIN ME/
WIN XP/WIN2000/ Linux OS
6.
Support Mac computer
7.
Slim, light, and handy.
8.
USB Bus powered (4.5V ~ 5.5V)
9.
LED indicator light up when VME BioDrive is recognized by
PC
3. Technical Specifications
1.
Dimension:
75mm X 24mm X 12mm (L X W X H)
2. Weight:
28g
3.
Erase cycle:
1,000,000 times
4.
Data retention time:
10 years
5.
Read transfer:
Up to 900KB/second
6.
Write transfer:
Up to 900KB/second
7.
Shock resistance:
Up to 100G
8.
Operating Temperature 0-60 degree Celsius
9.
CE and FCC certificate approval
* Design and specifications of VME BioDrive are subject to
change without prior notice and may not be reflected in this
manual.
4. Fingerprint Sensor Mode of Operations:
For clarity, please refer to Pictorial User Manual of VME
BioDrive
4.1 Factory Settings-Empty fingerprint template
The fingerprint template is empty as it was deleted in the factory.
Internal flash memory is preformatted. When user plugs the VME
BioDrive into the USB port, the ORANGE led will light up and the
RED led will blink slowly awaiting for fingerprint enrollment.
4.2 Entry of fingerprint template – Enrollment Mode
It’s important that the fingerprint is entered properly. Place the
fingerprint according to fingerprint Guard with the center of
fingerprint directly on the center of fingerprint sensor. After
authentication, it is always a good practice to remove the finger by
sliding away from sensor to clear the fingerprint on the sensor. This
is illustrated in “Pg 6” of the pictorial user manual.
4.3 Normal Use of VME BioDrive – Authentication Mode
Please make sure the Enrollment Switch is in Normal Setting.
Upon authentication of authorized fingerprint, the Green led will
be ON for short time and then enter USB Mass Storage Mode.
4.4 Re-Enrollment of Fingerprint Template
VME BioDrive allows the change of user fingerprint template by
first deletion of the fingerprint template. That is Enrollment Switch
is set to Enrollment setting before plugging VME BioDrive into
USB port. Upon plugging in, the RED led will be blinking and wait
for authorized fingerprint. Once authenticated, the fingerprint
template will be deleted and Orange led will light up. In case VME
BioDrive is unplugged at this moment (which we do not
encourage), the fingerprint template will be emptied. The
fingerprints can be entered during the next plug-in. However, we
encourage users to enter new set of fingerprint immediately.
4.5 Deletion of Fingerprint Template
Fingerprint template can be deleted easily but we do not
encourage the user to do so. A VME BioDrive with empty
fingerprint template is open to theft. If the fingerprint template is
deleted, the data stored in VME BioDrive is still retained as it is.
5. USB Mass Storage Driver Installations:
5.1 WIN98/ WIN98 SE Installation
5.1.1 Do not plug in the VME BioDrive driver before installation
5.1.2 Please download the VME BioDrive driver at
www.VMEBioDrive.com
5.1.3 Unzip the file “meganet98.zip” into a directory, say
C:\progrem files/Meganet. There are a total of seven files in
the directory.
5.1.4 Plug in the VME BioDrive and authenticate with the
authorized fingerprints or complete the enrollment.
5.1.5 Set up is preparing to install the drivers to operating
systems. Click “Next” to continue.
5.1.6 Select “Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended)” Click “Next” to continue.
5.1.7 Check “Specify a location” and browse to the directory
where “meganet98.zip” is unzipped. E.g. C:\program
files\Meganet; Click “Next” to continue.
5.1.8 First part of the driver is then installed.
5.1.9 The PC then identifies a “USB disk controller” and asks for a
driver.
5.1.10 Repeat step 5.1.7.
5.1.11The driver should now be completely installed. You should
find a “Removable Disk” shown in My Computer.
5.2 WINDOWS ME/ WINDOWS XP/ WINDOWS 2000 Installation
For these three operating systems, no driver is needed because
Windows has built-in driver that can support VME BioDrive.
Simply plug the VME BioDrive into the USB port and upon
authentication by authorized fingerprint, the VME BioDrive will be
recognized by the operating system. Once installation is
completed, plug the VME BioDrive into the USB port and you will
see an icon showing “Removable Disk” drive.
5.3 Mac OS 9.X / Mac OS X Installation
Plug VME BioDrive into the USB port of your Mac computer. A
new icon name “Untitled” representing VME BioDrive would display
on the desktop and you can use it as storage device.
Before removing VME BioDrive, please drag the icon to “Trash”
For Mac OS 8.6, the driver is available at
www.vmebiodrive.com
.
5.4 Linux 2.4.X Installation
VME BioDrive is formatted to FAT file system before shipping to
you. It can be used with any Linux OS 2.4.x. Be sure that the
Linux kernel should be added to support USB and USB file
systems.
Meganet Corporation, World Trade Center, 350 S. Figueroa Street #450, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel 213.620.1666 Fax 213.620.1655
