Recommendations; Using The Correct File System; Usage Reminders - Kingston Technology IronKey Locker Plus 50 Instrucciones

Recommendations

To ensure there is ample power provided to the LP50 device, insert it directly into a USB port on your notebook or
desktop, as seen in Figure 1.1. Avoid connecting the LP50 to any peripheral device(s) that may feature a USB port,
such as a keyboard or USB-powered hub, as seen in Figure 1.2.
Figure 1.1- Recommended Usage

Using the Correct File System

The IronKey LP50 comes preformatted with the FAT32 file system. It will work on Windows and macOS systems.
However, there could be some other options that could be used to format the drive with manually, such as NTFS for
Windows and exFAT. You can reformat the data partition if needed but data is lost when the drive is reformatted.

Usage Reminders

To keep your data safe, Kingston recommends that you:
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Perform a virus scan on your computer before setting up and using the LP50 on a target system
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When using the drive on a public, or unfamiliar system, you may wish to set the Read-Only mode on the device
to help protect the drive from Malware
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Lock the device when not in use
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Eject the drive before unplugging it
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Never unplug the device when the LED is lit. This may damage the drive and require a reformat, which will erase
your data
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Never share your device password with anyone
Find the Latest Updates and Information
Go to kingston.com/support for the latest drive updates, FAQs, Documentation, and additional information.
NOTE: Only the latest drive updates (when available) should be applied to the drive. Downgrading the drive to an
older software version is not supported and can potentially cause a loss of stored data or impair other drive
functionality. Please contact Kingston Technical Support if you have questions or issues.
Figure 1.2- Not recommended
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