Reflex DataVault (HMG) (9x/NT/2000/XP) form Reflex Magnetics

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Reflex Magnetics DataVault (HMG)

current version: 2.30

What Reflex DataVault (HMG) offers?

»	CESG CAPS Approved hard disk encryption
»	Virtual hard disk encryption
»	Simple save it encrypt it functionality
»	Secures sensitive data whilst on the internet on protected networks
»	Supports multiple user access
»	Provides secure data transfer when changing notebook
»	Separates sensitive data
»	Comes with third party endorsements/certificates

What can Reflex DataVault (HMG) do?

»	Encrypts programs and data
»	Can be installed in minutes
»	Can be transparently deployed across a network
»	Allows service packs and OS upgrades to be performed without deinstallation

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Detailed Description

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Using Reflex DataVault (HMG) Encryption

Open encrypted documents

Any standard MS Windows application will use the system Open/Save dialog to select a source or destination. This will look something like the picture below.

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Note that the destination drop-down is open - this is where you would normally select a hard disk. The highlighted item in the list is the Reflex DataVault icon (a safe). If you wish to open or save your work on an encrypted drive, this is a quick way to locate all available DataVault drives on local or networked hard disks.

Saving encrypted documents

If data is saved to any Reflex DataVault (HMG) drive, it is automatically encrypted as it is saved. The user does not need to perform an special operations to encrypt the data. It is not possible to forget to encrypt data as long as it is saved to the Reflex DataVault (HMG) drive.

The Reflex DataVault (HMG) drive is easily identified by a "Safe" icon and the description "DataVault". Double-clicking on the encrypted drive will show the contents as folders and files, just as you would see within a standard hard disk. The only difference is that the drive must be unlocked for you to see the contents. If you haven't already unlocked the drive you can unlock it in either the Open or Save dialogs, by right (option) clicking on the icon and selecting Unlock from the popup menu.

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Unlocking & Locking a Reflex DataVault

At boot-up, as the "desktop" becomes visible the unlock dialog below with be displayed prompting to enter the passwords.

Entering the correct passwords here will unlock the Reflex DataVault (HMG) so that it is ready for use.

You will then see notification of your logon details similar to those on the next page.

To lock the encrypted drive you must first ensure that neither you or any computer operation is currently accessing the drive. This includes such operations as MS Windows Explorer viewing files on the drive.

Once you are certain that the drive is not in use, from the MS Windows "Start" button select - Alternatively 'right click' on the drive icon and select Programs\Reflex\DataVault (HMG)\Lock or Unlock drive. This will display the screen on the right. The drive is automatically locked on shut down and log off.

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