User's Manual

1. Introduction
SmartPico is a driverless device that combines the
SmartKey’s software protection characteristics with
the handiness and data transport features. The core
of the device is represented by SmartKey, the
dongle for software protection against piracy, and
mass storage memory where to upload the software
itself.
SmartPico’s software protection section is fully plug
& play; it does not require any installation on the
computer as it exploits drivers that are already available in Windows installation. This part is
always characterized by one unique code that identifies the software house.
By means of the included application it is possible to partition the flash memory into various
units according to one’s needs. It is possible to create one partition with a CD functionality in
order to manage Windows autorun and store the ISO image, one mass storage partition at
the end-user’s disposal, one write-protected partition, for a “secure” use and one fully
encrypted partition. Besides it is possible to reserve a memory area which is hidden to the
operating system but that can be accessed by addressing it with proper commands.
The application can be then directly installed on SmartPico, protected by any unauthorized
copy and run, also automatically, directly from the device thus making the solution completely
portable.
The User will only have to insert it in the USB port of any computer and the application will be
immediately available.
2 DEVICES IN 1
- software protection like with Smartkey without having to install any driver (using the SDK
of the SmartKey)
- partitionable flash memory with the possibility of creating up to 4** partitions with the
following functionalities: