User guide

PAGE 17IRONKEY USER GUIDE
2 Updating device rmware/software The IronKey can securely update its software and
rmware through signed updates that are veried in
hardware. This allows users to keep their devices up-
to-date and protect themselves from future malware
and online threats.
To check for available updates, click the “Check for
Updates” button (Windows) or “Check Now” button
(Mac).
Windows: If an update is available, you can •
download and install it by clicking the “Download
Update” button.
Mac: You can check for and download policy •
updates. However, you must download software
updates on a Windows computer.
3 Conguring your preferences Click “Settings” to congure your preferences.
»
You can enable the Identity Manager.
»
You can enable Secure Sessions.
»
Select the default web browser for your IronKey.
» You can set
a device time-out to automatically lock
your IronKey after a specied period of inactivity.
» You can install the IronKey Auto-Launch Assistant,
which automatically opens the IronKey Unlocker
when you plug in an IronKey. (Mac only)
Important drive maintenance features:
»
You can reformat your secure volume.
»
You can restore your IronKey applications if they
are ever erased or corrupted (Windows only).
4 Congure your IronKey’s
network and proxy settings
Click “Network Settings” (Windows) or “Network”
(Mac) to congure how your IronKey connects to the
Internet:
»
Direct Connection: Does not use a proxy.
»
Use System Settings (default): Uses the proxy settings
of your computer from the following locations.
Windows: Control Panel > Internet Options•
Mac: System Preferences > Network > Proxy•
IMPORTANT: Firefox proxy settings must be
the same as System Preferences and IronKey
Control Panel. Firefox does not use System
Preference data.
»
Conguration Script: Enter the URL or path to where
your Web Proxy Auto-Detect le is located.
»
Manual Proxy: Enter the URL and port number for
your proxy server.
If proxy authentication is required, you can enter your
username and password in the appropriate elds.