User Guide

Lock Key Basic

Get to know the parts of the key, then switch between Insert mode and Retrieval mode to install and remove your portArgus locks.

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Line drawing of the Lock Key Basic with the key header exposed
Overview

Lock Key Basic

The key that installs and removes portArgus locks — one key for the port locks, cable locks and blockers listed below.

Parts

Parts of the Key

Lock Key Basic closed and opened, labeled: cover, body, tab, key header and button
How to Use

Step by Step

Sliding the cover back until it clicks to expose the key header
1

Expose the key header

To expose the key header, slide the cover until you hear it ‘click’.

Pressing the button forward to enter Insert mode
2

Insert mode

Press the button forward to enter Insert mode before engaging or releasing lock.

Pulling the button back to enter Retrieval mode
3

Retrieval mode

Pull the button back while the key header is inserted into the lock to engage. Once engaged, the lock can be removed.

Precautions

• Make sure the key is carefully and fully engaged before removing lock.
• When sliding the cover, be careful not to pinch your hand.
• Please note that keys and locks are matched by color.

Compatibility

Compatible Products with Lock Key Basic

  • USB Port Lock USB Port Lock
  • USB Cable Lock USB Cable Lock
  • Smart Data Blocker Smart Data Blocker
  • Lockable Flash Drive Lockable Flash Drive
  • RJ45 Port Lock RJ45 Port Lock
  • LAN Cable Lock LAN Cable Lock
  • Keyboard | Mouse Lock Keyboard | Mouse Lock
  • Parallel Port Lock Parallel Port Lock
  • DVI Port Lock DVI Port Lock
  • Serial Port Lock Serial Port Lock
  • Network Module Lock (12p) Network Module Lock (12p)
  • Network Module Lock (8p) Network Module Lock (8p)
  • Network Module Lock (4p) Network Module Lock (4p)