User Guide

Smart Data Blocker

Insert it into the USB port, lock it, and charge through it with data blocked. Remove it with the key. Scroll down for each step.

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Line drawing of the Smart Data Blocker with the cable slot and key slot labeled

Smart Data Blocker

This device blocks all data connection to a USB port while allowing the port to be used for charging.

EnvironmentUSB Port Type A
ComponentSmart Data Blocker 1EA
DimensionsW × H × L (Depth): 16.2 × 16 × 40.9 mm (0.64 × 0.63 × 1.61 in)
Weight10 g (0.35 oz)
Before You Start

Precautions

Two USB ports side by side; the internal holes circled on one are mechanically incompatible
Please Note

• As illustrated, some USB ports may be mechanically incompatible.
• The Smart Data Blocker is designed to work with ports that follow industry standards. Some products in the marketplace may have ports that do not follow industry standard perfectly. If a port lock is hard to insert, forcing it may cause damage to the port.

Installation

Installation

Inserting the Smart Data Blocker into the laptop USB port
1

Insert into the port

Insert the Smart Data Blocker into the port to be used.

Pressing the lock button on the Smart Data Blocker to secure it to the port
2

Press the lock button

Press the lock button to secure to the port. Please note that no data is transferred. The port can only be used for charging.

Plugging a USB cable into the Smart Data Blocker with the correct orientation
3

Connect the cable

As illustrated, please take note to ensure proper cable orientation before inserting.

Uninstall

Removal

Please Note

Keys and locks are matched by color.

Inserting the key into the key slot at the bottom of the Smart Data Blocker, button facing upward
1

Insert the key

Insert the key into the key slot at the bottom of Smart Data Blocker with the button on the key facing upward.

Pulling the key button backward to engage, then pulling the key out to unlock
2

Engage & unlock

Pull the button of the key backwards to engage for removal. Once engaged, pull the key backwards to unlock.

Pushing the key button forward to release the key from the Smart Data Blocker
3

Release the key

Push the button of the key forward to release the key from the Smart Data Blocker.