
3  | Configuring device settings  | The Settings menu allows you to configure preferences  | ||||
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4  | Configure your IronKey’s  | Click on Network Settings to configure how your  | ||||
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5  | Creating a Lost & Found Message  | This feature allows you to create a message that will  | ||||
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6  | Changing your device password  | You can change your device password and option-  | ||||
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