passwordsFast Compact Offline Password Keeper - User Manual

Manual
Remove Plastic Film Before Using Quick Start Video Available at www.passwordsfast.com
On/Off Button –Press this button for a few seconds to turn the device on; press and hold for a few seconds to turn it
off. If the device does not turn on when the power button is pressed, take out and re-insert the battery.
Fn - Function – The Fn key corresponds with all the numbers and symbols in blue on the keyboard. Press Fn key (let
go) then press the corresponding number or symbol (let go). Don’t press them at the same time. Press Fn for 1
second (“long press”) to enable Function Lock allowing you to enter multiple numbers and symbols in a row instead
of one at a time. Press Fn again to unlock.
Fn - bksp – This allows you to delete a character. Press Fn (let go), then press bksp (let go).
Fn - space – This allows you to add a space. Press Fn (let go), then press space (let go).
Shift – The Shift key allows you to enter capital letters. Press Shift key (let go) then press the corresponding letter
(let go). Don’t press them at the same time. Press Shift for 1 second (long press) to enable Shift Lock allowing you to
enter multiple capital letters in a row instead of one at a time.
Press Shift again to unlock.

Summary

Device Operation and Key Functions

Powering the Device On and Off

Instructions for turning the device on and off, and troubleshooting power issues.

Understanding Key Functions

Explains the Fn, Shift, Backspace, and Space key functionalities for text input.

Initial Setup Procedures

Pre-use instructions including removing protective film.

Getting Started: Setting Device Password

Managing Password Entries

Adding New Entries

Details on adding new password entries, including description, username, and password generation.

Deleting Entries

Procedure for deleting an existing password entry from the device.

Editing Existing Entries

Instructions on how to modify description, username, or password for an entry.

Viewing and Searching Entries

How to view individual entries and search for specific password entries.

Device Options and Reset

Accessing Device Options

How to access and modify device settings like password generator and screen options.

Resetting the Device

Procedure to reset the device to factory settings, including a warning about data loss.

Overview

1. Passwords Fast Device Manual
   1. Device Overview and Basic Operation
   2. Keyboard and Functionality
   3. Getting Started and Device Password
   4. Password Entry Management
   5. Device Options (Fn - Opt)
   6. Maintenance and Reset

Passwords Fast Device Manual

This document outlines the features and usage of the Passwords Fast device, a portable password manager designed for secure storage and easy access to your credentials.

Device Overview and Basic Operation

The Passwords Fast device features a compact design with a full QWERTY keyboard, a display screen, and dedicated function keys.

On/Off Button: Located on the device, this button is used to power the device on and off. A long press (a few seconds) is required for both actions. If the device fails to turn on, the manual suggests removing and re-inserting the battery.

Coin Battery Slot: The device is powered by a coin battery, accessible via a dedicated slot.

Plastic Film: Before initial use, a plastic film must be removed from the device.

Quick Start Video: A quick start video is available at www.passwordsfast.com for visual guidance.

Keyboard and Functionality

The device's keyboard includes standard alphanumeric keys, a Shift key, and several function-specific keys.

Fn (Function) Key: This key is central to accessing the device's extended functionalities.

• Numbers and Symbols: The Fn key, when pressed and released, followed by a press and release of a corresponding blue-colored number or symbol on the keyboard, allows entry of those characters. Simultaneous pressing is not recommended.
• Function Lock: A "long press" (1 second) of the Fn key enables Function Lock, allowing consecutive entry of numbers and symbols without repeatedly pressing Fn. Pressing Fn again unlocks this feature.
• Fn - bksp (Delete Character): To delete a character, press Fn (let go), then bksp (let go). This moves the cursor to the left and removes the character at that position.
• Fn - space (Add Space): To add a space, press Fn (let go), then space (let go). This moves the cursor to the right and inserts a space character.
• Fn - Del (Delete Entry): This function allows you to delete an existing entry. After finding the desired entry using arrow keys or the search function, press Fn (let go), then Del (let go). Confirmation via Enter is required.
• Fn - Add (Add Entry): To add a new entry, press Fn (let go), then Add (let go).
• Fn - Opt (Device Options): Pressing Fn (let go), then Opt (let go) opens the Device Options screen, providing access to various settings.

Shift Key:

• Capital Letters: Pressing Shift (let go), then the corresponding letter (let go), enters a capital letter. Simultaneous pressing is not recommended.
• Shift Lock: A "long press" (1 second) of the Shift key enables Shift Lock, allowing consecutive entry of capital letters. Pressing Shift again unlocks this feature.

Esc Key: This key serves multiple purposes:

• Previous Screen: Always returns to the previous screen.
• Cancel Locks: Cancels both Function Lock and Shift Lock.

Search Button:

• Search Function: Pressing the Search button allows you to enter a search phrase. After entering the phrase and pressing Enter, a list of matching entries will be displayed. Search phrases are not case-sensitive and can be partial words.

Getting Started and Device Password

Upon initial power-on, the device will prompt you to set up a device password.

1. Create Password Screen: The device will display "Create Password."
2. Enter Password: Type your desired device password (this is the only password you need to remember for the device itself) and press Enter.
3. Confirm Password: Re-type your password and press Enter.
4. Security Phrase: Type a security phrase* and press Enter. The screen will then display "Device Initialized!". Press Enter to continue.
   • Note: The security phrase is a one-time phrase used to strengthen encryption. It is not required to be remembered or re-entered.

Password Entry Management

The device allows for comprehensive management of your stored password entries. All entries are sorted alphabetically.

Add Entry (Fn - Add):

1. Press Fn (let go), then Add (let go).
2. Add Description: Enter a description for the entry and press Enter.
3. Add Username: Enter the username for the entry and press Enter.
4. Suggest Password:
   • Yes (Autogenerate): Choose Yes to have the device autogenerate a password. You can modify this password if desired before pressing Enter again. Press Enter to confirm.
   • No (Manual Entry): Choose No to enter your own password. Press Enter when complete. Press Enter to confirm.
5. Confirmation: After confirmation, the device returns to the Password Entries Screen.

Edit Entry:

1. Find Entry: Locate the entry you wish to edit using the up/down arrow keys or the search function.
2. Edit: Press Edit.
3. Modify Fields: Modify the Description, Username, and/or Password. Password auto-generation is also available during editing.

View Entry:

1. Find Entry: Locate the entry you wish to view using the up/down arrow keys or the search function.
2. View: Press Enter.

Device Options (Fn - Opt)

The Device Options screen provides access to various settings and utilities.

Passwd Generator:

• Generate Standalone Password: Select "Generate Passwd" and press Enter to generate a standalone password. Press Esc to go back.
• Modify Settings: Use the left/right arrow keys to adjust the following password generation settings. Press Enter to save changes.
  • Suggestions: On (default)/Off
  • Password Size: 10 (default), with a range of 8-32 characters.
  • Lowercase: Yes (default)/No
  • Uppercase: Yes (default)/No
  • Numbers: Yes (default)/No
  • Symbols: Yes (default)/No

Other Device Settings:

• Increase/Decrease Screen Level: Adjust screen brightness using left/right arrows. Press Enter to save.
• Timeout: Adjust the device's auto-lock timeout using left/right arrows. Press Enter to save.
• Login Trys: Adjust the number of allowed login attempts using left/right arrows. Press Enter to save.
• Change Master Password: Allows you to change the device's master password.
• Reset Device: This option allows you to reset the device to factory settings.

Maintenance and Reset

Reset Device:

• Function: Resets the device to factory settings, deleting all existing password entries and allowing you to create a new device password.
• Warning: This action will permanently delete all stored password entries.
• Procedure: From the "Enter Password" screen, press Fn then Opt, and follow the prompts.

passwordsFast Compact Offline Password Keeper Specifications

General

Brand	passwordsFast
Model	Compact Offline Password Keeper
Category	Safety Equipment
Language	English