LockOUT™ is a software security system for your Macintosh. If used properly, it can be a very effective means of keeping prying eyes off of documents that you are currently working on. It can be used to keep people from accessing your Macintosh without them knowing your secret password. Please note that LockOUT is NOT intended to be "completely" impenetrable in the fact that if someone really wants your data, they can get at it through several different means. But, LockOUT can deter most casual attempts to access data or applications on your Mac.
This version of LockOUT™ comes in three different parts, an INIT/cdev file, an FKEY and a desk accessory (DA).
It is intended that you use either all three pieces together or at least the combination of the DA & INIT or the FKEY & INIT. Basically, the function of the INIT file is to protect your Mac from being "broken into" when it is initially turned on or restarted. The INIT comes with a cdev, or Control Panel Device, that allows you to turn the LockOUT INIT on or off and also whether or not to display the LockOUT icon on startup. The DA and FKEY prevent anyone from seeing or fooling with a document that you are currently working on. Note that the DA and FKEY can be used from inside of an application or in the Finder.
• The LockOUT INIT/cdev
The LockOUT™ INIT/cdev has the icon shown above. The INIT portion of the file displays the LockOUT screen at startup time. The cdev portion is a way to set certain attributes about the INIT using the Control Panel desk accessory. They are both contained in the same file which is named " LockOUT™". You will notice that there are two spaces in front of the name LockOUT™. The reason for this naming convention is that LockOUT should be the first INIT file to run when the Mac is turned on or restarted. We recommend NOT renaming the LockOUT INIT file. If you do, the FKEY portion will not work properly. And besides, if you choose to rename LockOUT so that it doesn't run first, you are defeating the purpose of using the LockOUT INIT.
• Installing the LockOUT INIT/cdev
To install the INIT/cdev, drag the " LockOUT™" icon from the floppy disk into the System Folder of your startup disk. Restart the Mac by using 'Restart' or 'Shutdown' in the Special menu of the Finder. When the Mac starts back up, you will notice the LockOUT™ icon displayed in the lower left portion of your "Welcome to Macintosh" screen. This means that LockOUT is installed in your System, but is not currently turned ON. The LockOUT™ INIT comes turned OFF so that you don't lock yourself out by accident before you are familiar with all of the functions of the INIT and cdev.
• Configuring the LockOUT INIT/cdev
To turn LockOUT ON:
Open the Control Panel desk accessory. If you have installed it properly, you will see the " LockOUT™" icon in the scrolling list of cdevs on the left side of the Control Panel. Click on the LockOUT icon. The right side of the Control Panel should now show the LockOUT cdev screen. You will find the following controls on that screen:
The 'INIT On' button comes turned OFF, which is shown by the center of the it's box being unhighlighted or white. To turn it ON, just click on the 'INIT On' button which will then show the center of the box highlighted or black. The next time that you restart the Mac the LockOUT INIT will be active.
To turn the Startup Icon OFF:
The 'Startup Icon' button comes turned ON. The startup icon is intended to let you know that LockOUT™ has been properly installed in your System Folder. But, if you want to turn OFF the icon that appears on the "Welcome to Macintosh" screen, just click on the 'Startup Icon' button so that it unhighlights or becomes white.
• Using the LockOUT INIT/cdev
The first time you restart the Mac after turning LockOUT ON, the LockOUT screen will appear right after the "Welcome to Macintosh" screen. The screen will go black and then display a "Welcome to LockOUT™" message in a dialog box. You will then be asked to enter your "permanent password". You will have to use this password to get into your Mac from then on, so make it something that you won't forget easily.
Note that you can change this permanent password whenever you want by clicking on the 'Password' button in either the DA or the FKEY (This is explained in detail in the DA section of this document). We actually recommend changing your permanent password frequently to prevent anyone from accessing your data. After you have entered the permanent password, the LockOUT screen will go away. But, the next time you restart, LockOUT will black out the screen and expect you to click the mouse or hit a key. When you do, a small dialog box will appear that asks for your permanent password. After you enter the correct permanent password, your Mac will continue to run any other INITs that may be in your System.
• The LockOUT DA
The LockOUT desk accessory can be used to protect the documents that you are presently working on, or to stop anyone from using your Mac if you have to leave it unattended for any period of time.
• Installing the LockOUT DA
To install the LockOUT desk accessory, you must use Apple Computer's Font/DA Mover version 3.6 or higher. If you are not familiar with using Font/DA Mover, consult the Macintosh Utilities Guide. The LockOUT DA can also be installed by using Suitcase™ or Font/DA Juggler Plus™.
• Using the LockOUT DA
If you have not run the LockOUT INIT before you open the desk accessory for the first time, the "Welcome to LockOUT" dialog box will appear asking you to enter a permanent password. After doing so, the screen will return to what you were working on just before you selected LockOUT. You will then need to reopen the DA in order to lock out your Mac.
Once installed, the LockOUT DA will be found under the Apple menu along with the other desk accessories. When you select the LockOUT DA, the screen will go black and the following dialog box will appear:
ENTERING PASSWORDS
The long rectangular box at the top of the dialog box is where you will enter your password. There are two types of passwords when using LockOUT, a 'permanent' password and a 'temporary' password.
Your permanent password is the one that you typed in the first time that you ran the LockOUT INIT or the first time that you opened the LockOUT DA. The permanent password will always work to unlock your screen.
You can enter a temporary password in the desk accessory that is different than your permanent password. This temporary password will only be remembered from the time that you enter it until you unlock the screen. Note that if you entered a temporary password you can still use your permanent password to unlock the screen. It may be advisable to use a temporary password if there are other people in the room.
CHANGING YOUR PERMANENT PASSWORD
The 'Password' button is used to change your permanent password. It will ask you to first type in the your permanent password and then a new password. If you type in the old password incorrectly, LockOUT won't let you change to a new one. You can also cancel the procedure so that the current permanent password will be unaffected.
• The LockOUT FKEY
The LockOUT function key or FKEY, has the same exact appearance of the LockOUT desk accessory, but to invoke it you must use a command-shift key sequence, like the command-shift-4 key sequence that you would use to print a picture of the screen.
• Installing the LockOUT FKEY
To install the LockOUT FKEY, you must use a utility that allows you to install and renumber FKEY files. Some of the popular utilities to do this are FKEY Manager™, FKEY/Sound Mover™, Suitcase™ and Font/DA Juggler Plus™. If you are not familiar with using the programs listed, consult the accompanying user's guide for that product.
• Using the LockOUT FKEY
For the purpose of example, let's say that you installed the FKEY into slot number 7. You would then type command-shift-7 to bring up LockOUT. As far as it's usage, the LockOUT FKEY works exactly the same as the desk accessory.
Remember, if you change the name of the " LockOUT™" INIT/cdev (which needs to be in the System Folder for the FKEY to work) the FKEY won't work properly.
• If you get "locked out" of your Mac...
Don't panic! You can easily regain control of your Mac by hitting the reset button on the side of the Mac or just by turning the power off. When the Mac restarts, you will return normally to the Finder, MultiFinder or any other program that you may have set to startup.
• If you have any questions or problems when using LockOUT™, just call or write:
