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Chapter 3.  
Using the computer
Using the TPM Security Device 
(Optional)
Using the TPM program
For more information about using the TPM program, refer to 
the online help for the program.
Encrypting a le (folder) 
This function enables encrypting les and folders. You can safely 
protect documents through the Encrypt File System (EFS).
The Encrypt File System(EFS) function is supported by the 
following operating systems.
Windows XP Professional • 
Windows Vista Business / Enterprise / Ultimate• 
Windows 7 Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate • 
Windows 8 Pro / Enterprise• 
1
  Right-click over the folder (or le) to be encrypted, and select 
Encrypt from the pop-up menu. 
2
  If the Conrm Attribute Changes window appears, select 
the range to apply the encryption to and click OK. 
(This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted.)
If the current operating system is Windows 8/7/Vista, the user 
account control window appears. In this case, click Continue.
3
  In the user authentication window, enter the Basic user 
password you entered when registering the user and click 
OK.










