If the TPM setting is activated and backed up on to the USB memory, you can safely store in the TPM chip the encryption key (TPM key) that encrypts confidential information such as the password, public key pair for SSL communication, and user certificate that are stored in the machine. Doing so, you can prevent important information for the machine from leaking. Also, you can recover the system if the TPM chip fails by restoring the TPM key.

• Before the TPM setting is activated, the administrator must check that the default settings of the System Manger ID and System PIN (System Manger Settings) are changed. If the default settings of the System Manager ID and System PIN are not changed, user other than the administrator can backup and the TPM backup key may be taken.

• Backup immediately on to the USB memory after the TPM setting is activated.

• Restoring of the TPM key recovers the access to the HDD/SRAM which is the origin of the TPM chip failure and does not recover the HDD/SRAM.

• The security provided by TPM does not guarantee complete protection of the data and hardware. Note that Canon will not be liable for any failure or damages resulting from the use of this mode.

• You can use the USB memory that is commercially available.

• The following is the file system of the USB memory supported by this machine.

• FAT32

• The following USB memory and usage are not supported.

• USB memory with security function or memory card reader that connects via USB
• Using the USB memory with extension cable
• Using the USB memory via the USB hub
• USB memory not compliant with USB standard

• You may not be able to use properly, depending on the USB memory you are using.

• When you are using the USB memory, the machine cannot enter the sleep mode. Also, the Weekly Timer settings are ignored.

• Insert the USB memory straight into the USB port. If the USB memory is inserted in an angle or if you insert a USB memory type not compliant with USB standard, the USB port may be damaged.

• You cannot access the machine during backing up or restoring data in the USB memory.

• Do not remove the USB memory during backing up or restoring data. Doing so may cause damage to the USB memory, USB port, or the data inside of the USB memory. Also if the USB memory is removed when restoring, the machine may be damaged.

• The data on the machine is backed up on the USB memory after it has been encrypted. You cannot manage or browse the backed up data on the computer.

• The following condition must be met to use the USB memory.

• Press (Settings/Registration) → [Preferences] → [USB Settings] → set [Use MEAP Driver for External USB Device] to 'Off'.

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