Operation Manual

This guide walks you through every step of using your Password Keeper device — from initial connection to password management.

Before using the device, check for version updates and upgrade the firmware — click here to update.

Part 1: Device Connection

1

Connect the Device

Insert the Password Keeper device into your computer's Type-C port.

Device connection

Insert the device into the Type-C port

2

Open Device Manager

Open Chrome browser (Chrome has the best compatibility) and navigate to:

https://passwordkeeperbook.com/DeviceManager.html

Click the "Connect" button on the page.

Device Manager page

Click Connect on the Device Manager page

3

Select Your Device

Chrome will show a popup window. Select your device from the list, then click "Connect".

Select device popup

Select your Password Keeper device

4

Connection Success

When connected successfully, you will hear a "beep" sound and the device's screen display will change.

Device connected

Device connected - screen changes

5

Verify Connection Status

On the Chrome interface, when the "Connected" status light turns green, the connection is successful.

Tip: If connection fails, please make sure you are using Chrome browser.
Green connected status

Green light means successful connection

Part 2: PIN Setup

6

Check Firmware Version

Before setting a PIN, ensure your device firmware is version 1.0 or higher. Lower versions do not support PIN setup.

Firmware upgrade required? Visit Firmware Upgrade to update your device.
PIN setup button

Check firmware version before setting PIN

7

Set PIN

Click the "Set PIN (1234)" button to set your startup PIN.

Set PIN button

Click Set PIN (1234) button

8

Enter PIN Code

In the popup dialog, enter your 8-digit PIN. The PIN uses digits 1, 2, 3, 4 only.

Why only 1-2-3-4? Too many combinations would be hard to remember. These 4 digits map to the 4 buttons on your device.
PIN input dialog

Enter your 8-digit PIN

9

PIN-Button Mapping

The mapping between 1234 and the 4 device buttons is shown below:

PIN button mapping

How digits map to device buttons

Part 3: Password Management

10

View All Records

Click "List All Items" to display all your stored password records.

List All Items button

Click List All Items to see all records

11

Create New Record

Enter a name in the "New item name (max 16 chars)" field, then click "Create" to add a new record.

Create new item

Create a new password record

12

Edit Record

Click on a record's "Name" to edit its contents.

Edit record name

Click on a record name to edit

13

Edit Record Details

In the "Details" popup, you can edit:

  • Account - username or email
  • Password - login password
  • Comment - additional notes

Pay attention to the character length limits. Click "Save Data" when done.

Edit details

Edit Account, Password, and Comment

14

Hide & Erase Records

In the "Actions" list, you can:

  • Hide - temporarily hide the record from the device
  • Erase - permanently delete the record
Hide and Erase actions

Hide or Erase records from Actions menu

15

Disconnect Device

When finished, click "Disconnect" to safely disconnect the device.

Disconnect button

Always disconnect properly when done

16

Standalone Operation

The device can work without being connected to a computer. Simply connect a power bank or phone charger to power it.

Standalone power

Power with a power bank or charger for standalone use

Firmware Update

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Update Device Firmware

If you need to update your device firmware, visit the firmware update page:

Go to Firmware Update Page →