Using the nShield Trusted Verification Device

Item	Description
A: Card slot	For inserting a smart card into the TVD, the chip on the card should face the user and inserted first into the card slot.
B: Display	Displays the ESN of the HSM.
C: Keypad	0-9, CLR, ˄ and ˅: Not used C: Used for canceling the current smart card verification @: Can be used to show the firmware version and the name of the reader (status LED flashes at the same time) Note: Do not press the @ key when there is a smart card in the card slot because the time taken to display this information can cause the secure connection between smart card and HSM to be broken. OK: Used to confirm the smart card verification and abort messages
D: Status LED	The status LED will flash when the TVD: Is connected to a USB port Requires the user to confirm a decision. For example, if the C button is pressed during a smart card verification the LED will flash and you will be asked to confirm the abort by pressing OK.

Item

Description

A: Card slot

For inserting a smart card into the TVD, the chip on the card should face the user and inserted first into the card slot.

B: Display

Displays the ESN of the HSM.

C: Keypad

0-9, CLR, ˄ and ˅: Not used
C: Used for canceling the current smart card verification
@: Can be used to show the firmware version and the name of the reader (status LED flashes at the same time)
Note: Do not press the @ key when there is a smart card in the card slot because the time taken to display this information can cause the secure connection between smart card and HSM to be broken.
OK: Used to confirm the smart card verification and abort messages

D: Status LED

The status LED will flash when the TVD:

Is connected to a USB port
Requires the user to confirm a decision. For example, if the C button is pressed during a smart card verification the LED will flash and you will be asked to confirm the abort by pressing OK.