Ledger Nano S: Quick Start Guide
Ledger Nano S: Quick Start Guide
Ledger Nano S: Quick Start Guide
Table of contents
Contents of the Box
Ledger Nano S Overview
Configuring and Restoring the Ledger Nano S
Service and Support
The Ledger Nano S has an OLED screen. It comes with a USB / USB micro cable
compatible with the USB ports of your computer. If your computer only has
USB-C ports, you can use an adapter available on ledgerwallet.com.
The Ledger Nano S has no on/off button: just connect it to a computer to turn it
on, and disconnect it to turn it off. The Ledger Nano S is not equipped with a
battery.
installed, allowing you to install and open the applications you need to
manage your wallets and to make transactions.
Step 1 - Connect the Ledger Nano S to your computer using the supplied USB
cable.
Step 2 - Press both buttons simultaneously as instructed on the Ledger Nano S
screen. You can then choose to:
- Initialize a new seed, a 24-word recovery phrase. Then select C
onfigure
as new device? by pressing the right button located above the validation
icon;
OR
- Restore a
configuration by importing an existing seed using a 12-, 18-
or 24-word sequence with which you have previously configured one or
more wallets. Press the left button. You will then be asked to restore a
configuration: Restore configuration? Validate by pressing the right button.
Follow the instructions on our r estoration guide.
Step 3 - Choose a PIN code between 4 and 8 digits long.
● This code will be requested each time you start your Ledger Nano S.
● An 8-digit PIN code provides an optimum level of security.
● Depending on the firmware version installed on the Ledger Nano S, the
number of digits requested may vary:
- if version 1.1 or 1.2 is installed, you need to choose a 4-digit PIN code;
- if version 1.3 or higher is installed, you may select a 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-digit
PIN code.
2. On the Recovery sheet, write down the first word (Word #1) and verify that
you have copied it correctly in position 1.
3. Move to the second word (Word #2) by pressing the right button and verify
that you have written it correctly in position 2 on the Recovery sheet.
4. Repeat the process until the twenty-fourth word (Word #24).
Safety Precautions
● The Ledger Nano S is not waterproof. Keep it dry. In case of contact with
any liquid, clean it immediately with a dry cloth.
● The Ledger Nano S has an operating temperature situated between -25°C
and 50°C.
● The Ledger Nano S is not a toy, please keep it out of reach of children.
Compliance Information
This product complies with EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) and RoHS2 Directive
(2011/65/EU).
The symbol above means that you must dispose of your product without mixing
it with household waste, according to the standards and legislation of your
country. When this product is no longer usable, take it to a waste treatment
center certified by a local authority. Some centers accept products free of
charge. Separate treatment and recycling of your product during disposal will
help conserve natural resources and protect the environment and the health of
humans and animals.
The horizontal bar under the crossed out bin indicates that your product was
placed on the market after August 13, 2005.
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