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Kanguru Defender Basic +

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Model no: KDFB
Copyright 2014, All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kanguru Defender Basic + User Manual Model no: KDFB Copyright 2014, All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Notices And Information

    Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product nor any losses incurred while using this product. The user is solely responsible for the copyright laws, and is fully responsible for any illegal actions taken.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ..................... 4 1.1 Technical Specifications ................6 Kanguru Defender Manager Basic+ ............. 7 2.1 Running KDMBasic+ ................. 7 2.1.1 Windows Users .................. 7 2.1.2 Mac Users ..................9 2.2 The Setup Wizard ..................10 2.2.1 Selecting a Setup Language ...............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction 1. Introduction The Kanguru Defender Basic+ is a hardware encrypted, tamper proof USB flash drive. The Defender Basic+ contains two partitions: a CD-ROM partition and a secure, encrypted partition. The CD-ROM partition contains the login application that will allow you to access the secured partition.
  • Page 5 • KRMC Enterprise Edition - KRMC is hosted on the customer’s own server • KRMC Cloud - KRMC is hosted on a Kanguru server The Kanguru Defender Basic+ is compatible with both KRMC Enterprise Edition as well as Cloud. For more information about KRMC, visit:...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 1.1 Technical Specifications The Kanguru Defender Basic+ comes in two models, depending on your drive’s capacity. Technical specifications are different depending on your model. 1GB - 16GB Model 32GB - 128GB Model General Specifications Interface USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)

  • Page 7: Kanguru Defender Manager Basic

    Kanguru Defender Manager Basic+ 2. Kanguru Defender Manager Basic+ Kanguru Defender Manager Basic+ (referred to throughout this manual as KDMBasic+) is the client software preloaded on the Defender’s CD-ROM partition. The user needs to login to KDMBasic+ in order to access the secure, encrypted partition. KDMBasic+ comes pre-installed on your Defender. No installation on your PC is necessary.
  • Page 8 Attention Windows 7 Users Attention Windows 7 Users Windows 7 users may not see the removable disk partition until they have logged into KDMBasic+ (see section 2.3 Logging into KDMBasic+ on page 17 for more information). This is normal. If you are using the Defender Basic+ with the Windows 7 operating system and for any reason need to see the removable disk before you log into KDMBasic+, you will need to configure Window’s Folder and Search Options.

  • Page 9: Mac Users

    Kanguru Defender Manager Basic+ 2.1.2 Mac Users To run KDMBasic+ from Mac OS X, connect your Defender Basic+ to your computer through a USB port. A CD icon ‘KDMBasic+’ will appear on the desktop. Double click on the KDMBasic+ icon to open In the window that opens, double-click on the KDMBasic+.app file to launch the KDMBasic+ application.

  • Page 10: The Setup Wizard

    The Setup Wizard / Selecting a Setup Language 2.2 The Setup Wizard When you start KDMBasic+ for the first time you will be greeted by the Setup Wizard. Follow the Setup Wizard instructions to create a login password for KDMBasic+. Note: Before you can set a KDMBasic+ password, the manual write protect switch must be set to the unlock position (towards the USB connector).

  • Page 11: Activating On-Board Antivirus Protection (Windows Only)

    Activating On-board Antivirus Protection 2.2.2 Activating On-board Antivirus Protection (Windows only) KDMBasic+ will automatically check if your device has a valid antivirus license key. The drive will need to be connected to a computer with internet access in order to register for on-board antivirus protection. If your Defender does not already have a valid antivirus license key, then you must fill out the following registration form with the required information and then click on the Apply button in order to activate your free antivirus protection trial.

  • Page 12: Setting A Password

    Setting a Password 2.2.3 Setting a Password Your password is used to login to your Defender Basic+’s secure partition after you have completed the Setup Wizard. To create your login password from the Set Password screen: 1. Enter your password in the Password field. For security reasons, it is recommended that you incorporate letters, numbers and symbols to achieve maximum security.

  • Page 13: Krmc Cloud

    KRMC Cloud 2.2.4 KRMC Cloud Note: This section does not apply to Defender Basic+ drives that are being managed with the Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC) Enterprise Edition. The Kanguru Defender Basic+ can be remotely managed using the Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC).

  • Page 14: Contact Info

    Contact Info 2.2.5 Contact Info Note: This section does not apply to drives that are being managed with the Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC) Enterprise Edition. Your contact info will be saved to the drive. If you are managing your drive using KRMC Cloud, the information entered here will be automatically be imported to the KRMC Cloud server when you register your Defender Basic+ with KRMC Cloud.

  • Page 15: Resetting From The Setup Wizard

    Resetting from the Setup Wizard 2.2.6 Resetting from the Setup Wizard If you experience any problems while running the Setup Wizard, you may have to perform a device reset before you can complete the setup process. Caution! Performing the reset function will format the device’s secure encrypted partition. All data stored on the secure partition will be lost.

  • Page 16: The Virtual Keyboard

    The Virtual Keyboard 2.2.7 The Virtual Keyboard The virtual keyboard feature can be accessed anytime you are entering your KDMBasic+ login password. It can be used when entering your password to prevent keylogging applications from recording your key strokes and potentially stealing your password. To use the virtual keyboard to enter your password: 1.

  • Page 17: Logging Into Kdmbasic

    2.4.1 Exploring the Encrypted Partition on page 19. Caution! Once you have logged into KDMBasic+, you should never disconnect your device without first closing KDMBasic+ properly by clicking the taskbar icon and selecting Unmount Kanguru Defender as described in section 1.1 Technical Specifications 6 on page 3.

  • Page 18: The Defender Basic+ Taskbar Menu

    Defender Basic+ Taskbar Menu 2.4 The Defender Basic+ Taskbar Menu After you have logged into KDMBasic+, you will see a Kanguru Defender icon in the taskbar area (Windows) or within the status area (Max OS X). Icon in Mac status area Icon in Windows taskbar Note: The Kanguru Defender icon may be hidden in the Windows taskbar.

  • Page 19: Exploring The Encrypted Partition

    Exploring the Encrypted Partition 2.4.1 Exploring the Encrypted Partition A key feature of the Defender Basic+ is drag & drop encryption to the secure, encrypted partition. The encryption process is completely self-contained, which allows you to simply drag files that you want to encrypt onto the drive using the standard copy and paste function.

  • Page 20: On-Board Antivirus (Windows Only)

    Antivirus before you can use the antivirus functionality. You must register your device with Kanguru Solutions in order to take advantage of the Defender Basic+’s on-board antivirus functions (see section 2.2.2 Activating On-board Antivirus Protection (Windows only) on page 11).

  • Page 21: The Onboard Antivirus Console

    The Onboard Antivirus Console 2.4.2.1 The Onboard Antivirus Console You can access the on-board antivirus console to scan your device, a path or a file. To open the antivirus console: 1. Click on the KDMBasic+ icon located in the taskbar. 2.

  • Page 22: License

    License 2.4.2.2 License The antivirus console allows you to manage your antivirus license. To check your antivirus license: 1. Click on the License tab at the top of the antivirus console. 2. Click on the Licenses button to see your current antivirus license key. If you need to renew your license key: 1.

  • Page 23: Changing Your Password

    Changing Your Password 2.5 Changing Your Password You can change the password you use to login to KDMBasic+ through the Security Settings. To change your password: 1. Login to KDMBasic+ to gain access to the secure partition. 2. Click on the KDMBasic+ icon located in the taskbar and then select Security Settings…...

  • Page 24: Krmc Cloud Settings

    KRMC Cloud Settings 2.6 KRMC Cloud Settings Note: This section does not apply to Enterprise Edition users. You can enable or disable KRMC Cloud functionality through the Security Settings menu, as well as register the device with an existing KRMC Cloud account using a KRMC Cloud Account ID. Enable/Disable KRMC Cloud functionality To change your device’s KRMC functionality, click on the KRMC Cloud Settings tab at the top of the Security Settings menu to enter the KRMC Cloud Settings window.

  • Page 25: Changing Languages

    Changing Languages 2.7 Changing Languages KDMBasic+ supports several languages. The KDMBasic+ language is set to English by default. To change the language: 1. Right -click on the KDM icon located in the task bar and then hover your cursor over the Language option in the popup menu.

  • Page 26: Online Documentation

    Online Documentation / About KRMBasic+ 2.8 Online Documentation You can download digital copies of the Kanguru Defender Basic+’s documentation from the internet. To download your Defender Basic+’s documentation, right-click on the KDMBasic+ icon located in the task bar • Click on Quick Start Guide to download a digital copy of the Defender Basic+’s Quick Start Guide.

  • Page 27: Unmounting Your Defender Basic

    To unmount your Defender Basic, click on the KDMBasic+ icon located in the taskbar and then select Unmount Kanguru Defender Basic+. The KDMBasic+ icon in the taskbar will disappear and the secure partition will no longer be accessible from My Computer or Windows Explorer.

  • Page 28: Safely Removing From Mac Os X

    To unmount your Defender Basic, click on the KDMBasic+ icon located in the status menu and then select Unmount Kanguru Defender Basic+. The KDMBasic+ icon in the status area will disappear and the secure partition will no longer be accessible.

  • Page 29: Updating Your Defender Basic

    Note: The drive will only check KCS if it is connected to a computer with internet access. To manually check if there is an update for Kanguru Defender Manager available for your device, right located in the task bar and then click on Check for Client Updates. If...

  • Page 30: Updating Krmc Enterprise Edition Drives

    Kanguru Solutions. This ensures that the updater file was downloaded correctly and wasn’t altered. The SHA256 Checksum tool and a list of valid checksum values can be found on Kanguru’s Support site: https://kanguru.zendesk.com/entries/21747773-sha256-checksum-utility To view and verify your download’s checksum: 1.

  • Page 31: Warranty And Technical Support

    4. Warranty and Technical Support This product carries a 3-year warranty from the date of purchase. Kanguru Solutions is not responsible for any damages incurred in the shipping process. Any claims for loss or damage must be made to the carrier directly.

  • Page 32: Appendix A - Proxy Support

    Proxy Support Appendix A - Proxy Support If your computer uses a proxy server to access the internet, the correct proxy information will need to be configured in KDMBasic+. If the KDMBasic+ client application cannot connect to the internet you will see the following error message: If the computer that the Defender Basic+ is connected to uses a proxy server to access the internet, click on the Yes button.
  • Page 33 Kanguru Solutions 1360 Main Street Millis, MA 02054 www.kanguru.com 05.14.14 v1.1 © 2014 Kanguru Solutions Legal terms and conditions available at www.kanguru.com. Please review and agree before use. Thank you.

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