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  • Page 1 U.S. Patent Pending Chameleon Pro Master Device Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual Doc# 100-03-100 Contents Introduction ..........................1 Chameleon Pro Master Installation ..................1 Uninstalling ........................4 Chameleon Encrypted Drives: Protecting Your Data ............4 Managing Users ........................7 Creating User Devices ....................7 4.1.1 User ID ........................9 4.1.2...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    USB encryption devices by protecting the files on your hard disk rather than transferring them to a USB device. Chameleon Pro creates an encrypted drive using the free space in your hard disk. Files and applications stored in this encrypted drive are protected and can only be accessed when the Chameleon device is plugged in.
  • Page 4 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual Chameleon are uninstalled. Uninstalling does not delete existing encrypted drives. 2. Insert the installation CD and run the Setup program. (You can also download the setup program from http://www.marathon6.com/chameleon. 3. Click on the "Install" button to load the software.
  • Page 5 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual your data. Once programmed, the Recovery Passphrase can never be changed. A good passphrase is at least 16 characters long (the longer the better) and includes random letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and special symbols. Protect your passphrase as you would protect a password.

  • Page 6: Uninstalling

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual hard disk or on external USB drives. It can be resized later using the Chameleon Manager software (Start > All Programs > Chameleon > Chameleon Manager). All content copied to the encrypted drive is automatically protected. It is accessible when the device is inserted, and disappears when the device is removed.
  • Page 7 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual You can also securely move a file to the encrypted drive by using the secure paste option. Right click on the file or folder you want to move, then select “Cut”. Next, right click on a encrypted drive or sub-directory, then select “Secure Paste”.
  • Page 8 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual Deleting a file stored in an encrypted drive places it in the Windows’ Recycle Bin. You can recover the file from the Recycle Bin as long as the Chameleon device is still inserted. Deleted files disappear from the Recycle Bin when the device is removed.

  • Page 9: Managing Users

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual If an application is open with an encrypted file, that application and file may still be accessible even after you unplug the Chameleon device. For example, let’s say you are editing a protected file in Microsoft Word. If you unplug the device, a copy of this file is still open in Word. You cannot save this file to the encrypted drive until you re-insert the device.
  • Page 10 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 4. Select the “User Programming” tab. Define the User ID and other settings, then press “Program”. The sections that follow describe the available settings. Note: In order to change the settings on a User device without changing the User ID and Description, select the “Program settings only”...

  • Page 11: User Id

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 6. Remove the programmed User device when prompted. User information is stored in the device as well as in an unencrypted text file in the ChameleonDrives directory (e.g. C:\ChameleonDrives\UserLog.csv). This information is not deleted when you uninstall the Chameleon software.

  • Page 12: Pc Lock

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual Users are allowed to change their password. The Master can require password complexity in Users’ passwords. If password complexity is required, the User password must contain a minimum of 6 characters, and must contain at least one number and one letter.

  • Page 13: Using The Chameleon Device With Multiple Computers

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 4.3 Using the Chameleon device with Multiple Computers A single User device can be used with multiple computers. If the Chameleon software has already been installed on the new computer, there is no need to reinstall it. If not, insert the Chameleon installation CD and run the installer on the new computer.

  • Page 14: Retiring Users

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 3. In the “Select User” window, select the user whose drives are to be accessed. Then, click “Unlock”. When an associated User is selected, the Master functionality is limited to what the User can do.

  • Page 15: Changing Users With A Master

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 3. In the “Select User” window, select the user whose drives are to be deleted. Then, click “Unlock”. Click on Windows “Start” > 4. Start the Chameleon All Programs > Manager Chameleon > Chameleon Manager 5.
  • Page 16 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 2. Enter your password 3. In the “Select User” window, select “Master” and click “Unlock” Click on Windows “Start” > 4. Start the Chameleon Manager All Programs > Chameleon > Chameleon Manager 5. Select the “User Drive Migration”...

  • Page 17: Changing Users With A Migration User Device

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 6. Enter the existing User ID for the “’From’ User ID” and the new User ID for the “’To’ User ID”. To lockout all existing Users, enter “Unused” for the “To” User ID. 7. Press the “Migrate” button.
  • Page 18 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual Chameleon > Chameleon Manager 4. Select the “User Programming” tab. Select the “Enable User ID Migration” checkbox. Enter the new User ID, the retired User ID, and the user settings. Anything owned by the retired User ID will be transferred to the new User ID.

  • Page 19: Duplicating A Master Device

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 7. Remove the programmed User device when prompted. When the user inserts this migration-enabled User device into his PC, it will prompt him to run the Chameleon Manager. The Chameleon Manager automatically migrates the encrypted drives of the retired User to the new User ID.

  • Page 20: Replacing A Master

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 1. Plug a new Master device into a PC that contains an encrypted drive associated with the Master to be duplicated. Click on Windows “Start” > 2. Start the All Programs > Chameleon Chameleon >...
  • Page 21 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual  migrating associated Master encrypted drives to the new encryption key  updating all User devices to match the new Master encryption key  migrating all User encrypted drives  migrating Master and User .cge files to the updated keys (see 7.3...
  • Page 22 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 4. Select the “Replace Master” tab. 5. Enter the new Recovery Passphrase. (Refer to section 2 on choosing a Recovery Passphrase). 6. Enter a password. 7. Press “Replace”. 8. Enter the confirmation phrase. 9. Confirm preparation.

  • Page 23: Updating User Devices

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual As a precaution, a Master encrypted drive must be associated with the current (old) passphrase or the newly entered passphrase for successful replacement. This replacement procedure also migrates all connected Master encrypted drives (encrypted drives that are only accessible by the Master) to the new Master encryption key.
  • Page 24 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 4. Select the “Replace Master” tab. 5. Press “Re-Program User”. 6. Plug in the User device to be re- programmed. Page 22 Copyright © LucidPort Technology, Inc. 485 E. Evelyn Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Tel: (408)720-8800 Fax: (408)720-8900 www.lucidport.com...
  • Page 25 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 7. If a password was previously required on the User device, enter a new temporary password or disable the password requirement. 8. Remove the programmed User device when prompted. Page 23 Copyright © LucidPort Technology, Inc.

  • Page 26: Encrypting Individual Files And Folders

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual When the user inserts the updated User device into his PC, it will prompt him to run the Chameleon Manager. The Chameleon Manager automatically migrates associated encrypted drives to match the updated Master. The hard disk containing the Windows temp folder (usually C:\) must have enough free space to contain all the files on the encrypted drives.
  • Page 27 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 3. Right click on the file or folder you want to protect. 4. Select “Encrypt here” to create an encrypted version of the selected file The encrypted file appears as a file in the same folder with the same file name but with the extension “.cge”.
  • Page 28 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 4. Drag the mouse pointer to the target folder and release the right mouse button. The encrypted file will be created in this folder. 5. Select “Encrypt move here” or “Encrypt copy here”. “Encrypt move here” places the encrypted file at the destination while securely deleting the source file.

  • Page 29: Decrypting Files

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual You can also encrypt a file or folder by using the encrypted paste option: 1. Plug in the Master device 2. Enter your password 3. Right click on the file or folder you want to encrypt, then select “Cut” or “Copy”.
  • Page 30 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 2. Enter your password (if enabled) 3. Double click the .cge file. The decryption process will begin immediately. Note: if you open the .cge file from an application (e.g. a web browser) using (for example) “Open With”, then the file will be downloaded and decrypted in a temporary folder of the...
  • Page 31 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual having your unencrypted data reside (temporarily) in the unsecured storage. For instance, you may have a .cge file stored on a network drive. Instead of double-clicking the file to decrypt it on the network folder, you could use the following method to decrypt the file onto your local hard drive.

  • Page 32: Migrating Encrypted Files

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 2. Enter your password 3. Right click on the .cge file to be decrypted, then select “Cut” or “Copy”. You can also use the Cut (CTRL+x) or Copy (CTRL+c) keyboard shortcuts. 4. Right click on the destination drive or directory.
  • Page 33 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 2. Enter your password (if enabled) Click on Windows “Start” > 3. Start the “Encrypted File All Programs > Migrator” Chameleon > Encrypted File Migrator 4. Select the .cge files to be migrated. Drag them directly into the Chameleon Migrator file list.

  • Page 34: View Encrypted File Details

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual Once the migration process is complete, only the attached device will be able to directly decrypt the .cge file. If the file was migrated from a retired User, then the retired User will no longer be able to access the file.

  • Page 35: Changing Passwords

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 5. The file details are displayed in a new window 8 Changing Passwords Though optional for User devices, password protection is always enabled on Master devices. Password protection prevents unauthorized use of your Master device. A password must be entered whenever the device is plugged in or when the computer is restarted or wakes from sleep.

  • Page 36: Adding, Deleting, And Resizing Encrypted Drives

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 4. Select the “Password Management” tab. 5. Enter your existing password 6. Enter the new password and verify 7. Click the “Proceed” button. You can change the password as many times as you want. It is possible to have duplicate devices with different passwords.
  • Page 37 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 3. Select the “Drive Management” tab.  To add a drive, specify the size and location of the encrypted drive, then click the “Create Drive” button.  To delete a drive, select the existing drive from the drop down menu, then select “Delete Drive”.

  • Page 38: Pc Lock

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 10 PC Lock Unplugging the Chameleon device protects your sensitive data, but open documents, network connections, and email may still be vulnerable. PC Lock automatically locks the Windows session whenever the device is removed.

  • Page 39: Autologin

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 4. Select the “Advanced” tab. 5. Select “Enable PC Lock on Device Removal” 6. Click on “Apply”. When programming a User device, a Master has the option of requiring its User to enforce PC Lock.
  • Page 40 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual If AutoLogin has not been previously set up, the login screen will prompt you to enter your Windows login information. Page 38 Copyright © LucidPort Technology, Inc. 485 E. Evelyn Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Tel: (408)720-8800 Fax: (408)720-8900 www.lucidport.com...

  • Page 41: Additional Functions And Limitations

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual The login information will be verified with the operating system. If login is successful, the login information is encrypted and saved. The next time the device is plugged in at the login screen, Windows will log-in automatically.
  • Page 42 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 2. Enter the password Click on Windows “Start” > 3. Start the Chameleon Manager All Programs > Chameleon > Chameleon Manager 4. Select the “Drive Management” tab. 5. Press the “About” button Page 40 Copyright ©...

  • Page 43: Windows Paging File

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 6. The About box displays the User’s configuration. 12.2 Windows Paging File Windows may store temporary data in its paging file (virtual memory). This file is usually unencrypted and is updated continuously. Enable pagefile encryption to direct Windows to encrypt its paging file.

  • Page 44: Safe Removal

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 4. Select the “Advanced” tab. 5. Select “Enable pagefile encryption” then click on “Apply” Encrypting the paging file eliminates a potential security hole, but slows the computer down slightly. Only Windows 7 supports page file encryption (ignored for other operating systems).

  • Page 45: Backing Up Data

    Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual 12.4 Backing up Data Backup encrypted drives by copying the ChameleonDrives directory to another location. This directory is located at the top level of your hard disk (ex. C:\ChameleonDrives\). Since encrypted drives are always encrypted, backups are still protected. You should not plug in the Chameleon device when backing up your data.

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty And Legal Notices

    Replacement products and parts are warranted to be free from defect in material or workmanship for 90 days. LucidPort Technology, Inc., at its sole discretion, may subcontract to or engage a third party to provide the warranty services.
  • Page 47 Chameleon Pro - Master Device Manual Technology, Inc.; (c) improper site preparation or maintenance; (d) loss or damage in transit; or (f) modification or service by other than LucidPort Technology, Inc. or a LucidPort Technology, Inc. authorized service provider. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LUCIDPORT TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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