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  • Page 1 Kanguru Defender Elite User Manual Copyright 2010, All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Notices And Information

    Microsoft 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 1. Introduction ...................5 1.1 Package Contents .................... 5 1.2 Kanguru Defender Elite Models ..............5 1.3 System Requirements ..................5 1.4 Features ......................6 1.5 Technical Specifications .................. 7 2. Kanguru Defender Manager Elite ............8 2.1 Running KDMElite ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 2.10 Online Documentation ................30 2.11 About KDMElite ..................30 2.12 Unmounting Your Defender Elite .............. 31 3. Safely Removing Your Kanguru Defender Elite.......32 3.1 Safely Removing from Windows ..............32 3.2 Safely Removing from Mac OS X..............33 3.3 Safely Removing from Linux ...............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction 1. Introduction The Kanguru Defender Elite is a hardware encrypted, tamper proof USB flash drive. The Defender Elite 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 6: Features

    √ Sarbanes Oxley Compliant √ GLB Compliant Remote Management Capability The Kanguru Defender Elite flash drive can be remotely managed using the Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC). KRMC is a web-based application that gives administrators a complete USB management system.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    Humidity Range 20% - 90% Shock Resistance 1000G Max Vibration 15G Peak to Peak Max 1GB - 16GB Defender Elite Specifications Read: 20 - 33 MB/s Data Transfer Rate Write: 10 - 13 MB/s Weight Dimensions 64mm x 18.5mm x 9mm...

  • Page 8: Kanguru Defender Manager Elite

    OS your computer is running. 2.1.1 Running KDMElite on Windows To run KDMElite from a Windows operating system, simply connect your Defender Elite to your computer through a USB port. The KDMElite application should start automatically if Autorun is enabled.
  • Page 9 Attention Windows 7 Users Attention Windows 7 Users Windows 7 users may not see the removable disk partition until you have logged into KDMElite (see section 2.3 Unlocking the Security Partition on page 19 for more information). This is normal. If you are running Windows 7 and for any reason need to see the removable disk before you log into KDMElite, you will need to configure Windows in the following manner: Note: This is user preference only.

  • Page 10: Running Kdmelite On Mac Os X

    2.1.2 Running KDMElite on Mac OS X To run KDMElite from Mac OS X, connect your Defender Elite to your computer through a USB port. A CD icon named ‘KDMElite’ will appear on the desktop. Double click on the KDMElite icon to open it.

  • Page 11: Running Kdmelite On Linux Ubuntu

    2.1.3 Running KDMElite on Linux Ubuntu To run KDMElite from a Linux Ubuntu operating system, connect your Defender Elite to your computer through a USB port. A ‘KDMElite’ icon will appear on the desktop. Double click on the KDMElite icon to open it.

  • Page 12: Running Kdmelite On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

    Note: You must have Super User or Root privileges in order to run KDMElite on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. To run KDMElite from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 operating system, connect your Defender Elite to your computer through a USB port. A CD icon named ‘KDMElite’ will appear on the desktop. If the KDMElite window doesn’t open automatically, double click on the KDMElite icon to open it.

  • Page 13: The Setup Wizard

    When you start KDMElite for the first time you will be greeted by the Setup Wizard. Follow the Setup Wizard instructions to create a security password for your Defender Elite’s secure, encrypted partition. Note: Before you can setup your Defender Elite’s password, the manual write protect switch must be set to the unlock position.

  • Page 14: Activating On-Board Antivirus Protection (Windows Only)

    If your Defender Elite 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 one (1) year of free antivirus protection.

  • Page 15: Setting A Password

    4. Click the Next button and KDMElite will automatically configure the security parameters. Note: If you are managing your Defender Elite with an administrative program like KLA or KRMC, you can set a Master Password which can be used to reset the user password if it is lost or forgotten.

  • Page 16: Krmc Cloud

    Note: This section does not apply to Enterprise Edition users. Kanguru Defender drives can be remotely managed using the Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC). KRMC Cloud is hosted on Kanguru’s server and can be enabled on any non-Enterprise Defender drive.

  • Page 17: Contact Info

    Fill in your information in the appropriate fields and then click on the Apply button. A window will appear confirming that your data has been saved. Click on the OK button to close the window and then click on the Next button to finish setting up your drive. Congratulations! Your Defender Elite is now ready to use.

  • Page 18: Resetting The Device Through The Setup Wizard

    Resetting from the Setup Wizard 2.2.6 Resetting the Device through the Setup Wizard If you experience any problems during the Setup Wizard, you may have to perform a device reset before you can complete the setup process. To perform a device reset while in the Setup Wizard: 1.

  • Page 19: Unlocking The Security Partition

    1. Enter your password in the Password field. 2. Click on the Login button. Once you have successfully logged in to KDMElite, the Defender Elite’s secure partition will be accessible through My Computer or Windows Explorer. For more information on accessing the secure partition, see section 2.5 Encrypting Files and Folders on page...

  • Page 20: Resetting From The Login Screen

    Caution! Using the Reset to Factory Default function will format and wipe all data off the device! All data on the device will be lost! To reset your Defender Elite to the factory default: 1. Start KDMElite. 2. When the login screen appears, click on the Reset button.

  • Page 21: Using The Virtual Keyboard To Enter Your Password

    Using the Virtual Keyboard to Enter Your Password 2.4 Using the Virtual Keyboard to Enter Your Password The virtual keyboard feature can be accessed anytime you are required to enter your password in order to prevent any key logging applications from recording your key strokes and potentially stealing your password.

  • Page 22: Encrypting Files And Folders

    2.5 Encrypting Files and Folders A key feature of the Defender Elite is drag & drop encryption; allowing you to simply drag files that you want encrypt directly onto the drive. The Defender Elite automatically encrypts these files as they are transferred to the secure partition, ensuring that your data stays safe and private.

  • Page 23: On-Board Antivirus (Windows Only)

    On-board Antivirus 2.6 On-board Antivirus (Windows only) You must register your device with Kanguru Solutions in order to take advantage of the Defender Elite’s on-board antivirus functions (see section 2.2.2 Activating On-board Antivirus Protection (Windows only) on page 14). Once your on-board antivirus has been activated, real-time virus scanning is automatically enabled whenever you log into your device.

  • Page 24: Device Scan

    Device Scan 2.6.1 Device Scan The antivirus console allows you to scan your Defender Elite for known viruses and malware. To scan your Defender Elite: 1. Click on the Scan Device tab at the top of the antivirus console. 2. Click on the Start Scan button to begin scanning your Defender Elite.

  • Page 25: Path Scan

    Path Scan 2.6.2 Path Scan The antivirus console allows you to scan any path on your computer for known viruses and malware. Note: The Scan Path feature can be disabled on Enterprise Edition drives, please contact your administrator for more information. To scan a path on your computer: 1.

  • Page 26: File Scan

    File Scan 2.6.3 File Scan The antivirus console allows you to scan any file on your computer for known viruses and malware. Note: The Scan File feature can be disabled on Enterprise Edition drives, please contact your administrator for more information. To scan a file: 1.

  • Page 27: Changing Your Password

    Changing Your Password 2.7 Changing Your Password You can change your security password through the Security Settings. To change your password: located in the task bar and then select Security Settings… from 1. Click on the KDMElite icon the popup menu. Note: Linux users must right-click on the KDMElite icon in the task bar.

  • Page 28: Krmc Cloud Settings

    KRMC Cloud Settings 2.8 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. To change your device’s KRMC functionality: 1. Click on the KDMElite icon located in the task bar and then select Security Settings…...

  • Page 29: Changing Languages

    Changing Languages 2.9 Changing Languages KDMElite supports several languages. The KDMElite language is set to English by default. To change the language: 1. Right -click on the KDMElite icon located in the task bar and then hover your cursor over the Language option in the popup menu.

  • Page 30: Online Documentation

    To download your Defender Elite’s documentation, right-click on the KDMElite icon located in the task bar Click on Quick Start Guide to download a digital copy of the Defender Elite’s Quick Start Guide. • • Click on Defender User Manual to download a digital copy of the Defender Elite’s User Manual 2.11 About KDMElite...

  • Page 31: Unmounting Your Defender Elite

    Unmount Kanguru Defender. The KDMElite icon in the task bar will disappear and the Defender Elite’s secure partition will no longer be accessible. Caution! Do not disconnect the Kanguru Defender Elite without first properly unmounting your device as detailed in this section and then safely removing the device from your computer as described in chapter 3.

  • Page 32: Safely Removing Your Kanguru Defender Elite

    Safely Removing Your Kanguru Defender / Safely Removing From Windows 3. Safely Removing Your Kanguru Defender Elite Before unplugging the Defender Elite from the USB port, you should always make sure that you have unmounted the secured partition (see section 2.12 Unmounting Your Defender Elite on page 31).

  • Page 33: Safely Removing From Mac Os X

    Caution! Be sure that the secure partition has been unmounted before attempting to remove the Defender drive. See section 2.12 Unmounting Your Defender Elite on page 31. To remove the Defender drive, click and drag the KDMElite icon from the desktop into the trash can icon.

  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information / Tech Support 4. Warranty Information 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 35: Appendix A - Proxy Support

    If the KDMElite client application cannot connect to the internet you will see the following error message: If the computer that the Defender Elite is connected to uses a proxy server to access the internet, click on the Yes button. KDMElite will try to read the proxy server information from the computer’s configuration.
  • Page 36 Proxy Support • If KDMElite is unable to determine your proxy server’s address then you will need to enter the proxy server address, proxy type and credentials: Enter the proxy address and the port to connect to in the address field (e.g. 192.168.0.193:8080 or proxycomp:8080).
  • Page 37 Kanguru Solutions 1360 Main Street Millis, MA 02054 www.kanguru.com 10.15.10 V 2.0 © 2010 Kanguru Solutions Legal terms and conditions available at www.kanguru.com. Please review and agree before use. Thank you.

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