Kanguru Defender HDD User manual

10.26.17 vrs. 1.4 © 2017 Kanguru Solutions
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Kanguru Defender. The Kanguru Defender is a
compact USB storage device that utilizes AES hardware encryption, keeping
your data secure and available wherever you are.
System Requirements
• 1 Available USB port
• 256MB of internal DDR RAM (1GB or higher recommended)
• 500MHz internal CPU (1GHz or faster recommended)
• Supported operating system (32 and 64 bit compatible)
○Windows XP SP3*, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7,
Windows 8, Windows 10
*In line with Microsoft’s End-of-Support announcement for Windows XP,
Kanguru Solutions is ending support for its line of products running on the
Windows XP platform. While our products have been quality tested internally
on Windows XP, we cannot guarantee normal operation on an unsupported OS.
Package Contents
If any of the items listed are missing, please call Kanguru Solutions’ Tech
Support department at: [phone] and replacement parts will be shipped
to you ASAP.
• Kanguru Defender Drive
• USB3.0 Cable
• Carry pouch
• Quick Start Guide
Note: is is a Quick Start Guide only. e comprehensive user manual can be
downloaded from the Kanguru Support Site under the Downloads section at:
http://support.kanguru.com/
2. HARDWARE SETUP
Follow these instructions to connect the Defender drive to your computer:
1. Remove the USB cable from the side of the Defender. The easiest way to
release the cable is by pulling out the USB A side first, as shown in the
image below.
2. On the other side of the drive, pull open the rubber USB cover to reveal
the USB port.
3. Connect the Micro B side of the USB cable to the Defender’s USB port.
Connect the USB A side of the USB cable to your computer.
The LED indicators on the side of the drive will light up. You are now ready to
begin using your Kanguru Defender drive.
Note: If your Defender HDD is not recognized by your computer when plugged
in, it may not be drawing enough power from a single USB port. Please use the
provided Y-type USB cable to connect the device through two USB ports.
3. KANGURU DEFENDER MANAGER
Kanguru Defender Manager (KDM) manages your password and allows you
to access the Defender’s secure partition. It is pre-loaded on your Kanguru
Defender and no installation on your PC is necessary.
To start KDM, plug your Kanguru Defender into a USB port on your computer.
KDM should autorun itself. If KDM does not run automatically, open a le
explorer window. The Kanguru Defender will be displayed as two drive letters.
One drive is the CD-ROM partition where KDM is pre-loaded, the other is the
secured partition which will appear as a removable disk.
CD-ROM Partition Secure Partition
↑ ↑
OpentheCD-ROMpartitionandthendouble-clickontheKDM.exele.
Note: Always run the KDM application from the CD-ROM partition and never
from a hard drive on your laptop/desktop.
WhenyoustartKDMforthersttime,youwillbegreetedbytheSetupWizard.
Follow the simple instructions to setup your Defender’s login password.
Defender HDD / SSD
Quick Start Guide

4. LOGGING INTO KDM
After completing the Setup Wizard, the KDM application will start. For security
reasons, you will be asked to enter your password.
To continue, enter your password and then click on the Login button.
Note: Click on the VK icon to access the virtual keyboard. The virtual keyboard
is a graphical representation of a standard keyboard layout. You can click on
the keys on the virtual keyboard to enter your password in order to prevent
keylogging software from spying your login password.
Once KDM has conrmed your login password, it will mount the secure
partition. You can now access the secure partition as you would a standard
removable drive.
Caution! If you exceed the number of allowed incorrect password entries, for
security purposes any data stored on the secure partition will automatically be
erased. You will be issued an on-screen warning when you have one attempt
remaining, to prevent accidental erasure.
5. ENCRYPTING FILES AND FOLDERS
A key feature of the Kanguru Defender is Drag & Drop functionality; allowing
youtosimplydraglesandfoldersthatyouwanttoencryptontothedrive’s
secure partition using the standard Windows Explorer interface. The Kanguru
Defenderautomaticallyencryptstheseles.
To open the secure partition, simply click on the KDM taskbar icon and select
Explore Security Drive.
Alternatively, you can access the private partition through My Computer or
Windows Explorer. The secure partition will be labeled SECURITY once it is
unlocked.
Note: Files saved on the secure partition of your Kanguru Defender device are
only accessible after you have successfully logged into KDM.
6. REMOVING YOUR DEFENDER
To exit KDM, click on the KDM taskbar icon and select Unmount Kanguru
Defender.
When you exit the application, KDM will lock the SECURITY partition and
yourleswillbecomeinaccessibleuntilyouloginwiththecorrectpassword
again.
Warning! Do not disconnect the Kanguru Defender without rst properly
unmountingyourdevice.Doingsomayresultinledamageorcorruption.
Note: After you have umounted the security partition, use the “Safely Remove
Hardware” option from the system tray to disconnect your drive. Otherwise
you risk corrupting the data on your Kanguru Defender.
7. WARRANTY & TECH SUPPORT
This product carries a 1-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. Claims
for shipping errors should be reported to Kanguru Solutions within three (3)
working days or receipt of merchandise.
If you experience any problems using your Kanguru Defender or have any
technical questions regarding any of our products, please call our technical
support department. Our tech support is free and available Monday thru Friday,
9am to 5pm EST.
Call 1-508-376-4245 or
Visit our website at www.Kanguru.com