Kanguru Pro User manual

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USER’S GUIDE
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved.

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Please be aware of the following points before using the KanguruZipper Pro.
Copyright© 2005, Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved.
DOS®, Windows 95®, Windows 98®, Windows NT®, Windows 2000®, Windows ME®, and Windows
XP®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. Apple®and Macintosh®are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer Inc. IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of the International Business
Machines Corporation. All other brand 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 himself is responsible for the copyright laws, and is
fully responsible for any illegal actions taken.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions
Technical Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Kanguru Solutions guarantees that every KanguruZipper Pro will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply if,
in the judgment of Kanguru Solutions, the product fails due to damage from handling, accident,
abuse, misuse, or if it has been used in a manner not conforming to the product’s instructions,
has been modified in anyway, or the warranty labels have been removed. If the product proves
defective during this warranty period, call Kanguru Solutions Technical Support in order to obtain
a RMA required for service. When returning a product, mark the RMA number clearly on the
outside of the package, and include a copy of your original proof of purchase.
In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions
offers no refunds for its products after 30 days of purchase. Kanguru Solutions makes no
warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the
contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims
its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Kanguru Solutions
reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation
to notify any individual or entity.
Kanguru Solutions
1360 Main St., Millis, MA 02054
508.376.4245 • Fax [phone]
www.kanguru.com

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KanguruZipper Pro Package Contents: ................................................................................................ 4
Features:.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications: ........................................................................................................................................... 5
System Requirements:............................................................................................................................. 6
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1. Introduction
The Kanguru Zipper Pro offers 20GB of storage at a fraction of the cost of flash
and is only slightly bigger than our regular KanguruZipper HD drive. The Kanguru
Zipper HD offers a USB2.0 swivel plug that unfolds from the side of the drive and
plugs directly into a USB port for instant plug and play access. This high speed,
high quality USB2.0 Hard Drive excels in mobilizing, sharing data and is
extremely durable offering 1500G of shock. The Kanguru Zipper HD is ultra
compact, fitting easily in a shirt pocket! Drag and drop or save data directly to
the drive! These Mini Hard Drives work with Windows, Macintosh and Linux,
most without any device drivers! Store and transport your work files, MP3’s,
pictures, e-mail, and more.
KanguruZipper Pro Package Contents:
• 1 – KanguruZipper Pro.
• 1 – USB Extension Cable.
• 1 – Driver and Manual CD.
• 1 – User registration form.
• 1 – Neck Strap.
If any of the above items are missing, please call Kanguru Solutions’ Tech
Support department at: [phone], extension 2 and replacement parts will
be shipped to you ASAP.
Features:
• Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and Mac OS X or later.
• Supports power saving mode to reduce power consumption.
• No external power is required DC 4.5V~5.5V from USB port.
• High speed USB2.0 interface (backwards compatible with USB1.1)
• Rugged aluminum enclosure.
• Swiveling-style USB plug for easy access.

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Specifications:
Configurations
Interface USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB1.1)
Capacity 20GB1
Media Type Glass
Performance
Rotational Speed 4,200 RPM
Transfer Rate 480 Mbps USB 2.0
Average Seek Time 15 ms
Reliability
Load/Unload Cycles 300,000
Environmental
Temperature (operating) 0 to 65oC
Temperature (non-operating) -40 to 65 oC
Relative Humidity 8 to 90% operating
Shock (half sine wave) 200G (2ms) operating
1000G (1ms) non-operating
Vibration (swept sine) 1G 0-pk (5 to 500Hz) operating
Physical
Dimension 2.4" x 4.1" x 0.4"
Weight 40g
Power
Voltage 5.0 VDC +/- 5%
Current (write) 1.4W
Current (idle) 0.6W
All specifications are subject to change. Actual performance is dependent on user system configuration.
1 Kanguru Solutions defines a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes, and a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes.

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System Requirements:
Hardware:
• Notebook or desktop computer with USB or USB2.0 port supported.
Operating system:
• Windows 98SE - requires drivers.
• Windows 2000 ME, XP.
• Mac OS X and above.
2. Driver Installation
Depending on your operating system, you may need to install drivers before
using your KanguruZipper Pro. Drivers are required for Win98/98SE. All other
supported operating systems do not require the installation of drivers.
Windows 98/98SE
1. Insert the Kanguru Drivers and Manuals mini CD included with this device.
2. Open the CD and double-click the setup.exe file.
3. Windows should begin installing the necessary driver files and will prompt
you to reboot upon completion..

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4. Click Yes to reboot your system and complete the installation.
5. When your system has restarted insert the KanguruZipper Pro into an
available USB port. A found new hardware wizard will recognize the
device and locate the drivers. You can now access the drive in My
Computer.
Windows 2000/ME/XP and Mac OS X and above
There is no need to install any drivers for these operating systems. To begin
using the drive, simply connect it to a PC via and available USB port and the
drive will appear in My Computer.
3. Tech Support
If you experience any problems installing your KanguruZipper Pro or have any technical
questions regarding any of our products, please call our tech support department. Our tech
support is free and available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST.
Call 1-508-376-4245 or
Visit our website at http://www.kanguru.com