Kingston Technology DataTraveler 2000 User manual

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Remember to save your PIN in a safe place. If lost or forgotten, there
is no way to access the data stored on the Kingston DataTraveler®.
If you are having difficulty, please refer to this complete user guide loaded on your
DT2000, also available at Kingston’s website: www.kingston.com/support
DataTraveler® 2000 incorporates DataLock® Technology licensed from ClevX, LLC.
DataTraveler®2000 - User Guide

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Table of Contents
System Requirements.......................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................4
1. DT2000 Layout ....................................................................................................................5
2. LED Indicators and their actions ..........................................................................................5
3. How to use the DT2000 for the first time .............................................................................6
4. How to change the User PIN ...............................................................................................6
5. How to enable Options.........................................................................................................7
6. How to enable Read-Only Mode..........................................................................................8
7. How to enable Read/Write Mode .........................................................................................8
8. How to set the Timeout Lock Mode .....................................................................................9
9. How to disable the Timeout Lock Mode...............................................................................9
10. How to determine the DT2000 Version Number ................................................................10
11. Brute Force Hacking Detection ..........................................................................................10
12. How to Reset the DT2000.................................................................................................. 11
13. How to configure the DT2000 with Windows OS ...............................................................12
14. How to configure the DT2000 with Mac OS.......................................................................15

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This user guide is for Kingston's DataTraveler®2000 (referred to simply as DT2000 from this
point forward).
System Requirements
PC Platform
PC Operating System Support
•Windows 10
•Windows 8/8.1
•Windows 7
•Windows Vista®SP2
Mac Platform
Operating System Support
•Mac OS X 10.8.x - 10.11x
Linux Platform
Operating System Support
•Linux v2.6 kernel+
Other Platforms Operating System Support
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*Compatible devices only. Check with manufacture of your device to see if it supports USB Flash Drives.
•Chrome OS™, Android*
About This Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the DataTraveler®2000, an ultra-secure and easy to use hardware
encrypted USB 3.0 PIN activated flash drive.
The DT2000 uses military grade XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption, which encrypts all data
stored on the drive in real-time. The DT2000 requires no software and is OS and host
independent.
The DT2000 incorporates a rechargeable battery allowing the user to enter a 7-15 digit PIN
(Personal Identification Number) onto the on-board keypad before connecting the drive to a
USB port.
Should the drive be lost or stolen, the user can rest assured that all data held on the DT2000 is
safe and cannot be accessed by any unauthorized person.
The DT2000 unlocks via the onboard keypad and not by a host computer. It is not vulnerable
to software/hardware based key-loggers or brute force attacks.
Note: The DT2000 rechargeable battery is not fully charged out of the box. We
recommend the battery be charged prior to first use. To charge, plug the DT2000
in to a powered USB port for 60 minutes to fully charge the battery.
Caution: The DT2000 is shipped with a default PIN of
User PIN of
1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4
and although it can be used straight out of the box with the default PIN, for
security reasons, we highly recommend that a new User PIN be created
immediately by following instructions under section 4 'How to change User
PIN'.
If you forget your PIN all data will be inaccessible.
Introduction

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1. DT2000 Layout
2. LED indicators and their actions
LED
LED State
Description
LED State
Description
Description
Red Black fade out
Locking down/incorrect PIN entry
Red and Green
blinking alternately
Factory reset
Red blinking
Locked and awaiting factory default
PIN or defined PIN entry
Green solid
DT2000 is unlocked
Green and Blue
blinking together
User Option Mode
Green blinking
When connected to a USB port if
Green LED blinks every 2 seconds
this indicates the DT2000 has been
set as 'Read Only'
Blue solid
Connected to a USB port
Blue blinking
Data exchange with host/changing
User PIN

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The DT2000 is shipped with a default PIN of 11223344 and although it can be used straight out of the
box with the default PIN, for security reasons we highly recommend a new PIN be created immediately
by following the instructions under section 4 ‘How to change the User PIN’.
Please follow the 3 simple steps in the table below to unlock the DT2000 with the default PIN.
Instructions (first time use)
LED
LED State
1. Press KEY button once
Red, Green & Blue LED's will flash together once
and then the Red LED will continue to blink
2. Within 10 seconds enter User PIN
(default - 11223344) to unlock DT2000
Red LED will continue to blink
3. Press KEY button once
Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED
indicating successful default User PIN entry
PIN requirements:
•Must be between 7-15 digits in length
•Must not contain only repetitive numbers, e.g. (3-3-3-3-3-3-3)
•Must not contain only consecutive numbers, e.g. (1-2-3-4-5-6-7), (7-8-9-0-1-2-3-4), (7-6-5-4-3-2-1)
Examples of these types of alphanumeric PIN's are:
•For “password” you would press the following keys:
7(pqrs) 2(abc) 7(pqrs) 7(pqrs) 9 (wxyz) 6(mno) 7(pqrs) 3(def)
•For “kingston” you would press:
5(jkl) 4(ghi) 6(mno) 4(ghi) 7(pqrs) 8(tuv) 6(mno) 6(mno)
Using this method, long and easy to remember PIN’s can be created.
3. How to use the DT2000 for the first time
4. How to change User PIN
Note: Once the DT2000 has been successfully unlocked, the Green LED will remain on and
in a solid state for 30 seconds only, during which time the DT2000 needs to be connected to
a USB port. It can be locked down immediately by pressing and holding down the KEY button
for 3 seconds, or waiting for the 30 seconds to expire, or by clicking the ‘Safely Remove
Hardware and Eject Media’ icon within your operating system.
Password Tip: You can create a memorable word, name, phrase or any other alphanumeric
PIN combination by simply pressing the key with the corresponding letters on it.

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The Options Mode will allow the User to perform different functions such as enabling or disabling the
DT2000 as ‘Read-Only’, setting a ‘Timeout’ automatic lock, and determining the version of the device.
Instructions
LED
LED State
1. Press KEY button once
Red, Green & Blue LED's will flash together once
and then the Red LED will continue to blink
2. Within 10 seconds begin to enter User PIN
(default - 11223344) to unlock DT2000
Red LED will continue to blink
3. Press KEY button once
Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED
indicating successful default User PIN entry
4. Press the KEY button twice (double-click)
Blue LED blinks
5. Within 10 seconds begin to enter New User PIN
Blue LED continues to blink
6. Press KEY button twice (double-click)
Green LED blinks
7. Within 10 seconds begin to re-enter New User
PIN
Green LED continues to blink
8. Press KEY button twice (double-click)
Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED
indicating User PIN change successful
Note: If a mistake was made while defining a new User PIN or the procedure was not
completed, the drive will retain the old PIN.
5. How to enable Options
The table below illustrates how to access the Options mode, sections 6 - 9 describe how to perform the various functions.
Instructions
LED
LED State
1. Press KEY button once
Red, Green & Blue LED's will flash together
once and then the Red LED will continue to blink
2. Within 10 seconds enter User PIN
(default - 11223344) to unlock DT2000
Red LED will continue to blink
3. Press KEY button once
Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED
indicating successful User PIN entry
4. Press the KEY button 3 times (triple-click)
Green and Blue LED's blink together awaiting
new instructions in OPTIONS Mode.

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The DT2000 has a read-only mode that restricts write access to the drive. This is done by performing
the following steps.
Once activated, access is limited to Read-Only until write protect is disabled.
Restricted write protect (Read-Only) access can be turned off with access restored to Read/Write.
This is done by performing the following Steps.
Once activated, access is restored to the default Read/Write state.
6. How to enable Read-Only Mode
Instructions
LED
LED Status
1. Unlock DT2000 with User PIN
Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED
indicating successful User PIN entry
2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY button 3
times (triple-click)
Green and Blue LED's blink together awaiting
new instructions in OPTIONS Mode.
3. Within 10 seconds begin to Press number 7
(pqrs) followed by the number 6 (mno) button (76)
Green and Blue LED's continue to blink together
4. Press KEY button once
Blue LED quickly fades out to a solid Green -
when DT2000 is inserted into a USB port the
Green LED blinks every two seconds indicating
the drive is in Read-Only Mode
Note: We have applied a naming convention to make it easy for the User to remember the
keystrokes for each optional setting. In the table above we have used numbers that represent
the ‘first letters’ of the optional feature name. For example, Read-Only = 7 (pqrs) 6 (mno).
7. How to enable Read / Write Mode
Instructions
LED
LED Status
1. Unlock DT2000 with User PIN
Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED
indicating successful User PIN entry
2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY button 3 times
(triple-click)
Green and Blue LEDs blinking together awaiting
new instructions in OPTIONS Mode.
3. Within 10 seconds enter the number 7(pqrs)
followed by the number 9(wxyz) button (79)
Green and Blue LEDs continue to blink together
4. Press KEY button once
Blue LED quickly fades out to a solid Green -
when DT2000 is inserted into a USB port the
Green LED blinks every two seconds indicating
the drive is in Read/Write Mode

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To protect against unauthorized access when the DT2000 is connected to a host and
unattended, the DT2000 can be set to automatically lock after a pre-set amount of time.
In its default state, the DT2000 Timeout Lock feature is turned off. The Timeout Lock feature
can be set to activate (lock) anywhere between 1 and 99 minutes.
To set the Timeout Lock, please follow steps in the table below.
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To disable the Timeout Lock, please follow steps in the table below.
Instructions
LED
LED Status
1. Unlock the DT2000 with User PIN
Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED
indicating successful User PIN entry
2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY 3 times (triple-
click)
Green and Blue LED's blink together
awaiting new instructions in OPTIONS Mode
3. Within 10 seconds enter the number 8(tuv) followed
by the number 5(jkl) button - (85)
Green and Blue LED's continue to blink
together
4. Press KEY button once
Blinking Green LED
5. Within 10 seconds enter the number 0button twice
(double-click) (zero zero) - (00)
Green LED continues to blink
6. Press the KEY button once
Green solid LED - Timeout Lock has been
disabled
Instructions
LED
LED Status
1. Unlock the DT2000 with User PIN
Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED
indicating successful User PIN entry
2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY 3
button times (triple-click)
Green and Blue LEDs blink together awaiting
new instructions in OPTIONS Mode
3. Within 10 seconds enter the number 8
(tuv) followed by the number 5(jkl) button -
(85)
Green and Blue LEDs continue to blink
together
4. Press KEY button once
Blinking Green LED
5. Within 10 seconds enter the length of
User Timeout in 2 digits:
00 = 0 minutes (Default)
01 = 1 minute
99 = 99 minutes, etc..
Green LED continues to blink
6. Press the KEY button once
Green solid LED - Timeout Lock has been
Enabled
9. How to disable the Timeout Lock Mode
8. How to set the Timeout Lock Mode

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If User enters an incorrect PIN 10 (ten) consecutive times, the encryption key and all data will
be deleted and lost forever. The DT2000 will then revert back to factory default User PIN set
as11223344 - see section 4 on page 6 on how to change the User PIN. Also, since this will
force the creation of a new encryption key, the DT2000 will have to be reformatted (see section
13 or 14).
The DT2000, unlike other similar drives, incorporates a random number generator. Once the
drive is reset, a new encryption key is randomly generated.
Instructions
LED
LED Status
1. Unlock the DT2000 with User PIN
Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED
indicating successful User PIN entry
2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY
button 3 times (triple-click)
Green and Blue LEDs blink together awaiting
new instructions in OPTIONS Mode
3. Within 10 seconds enter the number 8
(tuv) followed by the number 6 (mno)
button - (86)
Green and Blue LEDs continue to blink
together
4. Press KEY button once
Red, Green & Blue LEDs will quickly blink
together once followed by the Red LED
blinking to the first significant digit of the
revision, then the Green LED will blink
according to the second significant digit of the
revision number
For example, if the revision is number '1.8'. the Red LED will blink once (1) and the Green LED will
blink eight (8) times. When the sequence has ended the Red, Green and Blue LEDs will blink together
once and then the Green will be solid.
11. Brute Force Hacking Detection
Caution: If a User enters an incorrect User PIN 10 (ten) consecutive times, the DT2000’s
brute force mechanism will trigger and the User PIN, the encryption key, along with all
data, will be deleted and lost forever.
PIN used to unlock DT2000
What happens after 10 consecutive incorrect PIN entries?
User PIN
The DT2000 brute force mechanism will trigger and the User PIN, the
encryption key, and all data will be deleted and lost forever.
10. How to determine the DT2000 Version Number

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In the event the User PIN has been forgotten, or if the user wants to delete all data stored on
the DT2000, please follow the instructions below.
The reset process will clear all cryptographic parameters, including the User PIN. This means
the DT2000 will revert back to the default User PIN set as11223344 - see section 4 on page 6
on how to change the User PIN. Also, since this will force the creation of a new encryption key,
the DT2000 will have to be reformatted (see section 13 or 14).
12. How to Reset the DT2000
Caution: Resetting the DT2000 will delete all data stored on the drive.
Instructions
LED
LED Status
1. Press and hold down the number 7(pqrs) button and then
press the KEY button. Release buttons (7 & )
Red and Green LEDs blink
alternately
2. Within 10 seconds enter the number 9(wxyz) button three
times (triple-click) (999)
Red and Green LEDs continue to
blink alternately
3. Press and hold down number 7(pqrs) button and then Press
the KEY button. Release buttons (7& )
Red LED fades out to complete the
reset process

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In the event that hacking detection has been triggered by entering the incorrect PIN 10 times
in succession, or the drive has been reset, all data on the drive will be lost forever.
Once a new User PIN has been created, the DT2000 will need to be initialized and formatted.
To initialize your DT2000, do the following:
1. Create a new User PIN (see section 4).
2. Unlock the DT2000 by entering the new User PIN and connect to a computer’s USB
port.
3. The computer should notify the user with the following message:
4. Proceed by clicking on Format disk.
Select FAT32 or NTFS depending on your needs, enter a Volume Label and click Start.
13. How to configure the DT2000 with Windows OS

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5. Click OK to continue with formatting the drive.
6. The computer will finish formatting the drive and confirm that formatting has been
completed. While the DT2000 is formatting the Blue LED will be flashing.
Once finished, the Blue LED becomes solid and your DT2000 is ready for use.
If the formatting wizard does not appear, please follow the procedure below:
1. Right click My Computer or Computer and then click Manage.
2. In the Computer Management window under the Disk Management tab, the DT2000 is
recognized as a removable device in raw format.
Warning: This procedure will erase all data stored on the drive.

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3. In the blank area under the unallocated section, right click Removable Raw Drive and
select Format.
4. The Format window will open.
Enter a new Volume Label.
Select FAT32 or NTFS depending on your needs and click OK.
5. Click OK on the Format warning window to continue with formatting the drive.
Warning: This procedure will erase all data stored on the drive.

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6. The computer will finish formatting and return to the Disk Management window.
While the DT2000 is formatting the Blue LED will start flashing.
When finished, the Blue LED becomes solid and your DT2000 is ready for use.
In the event that hacking detection has been triggered by entering the incorrect PIN 10 times in
succession, or the drive has been reset, all data on the drive will be lost forever.
Once a new User PIN has been created, the DT2000 will need to be initialized and formatted.
To format your DT2000 on Mac OS computers, do the following:
1. Create a new User PIN (see section 4).
2. Unlock the DT2000 by entering the new User PIN and connect to a Mac computer’s
USB port. The system will prompt you with an INITIALIZE window.
14. How to configure the DT2000 with Mac OS

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3. Press INITIALIZE and select the DT2000 in the Disk Utility window.
4. Click on the DT2000 on the left side of the Disk Utility window.
5. Choose Erase from the contextual menu on the right side of the window. Select
MS-DOS for the Volume Format.
6. Click Erase.

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7. The formatted DT2000 will appear in the Disk Utility window and will mount onto the
desktop.
Battery Information/ Product Disposal
Please do not dispose of your electrical or battery containing product waste with your normal household waste. Electronic products must be disposed of responsibly to minimize the environmental impact. Please do not try to remove the battery
from the product; it may only be removed by Kingston or a professional service provider. Please contact us for more information on the battery and how to recycle the product responsibly.
DataTraveler® 2000 incorporates DataLock® Technology licensed from ClevX, LLC.