Kingston Technology DataTraveler 4000 User manual

DataTraveler®4000 User Manual
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Table of Contents
About This Manual .................................................................................................................. 3
System Requirements............................................................................................................. 3
Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 3
Setup (Windows Environment)............................................................................................... 4
Device Initialization (Windows Environment) ....................................................................... 5
Device Usage (Windows Environment) ................................................................................. 9
Device Options (Windows Environment)............................................................................. 10
Setup (Mac Environment) ..................................................................................................... 12
Device Initialization (Mac Environment).............................................................................. 13
Device Usage (Mac Environment)........................................................................................ 17
Device Options (Mac Environment) ..................................................................................... 18
Help and Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 20
Device Lockout.........................................................................................................................20
Forgot Password......................................................................................................................21
Drive Letter Conflict (Windows Operating Systems)............................................................22

About This Manual
This user manual covers the DataTraveler®4000 (referred to simply as DT4000 from this point
forward) based on the factory image with no implemented customizations.
System Requirements
PC Platform
•Pentium III Processor or equivalent (or
faster)
•15MB free disk space
•USB 2.0
•Two consecutive drive letters after the
last physical drive*
PC Operating System Support
•Windows®7
•Windows®Vista SP1, SP2
•Windows®XP SP2, SP3
Mac Platform
•15MB free disk space
•USB 2.0
Operating System Support
•Mac OS X 10.5.x
•Mac OS X 10.6.x
Recommendations
To ensure there is ample power provided to the DT4000 device, insert it directly into a USB
port on your notebook or desktop, as seen in Figure 1.1. Avoid connecting the DT4000 to any
peripheral device(s) that may feature a USB port, such as a keyboard or USB-powered hub, as
seen in Figure 1.2.
Figure 1.1 – Recommended Usage Figure 1.2 – Not Recommended
*Note: See ‘Drive Letter Conflict’ on Page 22.
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Setup (Windows Environment)
1. Insert the DT4000 into an available USB port on
your notebook or desktop and wait for Windows
to detect it.
•Windows XP users will receive a ‘Found New
Hardware’ notification as seen in Figure 2.1.
•Windows Vista/7 users will receive a device
driver notification as seen in Figure 2.2.
Once the new hardware detection is complete,
Windows will prompt you to begin the initialization
process.
•Windows XP users can skip step 2 and go to
page 5 – Device Initialization.
•Windows Vista/7 users will see an AutoPlay
window similar to the one in Figure 2.3.
2. Select the option ‘Run DT4000_Launcher.exe’.
If Windows does not AutoPlay, you can browse to
the CD-ROM partition (Figure 2.4) and manually
execute the DT4000_Launcher program. This will
also start the initialization process.
Figure 2.4 – DT4000 Contents
Figure 2.1 – Found New Hardware
(Windows XP)
Figure 2.2 – Device Driver Installation
(Windows Vista/7)
Figure 2.3 – AutoPlay Window
(Windows Vista/7)
(Note: Menu options in the AutoPlay
window may vary depending on what
programs are currently installed on
your computer.AutoRun will start the
initialization process automatically.)
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Device Initialization (Windows Environment)
1. Select your language preference from the drop-down menu and click ‘Next’ (Figure 3.1.)
Figure 3.1 – Language Selection
2. Review the license agreement and click ‘Next’ (Figure 3.2.) (Note: You must accept the
license agreement before continuing; otherwise the ‘Next’ button will remain disabled.)
Figure 3.2 – License Agreement
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3. Create a password to protect your data on the DT4000. Enter it in the ‘Password’ field,
then re-enter it in the ‘Password Confirmation’ field, as seen below in Figure 3.3. The
password you create must meet the following criteria before the initialization process will
allow you to continue:
1. Passwords must contain 6 characters or more (up to 16 characters.)
2. Passwords must contain three (3) of the following criteria options:
- UPPER CASE, lower case, numeric, and/or special characters (!, $, etc.)
You may also enter a password hint, but it is not a mandatory field. The hint field can be
useful in providing a clue as to what the password is, should the password ever be
forgotten. (Note: The hint CANNOT be an exact match to the password.)
Figure 3.3 – Password Setup
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4. Enter your contact information into the text boxes provided (see Figure 3.4) (Note: The
information you enter in these fields may NOT contain the password string you created in
Step 3. However, these fields are optional and can be left blank, if so desired.)
•The ‘Name’ field may contain up to 32 characters, but cannot contain the
exact password.
•The ‘Company’ field may contain up to 32 characters, but cannot contain
the exact password.
•The ‘Details’ field may contain up to 156 characters, but cannot contain
the exact password.
Figure 3.4 – Contact Information
5. Click ‘Finish’ to complete the device initialization process.
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The DT4000 will now format the secure data partition (Figure 3.5) and notify you when it is
complete (Figure 3.6.)
Note: If operating under Windows XP in Non-Admin mode, the ‘Format’ routine
can take up to a minute.*
6. Click ‘OK’ to continue.
Figure 3.5 – Formatting DT4000 Figure 3.6 – Format Complete
Initialization complete.
*Note: Times may vary based on system hardware and the capacity of the DT4000 drive.
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Device Usage (Windows Environment)
Once the DT4000 has been initialized, you can
access the secure data partition and utilize the
device options by logging into the device with
your password. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Insert the DT4000 into a USB port on your
notebook or desktop and enter your pass-
word (see Figure 4.1.)
2. Once you’ve typed your password, click the
‘Login’ button to continue.
•If the correct password is entered, the
DT4000 will unlock and you can begin
using the device.
•If an incorrect password is entered, an
error message will appear just below
the ‘Hint’ field, indicating a login
failure (see Figure 4.2.)
Figure 4.1 – Login Window
During the login process, if a bad password
is entered, you will be given another
opportunity to enter the correct password;
however, there is a built-in security feature
that tracks the number of failed login
attempts*. If this number reaches the pre-
configured value of 10 failed attempts, the
DT4000 will lock and require a device
format of the secure data partition prior to
next use.
THIS MEANS THAT ALL DATA STORED
ON THE DT4000 WILL BE LOST.
For more details on this feature, see
‘Device Lockout’ on page 20.
Figure 4.2 – Login Failure
*Note: Once you authenticate to the device successfully, the failed login counter will reset.
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Device Options (Windows Environment)
While you are logged into the device, there will be a ‘DT4000’ icon located in the right-hand
corner of the Windows taskbar (Figure 5.1.) (Note: Windows 7 users will need to click on the
up-arrow button in the taskbar in order to access the ‘DT4000’ icon (Figure 5.2.)
Clicking once on the DT4000 icon will display the following menu:
Figure 5.1 – DT4000 icon in taskbar
Figure 5.2 – DT4000 icon in taskbar
(Windows 7 users)
DT4000 Settings
•Allows you to change your password and/or hint (Figure 5.3)
•Allows you to add/view/change your contact information (Figure 5.4)
•Allows you to change your current language selection (Figure 5.5)
(Note: For security purposes, your current DT4000 password is required to update and/or
modify any of these settings.)
Figure 5.3
Change Password
Figure 5.4
Contact Information
Figure 5.5
Select Language
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Browse DT4000
•Allows you to browse the contents of the secure data partition while you are logged in
Format DT4000*
•Allows you to format the secure data partition
(Warning: All data will be erased.) (Figure 5.6)
Online Support (Requires Internet access)
•Opens your Internet browser and navigates to
http://www.kingston.com/support/ where you
can access additional support information
Figure 5.6 – Format Warning
About DT4000
•Provides specific details about the DT4000,
including Application and Firmware version
information (Figure 5.7)
Shutdown DT4000
•Properly shuts down the DT4000, allowing you
to safely remove it from your system
Figure 5.7 – About DT4000
*Note: Your current DT4000 password is required in Windows Vista and Windows 7
-Windows Section Complete-
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Setup (Mac Environment)
Insert the DT4000 into an available USB port on your notebook or
desktop and wait for the Mac operating system to detect it. When it
does, you will see a DT4000 volume appear on the desktop, as seen in
Figure 6.1.
1. Double-click the DT4000 CD-ROM icon.
2. Double-click the Mac folder found in the window displayed in
Figure 6.2.
Figure 6.1 – DT4000
3. Double-click the DT4000 application icon found in the window
displayed in Figure 6.3. This will start the initialization process.
Figure 6.2 – DT4000 Contents
Figure 6.3 – DT4000 Application
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Device Initialization (Mac Environment)
1. Select your language preference from the drop-down menu and click ‘Next’ (Figure 7.1.)
Figure 7.1 – Language Selection
2. Review the license agreement and click ‘Next’ (Figure 7.2.) (Note: You must accept the
license agreement before continuing; otherwise the ‘Next’ button will remain disabled.)
Figure 7.2 – License Agreement
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3. Create a password to protect your data on the DT4000. Enter it in the ‘Password’ field,
then re-enter it in the ‘Password Confirmation’ field, as seen below in Figure 7.3. The
password you create must meet the following criteria before the initialization process will
allow you to continue:
1. Passwords must contain 6 characters or more (up to 16 characters.)
2. Passwords must contain three (3) of the following criteria options:
- UPPER CASE, lower case, numeric, and/or special characters (!, $, etc.)
You may also enter a password hint, but it is not a mandatory field. The hint field can be
useful in providing a clue as to what the password is, should the password ever be
forgotten. (Note: The hint CANNOT be an exact match to the password.)
Figure 7.3 – Password Setup
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4. Enter your contact information into the text boxes provided (see Figure 7.4) (Note: The
information you enter in these fields may NOT contain the password string you created in
Step 3. However, these fields are optional and can be left blank, if so desired.)
•The ‘Name’ field may contain up to 32 characters, but cannot contain the
exact password.
•The ‘Company’ field may contain up to 32 characters, but cannot contain
the exact password.
•The ‘Details’ field may contain up to 156 characters, but cannot contain
the exact password.
Figure 7.4 – Contact Information
5. Click ‘Finish’ to complete the device initialization process.
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The DT4000 will now format the secure data partition (Figure 7.5) and notify you when it is
complete (Figure 7.6.)
6. Click ‘OK’ to continue.
Figure 7.5 – Formatting DT4000 Figure 7.6 – Format Complete
Initialization complete.
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Device Usage (Mac Environment)
Once the DT4000 has been initialized, you can
access the secure data partition and utilize the
device options by logging into the device with
your password. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Insert the DT4000 into a USB port on your
notebook or desktop and enter your pass-
word (see Figure 8.1.)
2. Once you’ve typed your password, click the
‘Login’ button to continue.
•If the correct password is entered, the
DT4000 will unlock and you can begin
using the device.
•If an incorrect password is entered, an
error message will appear just below
the ‘Hint’ field, indicating a login
failure (see Figure 8.2.)
Figure 8.1 – Login Window
During the login process, if a bad password
is entered, you will be given another
opportunity to enter the correct password;
however, there is a built-in security feature
that tracks the number of failed login
attempts*. If this number reaches the pre-
configured value of 10 failed attempts, the
DT4000 will lock and require a device
format of the secure data partition prior to
next use.
THIS MEANS THAT ALL DATA STORED
ON THE DT4000 WILL BE LOST.
For more details on this feature, see
‘Device Lockout’ on page 20.
Figure 8.2 – Login Failure
*Note: Once you authenticate to the device successfully, the failed login counter will reset.
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Device Options (Mac Environment)
While you are logged into the device, there will be a ‘DT4000_Launcher’ icon located in the
Mac OS X Dock as seen in Figure 9.1 below:
Figure 9.1 – DT4000 Icon In Mac OS X Dock
Holding down the ‘control’ key on your keyboard and clicking once
on the ‘DT4000_Launcher’ icon will display the menu shown in
Figure 9.2 to the right.
DT4000 Settings
•Allows you to change your password and/or hint (Figure 9.3)
•Allows you to add/view/change your contact information
(Figure 9.4)
•Allows you to change your language preference (Figure 9.5)
Figure 9.2
DT4000 Options
Figure 9.3
Change Password Figure 9.4
Contact Information Figure 9.5
Select Language
(Note: For security purposes, your current DT4000 password is required to update and/or
modify any of these settings.)
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Browse DT4000
•Allows you to browse the contents of the secure data partition while you are logged in
Format DT4000
•Allows you to format the secure data partition
(Warning: All data will be erased.) (Figure 9.6)
Online Support (Requires Internet access)
•Opens your Internet browser and navigates to
http://www.kingston.com/support/ where you
can access additional support information
Figure 9.6 – Format Warning
About DT4000
•Provides specific details about the DT4000,
including Application and Firmware version
information (Figure 9.7)
Shutdown DT4000
•Properly shuts down the DT4000, allowing you
to safely remove it from your system
Figure 9.7 – About DT4000
-Mac Section Complete-
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Help and Troubleshooting
Device Lockout
The DT4000 includes a security feature that prevents unauthorized access to the data partition
once a maximum number of consecutive failed login attempts (MaxNoA for short) has been
made; the default “out-of-box” configuration has a pre-configured value of 10 (no. of attempts.)
The ‘lock-out’ counter tracks each failed login and gets reset one of two ways: 1) A successful
login prior to reaching MaxNoA or 2) reaching MaxNoA and performing a device format.*
If an incorrect password is entered, an error
message will appear just below the ‘Hint’ field,
indicating a login failure. See Figure 10.1.
If and when a 7th failed attempt is made, you will
see an additional error message indicating you
have 3 attempts left before reaching MaxNoA
(which is set to 10 by default.) See Figure 10.2.
After a 10th failed login attempt, the DT4000 will
permanently block the data partition and require
a device format prior to next use. This means
that all data stored on the DT4000 will be lost
and you will need to create a new password.
Figure 10.1 – Login Failure
This security measure limits someone (who
does not have your password) from attempting
countless login attempts and gaining access to
your sensitive data.
If you are the owner of the DT4000 and have
forgotten your password, the same security
measures will be enforced, including a device
format.*
For more on this feature, see ‘Forgot Password’
on page 21.
Figure 10.2 – 7th Login Failure
*Note: A device format will erase ALL of the data stored on the DT4000’s secure data partition.
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