Kingston Technology DataTraveler User manual

User Guide
DataTraveler Vault Privacy
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Table of Contents
About This Manual..................................................................................................................... 3
System Requirements ............................................................................................................... 3
Recommendations..................................................................................................................... 4
Setup (Windows Environment)................................................................................................. 5
Device Initialization (Windows Environment) ......................................................................... 6
Device Usage (Windows Environment) ................................................................................. 10
Device Options (Windows Environment)............................................................................... 11
Setup (Mac Environment)........................................................................................................ 13
Device Initialization (Mac Environment) ................................................................................ 14
Device Usage (Mac Environment) .......................................................................................... 18
Device Options (Mac Environment) ....................................................................................... 19
Device Initialization (Linux Environment) ............................................................................. 22
Device Usage (Linux Environment) ...................................................................................... 24
Help and Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 25
Device Lockout........................................................................................................................ 25
Forgot Password (Windows and Mac) .................................................................................. 26
Drive Letter Conflict (Windows Operating Systems)........................................................... 27
Error Messages ....................................................................................................................... 28
DTVP Linux Commands.......................................................................................................... 29

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About This Manual
This user manual covers the DataTraveler®Vault - Privacy (referred to simply as DTVP 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 available 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
Linux Platform
•5MB free disk space
•USB 2.0
Operating System Support
•Linux v2.6 kernel
Certain distributions of Linux will require super-user (root) privileges in order to execute the
DTVP commands properly in the terminal application window.
Figure 1.1 – USB 2.0 Ports, Type A
Figure 1.2 – DTVP
*Note: See ‘Drive Letter Conflict’ on page 27.

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Recommendations
To ensure there is ample power provided to the DTVP device, insert it directly into a USB port
on your notebook or desktop, as seen in Figure 1.3.Avoid connecting the DTVP to any
peripheral device(s) that may feature a USB port, such as a keyboard or USB-powered hub, as
seen in Figure 1.4.
Figure 1.3 – Recommended Usage
Figure 1.4 – Not Recommended

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Setup (Windows Environment)
1. Insert the DTVP 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 6 – Device Initialization.
•Windows Vista/7 users will see an AutoPlay
window similar to the one in Figure 2.3.
2. Select the option ‘Run DTVP_Launcher.exe’.
If Windows does not AutoPlay, you can browse to
the CD-ROM partition (Figure 2.4) and manually
execute the DTVP_Launcher program. This will also
start the initialization process.
Figure 2.4 – DTVP 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 DTVP. 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 DTVP 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 DTVP
Figure 3.6 – Format Complete
Initialization complete.
*Note: Times may vary based on system hardware and the capacity of the DTVP drive.

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Device Usage (Windows Environment)
Once the DTVP 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 DTVP 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
DTVP will unlock and you can begin
using the device.
Figure 4.1 – Login Window
•If an incorrect password is entered, an error message will appear just below the ‘Hint’
field, indicating a login failure.
(NOTE: 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 DTVP will lock and require a device format of the secure data partition
prior to next use. THIS MEANS THAT ALL DATA STORED ON THE DTVP WILL BE
ERASED. For more details on this feature, see ‘Device Lockout’ on page 20.)
3. You may unlock the secure data partition in read-only mode, sometimes referred to as
“write-protect mode”, by selecting the checkbox labeled ‘Read-Only Mode’ prior to logging
into the device. Once authenticated under read-only, you will be allowed to open or view
content on the DTVP, but not update, change, or erase content while in this mode. (Note:
Read-only mode will also prevent the format option from appearing in the DTVP menu that
later appears on page 11.)
If you are currently logged in under read-only mode and wish to unlock the device with full
read/write access to the secure data partition, you must shutdown DTVP (see page 12) and log
back in, leaving the ‘Read-Only Mode’ checkbox unchecked during authentication.
*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 ‘DTVP’ 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 ‘DTVP’ icon (Figure 5.2.)
Clicking once on the DTVP icon will display the following menu:
Figure 5.1 – DTVP icon in taskbar
Figure 5.2 – DTVP icon in taskbar
(Windows 7 users)
DTVault Privacy 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 DTVP 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 DTVault Privacy
•Allows you to browse the contents of the secure data partition while you are logged in
Format DTVault Privacy*
•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 DTVault Privacy
•Provides specific details about the DTVP,
including Application and Firmware version
information (Figure 5.7)
Shutdown DTVault Privacy
•Properly shuts down the DTVP, allowing you to
safely remove it from your system
Figure 5.7 – About DTVP
*Note: Your current DTVP password is required in Windows Vista and Windows 7
-Windows Section Complete-

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Setup (Mac Environment)
Insert the DTVP 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 DTVP volume appear on the desktop, as seen in
Figure 6.1.
1. Double-click the DTVP CD-ROM icon.
2. Double-click the Mac folder found in the window displayed in
Figure 6.2.
Figure 6.1 – DTVP
3. Double-click the DTVP application icon found in the window
displayed in Figure 6.3.This will start the initialization process.
Figure 6.2 – DTVP Contents
Figure 6.3 – DTVP 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 DTVP. 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 DTVP 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 DTVP
Figure 7.6 – Format Complete
Initialization complete.

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Device Usage (Mac Environment)
Once the DTVP 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 DTVP 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
DTVP will unlock and you can begin
using the device.
Figure 8.1 – Login Window
•If an incorrect password is entered, an error message will appear just below the ‘Hint’
field, indicating a login failure.
(NOTE: 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 DTVP will lock and require a device format of the secure data partition
prior to next use. THIS MEANS THAT ALL DATA STORED ON THE DTVP WILL BE
ERASED. For more details on this feature, see ‘Device Lockout’ on page 20.)
4. You may unlock the secure data partition in read-only mode, sometimes referred to as
“write-protect mode”, by selecting the checkbox labeled ‘Read-Only Mode’ prior to logging
into the device. Once authenticated under read-only, you will be allowed to open or view
content on the DTVP, but not update, change, or erase content while in this mode. (Note:
Read-only mode will also prevent the format option from appearing in the DTVP menu that
appears on page 19.)
If you are currently logged in under read-only mode and wish to unlock the device with full
read/write access to the secure data partition, you must shutdown DTVP and log back in,
leaving the ‘Read-Only Mode’ checkbox unchecked prior to login.
* 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 ‘DTVP_Launcher’ icon located in the Mac
OS X Dock as seen in Figure 9.1 below:
Figure 9.1 – DTVP Icon In Mac OS X Dock
Holding down the ‘control’ key on your keyboard and clicking once
on the ‘DTVP_Launcher’ icon will display the menu shown in
Figure 9.2 to the right.
DTVP 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
DTVP Options
Figure 9.3
Change Password
Figure 9.4
Contact Information
Figure 9.5
Select Language
(Note: For security purposes, your current DTVP password is required to update and/or modify
any of these settings.)