Kingston Technology IronKey 1000B User manual

User Guide
IronKey 1000B
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IRONKEY™S1000B
SECUREUSB3.0FLASHDRIVE
User Guide
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Contents
About This Guide.........................................................................................................................................3
Quick Start ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
About My Device...............................................................................................................................................4
How Is This Different Than A Regular USB Drive?..........................................................................................4
What Systems Can I Use It On? ..................................................................................................................5
Someapplicationsareonlyavailableonspecificsystems:WindowsOnly ...................................................5
ProductSpecifications ....................................................................................................................................5
RecommendedBest Practices..................................................................................................................6
Setting Up My Device ................................................................................................................................... 6
Device Access (Windows Environment) .........................................................................................................6
Device Access (macOS Environment).........................................................................................................7
Standard Device Initialization ................................................................................................................ 7
IronKey Control Panel......................................................................................................................................7
Using My Device - Features ......................................................................................................................... 8
Accessing My Secure Files..............................................................................................................................8
Unlocking In Read-Only Mode ......................................................................................................................8
Changing The Unlock Message.....................................................................................................................9
Locking The Device .........................................................................................................................................9
Typing Passwords With The Virtual Keyboard....................................................................................................9
ChangingPasswords........................................................................................................................................ 10
Formatting My Device ..................................................................................................................................10
Finding Information About My Device.......................................................................................................11
Editing The Applications List .........................................................................................................12
Resetting My Device........................................................................................................................................ 12
Using My Device On Linux ......................................................................................................................12
Using The Unlocker ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Where Can I Get Help?............................................................................................................................... 14
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About This Guide
IronKeyTM S1000Bis a non-manageddrive.
This guide will explain how to setup and initialize a S1000B drive.

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Figure1: IronKey S1000B
Quick Start
Windows (7, 8.1,10) & macOS Setup (v.10.12.x - 10.15.x*)
1. Plug the device into your computer’s USB port.
2. WhentheDeviceSetupwindowappears,follow theon-screeninstructions.Ifthiswindow
does not appear,open it manually:
• Windows: Start > This PC > IronKeyUnlocker> IronKey.exe
• macOS:Finder > IRONKEY> IronKey.app
3. When Device Setup is complete, you can move your important files to the IRONKEY SECURE
FILESUSB drive andthey will be automaticallyencrypted.
Some Windows systems prompt to restart after you first plug in your device. You can safely close
that prompt without restarting - no new drivers or software are installed. *On macOS 10.15.x select
‘OK’ to “IRONKEY” allow access to files on a removable volume (see page 7).
About My Device
IronKey S1000B USB 3.0 is a portable flash drive with built-in password security and data encryption.
It is designed with advanced AES 256-bit encryption and other features that enhance mobile data security.
Now you can safely carry your files and data with you wherever you go.
How Is This Different Than A Regular USB Drive?
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification - The IronKey S1000B is a FIPS-certified device.
Hardware Encryption – The Cryptochip in your device protects your data with the same level of
protection as highly classified government information. This security technology feature is always on
and cannot be disabled.
Password-Protected - Device access is secured using password protection. Do not share your
passwordwith anyonesothatevenifyourdeviceislostorstolen,no oneelsecanaccessyourdata.
Device Reset - IftheCryptochipdetectsphysicaltampering,orifthenumberofconsecutiveincorrect
passwordattemptsexceeds10attempts,thedevicewillinitiatearesetsequence.Important ‐
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deviceisreset,allonboarddatawillbeerasedandthedevicereturnstofactorysettings‐
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What Systems Can I Use It On?
• Windows® 10
• Windows® 8.1
• Windows® 7
• macOS® (10.12 - 10.15)
• Linux (2.6 or higher) Note: The Linux CLI Unlocker does not support any features that require
network access, for example, setting up your device or changing your password.
Some applications are only available on specific systems:
Windows Only
• Virtual Keyboard(English only)
ProductSpecifications
For further details about your device, see theDevice Info page in the IronKey Control Panel.
Specification Details
Capacity* 4GB,8GB,16GB,32GB, 64GB,128GB
Speed** USB 3.0:
- 4GB & 8GB:200MB/s read,80MB/s write
- 16GB & 32GB:250MB/s read,100MB/s write
- 64GB: 300MB/s read, 220MB/s write
- 128GB: 320MB/s read, 350MB/s write
USB 2.0:
- 4GB-128GB: 40MB/s read,35MB/s write
Dimensions 77.9 mm x 22.2 mm x 12.05 mm
Temperature Operating: 0°C to 60°C
Storage: -20°C to 85°C
HardwareEncryption 256-bit AES (XTS Mode)
EMI/EMC
Compliance USA FCC, Europe CE, Canada ICES, Australia C-Tick Taiwan BSMI, Japan VCCI,
Korea KCC (KCC ID: MSIP-REM-WKY-S1000)

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Specification Details
Certification FIPS 140-2 level 3 certified
Hardware USB 3.0 compliant and USB 2.0 compliant
Requires 2 free drive letters
OSCompatibility Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 (SP1)
macOSv.10.12.x-10.15.x
Linux 2.6.x
Accessibility IronKeyControl Panel is designed to be Section 508
compliant. Users with disabilities have keyboardnavigation
andscreen reader support.
Warranty 5YearsLimited
Designedandassembledinthe U.S.A.,S1000B devicesdonot requireanysoftwareordriversto be
installed.
* Advertised capacity is approximate. Some space is required for onboard software.
** Speed varies with host hardware,software,and usage.
Recommended Best Practices
1. Lock the device:
• when not in use
• beforeunplugging it
• beforethe system enters sleep mode
2. Neverunplug the device when the LED is lit.
3. Nevershare yourdevicepassword.
4. Perform a computer anti-virus scan beforesetting up and using the device.
Setting Up My Device
To ensure there is ample power provided to the S1000B encrypted USB drive, insert it directly into a
USB 2.0/3.0 port on a notebook or desktop. Avoid connecting it to any peripheral devices that
may feature a USB port, such as a keyboard or USB-powered hub. Initial setup of the device
must be done on a supported Windows or macOSbased operatingsystem.
Device Access (Windows Environment)
1. Plug the S1000B encrypted USB drive into an available USB port on the notebook
or desktop and wait for Windows to detect it.
• Windows7/8.1/10 users will receive a device driver notification.
• Once the new hardware detection is complete, Windows will prompt to begin the
initializationprocess.

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2. Select the option IronKey.exe inside of the IronKey Unlocker partition that can be found in File
Explorer. Please note that the partition letter will vary based on the next free drive letter. The
drive letter maychange depending on what devicesare connected. In the image below,the
drive letter is (E:).
Device Access (macOS Environment)
1. Plug the S1000B encrypted USB drive into an available USB port on the macOS notebook or
desktop and wait for the operating system to detect it.
2. DoubleclicktheIronKey Unlocker volume thatappearsonthedesktop tostarttheinitializationprocess.
• If the IRONKEY volume does not appear on the desktop, open Finder and locate the
IRONKEY volume on the left side of the Finder window (listed under Devices.) Highlight
the volume and double-click the IRONKEY*application icon in the Finder window. This will
start the initialization process.
*NOTE: On macOS 10.15.x select ‘OK’ to allow
“IRONKEY” access to files on a removable volume.
IronKey Control Panel

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Using My Device – Features
Accessing My Secure Files
After unlocking the device, you can access your secure files. Files are automatically encrypted and
decrypted when you save or open them on the drive. This technology gives you the convenience
of working as you normally would with a regular drive, while providing strong, “always-on” security.
Toaccess your secure files:
1. Click Files on menu bar of the IronKeyControl Panel.
• Windows: Opens WindowsExplorerto the IRONKEYSECUREFILESUSB drive.
• macOS:Opens Finder to the KINGSTONUSB drive.
2. Do one of the following:
• Toopen a file, double-click the file on the S1000BUSB drive.
• Tosave a file,drag the file fromyour computerto the S1000BUSBdrive.
Hint: You can also access your files by right-clicking the IronKey Icon in the Windows taskbar
and clicking Secure Files.
Unlocking In Read-Only Mode
Youcan unlock your device in a read-only state so that files cannot be altered on your secure drive.
For example, when using an untrusted or unknown computer, unlocking your device in Read-Only
Mode will prevent any malware on that computer from infecting your device or modifying your files.
When working in this mode, the IronKey Control Panel will display the text Read-Only Mode. In
this mode, you cannot perform any operations that involve modifying files on the device. For
example, you cannot reformat the device, restore applications or edit the Applications List, or edit
files on the drive.
Tounlock the device in Read-Only Mode:
1. Insertthe deviceintotheUSBport of the host computer andruntheIronKey.exe.
2. Checkthe Read-Only Checkbox below the password entry box.
3. Type your device password and click Unlock. The IronKey Control Panel will appear with the
text Read-Only Mode at the bottom.
Changing The Unlock Message
The Unlock Message is custom text that displays in the IRONKEY window when you unlock the
device. This feature allows you to customize the message that displays. For example, adding
contact information will display information on how a lost drive can be returned to you.
Tochange the Unlock Message:
1. In the IronKey Control Panel, click Settings on the menu bar.
2. Click Preferences in the left sidebar.
3. Type the message text in the Unlock Message field. The text must fit in the space provided
(approximately7 lines and 200 characters).

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Locking The Device
Lock your device when you are not using it to prevent unwanted access to your secure files on the
drive. You can manually lock the device or you can set the device to automatically lock after a
specified period of inactivity.
Caution: By default, if a file or application is open when the device tries to auto-lock, it will not
forcethe application or file to close. Although you can configure the auto-lock setting to forcethe
device to lock,doing so can result in loss of data to any open and unsaved files.
If your files have become corrupt from a forced lock procedure or from unplugging the device
before locking, you might be able to recover the files by running CHKDSK and using data recovery
software (Windowsonly).
Tomanually lock the device:
1. Click Lock in the bottom left-handcorner ofthe IronKeyControl Panelto safely lock your
device.
• You can also use the keyboard shortcut: CTRL + L (Windows only), or right-click the
IronKey Icon in the system tray and click Lock Device.
Toset a deviceto automatically lock:
1. Unlock your device and click Settings on the menu barin the IronKey Control Panel.
2. Click Preferences in the left sidebar.
3. Click the Checkbox for auto-locking the device and set the time-out to one of the following
time intervals: 5, 15, 30, 60, 120, or 180 minutes.
Torun CHKDSK (Windows only):
1. Unlock the device.
2. Press the WINDOWS LOGO KEY + R to open the Run prompt:
3. TypeCMD and press ENTER.
4. From the command prompt, type CHKDSK, the IRONKEYSECUREFILES USB drive letter, then
“/F /R”. For example, if the IRONKEY SECURE FILES USB drive letter is G, you would type:
CHKDSK G: /F /R
5. Use data recovery software if necessary in order to recover your files.
Typing Passwords With The Virtual Keyboard (Windows Only)
If you are unlocking your device on an unfamiliar computer and are concerned about keylogging
and screen logging spyware, use the Virtual Keyboard. It helps protect your device password by
letting you click out letters and numbers using your mouse and the virtual keyboard. The
underlying techniques in the Virtual Keyboard will bypass many trojans, keyloggers, and screen
loggers.
Note: This featureuses a standard QWERTY keyset. It is available on Windows only and the language
preference forthe device must be set to English.
Totype a password using the Virtual Keyboard (Windows only):
1. Open the Virtual Keyboardby doing one of the followingactions: