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Kingston Technology SecureTraveler User Manual

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SecureTraveler
User's Manual
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SecureTraveler
is the DataTraveler
configuration utility that allows corporate and home users
to set up public and password-protected privacy zones on compatible DataTraveler USB Flash
Drives. It also allows users to set Windows shortcuts to launch the program conveniently.
This document is designed to get you started with SecureTraveler and includes important frequently
®
asked questions (FAQs). For the latest FAQs, please visit the DataTraveler
website at
www.kingston.com/support/USBFLASHDRIVES
.
Document No: 4808056-001.A00
Secure Traveler User's Manual
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  • Page 1 DataTraveler USB Flash Drives. It also allows users to set Windows shortcuts to launch the program conveniently. This document is designed to get you started with SecureTraveler and includes important frequently ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting The DataTraveler Configuring The DataTraveler Creating the Privacy Zone... 6 Accessing Your Privacy Zone ... 11 Customizing SecureTraveler Frequently Asked Questions ... 19 Document No: 4808056-001.A00 ® ... 5 ® ™ With SecureTraveler ... 6 ™ Settings... 14 SecureTraveler User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: System

    ™ (32-bit only)*, Windows XP ONES ® that is not protected. By default, Kingston sets up will be set up as a single zone by default (Figure 1): Figure 1: Single Zone SecureTraveler User’s Manual ® SP1 and SP2, Windows...
  • Page 4 This User Guide will explain how to set up public and private partitions for increased data security, as well as setting up Windows shortcuts to allow for faster and easier access to the SecureTraveler program. Document No: 4808056-001.A00 Figure 2: Divided Zone SecureTraveler User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 SecureTraveler For computers running supported Microsoft Windows: If you’d like to set up a privacy zone, double-click on the SecureTraveler the use of the SecureTraveler program. Note: SecureTraveler software is not supported on Macintosh systems. Document No: 4808056-001.A00 ® RAVELER ™...

  • Page 6: Configuring The Datatraveler With Securetraveler

    ALL data stored on the drive will be lost. Backup your files before you create or change your privacy zone. SecureTraveler will save the SecureTraveler.exe file; however, you will need to save the User Guide to your hard drive prior to any format changes.
  • Page 7 Next, the Welcome Screen is displayed, explaining that there is no privacy zone defined (Figure 6): Figure 6: SecureTraveler Welcome Screen Click Cancel to exit SecureTraveler or OK to continue to the Format screen (Figure 7). Figure 7: SecureTraveler Format Screen The Format screen allows you to define the size of the privacy zone and password used to access it.
  • Page 8 DataTraveler graphic. Slider bar Figure 8: SecureTraveler Formatting Slider Bar After selecting the privacy zone size, click OK to continue. If you do not wish to make any changes, click Cancel to exit this screen.
  • Page 9 501.50 MB for the privacy zone, SecureTraveler will increase it to 506.50 MB for best fit with a 1GB DataTraveler drive. When ready, click OK to proceed with the format, or click Cancel to exit this screen without making any changes.
  • Page 10 SecureTraveler will then initiate the format to create the privacy partition, and display a format status window (Figure 11). Figure 11: Format Status Window When the formatting has completed successfully, you will see a Format Completed screen (Figure 12): Figure 12: Format Completed Window Click OK to continue.

  • Page 11: Accessing Your Privacy Zone

    To re-access the public zone, you will need to log out of your privacy zone first. Enter your password and click OK to continue, or Cancel to exit SecureTraveler. If you enter your password incorrectly, you will get an error message. SecureTraveler allows up to 5 password verification attempts.
  • Page 12 Figure 15: Successful Login Screen You have the option of not showing the Successful Login Screen. You can check the Don’t show this message next time box. This option can also be set/reset on the Settings screen. Document No: 4808056-001.A00 SecureTraveler User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 DataTraveler. When you are done, double-click on Logout Privacy Zone. After a short time, you will see the Logout Verification screen (Figure 17). Figure 17: Logout Verification Screen Document No: 4808056-001.A00 SecureTraveler User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Customizing Securetraveler Settings

    After a short time, Windows will display the public partition (in this case, only containing the SecureTraveler software) as shown in section 3 (Figure 3). At this time, you can access the public zone or end your session and disconnect your DataTraveler.
  • Page 15 • Create Shortcut in Quick Launch bar: Checking this box sets up an icon for SecureTraveler in your Windows Quick Launch bar (Figure 20). You can launch SecureTraveler by clicking once on this icon. • Create Shortcut on Desktop: A SecureTraveler (Figure 21).
  • Page 16 • No Logout Confirmation: If No Logout Confirmation is checked, you will not see this screen upon logout (Figure 23): Figure 23: Logout Confirmation Screen • SecureTraveler Language: By clicking on the Language field, you can select the language used for the SecureTraveler Figure 24: Language Selection Drop-down Menu You can move the mouse over the different check boxes or the Language selection field, and the Description field will show help information, explaining what the check boxes do.
  • Page 17 Click on Change Password if you want to change the password to access the privacy zone. The Change Password screen will appear (Figure 26). Frequent password changes are recommended for improved security. Figure 26: Password Change Screen Document No: 4808056-001.A00 SecureTraveler User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 Settings screen. If the password is changed successfully, you will see the following screen (Figure 27): Figure 27: Password Change Confirmation You can now exit SecureTraveler and use the DataTraveler to carry your information, with the assurance that the privacy zone will help protect it from unauthorized access. Document No: 4808056-001.A00...

  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: How do I switch between the Public Zone and my Privacy Zone? A: Launch SecureTraveler from your desktop, DataTraveler or quick launch bar. If you see a prompt asking for your password, this means that you are currently in the Public Zone. To switch to your Privacy Zone, enter your password and click OK.
  • Page 20 Kingston recommends that you log out of the privacy zone prior to disconnecting the DataTraveler. Q: Why can I use SecureTraveler only on certain Windows 2000 or Windows XP computers? A: You can only use SecureTraveler on computers with administrative privileges.

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