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Kanguru Flash Drive
Kanguru Flash Drive Max
User Guide
Kanguru Flash Drive
Kanguru Flash Drive Max
For Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Macintosh OS 8.6, 9 & OS X
Linux (kernel 2.4.1 and above, must be mounted)
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved.
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Please be aware of the following points before using the Kanguru Flash Drive / Flash Drive Max. Copyright© 2006, Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved. DOS®, Windows 95®, Windows 98®, Windows NT®, Windows 2000®, Windows ME®, and Windows XP® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. Apple® and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademar
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Kanguru Flash Drive / Kanguru Flash Drive Max! We appreciate the confidence you have in our products. Our goal is to keep you in touch with the latest technology and the best service available. Please read through these operating instructions. After you finish, put them away is a safe place for future reference. Also save the box in case you need to return the product for repair. Introduction The Kanguru Flash Drive (Max) provides easy to use
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Features Kanguru Flash Drive Performance: writes up to 5Mbyte/sec reads up to 6Mbyte/sec Kanguru Flash Drive Max Performance: writes up to 5Mbyte/sec reads up to 9Mbyte/sec Password security utility (Windows Only) Capacities available: Kanguru Flash Drive: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB Kanguru Flash Drive Max: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB Rugged and lightweight design for easy portability, can be placed in your shirt pocket Compliant with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard with up to 480Mbits/sec da
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Kanguru Flash Drive Model #s KFD-512, KFD-1G, KFD-2G, KFD-4G, KFD-8G Capacity 512MB - 8GB Color Silver&Black Case Material High Impact Plastic Interface USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 compliant Data transfer rate: ------- Read up to 6MB/sec Write up to 5MB/sec # of Read/Writes 1,000,000 Lock Function Read Only Led Indicator Flashing indicates data traffic Warranty 2 years limited Min HW requirements: ------- PII 133MHz Processor 64MB System RAM One USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 Port CD-ROM drive
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Kanguru Flash Drive Max Model # KFDM-16G, KFDM-32G, KFDM-64G Capacity 16GB - 64GB Color Silver&Black Case Material Aluminum Interface USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 compliant Data transfer rate: ------- Read up to 9MB/sec Write up to 5MB/sec # of Read/Writes 1,000,000 Lock Function Read Only Led Indicator Flashing indicates data traffic Warranty 2 years limited Min HW requirements: ------- PII 133MHz Processor 64MB System RAM One USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 Port CD-ROM drive for driver installa
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USB Hi-Speed Interface Specifications USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Mass Storage Class, Bulk-only Transport standard compliant USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Mode up to 480Mbits/sec when connected to USB Hi-Speed port Backward compatible to USB 1.1. It will run at Full-Speed Mode up to 12Mbits/sec when connected to USB 1.1 port. Windows 98SE USB Mass Storage driver included on Driver CD Windows ME, 2000, XP, Mac OS 8.6, 9, & OS X uses build-in driver Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Security Utility included on Drive
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4. To Setup Mass Storage Driver / KanguruShield. Insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Run KanguruShield.exe from the CD, this will install the security utility along with the necessary Windows drivers. Follow the on screen instructions. 5. Plug the Kanguru Flash Drive (Max) into the USB Hi-Speed port. If you need to, use the USB extension cable. 6. Windows will start searching and installing the drivers. 7. After the installation has complete, check for proper installation. To do t
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Using KanguruShield The KanguruShield security utility will pop up every time you plug the device into your computer. To access the utility at any time, click on Start, Programs, KanguruShield, KanguruShield to bring up the utility. Or unplug and re-plug the device to bring up the utility. From the Security Menu you can access all the functions of the security utility; just click on the function you want on the main menu. The Main Menu is shown below, as it will appear when you fi
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Partition: After installing KanguruShield and inserting your Kanguru Flash Drive (Max) into an available USB drive, you will need to partition the drive. This function allows you to partition the device into secure and public areas. Please note that you need to unplug and plug in the device after you partition to detect the change. Also Partitioning will corrupt any data previously on the drive, so please back up your data first. 1. Move the slider to the left or right to indicate the siz
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The Main Menu now has all its features available, shown below. Check Password: You can enter in your password via this feature if necessary, or use it to confirm the password is correct. This will prompt you to enter the current password and verify it for you. You can also see your password hint by pressing the “Hint” button. 1. Enter the password and click on OK. Change Password: This function allows you to change the password of your secure partition. 1. Type in your old
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Clear Password: This function allows you to erase the password on the device. 1. Enter your current password and click on OK to clear it. Format: This allows you to format and label your partition(s). Please note that you need to unplug and plug in the device after you format to detect the change. Also all of your data will be erased after formatting so please backup first. 1. Using the radio button at the top, pick whether you would like to format the standard partition, sec
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Options: At the bottom of the main menu you press the Options button to better configure the KanguruShield security utility. 1. Enable or disable the tray icon on the right hand side of your windows taskbar. 2. Enable or disable whether KanguruShield will auto-prompt for the password to your secure partition when the Kanguru Flash Drive (Max) is plugged in. -13-
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Uninstalling the USB 2.0 Flash Disk Driver If for any reason, you need to remove the Flash Disk Driver, please follow these simple steps: 1. Go to the Control Panel and double click Add/Remove Programs. 2. Scroll down the window to look for the USB 2.0 Flash Driver. Click on it to reveal the Change/Remove button. 3. Click on the button to remove the driver. Or you can run the Setup program on your driver CD to start the uninstallation routine. PC Operating Instructions Note: In ord
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Macintosh Quick Start Guild 1. Start up the computer. 2. OS 8.6 & 9: You will only be able to use the device at USB 1.1 speed. The OS comes with Built-in USB Mass Storage driver, just plug in the device. OS X 10.1.5 or higher: You will be able to use the device at the highest speed only if you connect the device to USB 2.0 port with driver loaded. The OS comes with Build-in USB Mass Storage driver, just plug in the device. 3. Plug the Kanguru Flash Drive (Max) into the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed p
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Frequently Asked Questions PC USB Hi-Speed FAQ Q1: What is USB Hi-Speed? USB Hi-Speed is the next evolution in USB technology. It features transfer speed of up to 480Mbits/sec, a dramatic increase of 40 times over the speed of USB 1.1. It allows for creation of a newer class of high speed peripherals. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed preserves the USB 1.1 ease of use, plug and play, driver auto installation and power management features. USB Hi-Speed is fully forward and backward compatible with USB 1.
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your Bios to the latest version. Please contact your motherboard manufacturers for help with that. If you still have problem you cannot resolve, please contact Kanguru Technical Support at 1-508-376-4245, option 2. Macintosh USB Hi-Speed FAQ Q1: What is USB Hi-Speed? USB Hi-Speed is the next evolution in USB technology. It feature transfer speed of up to 480Mbits/sec, a dramatic increase of 40 times over the speed of USB 1.1. It allows for creation of newer class of high speed periphera
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Contact Information If any troubles arise with your Kanguru Flash Drive (Max) or if you would like to submit any comments in general, please feel free to contact us at the following addresses: Kanguru Solutions 1360 Main St. Millis, MA 02054 Main Phone: 1-508-376-4245 Main Fax: 1-508-376-4462 Sales Phone: 1-888-526-4878 Sales E-mail: sales@kanguru.com Tech Support: 1-508-376-4245, option 2 -18-
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Warranty Kanguru Solutions guarantees that every Kanguru Flash Drive / Flash Drive Max will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for 2 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply if, in the judgment of Kanguru Solutions, the product fails due to damage from handling, accident, abuse, misuse, or if it has been used in a manner not conforming to the product’s instructions, has been modified in any way, or the warranty labels have been removed. If the product
