Kingston Technology DataTraveler 2000 User manual

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Remember to save your PIN in a safe place. If lost or forgotten, there

is no way to access the data stored on the Kingston DataTraveler®.

If you are having difficulty, please refer to this complete user guide loaded on your

DT2000, also available at Kingston’s website: www.kingston.com/support

DataTraveler® 2000 incorporates DataLock® Technology licensed from ClevX, LLC.

DataTraveler®2000 - User Guide

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Table of Contents

System Requirements.......................................................................................................... 3

Introduction ..........................................................................................................................4

1. DT2000 Layout ....................................................................................................................5

2. LED Indicators and their actions ..........................................................................................5

3. How to use the DT2000 for the first time .............................................................................6

4. How to change the User PIN ...............................................................................................6

5. How to enable Options.........................................................................................................7

6. How to enable Read-Only Mode..........................................................................................8

7. How to enable Read/Write Mode .........................................................................................8

8. How to set the Timeout Lock Mode .....................................................................................9

9. How to disable the Timeout Lock Mode...............................................................................9

10. How to determine the DT2000 Version Number ................................................................10

11. Brute Force Hacking Detection ..........................................................................................10

12. How to Reset the DT2000.................................................................................................. 11

13. How to configure the DT2000 with Windows OS ...............................................................12

14. How to configure the DT2000 with Mac OS.......................................................................15

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This user guide is for Kingston's DataTraveler®2000 (referred to simply as DT2000 from this

point forward).

System Requirements

PC Platform

PC Operating System Support

•Windows 10

•Windows 8/8.1

•Windows 7

•Windows Vista®SP2

Mac Platform

Operating System Support

•Mac OS X 10.8.x - 10.11x

Linux Platform

Operating System Support

•Linux v2.6 kernel+

Other Platforms Operating System Support

___________________________________________________________________________

*Compatible devices only. Check with manufacture of your device to see if it supports USB Flash Drives.

•Chrome OS™, Android*

About This Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the DataTraveler®2000, an ultra-secure and easy to use hardware

encrypted USB 3.0 PIN activated flash drive.

The DT2000 uses military grade XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption, which encrypts all data

stored on the drive in real-time. The DT2000 requires no software and is OS and host

independent.

The DT2000 incorporates a rechargeable battery allowing the user to enter a 7-15 digit PIN

(Personal Identification Number) onto the on-board keypad before connecting the drive to a

USB port.

Should the drive be lost or stolen, the user can rest assured that all data held on the DT2000 is

safe and cannot be accessed by any unauthorized person.

The DT2000 unlocks via the onboard keypad and not by a host computer. It is not vulnerable

to software/hardware based key-loggers or brute force attacks.

Note: The DT2000 rechargeable battery is not fully charged out of the box. We

recommend the battery be charged prior to first use. To charge, plug the DT2000

in to a powered USB port for 60 minutes to fully charge the battery.

Caution: The DT2000 is shipped with a default PIN of

User PIN of

1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4

and although it can be used straight out of the box with the default PIN, for

security reasons, we highly recommend that a new User PIN be created

immediately by following instructions under section 4 'How to change User

PIN'.

If you forget your PIN all data will be inaccessible.

Introduction

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1. DT2000 Layout

2. LED indicators and their actions

LED

LED State

Description

LED State

Description

Red Black fade out

Locking down/incorrect PIN entry

Red and Green

blinking alternately

Factory reset

Red blinking

Locked and awaiting factory default

PIN or defined PIN entry

Green solid

DT2000 is unlocked

Green and Blue

blinking together

User Option Mode

Green blinking

When connected to a USB port if

Green LED blinks every 2 seconds

this indicates the DT2000 has been

set as 'Read Only'

Blue solid

Connected to a USB port

Blue blinking

Data exchange with host/changing

User PIN

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The DT2000 is shipped with a default PIN of 11223344 and although it can be used straight out of the

box with the default PIN, for security reasons we highly recommend a new PIN be created immediately

by following the instructions under section 4 ‘How to change the User PIN’.

Please follow the 3 simple steps in the table below to unlock the DT2000 with the default PIN.

Instructions (first time use)

LED

LED State

1. Press KEY button once

Red, Green & Blue LED's will flash together once

and then the Red LED will continue to blink

2. Within 10 seconds enter User PIN

(default - 11223344) to unlock DT2000

Red LED will continue to blink

3. Press KEY button once

Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED

indicating successful default User PIN entry

PIN requirements:

•Must be between 7-15 digits in length

•Must not contain only repetitive numbers, e.g. (3-3-3-3-3-3-3)

•Must not contain only consecutive numbers, e.g. (1-2-3-4-5-6-7), (7-8-9-0-1-2-3-4), (7-6-5-4-3-2-1)

Examples of these types of alphanumeric PIN's are:

•For “password” you would press the following keys:

7(pqrs) 2(abc) 7(pqrs) 7(pqrs) 9 (wxyz) 6(mno) 7(pqrs) 3(def)

•For “kingston” you would press:

5(jkl) 4(ghi) 6(mno) 4(ghi) 7(pqrs) 8(tuv) 6(mno) 6(mno)

Using this method, long and easy to remember PIN’s can be created.

3. How to use the DT2000 for the first time

4. How to change User PIN

Note: Once the DT2000 has been successfully unlocked, the Green LED will remain on and

in a solid state for 30 seconds only, during which time the DT2000 needs to be connected to

a USB port. It can be locked down immediately by pressing and holding down the KEY button

for 3 seconds, or waiting for the 30 seconds to expire, or by clicking the ‘Safely Remove

Hardware and Eject Media’ icon within your operating system.

Password Tip: You can create a memorable word, name, phrase or any other alphanumeric

PIN combination by simply pressing the key with the corresponding letters on it.

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The Options Mode will allow the User to perform different functions such as enabling or disabling the

DT2000 as ‘Read-Only’, setting a ‘Timeout’ automatic lock, and determining the version of the device.

Instructions

LED

LED State

1. Press KEY button once

Red, Green & Blue LED's will flash together once

and then the Red LED will continue to blink

2. Within 10 seconds begin to enter User PIN

(default - 11223344) to unlock DT2000

Red LED will continue to blink

3. Press KEY button once

Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED

indicating successful default User PIN entry

4. Press the KEY button twice (double-click)

Blue LED blinks

5. Within 10 seconds begin to enter New User PIN

Blue LED continues to blink

6. Press KEY button twice (double-click)

Green LED blinks

7. Within 10 seconds begin to re-enter New User

Green LED continues to blink

8. Press KEY button twice (double-click)

Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED

indicating User PIN change successful

Note: If a mistake was made while defining a new User PIN or the procedure was not

completed, the drive will retain the old PIN.

5. How to enable Options

The table below illustrates how to access the Options mode, sections 6

9 describe how to perform the

various functions.

Instructions

LED

LED State

1. Press KEY button once

Red, Green & Blue LED's will flash together

once and then the Red LED will continue to blink

2. Within 10 seconds enter User PIN

(default - 11223344) to unlock DT2000

Red LED will continue to blink

3. Press KEY button once

Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED

indicating successful User PIN entry

4. Press the KEY button 3 times (triple-click)

Green and Blue LED's blink together awaiting

new instructions in OPTIONS Mode.

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The DT2000 has a read-only mode that restricts write access to the drive. This is done by performing

the following steps.

Once activated, access is limited to Read-Only until write protect is disabled.

Restricted write protect (Read-Only) access can be turned off with access restored to Read/Write.

This is done by performing the following Steps.

Once activated, access is restored to the default Read/Write state.

6. How to enable Read-Only Mode

Instructions

LED

LED Status

1. Unlock DT2000 with User PIN

Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED

indicating successful User PIN entry

2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY button 3

times (triple-click)

Green and Blue LED's blink together awaiting

new instructions in OPTIONS Mode.

3. Within 10 seconds begin to Press number 7

(pqrs) followed by the number 6 (mno) button (76)

Green and Blue LED's continue to blink together

4. Press KEY button once

Blue LED quickly fades out to a solid Green -

when DT2000 is inserted into a USB port the

Green LED blinks every two seconds indicating

the drive is in Read-Only Mode

Note: We have applied a naming convention to make it easy for the User to remember the

keystrokes for each optional setting. In the table above we have used numbers that represent

the ‘first letters’ of the optional feature name. For example, Read-Only = 7 (pqrs) 6 (mno).

7. How to enable Read / Write Mode

Instructions

LED

LED Status

1. Unlock DT2000 with User PIN

Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED

indicating successful User PIN entry

2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY button 3 times

(triple-click)

Green and Blue LEDs blinking together awaiting

new instructions in OPTIONS Mode.

3. Within 10 seconds enter the number 7(pqrs)

followed by the number 9(wxyz) button (79)

Green and Blue LEDs continue to blink together

4. Press KEY button once

Blue LED quickly fades out to a solid Green -

when DT2000 is inserted into a USB port the

Green LED blinks every two seconds indicating

the drive is in Read/Write Mode

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To protect against unauthorized access when the DT2000 is connected to a host and

unattended, the DT2000 can be set to automatically lock after a pre-set amount of time.

In its default state, the DT2000 Timeout Lock feature is turned off. The Timeout Lock feature

can be set to activate (lock) anywhere between 1 and 99 minutes.

To set the Timeout Lock, please follow steps in the table below.

To disable the Timeout Lock, please follow steps in the table below.

Instructions

LED

LED Status

1. Unlock the DT2000 with User PIN

Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED

indicating successful User PIN entry

2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY 3 times (triple-

click)

Green and Blue LED's blink together

awaiting new instructions in OPTIONS Mode

3. Within 10 seconds enter the number 8(tuv) followed

by the number 5(jkl) button - (85)

Green and Blue LED's continue to blink

together

4. Press KEY button once

Blinking Green LED

5. Within 10 seconds enter the number 0button twice

(double-click) (zero zero) - (00)

Green LED continues to blink

6. Press the KEY button once

Green solid LED - Timeout Lock has been

disabled

Instructions

LED

LED Status

1. Unlock the DT2000 with User PIN

Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED

indicating successful User PIN entry

2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY 3

button times (triple-click)

Green and Blue LEDs blink together awaiting

new instructions in OPTIONS Mode

3. Within 10 seconds enter the number 8

(tuv) followed by the number 5(jkl) button -

(85)

Green and Blue LEDs continue to blink

together

4. Press KEY button once

Blinking Green LED

5. Within 10 seconds enter the length of

User Timeout in 2 digits:

00 = 0 minutes (Default)

01 = 1 minute

99 = 99 minutes, etc..

Green LED continues to blink

6. Press the KEY button once

Green solid LED - Timeout Lock has been

Enabled

9. How to disable the Timeout Lock Mode

8. How to set the Timeout Lock Mode

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If User enters an incorrect PIN 10 (ten) consecutive times, the encryption key and all data will

be deleted and lost forever. The DT2000 will then revert back to factory default User PIN set

as11223344 - see section 4 on page 6 on how to change the User PIN. Also, since this will

force the creation of a new encryption key, the DT2000 will have to be reformatted (see section

13 or 14).

The DT2000, unlike other similar drives, incorporates a random number generator. Once the

drive is reset, a new encryption key is randomly generated.

Instructions

LED

LED Status

1. Unlock the DT2000 with User PIN

Red solid LED changes to Green solid LED

indicating successful User PIN entry

2. Enable Options by pressing the KEY

button 3 times (triple-click)

Green and Blue LEDs blink together awaiting

new instructions in OPTIONS Mode

3. Within 10 seconds enter the number 8

(tuv) followed by the number 6 (mno)

button - (86)

Green and Blue LEDs continue to blink

together

4. Press KEY button once

Red, Green & Blue LEDs will quickly blink

together once followed by the Red LED

blinking to the first significant digit of the

revision, then the Green LED will blink

according to the second significant digit of the

revision number

For example, if the revision is number '1.8'. the Red LED will blink once (1) and the Green LED will

blink eight (8) times. When the sequence has ended the Red, Green and Blue LEDs will blink together

once and then the Green will be solid.

11. Brute Force Hacking Detection

Caution: If a User enters an incorrect User PIN 10 (ten) consecutive times, the DT2000’s

brute force mechanism will trigger and the User PIN, the encryption key, along with all

data, will be deleted and lost forever.

PIN used to unlock DT2000

What happens after 10 consecutive incorrect PIN entries?

User PIN

The DT2000 brute force mechanism will trigger and the User PIN, the

encryption key, and all data will be deleted and lost forever.

10. How to determine the DT2000 Version Number

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