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After you have successfully registered a fingerprint(s) click 

<Next>

. Now the Kanguru 

BioAES will set up your security parameters. Once the security parameters are set, 

you will be guided to the final setup screen. 

 

Click 

<Finish>

 to complete and close the Setup Wizard. You can cancel setup at any 

time. You only have to run the BioLockLauncher.exe again to bring the setup wizard 

back and complete setup. 

Summary of Contents for BioAES

Page 1: ...Kanguru BioAES User Guide Kanguru BioAES User Manual User Manual v1 0 Copyright Kanguru Solutions 2008 ...

Page 2: ...Requirements 7 8 Installation 7 9 Getting Started 8 5 1 Starting Kanguru BioLock 8 9 2 1 Setup Wizard 10 9 2 2 Setting up a password 10 9 2 3 Fingerprint Registration 12 10 Working with Kanguru BioLock Software 15 10 1 Encrypting files and folders 17 10 2 Security settings 19 10 2 1 Password Settings 20 10 2 2 Fingerprint Settings 20 11 Safely remove hardware 21 12 Tech Support 21 ...

Page 3: ...r web support LIMITED WARRANTY Kanguru Solutions guarantees that every Kanguru BioAES will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for 3 year from the date of purchase This product carries a 3 year limited warranty on all internal components The warranty does not cover any USB cables or other devices used in conjunction with the Kanguru BioAES This warranty does not apply if in the judgm...

Page 4: ...ut closing Kanguru BioLock interface properly first Do this via the exit button and then use the Safely Remove Hardware option in Windows see description within this manual 3 Kanguru BioAES Drive The Kanguru BioAES is a compact biometric 256 bit AES encrypted USB flash drive Two factor authentication makes it one of the most secure ways to transport your data The Kanguru BioAES uses a biometric se...

Page 5: ...have to install anything to use it meaning no administrator privileges are required 4 Features High capacity internal storage Simple drag and drop 256bit AES data encryption Store up to 10 fingerprints Administrator privileges on the PC not necessary works with any user level privileges Application runs entirely from the Bio AES you never have to install any software Device is preloaded and ready ...

Page 6: ...it AES Fingerprint Capacity Store up to 10 fingerprints Fingerprint Sensor Capacitive Slide Sensor Sensor Resolution 500 DPI Field Size 192 x 16 Pixels Gray Level 265 levels 8 bits pixel False Rejection Rate 1 1000 False Acceptance Rate 1 1 000 000 Allowable Rotation 15º Scanning Speed 1 sec Matching Speed 10ms Write Cycles 1 000 000 Data Retention 10 yrs OS Compatibility Windows 2000 Windows XP W...

Page 7: ... Operating Current 120mA 1 Kanguru Solutions defines a megabyte MB as 1 000 000 bytes and 2 a gigabyte GB as 1 000 000 000 bytes 6 Package Contents Kanguru BioAES USB storage device USB Extension Cable Neck Strap Quick Start Guide Registration Information ...

Page 8: ... which is necessary for encrypting your files No installation is needed on your PC Administrator privileges are also not necessary When connecting your Kanguru BioAES drive the Kanguru BioLock application should start itself automatically To start the Kanguru BioLock manually you can start the BioLockLauncher exe file from your Kanguru BioAES device s CD ROM partition by double clicking on the fil...

Page 9: ...oAES s CD ROM drive partition with the drive letter E drive as pictured below depending on your computer Double click on the BioLockLauncher exe file to start the application manually The BioLockLauncher exe file will remain on the Kanguru BioAES CD ROM partition so you can use the application when you switch between different computers without any difficulty Please always run the application dire...

Page 10: ... you have logged in to BioLock This is normal If you are running Windows 7 and for any reason you need to see the removable disk before you have logged in you will need to configure Windows in the following manner 1 From My Computer click on the Organize tab and then select Folder and search options 2 The Folder Options window appears Scroll down to the option for Hidden Files and Folders and sele...

Page 11: ...ructions and you ll be encrypting your data within minutes The grey blue bar at the bottom of the window above as well as the list of steps on the top left both indicates your progress through the setup wizard 9 2 2 Setting up a password The password that you choose must have at least 6 characters For security reasons it is recommended that you incorporate upper and lowercase letters numbers and s...

Page 12: ...ed in the Set Password section an explanation will be visible in the Password Info Section below Note The Password Info section updates in real time It may tell you that your confirmation password is too short or does not match before you have finished re typing the entire password Please disregard the messages in this Info box until you are finished completing the Password or Confirm Password fie...

Page 13: ...en the finger is selected the finger tip will flash dark gray and light gray After choosing the finger for registration you will receive a message asking you to swipe that finger over the fingerprint sensor Swipe your finger over the sensor until you receive a message saying that the fingerprint registration was successfully completed For the registration to be valid you have to enter the same fin...

Page 14: ... the supplied USB extension cable so you can swipe your finger aligned to the fingerprint sensor Swiping your finger at a too steep angle against the sensor will lead to an unreadable result Also do not apply too much pressure to the sensor and please make sure that your fingers are dry and clean It should take you about 1 second to swipe your finger from the top of the drive to the bottom The fin...

Page 15: ...set up your security parameters Once the security parameters are set you will be guided to the final setup screen Click Finish to complete and close the Setup Wizard You can cancel setup at any time You only have to run the BioLockLauncher exe again to bring the setup wizard back and complete setup ...

Page 16: ...r password and press Login then swipe an enrolled finger over the sensor Note if you enter your password incorrectly 7 times in a row then your data will be automatically erased for security purposes On the 6th attempt you will be warned of this to prevent accidental erasure of data via an onscreen message In the event you have forgotten your password you can use the Restore to factory default fun...

Page 17: ...in Warning Using the Restore to factory default function will format and wipe all data off the device All data on the device will be lost Please use with caution To cancel logon to the secure part of the Kanguru BioAES simply press the Cancel button Reinserting your Kanguru BioAES or manually running BioLockLauncher exe will bring this logon window back ...

Page 18: ...hat you wish encrypt with high level 256bit AES onto the BioLock interface window Kanguru BioLock automatically encrypts these files ensuring that your data stays safe and private You can see the status of file encryption decryption with the help of the progress bar When the bar reaches the end your files have been copied and encrypted ...

Page 19: ...re drive Failure to do so could result in loss of data or windows errors After the secure drive is unlocked the BioLock interface appears to allow copying and encrypting decrypting of files Copying files from your hard drive to the Kanguru BioAES through Windows Explorer is not recommended If you happen to do this accidentally then your files will be encrypted automatically regardless You will not...

Page 20: ...BioLock interface the secure partition of the Bio AES labeled Kanguru Bio will revert back to the public partition and all encrypted files on the Kanguru BioAES will not be accessible To exit Kanguru BioLock application select the File menu and choose Exit or simply click the X button in the upper right corner of the BioLock application window Do not disconnect the Kanguru BioAES without properly ...

Page 21: ...hat corresponds to the finger you wish to add The finger tip will blink gray when selected Once the finger you wish to add is selected slide the correct fingerprint across the sensor In order to enroll the fingerprint correctly you will be required to slide the finger top across the Kanguru BioAES sensor a minimum of 3 times If you have trouble please press the See fingerprint enrollment tutorial ...

Page 22: ...A message will appear indicating that the portable storage device can now be securely removed If a message saying The device cannot be stopped right now appears please make sure any Windows Explorer windows or applications accessing files on the Bio AES are closed Then try again 12 Tech Support If you experience any problems installing your Kanguru BioAES or have any technical questions regarding ...

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