Kingston Technology 4000 User Manual

DataTraveler® 4000 User Manual  
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About This Manual  
This user manual covers the DataTraveler® 4000 (referred to simply as DT4000 from this point  
forward) based on the factory image with no implemented customizations.  
System Requirements  
PC Platform  
PC Operating System Support  
Pentium III Processor or equivalent (or  
Windows® 7  
Windows® Vista SP1, SP2  
Windows® XP SP2, SP3  
faster)  
15MB free disk space  
USB 2.0  
Two consecutive drive letters after the  
last physical drive*  
Mac Platform  
Operating System Support  
Mac OS X 10.5.x -10.7x  
15MB free disk space  
USB 2.0  
Recommendations  
To ensure there is ample power provided to the DT4000 device, insert it directly into a USB  
port on your notebook or desktop, as seen in Figure 1.1. Avoid connecting the DT4000 to any  
peripheral device(s) that may feature a USB port, such as a keyboard or USB-powered hub, as  
seen in Figure 1.2.  
Figure 1.1 – Recommended Usage  
Figure 1.2 – Not Recommended  
*Note: See ‘Drive Letter Conflict’ on page 26.  
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Setup (Windows Environment)  
1. Insert the DT4000 into an available USB port on  
your notebook or desktop and wait for Windows  
to detect it.  
Windows XP users will receive a ‘Found New  
Hardware’ notification as seen in Figure 2.1.  
Figure 2.1 – Found New Hardware  
(Windows XP)  
Windows Vista/7 users will receive a device  
driver notification as seen in Figure 2.2.  
Once the new hardware detection is complete,  
Windows will prompt you to begin the initialization  
process.  
Figure 2.2 – Device Driver Installation  
(Windows Vista/7)  
Windows XP users can skip step 2 and go to  
page 5 – Device Initialization.  
Windows Vista/7 users will see an AutoPlay  
window similar to the one in Figure 2.3.  
2. Select the option ‘Run DT4000_Launcher.exe’.  
If Windows does not AutoPlay, you can browse to  
the CD-ROM partition (Figure 2.4) and manually  
execute the DT4000_Launcher program. This will  
also start the initialization process.  
Figure 2.3 – AutoPlay Window  
(Windows Vista/7)  
(Note: Menu options in the AutoPlay  
window may vary depending on what  
programs are currently installed on  
your computer. AutoRun will start the  
initialization process automatically.)  
Figure 2.4 – DT4000 Contents  
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Device Initialization (Windows Environment)  
1. Select your language preference from the drop-down menu and click ‘Next’ (Figure 3.1.)  
Figure 3.1 – Language Selection  
2. Review the license agreement and click ‘Next’ (Figure 3.2.) (Note: You must accept the  
license agreement before continuing; otherwise the ‘Next’ button will remain disabled.)  
Figure 3.2 – License Agreement  
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3. Create a password to protect your data on the DT4000. Enter it in the ‘Password’ field,  
then re-enter it in the ‘Password Confirmation’ field, as seen below in Figure 3.3. The  
password you create must meet the following criteria before the initialization process will  
allow you to continue:  
1. Passwords must contain 8 characters or more (up to 16 characters.)  
2. Passwords must contain three (3) of the following criteria options:  
- UPPER CASE, lower case, numeric, and/or special characters (!, $, etc.)  
You may also enter a password hint, but it is not a mandatory field. The hint field can be  
useful in providing a clue as to what the password is, should the password ever be  
forgotten. (Note: The hint CANNOT be an exact match to the password.)  
Figure 3.3 – Password Setup  
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4. Enter your contact information into the text boxes provided (see Figure 3.4) (Note: The  
information you enter in these fields may NOT contain the password string you created in  
Step 3. However, these fields are optional and can be left blank, if so desired.)  
The ‘Name’ field may contain up to 32 characters, but cannot contain the  
exact password.  
The ‘Company’ field may contain up to 32 characters, but cannot contain  
the exact password.  
The ‘Details’ field may contain up to 156 characters, but cannot contain  
the exact password.  
Figure 3.4 – Contact Information  
5. Click Finish’ to complete the device initialization process.  
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The DT4000 will now format the secure data partition (Figure 3.5) and notify you when it is  
complete (Figure 3.6.)  
Note: If operating under Windows XP in Non-Admin mode, the ‘Format’ routine  
can take up to a minute.*  
6. Click OK’ to continue.  
Figure 3.5 – Formatting DT4000  
Figure 3.6 – Format Complete  
Initialization complete.  
*Note: Times may vary based on system hardware and the capacity of the DT4000 drive.  
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Device Usage (Windows Environment)  
Once the DT4000 has been initialized, you can  
access the secure data partition and utilize the  
device options by logging into the device with  
your password. To do so, follow these steps:  
1. Insert the DT4000 into a USB port on your  
notebook or desktop and enter your pass-  
word (see Figure 4.1.)  
Once you’ve typed your password,  
click the ‘Login’ button to continue.  
If the correct password is entered, the  
DT4000 will unlock and you can begin  
using the device.  
Figure 4.1 – Login Window  
If an incorrect password is entered, an error message will appear just below the ‘Hint’  
field, indicating a login failure.  
(NOTE: During the login process, if a bad password is entered, you will be given another  
opportunity to enter the correct password; however, there is a built-in security feature that  
tracks the number of failed login attempts*. If this number reaches the pre-configured value of  
10 failed attempts, the DT4000 will lock and require a device format of the secure data partition  
prior to next use. THIS MEANS THAT ALL DATA STORED ON THE DT4000 WILL BE  
ERASED. For more details on this feature, see ‘Device Lockout’ on page 24.)  
2. You may unlock the secure data partition in read-only mode, sometimes referred to as  
“write-protect mode”, by selecting the checkbox labeled ‘Read-Only Mode’ prior to logging  
into the device. Once authenticated under read-only, you will be allowed to open or view  
content on the DT4000, but not update, change, or erase content while in this mode. (Note:  
Read-only mode will also prevent the format option from appearing in the DT4000 menu  
that later appears on page 10.)  
If you are currently logged in under read-only mode and wish to unlock the device with full  
read/write access to the secure data partition, you must shutdown DT4000 (see page 11) and  
log back in, leaving the ‘Read-Only Mode’ checkbox unchecked during authentication.  
* Once you authenticate to the device successfully, the failed login counter will be reset.  
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Device Options (Windows Environment)  
While you are logged into the device, there will be a ‘DT4000’ icon located in the right-hand  
corner of the Windows taskbar (Figure 5.1.) (Note: Windows 7 users will need to click on the  
up-arrow button in the taskbar in order to access the ‘DT4000’ icon (Figure 5.2.)  
Clicking once on the DT4000 icon will display the following menu:  
Figure 5.2 – DT4000 icon in taskbar  
(Windows 7 users)  
Figure 5.1 – DT4000 icon in taskbar  
DT4000 Settings  
Allows you to change your password and/or hint (Figure 5.3)  
Allows you to add/view/change your contact information (Figure 5.4)  
Allows you to change your current language selection (Figure 5.5)  
(Note: For security purposes, your current DT4000 password is required to update and/or  
modify any of these settings.)  
Figure 5.4  
Figure 5.3  
Figure 5.5  
Contact Information  
Change Password  
Select Language  
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Browse DT4000  
Allows you to browse the contents of the secure data partition while you are logged in  
Format DT4000*  
Allows you to format the secure data partition  
(Warning: All data will be erased.) (Figure 5.6)  
Online Support (Requires Internet access)  
Opens your Internet browser and navigates to  
can access additional support information  
Figure 5.6 – Format Warning  
About DT4000  
Provides specific details about the DT4000,  
including Application and Firmware version  
information (Figure 5.7)  
Shutdown DT4000  
Properly shuts down the DT4000, allowing you  
to safely remove it from your system  
Figure 5.7 – About DT4000  
*Note: Your current DT4000 password is required in Windows Vista and Windows 7  
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Setup (Mac Environment)  
Insert the DT4000 into an available USB port on your notebook or  
desktop and wait for the Mac operating system to detect it. When it  
does, you will see a DT4000 volume appear on the desktop, as seen in  
Figure 6.1.  
1. Double-click the DT4000 CD-ROM icon.  
2. Double-click the Mac folder found in the window displayed in  
Figure 6.2.  
Figure 6.1 – DT4000  
3. Double-click the DT4000 application icon found in the window  
displayed in Figure 6.3. This will start the initialization process.  
Figure 6.2 – DT4000 Contents  
Figure 6.3 – DT4000 Application  
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Device Initialization (Mac Environment)  
1. Select your language preference from the drop-down menu and click ‘Next’ (Figure 7.1.)  
Figure 7.1 – Language Selection  
2. Review the license agreement and click ‘Next’ (Figure 7.2.) (Note: You must accept the  
license agreement before continuing; otherwise the ‘Next’ button will remain disabled.)  
Figure 7.2 – License Agreement  
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3. Create a password to protect your data on the DT4000. Enter it in the ‘Password’ field,  
then re-enter it in the ‘Password Confirmation’ field, as seen below in Figure 7.3. The  
password you create must meet the following criteria before the initialization process will  
allow you to continue:  
1. Passwords must contain 8 characters or more (up to 16 characters.)  
2. Passwords must contain three (3) of the following criteria options:  
- UPPER CASE, lower case, numeric, and/or special characters (!, $, etc.)  
You may also enter a password hint, but it is not a mandatory field. The hint field can be  
useful in providing a clue as to what the password is, should the password ever be  
forgotten. (Note: The hint CANNOT be an exact match to the password.)  
Figure 7.3 – Password Setup  
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4. Enter your contact information into the text boxes provided (see Figure 7.4) (Note: The  
information you enter in these fields may NOT contain the password string you created in  
Step 3. However, these fields are optional and can be left blank, if so desired.)  
The ‘Name’ field may contain up to 32 characters, but cannot contain the  
exact password.  
The ‘Company’ field may contain up to 32 characters, but cannot contain  
the exact password.  
The ‘Details’ field may contain up to 156 characters, but cannot contain  
the exact password.  
Figure 7.4 – Contact Information  
5. Click Finish’ to complete the device initialization process.  
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The DT4000 will now format the secure data partition (Figure 7.5) and notify you when it is  
complete (Figure 7.6.)  
6. Click OK’ to continue.  
Figure 7.5 – Formatting DT4000  
Figure 7.6 – Format Complete  
Initialization complete.  
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Device Usage (Mac Environment)  
Once the DT4000 has been initialized, you can  
access the secure data partition and utilize the  
device options by logging into the device with  
your password. To do so, follow these steps:  
1. Insert the DT4000 into a USB port on your  
notebook or desktop and enter your pass-  
word (see Figure 8.1.)  
2. Once you’ve typed your password, click the  
Login’ button to continue.  
If the correct password is entered, the  
DT4000 will unlock and you can begin  
using the device.  
Figure 8.1 – Login Window  
If an incorrect password is entered, an  
error message will appear just below  
the ‘Hint’ field, indicating a login  
failure (see Figure 8.2.)  
(NOTE: During the login process, if a bad password is entered, you will be given another  
opportunity to enter the correct password; however, there is a built-in security feature that  
tracks the number of failed login attempts*. If this number reaches the pre-configured value of  
10 failed attempts, the DT4000 will lock and require a device format of the secure data partition  
prior to next use. THIS MEANS THAT ALL DATA STORED ON THE DT4000 WILL BE  
ERASED. For more details on this feature, see ‘Device Lockout’ on page 24.)  
3. You may unlock the secure data partition in read-only mode, sometimes referred to as  
“write-protect mode”, by selecting the checkbox labeled ‘Read-Only Mode’ prior to logging  
into the device. Once authenticated under read-only, you will be allowed to open or view  
content on the DT4000, but not update, change, or erase content while in this mode. (Note:  
Read-only mode will also prevent the format option from appearing in the DT4000 menu  
that appears on page 10.)  
If you are currently logged in under read-only mode and wish to unlock the device with full  
read/write access to the secure data partition, you must shutdown DT4000 and log back in,  
leaving the ‘Read-Only Mode’ checkbox unchecked prior to login.  
* Once you authenticate to the device successfully, the failed login counter will reset.  
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Device Options (Mac Environment)  
While you are logged into the device, there will be a ‘DT4000_Launcher’ icon located in the  
Mac OS X Dock as seen in Figure 9.1 below:  
Figure 9.1 – DT4000 Icon In Mac OS X Dock  
Holding down the ‘control’ key on your keyboard and clicking once  
on the ‘DT4000_Launcher’ icon will display the menu shown in  
Figure 9.2 to the right.  
DT4000 Settings  
Allows you to change your password and/or hint (Figure 9.3)  
Figure 9.2  
DT4000 Options  
Allows you to add/view/change your contact information  
(Figure 9.4)  
Allows you to change your language preference (Figure 9.5)  
Figure 9.3  
Change Password  
Figure 9.4  
Contact Information  
Figure 9.5  
Select Language  
(Note: For security purposes, your current DT4000 password is required to update and/or  
modify any of these settings.)  
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Browse DT4000  
Allows you to browse the contents of the secure data partition while you are logged in  
Format DT4000  
Allows you to format the secure data partition  
(Warning: All data will be erased.) (Figure 9.6)  
Online Support (Requires Internet access)  
Opens your Internet browser and navigates to  
can access additional support information  
Figure 9.6 – Format Warning  
About DT4000  
Provides specific details about the DT4000,  
including Application and Firmware version  
information (Figure 9.7)  
Shutdown DT4000  
Properly shuts down the DT4000, allowing you  
to safely remove it from your system  
Figure 9.7 – About DT4000  
-Mac Section Complete-  
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Setup (Linux Environment)  
(NOTE: With the various distributions of Linux available today, the ‘look and feel’ of their  
interfaces may vary from one version to the next. However, the general command set used in  
the terminal application is very similar and can be referenced in the Linux instructions that  
follow. The screenshot examples in this section were created in a Linux CentOS v6.x  
environment.)  
Certain distributions of Linux will require super-user (root) privileges in order to  
execute the DT4000 commands properly in the terminal application window.  
Insert the DT4000 into an available USB port on your  
notebook or desktop and wait for the Linux operating  
system to detect it. When it does, a DT4000 volume icon  
will appear* on the desktop, as seen in Figure 10.1.  
The DT4000 comes with 5 commands that can be used  
in Linux:  
Figure 10.1 – DT4000 Volume  
dt4000_about, dt4000_forgotpassword, dt4000_initialize, dt4000_login, and dt4000_logout  
(Note: To execute these commands, you must open a “Terminal” application window and  
navigate to the folder where each of the files exist. Each command must be preceded by the  
following two characters: ‘./’ (a period and a forward slash.)  
For 32-bit users, open a “Terminal” application window and change the current directory to  
/media/DT4000/linux/linux32$ by typing the following command at the prompt:  
cd /media/DT4000/linux/linux32 (and then press ENTER.)  
For 64-bit users, open a “Terminal” application window and change the current directory to  
/media/DT4000/linux/linux64$ by typing the following command at the prompt:  
cd /media/DT4000/linux/linux64 (and then press ENTER.)  
*Note: If the DT4000 volume is not loaded automatically by the operating system, you will need  
to load the volume manually in a terminal window using the Linux ‘mount’ command. Please  
refer to the Linux documentation for your specific OS distribution or favorite on-line support site  
for proper syntax and command options.  
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Device Initialization (Linux Environment)  
Once the DT4000 is connected to your computer and recognized by the operating system, the  
device will need to be initialized prior to first use. To do so, open the ‘Terminal’ application (or  
command-line window) and follow these steps:  
(Note: The screenshots and instructions in this section utilize the linux32 folder (signifying 32-  
bit) for purposes of demonstrating use of the DT4000 device in the Linux OS. Keep in mind if  
you are using the 64-bit version of Linux, simply navigate to and use the respective 64-bit  
folder in place of the 32-bit folder, i.e. linux64 rather than linux32.)  
1. Change directory to the DT4000  
volume by typing the following  
command at the terminal prompt  
(as seen in Figure 10.2.):  
cd /media/DT4000/linux/linux32  
(Note: Commands and folder  
(directory) names are case-  
Figure 10.2 – Command-Line Navigation  
sensitive, i.e. ‘linux32’ is NOT the  
same as ‘Linux32.’ Syntax must  
also be typed exactly as shown.)  
2. Type ls (as in list) at the current prompt and press ENTER. This will provide you with a list  
of files and/or folders in the /media/DT4000/linux/linux32 (or linux64) folder. You will see  
the five DT4000 commands listed, dt4000_about, dt4000_forgotpassword,  
dt4000_initialize, dt4000_login, and dt4000_logout as seen in Figure 10.3.  
Figure 10.3 – List of DT4000 Commands  
– The Linux section in this manual is based off of the 64-bit version of CentOS 6.x –  
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3. To initialize the DT4000, type the following command at the terminal prompt and press  
ENTER: ./dt4000_initialize* (Remember, commands are case-sensitive.) See Figure 10.4.  
Figure 10.4 – Executing a DT4000 Command  
4. After pressing ENTER, the license agreement will display in the terminal window. Press ‘Y’  
to accept the license agreement and continue. (Note: If you press ‘N’ and do not accept the  
license agreement, you will be returned to the terminal prompt and unable to continue the  
initialization process until you repeat step 3 and press ‘Y.)  
5. After you accept the license agreement, you will be prompted to input (create) a password,  
which will be used to protect the files stored on the secure data partition. The password you  
create must meet the following criteria before the initialization process will allow you to  
continue:  
a. Passwords must contain 8 characters or more (up to 16 characters.)  
b. Passwords must contain three (3) of the following criteria options:  
- UPPER CASE, lower case, numeric, and/or special characters (!, $, etc.)  
6. Confirm your password by re-entering it on the command line when prompted to input it  
again and press ENTER. If the passwords match, you will be notified that the DT4000 has  
been initialized successfully. If the passwords do not match, you will receive a message  
indicating that you still need to confirm the password correctly. To do so, repeat steps 5  
and 6 until they do.  
After creating your password, a secure data volume (partition) will appear on the desktop. This  
indicates that the initialization process was successful and is now complete. You may begin  
using the DT4000.  
*Note: Certain distributions of Linux will require super-user (root) privileges in order to execute  
the DT4000 commands properly in the terminal application window.  
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Device Usage (Linux Environment)  
Once the DT4000 has been initialized, you can access the secure data partition by logging into  
the device using the DT4000 password you created on page 22. To do so, follow these steps:  
1. Open a ‘Terminal’ application window.  
2. Type the following command at the terminal prompt: cd /media/DT4000/linux/linux32  
3. With the command prompt now at /media/DT4000/linux/linux32$, type the following  
command to login to the device: ./dt4000_login* and press ENTER. (Note: Commands  
and folder names are case-sensitive and syntax must be exact.)  
4. Enter for your DT4000 password and press ENTER. After a successful login, the secure  
data volume will open on your desktop and you can proceed to use the DT4000.  
During the login process, if a bad password is entered, you will be given another opportunity to  
enter the correct password by repeating step 3; however, there is a built-in security feature that  
tracks the number of failed login attempts. If this number reaches the pre-configured value of  
10 failed attempts, the DT4000 will lock and require you to initialize the device by executing the  
dt4000_forgotpassword command, prior to next use. This process will allow you to create a  
new password, but in order to protect the privacy of your data, the DT4000 will format the  
secure data partition. This means that all of your data will be lost.  
Once the dt4000_forgotpassword process is complete and you have successfully set up a  
new password, the built-in security counter that tracks failed login attempts will be reset (Note:  
A successful login prior to reaching the maximum number of attempts (MaxNoA, for short) will  
also reset the failed-login counter.)  
When you are finished using the DT4000, log out of the device and secure your data. To do  
so, follow these steps:  
1. Open a ‘Terminal’ application window.  
2. Type the following command at the terminal prompt: cd /media/DT4000/linux/linux32  
3. With the command prompt now at /media/DT4000/linux/linux32$, type the following  
command to logout of the device properly: ./dt4000_logout* and press ENTER. (Note:  
Commands and folder names are case-sensitive and syntax must be exact.)  
4. Remove the DT4000 from your system and store in a safe place.  
*Note: Certain distributions of Linux will require super-user (root) privileges in order to execute  
the DT4000 commands properly in the terminal application window.  
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Help and Troubleshooting  
Device Lockout  
The DT4000 includes a security feature that prevents unauthorized access to the data partition  
once a maximum number of consecutive failed login attempts (MaxNoA for short) has been  
made; the default “out-of-box” configuration has a pre-configured value of 10 (no. of attempts.)  
The ‘lock-out’ counter tracks each failed login and gets reset one of two ways: 1) A successful  
login prior to reaching MaxNoA or 2) reaching MaxNoA and performing a device format.*  
If an incorrect password is entered, an error  
message will appear just below the ‘Hint’ field,  
indicating a login failure. See Figure 10.1.  
If and when a 7th failed attempt is made, you will  
see an additional error message indicating you  
have 3 attempts left before reaching MaxNoA  
(which is set to 10 by default.) See Figure 10.2.  
After a 10th failed login attempt, the DT4000 will  
permanently block the data partition and require  
a device format prior to next use. This means  
that all data stored on the DT4000 will be lost  
and you will need to create a new password.  
Figure 10.1 – Login Failure  
This security measure limits someone (who  
does not have your password) from attempting  
countless login attempts and gaining access to  
your sensitive data.  
If you are the owner of the DT4000 and have  
forgotten your password, the same security  
measures will be enforced, including a device  
format.*  
For more on this feature, see ‘Forgot Password’  
on page 25.  
Figure 10.2 – 7th Login Failure  
*Note: A device format will erase ALL of the information stored on the DT4000’s secure data partition.  
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Forgot Password  
If you forget your password, you can click  
on the ‘Forgot Password’ link that appears  
in the login window when DT4000_Launcher  
is executed (see Figure 10.3.)  
This option will allow you to create a new  
password, but in order to protect the privacy  
of your data, the DT4000 will be formatted.  
This means that all of your data will be  
erased in the process.*  
When you do click on ‘Forgot Password’, a  
message box (Figure 10.4) will appear and  
ask if you want to enter a new password  
prior to executing the format. At this point,  
you can either 1) click ‘OK’ to confirm or 2)  
click ‘Cancel’ to return to the login window.  
Figure 10.3 – Forgot Password  
If you opt to continue, you will be prompted  
to create a new complex password and a  
new hint. The hint is not a mandatory field,  
but it can be useful in providing a clue as to  
what the password is, should the password  
ever be forgotten.  
(Note: The hint CANNOT be an exact match  
Figure 10.4 – Prompt Before Format  
to the DT4000 password.)  
*Note: A device format will erase ALL of the information stored on the DT4000’s secure data partition.  
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Drive Letter Conflict (Windows Operating Systems)  
As mentioned in the ‘System Requirements’ section of this manual (on page 3), the DT4000  
requires two consecutive drive letters AFTER the last physical disk that appears before the  
‘gap’ in drive letter assignments (see Figure 10.5.) This does NOT pertain to network shares  
because they are specific to user-profiles and not the system hardware profile itself, thus  
appearing available to the OS.  
What this means is, Windows may assign the DT4000 a drive letter that’s already in use by a  
network share or Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path, causing a drive letter conflict. If  
this happens, please consult your administrator or helpdesk department on changing drive  
letter assignments in Windows Disk Management (administrator privileges required.)  
Figure 10.5 – My Computer  
In this example, the DT4000 uses drive F:, which is the first available drive letter after drive E:  
(the last physical disk before the drive letter gap.) Because letter G: is a network share and  
not part of the hardware profile, the DT4000 may attempt to use it as its second drive letter,  
causing a conflict.  
If there are no network shares on your system and the DT4000 still won’t load, it is possible  
that a card reader, removable disk, or other previously-installed device is holding on to a drive-  
letter assignment and still causing a conflict.  
Please note that Drive Letter Management, or DLM, has improved significantly in Windows XP  
SP3, Vista, and 7, so you may not come across this issue, but if you are unable to resolve the  
conflict, please contact Kingston’s Technical Support Department for further assistance.  
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Error Messages  
Unable to create file – This error message will appear when attempting to CREATE a file or  
folder ON the secure data partition while logged in under read-only mode.  
Figure 10.6 – Unable to Create File Error  
Error Copying File or Folder – This error message will appear when attempting to COPY a file  
or folder TO the secure data partition while logged in under read-only mode.  
Figure 10.7 – Error Copying File or Folder Error  
Error Deleting File or Folder – This error message will appear when attempting to DELETE a  
file or folder FROM the secure data partition while logged in under read-only mode.  
Figure 10.8 – Error Deleting File or Folder Error  
If you are ever logged in under read-only mode and wish to unlock the device with full  
read/write access to the secure data partition, you must shutdown DT4000 and log back in,  
leaving the ‘Read-Only Mode’ checkbox unchecked prior to login.  
Document No. 48000127-001.A04  
DataTraveler® 4000  
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