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Kanguru Flash Blu3
User Guide
Copyright 2014, All Rights Reserved Model no: FBL3
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Notices and Information
NOTICES AND INFORMATION
Please be aware of the following points before using your Kanguru Flash Blu3
Copyright © 2014 Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved.
Windows XP®, Windows VistaTM, Windows 7
Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product nor any losses incurred
while using this product. The user himself is fully responsible for any illegal actions taken.
Customer Service
To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical
Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.
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and Windows 8TM are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Legal notice
In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions offers no refunds
for its products. Kanguru Solutions makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory,
with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software,
and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Kanguru Solutions reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without
obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Export Law Compliance
Regardless of any disclosure made to Kanguru Solutions pertaining to the ultimate destination of the
specific Kanguru product, you warrant that you will not export, directly or indirectly, any Kanguru
product without first obtaining the approval of Kanguru Solutions and the appropriate export license from
the Department of Commerce or other agency of the United States Government. Kanguru Solutions has
a wide range of products and each product family has different license requirements relative to exports.
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Table of Contents
Notices and Information .......................................................2
1. Introduction ....................................................................4
1.1 Main Features..........................................................4
1.2 Package Contents ....................................................4
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirements ......................4
1.4 Technical Specifications ..........................................5
2. Windows Operation .......................................................6
3. Mac Operation ...............................................................8
Table of Contents
4. Frequently Asked Questions .........................................9
5. Cleaning and Maintenance ...........................................10
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Kanguru Flash Blu3. The Kanguru Flash Blu3 acts just like a
removable hard drive. Its small form factor, large capacities and SuperSpeed transfer rates make it a
suitable replacement for your external hard drive. It provides an easy way to transport your data from one
place to another. You can store any type of file on it and share them with your friends or co-workers. You
can even run applications and play multimedia files directly from the device. With large storage capacity
and the fast transfer rates of USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, the Kanguru FlashBlu 3 can tackle big projects
involving huge amounts of data. These features make this Kanguru FlashBlu 3 an ideal solution to your
business and personal data storage needs.
The Kanguru FlashBlu 3 uses solid state technology to provide durability, shock resistance, low power
consumption and long lasting data retention. Its USB 3.0 interface is backwards compatible with USB
2.0 and provides easy plug and play connectivity to your desktop or notebook computer. The drive can
be plugged into almost any system without having to install any drivers first. When connected through
USB2.0 in Windows XP, Vista or 7 you do not need to install any drivers at all, the Flash Blu3 uses the
built-in Microsoft driver.
Introduction
1.1 Main Features
√ Capacities up to 128GB
√ Rugged and lightweight design for easy portability
√ USB3.0 SuperSpeed connection, backwards compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
√ Easy Windows plug and play, supports hot plugging
√ USB Mass Storage Device class compatible
√ Bus-powered, no external power needed
√ Solid State Flash memory with 10 years (typical) data retention
√ Durable and shock resistant means longer life for your data
1.2 Package Contents
Please check the contents of the package you received. If any of the parts listed below are missing, please
contact Kanguru Solutions (508-376-4245) and you will be shipped replacement parts immediately.
• 1 x Kanguru Flash Blu3
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirements
• Pentium II 133MHz Processor or faster
• 64MB System RAM or higher
• Available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port
• Available USB 3.0 port required for USB 3.0 speeds
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