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Welcome To The Migo User's Guide
Welcome To The Migo User's Guide
This manual will take you through a step-by-step Migo setup and explain Migo functions in detail.
Additional Resources
Aside from this document, you can also get information from the following sources:
Migo Quick Start Guide: included with DataTraveler Mini USB Flash drive
Online support, including FAQs at http://www.kingston.com/support
Note: Notes expand upon the concepts described in the main text with detailed information.
Caution: Cautions advise you of potential problems stemming from a particular action.
*This version of Migo is only supported with the DataTraveler Mini USB drive.
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System Requirements
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Terminology
You should know and understand the following terms prior to reading through this guide. A complete
Glossary is also provided at the end of this document.
Main Computer: This is your primary computer where you would most commonly save files and e-mail.
Guest Computer: A guest computer is a system that you would temporarily use to access important data
originally stored on your main computer.
Personalize: The process of temporarily changing a guest computers look and feel by personalizing the
wallpaper, desktop files, and items/settings from Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla
Firefox, and Internet Explorer, so it matches those on your main computer. Migo personalizes your
environment each time you login to Migo on a guest computer, making it appear as your own.
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Chapter 1 - Migo Preview
Migo provides the flexibility that allows you to bring your critical data and computer settings with you
wherever you go, without carrying a laptop, external CD-ROM drive, CDs, floppies and other storage
devices.
While using your DataTraveler on a guest computer you can access, send, and receive new e-mail. As
opposed to Web-based e-mail, you will store all of your e-mail onto the DataTraveler drive so you can
work on your Outlook Express and/ or Mozilla Thunderbird correspondence, even if you are not
connected to the Internet. When you return to your main computer, all e-mail changes are synchronized
with your main computers copy of Outlook Express and/ or Mozilla Thunderbird.
Note: In order to access your e-mail items, the e-mail client must be installed on the computer.
Migo lets you work between different versions of Microsoft Windows. It also allows you edit your files
and e-mail items on any computer that has the required applications installed.
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Use your Internet Explorer or Firefox settings on any computer
Migo gives you ease of use and security by including the following Internet settings from your main
computer:
Internet Explorer Favorites and/ or Firefox Bookmarks: Migo automatically copies all of
your Favorites or Bookmarks. Once you plug your DataTraveler into a guest computer and
launch Migo, your Favorites appear when you use Internet Explorer, and your Bookmarks
will appear when you use Firefox.
Cookies: Migo will copy your browser cookies and use them when you are logged into a Migo
profile on a guest computer. Web sites store passwords and user information in your cookies
so you can have the convenience of accessing your accounts. In addition, browsing with your
DataTraveler is more secure than using a guest computer by itself.
History: Migo captures your recent browser activity so you can easily return to URLs visited in
the past. Migos leave no data functionality ensures all records of visited Web sites stay on
your DataTraveler and not on the guest computer.
Home Page: Migo records your Internet home page. When you click the Home button you will
be taken to your own home page.
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Maintain privacy by leaving no data
Migo not only gives you portability, but assures the privacy of your data. With Migos leave no data
functionality, you can work on sensitive files and access password-protected Web pages without leaving
personal data on a guest computer. This privacy protection works in two popular areas:
Web Sites: As previously described, Migo lets you incorporate select Internet Explorer and
Firefox settings so you can use your Favorites or Bookmarks to navigate through sites you
would access on a regular basis. When you are done with your work, all records of your use;
cookies, history, etc., are cleared off of the guest computer once you logout of Migo.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint: When you synchronize Microsoft Office files
with Migo, you can edit these documents and create additional files on any guest computer
that has Microsoft Office installed.
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Chapter 2 - Getting Up And Running With Migo
Whats in this Chapter?
This chapter will guide you through the initial setup of your 1st Migo profile.
Summary of steps
Working with Migo can be divided into these main steps.
The rest of this chapter describes each of these steps in detail. For additional help, visit Kingston on-line
support at http://www.kingston.com/support
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5. The installer will unpack and extract the Migo files (Figure 3). .
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7. You will now be prompted to create a nickname. This nickname will be used to readily identify your
Migo profile(s).
8. Click OK to continue.
9. The Migo Welcome screen will appear (Figure 6). Click START to launch the Migo Profile Wizard.
.
Figure 6: Migo Welcome
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10. You can include your Internet Home Page, Favorites, and other Internet settings into your Migo profile
by selecting, Include my Browser settings Place a checkmark next to the available browser(s) (e.g.
Internet Explorer, Firefox) you would like to synchronize into your Migo profile (Figure 7).
Note: If Firefox or Internet Explorer is not installed on your computer, it will not be available for
synchronization.
Hint
Note: If you choose Do not include my internet browser settings any browser activity you do on a
guest computer will leave traces behind.
Note: If you have chosen to limit the mail items, removing the checkmark displayed next to an
item will remove it from Synchronization.
Figure 9: Configuring E-mail (Outlook Express) Figure 10: Configuring E-mail (Thunderbird)
Hint
17. Click FINISH to synchronize the files, Internet settings, and e-mail items onto the DataTraveler.
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Login to your Migo profile on a guest computer
1. Insert the DataTraveler into a guest computers USB port.
2. DataTraveler will appear in My Computer as Kingston (Removable Disk in Windows 2000). Double-
click on Kingston to access the Migo application.
3. Double-click the Migo executable icon to launch Migo (Refer to Figure 2).
4. The Computer User dialog box should appear (Figure 12). Select between Synchronize Mode and
Login Mode.
o Login Mode is used to access your main computers profile on the guest computer.
Note: If you choose Synchronize Mode, Migo will setup the computer for full synchronization,
exactly the same way the initial computer in Capture your main computers data and settings, was
done. For the sake of this installation, we will assume you want to use this computer temporarily to
access your main computers profile, and therefore will choose Login Mode.
5. The Migo Tab will appear at the top of the Desktop (Figure 13). Click on the Migo profile name or
Desktop picture to login to your Migo profile.
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Note: Migo may take a few moments to personalize your environment while it applies your
computers Desktop items, Wallpaper, Files, Internet Favorites, etc.
6. Once the Migo profile loads, you can work on your data files and e-mail items just as you would on
your main computer.
7. When you are done with your work, click on the Migo Tab or Logout button (Figure 14), to logout of
the Migo profile.
Caution: Windows 2000 users must always use Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to
stop the DataTraveler prior to removing the drive from the USB port (see Chapter 4).
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Chapter 3 - Classic Migo Tool
The Classic Migo view offers additional Migo settings.
1. Select Classic Migo to access the Classic Migo tool (Figure 17).
2. Classic Migo will appear with the Migo Synchronize window (Figure 18).
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The Migo Synchronize window is divided into three areas: Synchronize, Migo Meter, and Synchronize List
(Figure 19).
Synchronize: Has basic options and allows you to specify items to be synchronized (Figure 20).
Desktop Files changed in the last __ days: Select this checkbox if you want Migo to
synchronize the files on your desktop. The files chosen for synchronization are those whose
modification dates fall within the number of days indicated in the days field.
Outlook Express Inbox Items from the last __ days: Select this checkbox if you want
Migo to synchronize items from your Outlook Express inbox, up to the number of days
indicated in the days field.
Internet Explorer Favorites, Cookies, History, Home Page: Select this checkbox if you
want Migo to copy your Microsoft Internet Explorer Favorites, Cookies, History, and Home
Page settings for use on a guest computer.
Firefox Bookmarks, Cookies, History, Home Pages: Select this checkbox if you want
Migo to copy your Firefox Bookmarks, Cookies, History, and Home Page settings for use on
a guest computer.
More Options: Click this button to open the Synchronize Options window.
Synchronize List: Where you can review the list of files selected for synchronization, as well as all of the
changes detected by Migo since the last synchronization (Figure 22).
+: Indicates files that will be copied from your DataTraveler to your computer.
**: Indicates a file that has been updated on both your DataTraveler and on your computer. In a
situation where both the Migo file and the computers file have been changed, Migo will
create two versions of the file so that all changes are preserved.
->: Indicates that an Outlook Express and/ or Firefox item has been moved from one folder
to another on your DataTraveler.
<-: Indicates that an Outlook Express and or Firefox item has been moved from one folder to
another on the main computer.
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More Options: Allows you to customize your Migo synchronization parameters. Here you will have tabs
for General settings, Files, Outlook Express, and Thunderbird (Figure 23).
General Tab
Options
o Show Logout button in Taskbar: Select this option to keep a Logout button in the
computers taskbar while you are logged into Migo.
o Automatically check for software updates: Select this option to allow Migo to
automatically call home periodically to check for software updates.
o Computer Use: Click this button to open the Computer Use mode. Select between
Login Mode and Synchronize Mode.
Synchronized Computers
A drop-down list lets you select computer profiles to be configured with the Remove or Set Nickname
buttons.
o Remove: Click this button to delete the computer profile that is selected in the
Synchronized Computers drop-down list. Removing a computer profile can be a very
effective space-saving technique. If you are running out of space and you are confident
that you have made no changes to any items since your last synchronization, use this
option to delete one or more computer profiles.
Caution: When a computer profile is deleted, all of the data associated with that profile is also
removed from your DataTraveler. To avoid data loss, verify that your DataTraveler has been
synchronized to the main computer before deleting a computer profile.
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o Set Nickname: Click this button to open the Set Computer Nickname dialog box,
which changes the nickname for the computer profile selected in the Synchronized
Computers drop-down list.
Files Tab
Add Folder: Click this button to add a folder to the list of items to be synchronized to your
DataTraveler. Be sure to set the options for each folder (refer to File Options for details).
Add File: Click this button to add a specific file to the list of items to be synchronized to your
DataTraveler, or drag the file to the Hot Spot Icon. Be sure to set the options for each file.
Add Desktop: Click this button to add the desktop directory of the computer to the
Synchronization list. Be sure to set the options for the Desktop items.
Remove: Click this button to remove the highlighted item from the Synchronization list.
Note: Select the checkbox next to each item displayed in the synchronize list to include it into your
Migo profile.
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Highlight an item in the synchronization list to configure its specific file options (Figure 25).
Note: The filtering file options at the bottom of the Files screen apply only to the selected folder in the
synchronization list (Figure 25). This allows each folder to have its own synchronization criteria.
Include files changed within __days: Select this radio button only to include files in the
selected folder that has been modified within the specified number of days.
Include all files: Select this radio button to include all files in the selected folder.
Include sub-directories: Select this checkbox to include all of the sub-folders within the
selected folder. If this checkbox is not selected, only files on the root of the folder will be
synchronized.
Include File Types: Select any combination of these checkboxes to specify what types of
files you want to include into your Migo profile.
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Outlook Express Tab
Add Folder: Click this button to add an Outlook Express folder to the list of items to be
synchronized to the DataTraveler.
Remove: Click this button to remove the highlighted Outlook Express item from the
Synchronization list.
Inbox, Drafts, Sent: Click any combination of the following buttons to add their respective
information to the list of synchronization items:
o Inbox: Click this button to add your Inbox e-mails to the Synchronize list. Please be sure
to set the options for this folder.
o Drafts: Click this button to add unsent e-mails that are in the Drafts folder to the
Synchronize list. Please be sure to set the options for this folder.
o Sent: Click this button to add copies of sent e-mails that are stored in the Outlook
Express Sent folder to the Synchronize list. Please be sure to set the options for this
folder.
Note: It is mandatory that you set the options for every item added to the synchronize list. Please be
aware, these settings will only apply to the folder highlighted at the time options are being set. This is
to allow each folder to have its own criteria. Refer to the Outlook Express options in the next section
for details.
Note: Select the checkbox next to each item displayed in the synchronize list to include it into your
Migo profile.
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Highlight an item in the synchronization list to configure its Outlook Express options. (Figure 27).
Note: The filtering Outlook Express options at the bottom of the Outlook Express screen apply
only to the selected folder in the synchronization list (Figure 27). This allows each folder to have its
own synchronization criteria.
Include messages received within __days: Select this radio button only to include messages
received into the selected folder within the specified number of days.
Include all items: Select this radio button to include all items in the selected folder.
Include sub-directories: Select this checkbox to include all of the sub-folders of the selected
item. If this checkbox is not selected, only files at the items root level will be synchronized.
Include only items smaller than __KB: Select this checkbox to limit the message you
synchronize to those with attachments that are smaller than the specified size (KB).
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Conflict Resolution: This option has a direct impact on Outlook Express items that have the
same ID but not the same information. For example, if you make changes to files within
Outlook Express- Inbox, Drafts, Sent, etc., on your DataTraveler, and make changes to the
same file(s) on the main computer, then later try to synchronize, Migo will recognize these
files as conflicts. The options below (Figure 28) will determine how Migo will resolve this
conflict.
Caution: The Migo software will not display a warning about file conflicts. Please be sure to set these
options prior to synchronization!
Resolve in favor of PC: If selected, the Outlook Express item(s) on the DataTraveler will be
synchronized to match the Outlook Express item(s) on the computer.
Resolve in favor of device: If selected, the Outlook Express item(s) on the computer will be
synchronized to match the Outlook Express item(s) on the DataTraveler.
Do not resolve conflict: No synchronization will take place. However, if you make changes
to a single-item on both the host and the Migo drive; Migo will create duplicates of this item
during the next synchronization as if they were two separate entities (Default).
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Thunderbird Tab
Add Folder: Click this button to add a Thunderbird folder to the list of items to be
synchronized to the DataTraveler.
Remove: Click this button to remove the highlighted Thunderbird item from the
Synchronization list.
Inbox, Drafts, Sent, Contacts: Click any combination of the following buttons to add their
respective information to the list of synchronization items:
o Inbox: Click this button to add your Inbox e-mails to the Synchronize list. Please be sure
to set the options for this folder.
o Drafts: Click this button to add unsent e-mails that are in the Drafts folder to the
Synchronize list. Please be sure to set the options for this folder.
o Sent: Click this button to add copies of sent e-mails that are stored in the Thunderbird
Sent folder to the Synchronize list. Please be sure to set the options for this folder.
o Contacts: Click this button to add your contacts to the Synchronize list. Please be sure to
set the options for this folder.
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Highlight an item in the synchronization list to configure its Thunderbird options. (Figure 30).
Note: The filtering Thunderbird options at the bottom of the Thunderbird screen apply only to the
selected folder in the synchronization list (Figure 30). This allows each folder to have its own
synchronization criteria.
Include messages received within __days: Select this radio button only to include messages
received into the selected folder within the specified number of days.
Include all items: Select this radio button to include all items in the selected folder.
Include sub-directories: Select this checkbox to include all of the sub-folders of the selected
item. If this checkbox is not selected, only files at the items root level will be synchronized.
Include only items smaller than __KB: Select this checkbox to limit the message you
synchronize to those with attachments that are smaller than the specified size (KB).
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Conflict Resolution: This option has a direct impact on Thunderbird items that have the
same ID but not the same information. For example, if you make changes to files within
Thunderbird- Drafts, Contacts, etc., on your DataTraveler, and make changes to the same
file(s) on the main computer, then later try to synchronize, Migo will recognize these files as
conflicts. The options below (Figure 31) will determine how Migo will resolve this conflict.
Caution: The Migo software will not display a warning about file conflicts. Please be sure to set these
options prior to synchronization!
Resolve in favor of PC: If selected, the Thunderbird item(s) on the DataTraveler will be
synchronized to match the Thunderbird item(s) on the computer.
Resolve in favor of device: If selected, the Thunderbird item(s) on the computer will be
synchronized to match the Thunderbird item(s) on the DataTraveler.
Do not resolve conflict: No synchronization will take place. However, if you make changes
to a single-item on both the host and the Migo drive; Migo will create duplicates of this item
during the next synchronization as if they were two separate entities (Default).
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Synchronization - Classic Migo
After you have made changes to the synchronization options, click OK to save your settings and close the
Options dialog box. You will then return to the main Synchronize window (Figure 32).
The Migo Meter will automatically re-calculate space usage and update the Synchronize window with the
items currently selected for synchronization. Click Synchronize at any time to have Migo synchronize your
files, folders, and Outlook Express/Thunderbird items.
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Chapter 4 - Windows 2000 Instructions
Whats in this Chapter?
This chapter provides some additional instructions required to safely remove your DataTraveler
from a Microsoft Windows 2000 computer.
1. Locate the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility icon in the system tray in the lower right
corner of your computer screen (Figure 33).
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2. Click on the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon as shown in (Figure 34). Select the
DataTraveler (which will be referenced as a USB mass storage device) from the pop-up menu.
3. The Safe To Remove Hardware pop-up message will indicate that it is safe to unplug the
DataTraveler from the USB port (Figure 35).
4. You can now safely remove your DataTraveler from the computer.
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Chapter 5- How To Uninstall The Migo Software
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If you do not have administrative privileges, you can uninstall the Migo application with the Migo
Uninstall utility found on your DataTraveler. Please follow the steps provided to uninstall the Migo
application.
1. Double-click on My Computer.
2. Double-click on the Removable Disk icon.
3. Double-click on MigoUninstall.exe.
4. Once the Migo application has been successfully uninstalled, you will be prompted to reboot the
computer (Figure 38).
Note: In order to complete the uninstall, all of the Migo related components on the DataTraveler will
need to be manually removed.
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Chapter 6 - Ghosted / VMware Users
If Migo recognizes multiple computers with similar hardware fingerprints, the Migo Confirm Profile
dialog box (Figure 39) will display a list of systems that Migo has previously been launched on. To
continue, select the physical computer that you are currently using. If your computer is not displayed in the
list, select New Computer.
Hint: To confirm your Full computer name, right-click on My Computer and select the Computer Name
tab (Network Identification tab on Windows 2000).
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Chapter 7 - Glossary
DataTraveler Mini - Migo Edition: The portable, key-sized USB device that you use to store your
information.
Guest Computer: A guest computer is a system that you would temporarily use to access important data
originally stored on your main computer.
Login Mode: One of two modes available when logging into Migo. Login Mode is used to access your
main computers profile on a guest computer. In this mode, the guest computer will be personalized with
your profile although all your files stay on your DataTraveler. Nothing is copied to the computer. Also see
Synchronize Mode.
Main Computer: This is your primary computer where you would most commonly save data files and e-
mail.
Migo Meter: Displayed in Migos main Synchronize window. It automatically calculates and displays
storage space information and lists the files, Outlook Express, and Thunderbird items that have been
selected for synchronization. Depending on the number of files that need to be synchronized, (e.g.,
thousands of files and e-mails added) the Migo Meter may take a while to complete its space calculations.
Migo software: Migo is the name of the synchronization software included on your DataTraveler.
Personalize: The process of temporarily changing a guest computers look and feel. Its wallpaper, desktop
files, e-mail content, and Internet settings will match those on your main computer. Migo automatically
personalizes your environment each time you log into a guest computer, making it appear as your own.
Pulldown Tab: During Migo login, the guest computer will display a Migo tab at the very top-center of
your computer desktop. Clicking on this pulldown tab expands the tab to display the nickname and
wallpaper of each computer profile. You can then select the appropriate computer containing the data you
want to access from your DataTraveler.
Synchronization: The process of updating copies of the same files that reside on both the DataTraveler
and your main computer so that the most recent version is maintained in both locations.
Synchronize Mode: One of two modes available when logging into Migo. Synchronize Mode is used to
create a new computer profile by synchronizing Desktop files, folders, e-mail items, etc., from the
computer that you are currently logged into. Also see Login Mode.
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