KeyGrabber TimeKeeper

User’s Guide

KeyGrabber TimeKeeper
inc. Mac Compatibility Pack (MCP)

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Table of contents
Table of contents ...................................................................................................................... 2
Getting started .......................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3
About the product ................................................................................................................. 3
Features ............................................................................................................................... 3
Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 3
Applications .......................................................................................................................... 4
Quick Start ............................................................................................................................... 5
Recording keystrokes ............................................................................................................... 7
Viewing recorded data .............................................................................................................. 8
Flash drive mode .................................................................................................................. 8
Text Menu mode (PS/2 version only) .................................................................................. 10
Clock configuration ................................................................................................................. 11
Configuration files................................................................................................................... 13
CONFIG.TXT ...................................................................................................................... 14
TIME.TXT ........................................................................................................................... 15
Mac Compatibility Pack (USB version only) ........................................................................... 16
National keyboard layouts ...................................................................................................... 17
Using KL Tools ....................................................................................................................... 18
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 20
List of special keys ................................................................................................................. 22
Legal disclaimer ..................................................................................................................... 23

Getting started
Already familiar with KeyGrabber keyloggers?

 Start key-logging in 3 simple steps: section Quick Start

New to KeyGrabber hardware keyloggers?

 Learn about keystroke recording first: section Recording keystrokes

 Then learn to retrieve the recorded data: section Viewing recorded data
 Finally, configure the internal clock: section Clock configuration

Questions or problems?

 Go through the Troubleshooting section.

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Introduction

About the product

The KeyGrabber TimeKeeper is a special version of the KeyGrabber USB and KeyGrabber
PS/2, with an additional time-tracking module powered by an internal battery. The
KeyGrabber TimeKeeper inherits all the powerful features of the USB and PS/2 series, adding
the capability to create date and time-stamps in the log file. All TimeKeeper series devices
have a huge internal flash disk, ensuring years’ worth of keystroke logging without any
maintenance. Both the USB and PS/2 versions are accessible via the Mass Storage Device
technology, guaranteeing super-fast and easy data access. This hardware keylogger is 100%
transparent for computer operation and no software or drivers are required.

Features

• Internal clock and battery

• Built-in time-stamping module
• High-capacity internal flash memory, accessible as a USB removable drive
• Compatible with all USB and PS/2 keyboards (including Linux & Mac)
• Mac Mode ensuring full compatibility with Apple keyboards (MCP version only)
• Ultra fast memory contents retrieve through USB
• Transparent to computer operation, undetectable for security scanners
• Memory protected with strong 128-bit encryption
• Quick and easy national layout support
• flash drive mode available both in USB and PS/2 versions
• Ultra-compact and discreet
• Complete functionality of the KeyGrabber USB or KeyGrabber PS/2

Requirements

• Compatible keyboard:
USB version: USB HID-compliant keyboard (Low-Speed, Full-Speed, or High-Speed)
PS/2 version: PS/2 compliant keyboard

• Computer with USB Mass-Storage device support

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Applications

Employers:

• Monitor acceptable internet usage

• Monitor employee productivity
• Detect unauthorized access attempts
• Backup typed text
• Collect computer usage statistics

Parents:

• Monitor your family's computer activity

• Protect your child from on-line hazards and predators
• Observe WWW, E-mail, and chat usage
• Save a copy of written documents

Investigators:

• Monitor remote computers

• Retrieve unknown passwords, operating system independent
• Collect computer-related evidence
• Detect unauthorized use of computer equipment

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Quick Start
This section assumes you are already familiar with basic hardware keylogger handling, such
as recording and retrieving data. If you need detailed instructions, please refer to sections
Recording keystrokes and Viewing recorded data.

To record keystrokes, plug the device in-between the keyboard and USB or PS/2 port.

USB version PS/2 version

Plug the USB keylogger in-between the Plug the PS/2 keylogger in-between the
keyboard and USB port. keyboard and PS/2 port.

To view recorded data using the USB version, plug the device in-between the keyboard
and USB port, and then press the 3-key combination simultaneously (by default K, B, S)

The keylogger will pop-up as a removable drive, containing the file LOG.TXT. This file will
contain all recorded keystroke data.

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To view recorded data using the PS/2 version, plug the device in-between the keyboard
and PS/2 port, and open a text editor (such as Notepad). Then press the 3-key combination
simultaneously (by default K, B, D)

A text menu will pop up, showing available options. Use the text menu to browse recorded
keystroke data.

Alternatively, to gain instant access to the entire log, connect the keylogger to a USB port
using the USB Download Accelerator.

The keylogger will pop-up as a removable drive, containing the file LOG.TXT. This file will
contain all recorded keystroke data.

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Recording keystrokes
Recording mode is the default mode of operation for the KeyGrabber TimeKeeper keylogger.
In record mode, the device will silently monitor all keystrokes coming from the keyboard and
store them on the internal flash drive in file LOG.TXT.

Installation of the keylogger in record mode is quick and easy, no software or drivers are
required. Simply plug it in between the keyboard plug and keyboard port. Recording will start
automatically on power-up.

USB version PS/2 version

Plug the USB keylogger in-between the Plug the PS/2 keylogger in-between the
keyboard and USB port. keyboard and PS/2 port.

Note: If an external hub is being used, connect the keylogger between the hub and the USB
keyboard.

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Viewing recorded data

Once keystroke data has been recorded, it may be accessed directly by switching to flash
drive mode. The PS/2 version has an additional option of displaying a text menu, described in
section Text Menu mode.

Flash drive mode

The primary method for viewing recorded data is flash drive mode. The keylogger will act as a
mass-storage device and pop-up as a removable drive. Follow the instructions below.

USB version PS/2 version

Use the supplied USB Download

Accelerator...

Plug the USB keylogger in-between the

keyboard and USB port...

...and press the 3-key combination ...and connect the device to a USB port.
simultaneously (by default K, B, S).

After a few seconds, the hardware keylogger will automatically get detected as a mass
storage device. The operating system will use the standard built-in mass storage driver (MS
Windows in the following examples).

Note: During the first switch to flash drive mode, the operating system can ask for drivers. In
such case choose automatic driver installation (usually default option).

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The flash drive will contain the file LOG.TXT with a text log of all captured data. Keystroke
data is formatted in the same as it would appear on the screen, with special keys in brackets
([Ent], [Esc], [Del] etc.). This file can be viewed and searched with any text editor, such as
Notepad or MS Word.

Switching back to record mode can be achieved by a safe software removal of the flash disk.
Use the systems standard disk removal procedure. For MS Windows, left-click on the Safe
Removal icon in the system tray and select the appropriate drive.

For additional information, refer to the KeyGrabber USB User’s Guide and the
KeyGrabber PS/2 User’s Guide.

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Text Menu mode (PS/2 version only)

The PS/2 version features an alternative approach for memory viewing called Text Menu
mode. This mode does not require unplugging the device from the PS/2 keyboard, however is
a lot slower than flash drive mode. To enable Text Menu mode, the keylogger and PS/2
keyboard should be connected in the same way, as in record mode. A text editor is required,
such as Notepad.

Run the text editor and make it the active Press the 3-key combination simultaneously
application. (by default K, B, D)

The keylogger responds by simulating the PS/2 keyboard and will display a text-menu in the
editor window.

The displayed main menu shows a summary of memory usage in bytes and pages. The text
menu offers a variety of view, search, and configuration options. Use the digit keys to browse
around the menu.

Note: do not change the active application while in text-menu mode.

For additional information, refer to the KeyGrabber PS/2 User’s Guide.

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Clock configuration
It is necessary to configure the built-in clock module for getting correct date and time-stamps.
To do this, a text file named TIME.TXT should be prepared with the following format:

Year=2019
Month=4
Day=1
Hour=12
Minute=34
Second=56
Format=PM

The fields should contain the current time and date. The field Format allows distinguishing
between A.M., P.M., and 24-hour time (use the value AM, PM, or 24). After the file has been
prepared, switch to flash drive mode and copy the file TIME.TXT to the root folder of the flash
disk. For the PS/2 version, the USB Download Accelerator has to be used to switch to flash
drive mode.

After copying the file, safely remove the flash drive. The new clock configuration will be
loaded during the next power-up.

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The clock configuration file must be named TIME.TXT and must be placed in the root folder.
Variable and value strings are case insensitive, however they must match the options listed
below.

• Year sets the clock year value. Valid range is from 2000 to 2099.
• Month sets the clock month value. Valid range is from 1 (January) to 12 (December).
• Day sets the clock day value. Valid range is from 1 to 31. If the specified day exceeds
the maximum number of days in the specified month, the next valid day value will be
chosen.
• Hour sets the clock hour value. Valid range is from 1 to 12 for 12-hour time
(A.M./P.M.), and 0 to 23 for 24-hour time.
• Minute sets the clock minute value. Valid range is from 0 to 59.
• Second sets the clock second value. Valid range is from 0 to 59.
• Format sets the time format. Valid values are AM, PM, and 24. If AM is chosen, the 12-
hour format is selected and the specified hour is treated as before noon. If PM is
chosen, the 12-hour format is selected and the specified hour is treated as afternoon. If
24 is chosen, the 24-hour format is selected and the specified hour is treated as 24-
hour format.

Sample TIME.TXT for 12-hour time: Sample TIME.TXT for 24-hour time:

Year=2019 Year=2019
Month=10 Month=10
Day=25 Day=25
Hour=5 Hour=17
Minute=51 Minute=51
Second=43 Second=43
Format=PM Format=24

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Configuration files
The KeyGrabber TimeKeeper is configured via two text files placed on the internal flash drive:

• CONFIG.TXT (configures key-logging parameters)

• TIME.TXT (configures the internal clock for time-stamping)

These files should contain configuration parameters, placed in successive lines in the
following format:

Parameter1=Value
Parameter2=Value
Parameter3=Value
…

Example of CONFIG.TXT

Password=SVL
LogSpecialKeys=Full
Language=English

These configuration files must be placed in the device internal memory using flash drive
mode.

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CONFIG.TXT

The file CONFIG.TXT is responsible for configuring keystroke-logging parameters.

Basic parameter list

Parameter Values Example Description

Three-character key combination for
3-character password
Password Password=SVL activating flash drive / Text Menu
(default KBS or KBD)
modes.
None
LogSpecialKeys Medium (default) LogSpecialKeys=Full Special key logging level.
Full
Yes
DisableLogging DisableLogging=Yes Keystroke logging disable flag.
No (default)
Yes
National layout disable flag (see
DisableLayout No (default) DisableLayout=Yes
section National keyboard layouts).
Menu
Yes (default)
Timestamping Timestamping=No Time-stamping disable flag.
No
Yes USB flash drive mode disable flag
DisableUsb DisableUsb=Yes
No (default) (PS/2 version only).
English (default)
Deutsch Text menu language (PS/2 version
Language Language=Espanol
Espanol only).
Francais
Mac Mode enable flag. Available only
Yes (default)
MacMode MacMode=No on devices with MCP (USB version
No
only).

Advanced parameter list (use only when you know what you’re doing!)

Parameter Values Example Description

Flash drive encryption setting
Yes
Encryption Encryption=No (caution: changing this value will re-
No (default)
format the flash drive).
Yes SupportReportProtocol Report protocol support flag (USB
SupportReportProtocol
No (default) =No version only).
No
Low (default) Short frame fast filter option (USB
CheckShortFrame CheckShortFrame=No
Medium version only).
High
Yes (default) Modifier byte check flag (USB version
CheckModifierByte CheckModifierByte=No
No only).
Filter value
FrameFilter (range 0…255, FrameFilter=226 Frame filter value (USB version only).
default 98)
Auto (default)
Full USB keyboard speed setting (USB
KeyboardSpeed KeyboardSpeed=Auto
Low version only).
Mixed

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Yes Overflow check flag (USB version

CheckOverflow CheckOverflow=Yes
No (default) only).
Slow
Keystroke generation speed (PS/2
KeystrokeSpeed Medium (default) KeystrokeSpeed=Slow
version only).
Fast
Yes Text menu disable flag (PS/2 version
DisableMenu DisableMenu=Yes
No (default) only).

TIME.TXT

The file TIME.TXT is responsible for configuring the built-in real-time clock.

Parameter list

Parameter Values Example Description

Year value
Year Year=2019 Year setting (range 2000 to 2099).
(range 2000…2099, default 2010)
Month value Month setting (1 is January, 12 is
Month Month=10
(range 1…12, default 1) December).
Day value
Day Day=15 Day setting (range 1 to 31).
(range 1…31, default 1)
Hour value Hour setting (range 1 to 12 for A.M./P.M.
Hour Hour=6
(range 1…12 or 0…23, default 1) format and 0 to 23 for 24-hour time).
Minute value
Minute Minute=37 Minute setting (range 0 to 59).
(range 0…59, default 0)
Second value
Second Second=49 Second setting (range 0 to 59).
(range 0…59, default 0)
Time format setting. If AM is chosen, the
12-hour format is selected and the
specified hour is treated as before noon.
AM
If PM is chosen, the 12-hour format is
Format PM (default) Format=24
selected and the specified hour is treated
24
as afternoon. If 24 is chosen, the 24-hour
format is selected and the specified hour
is treated as 24-hour format.

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Mac Compatibility Pack (USB version only)

The Mac Compatibility Pack (MCP) is a hardware enhancement ensuring full compatibility
with Apple Mac computers and keyboards. Several Apple keyboards are USB High-Speed
and Low-Speed combos, creating a challenge for all types of USB keyloggers. The aluminum
Apple A1243 and A1242 are typical examples:

The KeyGrabber TimeKeeper with the Mac Compatibility Pack features a special Mac Mode
(enabled by default), which will convert the keystroke data stream to USB Full-Speed,
ensuring proper operation of the keyboard and logging of all keystrokes. Mac Mode is
compatible with standard keyboards too, so the KeyGrabber does not have to be
reconfigured.

When enabled, Mac Mode will add an additional pass-through USB hub to the system. If this
is undesired, Mac Mode can always be disabled, restoring normal operation. To disable Mac
Mode, open the configuration file CONFIG.TXT (see section Configuration files) and add the
following entry:

MacMode=No

This option can also be configured with KL Tools (see section Using KL Tools)

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National keyboard layouts

It is possible to enable a national layout for language-adapted keyboards, such as
French, German etc. This will allow national characters to get logged properly (including those
with Alt Gr), such as ö, æ, ß, ó etc. The following example demonstrates the advantages of
applying the German national layout.

Text logged without layout Text logged with layout

Kezlogger )PS-2 / USB= KeyLogger (PS/2 & USB)

To enable a national layout, the appropriate layout file named LAYOUT.USB (for USB
version) or LAYOUT.PS2 (for PS/2 version) must be placed on the flash disks root folder. The
file must be copied in flash drive mode. Layout files may be obtained from the CD-ROM
attached with the device.

USB version PS/2 version

To enable the layout safely remove the flash disk. During the next power-up, the layout file
will be loaded automatically.

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Using KL Tools
KL Tools is a free application delivered with all KeyGrabber series devices. KL Tools assists
in configuring a KeyGrabber keylogger and retrieving the recorded data it contains. It is not
necessary to operate the device, but may speed up usage by its intuitive user interface.

KL Tools is available on the CD-ROM attached with the device. Installing KL Tools is
straightforward. Simply follow the installation wizard and answer standard questions. When
initialized, KL Tools will ask for the device type, and assist in configuring the device and
retrieving the log file. There is no special knowledge required to use KL Tools – simply follow
the instructions displayed by the application.

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Specifications

KeyGrabber TimeKeeper KeyGrabber TimeKeeper

USB PS/2
Power supply 4.5 V – 5.5 V DC 4.5 V – 5.5 V DC
Max. power consumption 65 mA (0.33 W) 65 mA (0.33 W)
Maximum burst log speed 500 byte/s 500 byte/s
(approx.)
Maximum continuous log 100 byte/s 100 byte/s
speed (approx.)
Data retention 100 years 100 years
Keyboard support USB HID-compatible PS/2-compatible keyboard
keyboard (Low-speed, Full-
speed, High-speed)
Dimensions including 53 mm x 20 mm x 12 mm 48 mm x 15 mm x 15 mm
connectors (2.1" x 0.8" x 0.5") (1.9" x 0.6" x 0.6")
(L x W x H)

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Troubleshooting
The KeyGrabber TimeKeeper will not work with the following hardware configurations:

1. Internal laptop keyboards

2. Bluetooth keyboards
3. USB-PS/2 and PS/2-USB adapters
4. Non-conformant USB or PS/2 keyboards

The keyboard is not responding

The keyboard connector or the keylogger connector is not inserted firmly. Please check the
connection with the PS/2 or USB keyboard and port.

Problems with time-stamps

Set the correct time by creating a clock configuration file TIME.TXT. Make sure you have not
disabled time-stamping. Refer to the Clock configuration section for detailed instructions.

Problems with logging national characters

Please check if you have downloaded the correct layout file and copied it to the flash disk root
directory? If not, please check the National keyboard layouts section.

The keylogger does not switch to flash drive mode (USB version)

Please check the following:

1. Is the keylogger inserted between the keyboard and the keyboard port on the PC or
hub?
2. Is your 3-key combination correct?
3. Are you pressing the 3 keys simultaneously? The 3-key combination will not be
accepted if pressed sequentially.

The keyboard doesn’t work in flash drive mode (USB version)

This is normal behavior for non-MCP devices. In flash drive mode, the keylogger will install
the removable disk instead of the keyboard. Use the mouse to copy the log file to the hard
drive, then restore normal operation. Alternatively, you may connect the keyboard to a
different USB port after switching to flash drive mode.

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The mouse and keyboard don’t work in flash drive mode (USB version)

This can happen on wireless keyboards and keyboard/mouse combos for non-MCP devices.
In flash drive mode, the keylogger will install the removable disk instead of the
keyboard/mouse combo. To get around this, connect the keyboard/mouse to a different USB
port after switching to flash drive mode.

The USB Download Accelerator does not work (PS/2 version)

Please check the following:

1. Is the USB Download Accelerator inserted firmly between the keylogger and the USB
port?
2. Have you left the keyboard connected to the keylogger? Disconnect the keyboard.
3. Are you giving the device enough time to install? Flash disk installation can take up to
30 seconds, especially during first-time installation.
4. Are you sure you haven’t disabled USB mode while configuring the device? Check this
using the Text Menu.

Problems with detecting the PS/2 keyboard during system startup (PS/2 version)

Some systems try to enumerate the keylogger as a USB device before initializing the
keyboard. In certain cases on such systems, the keylogger may attempt to switch to flash
drive mode, disabling the PS/2 keyboard. A simple solution to this problem is to disable USB
mode through the configurations options in the Text Menu.

I’ve checked everything, nothing helps!

If you are still experiencing problems, please do the following:

1. Check if the problem appears on a different keyboard.

2. Check if the problem appears on a different computer.
3. Contact the dealer you have purchased the device from. Please supply all necessary
information (keyboard model and manufacturer, OS type and version, and a short
description of the problem).

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List of special keys

[Esc] - Escape [Prn] - Print Screen

[F1] - F1 [End] - End
[F2] - F2 [Scr] - Scroll Lock
[F3] - F3 [Up] - Up
[F4] - F4 [Dwn] - Down
[F5] - F5 [Lft] - Left
[F6] - F6 [Rgh] - Right
[F7] - F7 [Num] - Num Lock
[F8] - F8 [-N] - - (num)
[F9] - F9 [+N] - + (num)
[F10] - F10 [.N] - . / Delete (num)
[F11] - F11 [/N] - / (num)
[F12] - F12 [*N] - * (num)
[Ctl] - Control [0N] - 0 / Insert (num)
[Alt] - Alt [1N] - 1 / End (num)
[Ins] - Insert [2N] - 2 / Down (num)
[Hom] - Home [3N] - 3 / Page Down (num)
[PUp] - Page Up [4N] - 4 / Left(num)
[PDn] - Page Down [5N] - 5 (num)
[Del] - Delete [6N] - 6 / Right (num)
[Win] - Win [7N] - 7 / Home (num)
[Aps] - Apps [8N] - 8 / Up (num)
[Cap] - Caps Lock [9N] - 9 / Page Up (num)
[Ent] - Enter [Pwr] - Power
[Bck] - Backspace [Slp] - Sleep
[Tab] - Tab [Wke] - Wake

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Legal disclaimer
No responsibility is taken for any damage, harm or legal actions caused by misuse of this
product. The user should follow the guidelines contained in this document, otherwise no
liability will be assumed. It is the user's responsibility to obey all effective laws in his/her
country, which may prohibit usage of this product.

In most countries the usage of a keylogger is fully legal as long as a clear notice is displayed,
informing the user of the monitored equipment about the presence of a keystroke logger. We
encourage the use of this equipment only for the purpose of monitoring your own computer,
especially for protecting children against online hazards. It is NOT LEGAL to use a keylogger
for the purpose of intercepting third party data, especially passwords, banking data,
confidential correspondence, etc. If in doubt, please seek legal advice before using a
keystroke logger. A good starting point is the U.S. Department of Justice Letter on Keystroke
Monitoring and Login Banners, according to which a clear notice should be displayed,
warning that user keystrokes may be logged.

For more information, visit the following websites:

http://www.keelog.com/

http://www.airdrivewifi.com/

You should not use this device to intercept

data you are not authorized to possess,
especially passwords, banking data,
confidential correspondence etc.

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