User`s manual

CellXtract® User Manual 8
1. Introduction to CellXtract
Introduction
Figure 1 – CellXtract
Congratulations on your purchase of CellXtract. This unit will provide many years of
dependable service if used properly. It is designed to be utilized by the expert and
novice alike.
CellXtract, the ultimate forensic warrior, is a self-contained, rugged device that has
been designed specifically for harsh field environments. The CellXtract is a
comprehensive data extraction tool and is a standalone device with no external
computer required to immediately view data extracted from mobile devices.
CellXtract provides data extractions from cell phones, smartphones, Satellite
Navigation Devices, PDAs, SIM cards and flash based media. Data can be
extracted from devices using three connection methods; data cables, infrared ports
or Bluetooth radio frequency communications. The target devices may connect to
CellXtract by one, two or all three of these methods.
The CellXtract software also helps with easy identification of the target device and
informs the user of available connection methods. The user can select the
preferred connection method.
Recommended use of CellXtract
CellXtract is a forensically sound mobile device data extraction
tool, able to obtain real time intelligence from a mobile device at a
scene. It is designed to extract as much information as possible in
a forensic manner and disclose any other information which might
be present but has not been extracted. It is aimed at getting
information immediately from the mobile device to help move
forward an investigation. CellXtract has been designed with a full