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Table of Contents About the Aegis Padlock Portable Secure Hard Drive 4 4 Aegis Padlock button panel 5 Aegis Padlock - Getting Started 6 6 6 7 7 7 Using the Aegis Padlock 8 8 8 8 9 9 Package contents Before you begin Connecting the Aegis Padlock Connecting the Aegis Padlock with USB Y-Cable How do I use the Aegis Padlock the first time? What if I forget the User Password? Entering the Standby Mode Entering the User Mode Exiting the User Mode Entering the Admin Mode Exitin
About the Aegis Padlock Portable Secure Hard Drive Aegis Padlock button panel 1 Looking for an effortless way to secure your data? The Aegis Padlock Secure Drive is the ultimate portable hard drive and secure storage system. With an easy-to-use keypad design and software free setup, the Aegis Padlock Secure Drive enables you to access the drive with your own unique pin. Featuring 256 bit hardware encryption and a super-fast USB 3.
Aegis Padlock - Getting Started Connecting the Aegis Padlock with USB Y-Cable If the indicator light does not power on a single USB connection, use the included USB Y-cable. Before you begin 1. Attach the Aegis Padlock’s integrated USB cable to the female connector of the Be sure to review the following information before you begin to use the Aegis Padlock. USB Y-cable. 2. Connect the two male USB connectors to two available Attention: Use only the included cables with your Aegis Padlock.
Using the Aegis Padlock Entering the Admin Mode Entering and exiting the Standby Mode, Admin Mode, and User Mode Note: The Aegis Padlock cannot be recognized by the operating system in the Admin Mode. To enter the Admin Mode, do the following: Entering the Standby Mode 1. Attach the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. The Aegis The Standby Mode is the default working mode of the Aegis Padlock and is the gateway to other working modes. 2.
Password Management Adding a new User Password You can add a new User Password by doing the following: This section provides information about managing your password in the Admin Mode and User Mode. 1. Enter the Admin Mode (refer to page 9 for details). 2. Press and hold + 1 until the indicator light flashes BLUE intermittently. 3. Enter a User Password and press (a minimum of 6 digits and a maximum Changing the Admin Password of 16 digits) The indicator light flashes GREEN three times.
Setting the Unattended Auto Lock Feature To protect against unauthorized access if the drive is unlocked and unattended, the Aegis Padlock can be set to automatically lock after a pre-set amount of time. In its default state, the Aegis Padlock Unattended Auto Lock feature is turned off. The Unattended Auto Lock can be set to activate after 5, 10 or 20 minutes. To set the Unattended Auto Lock please use the following steps: 1.
Setting a Self Destruct Password The Aegis Padlock has the ability to set a password that will reset the encryption key if needed. By resetting the encryption key all data on the drive will be lost and cannot be recovered. After initiating the Self Destruct sequence, the PIN used to initiate the self destruct sequence will become the default Admin password. The drive will need to be initialized and reformatted. For directions see page 15. To set a Self Destruct password please use the following steps: 1.
5. In the Computer Manage window, click Disk Management. In the Disk Management window, the Aegis Padlock is recognized as an unknown device that is uninitialized and unallocated. 6. Do the following to make the drive recognized as a basic drive.
Troubleshooting This section contains troubleshooting information for the Aegis Padlock. If you encounter any of the following problems when using the Aegis Padlock, refer to the corresponding answers.
Technical Support Apricorn provides the following helpful resources for you: 1. Apricorn’s Website (http://www.apricorn.com) This gives you the ability to check for up-to-date information 2. E-mail us at support@apricorn.com 3. Or call the Technical Support Department at 1-800-458-5448 Apricorn’s Technical Support Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
