Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................. 2 LED Indicators.......................................................... 2 Unlocking the Aegis Secure Key............................ 3 Changing your PIN code......................................... 3 Resetting your Aegis Secure Key........................... 4 Setup new PIN after resetting Aegis Secure Key.. 4 Setup Aegis Secure Key after complete Reset.....
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Apricorn Aegis Secure Key. The Aegis Secure Key works by simply entering your desired 7-15 digit PIN directly onto the onboard keypad. The Aegis Secure Key can then be connected to any USB port on any computer.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 2. Unlocking the Aegis Secure Key Instructions LED Activity 1. Press the Key button will blink together 2. Within 10 seconds enter the User PIN (Factory default PIN: 1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4) 3. Press the Key button will blink for a correct PIN entry will blink for an incorrect PIN entry 4. Connect the Aegis Secure Key to a USB port within 30 seconds will be on will be on or blink for activity 5. To lock the Aegis Secure Key, Unplug it form the USB port.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 4. Resetting your Aegis Secure Key In case the User PIN has been forgotten, or if you would like to delete all data stored on the key and configure a new user PIN, follow the instructions below. The reset process will clear all PINs and encryption Keys and destroy all data. This means a new User PIN will have to be defined in order to re-enable the Key. Also, since this will force the creation of a new encryption Key, the Aegis Secure Key will have to be reformatted.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 6. Setup the Aegis Secure Key with Windows after a complete reset A complete reset of the Aegis Secure Key will erase all information and partition settings. You will need to initialize and format the Aegis Secure Key. To initialize your Aegis Secure Key, do the following: 1. Setup and new PIN (see Page 4) 2. Unlock the Aegis Secure Key and attach to the computer. 3. Wait until the Blue LED turns on 4. Right-click My Computer, and then click Manage from the Windows desktop. 5.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 7. Creating an Admin PIN The ADMIN PIN is useful in a corporate environment where an Administrator will provide access to the Key if the User PIN is forgotten or unavailable. Individuals are strongly discouraged from using this feature as it can be cumbersome to setup and improper use can provide unintended results. The Aegis Secure Key can be setup with an Admin PIN.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 8. Unlocking the Aegis Secure Key in Admin mode Instructions LED Activity 1. Press the Key button 2 times will double blink together 2. Within 10 seconds enter the Admin PIN 3. Press the Key button will double blink if correct (The user PIN is now erased) will blink if incorrect 4. Connect the Aegis Secure Key to a USB port within 30 seconds will be on will be on or blink for activity 5. To lock the Aegis Secure Key, Unplug it form the USB port. 9.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key Frequently Asked Questions How to unlock the Aegis Secure Key if your battery is dead Your Aegis Secure Key has a built-in rechargeable battery.
Technical Support Warranty and RMA information Three Year Limited Warranty: Apricorn offers a 3-year limited warranty on the Aegis Secure Key against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The warranty period is effective from the date of purchase either directly from Apricorn or an authorized reseller.