Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT - USB 3.0 Desktop Drive - Manual (Page 4)

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Looking for an effortless way to secure
your data? Look no further than the
Aegis Padlock DT.
With an easy-to-use keypad design
and software free setup, the Aegis
Padlock DT enables you to access
the drive with your own unique pin.
Featuring 256 bit hardware encryption
and a super-fast USB 3.0 connection,
the Aegis Padlock DT provides
seamless real-time encryption,
keeping your data safe 24/7.
Quick Start Guide
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2 Cancel button
button
LED Indicator light
Remember to save your password in a
safe place. If lost or forgotten, there is
no way to access the drive.
If you are having difficulty please refer
to the complete user’s manual which is
loaded on your Aegis Padlock drive and
is also available at Apricorn’s website at:
www.apricorn.com/support
Your Aegis Padlock DT is preformatted in NTFS for Windows ® and is ready for use. For the Mac OS please refer to the directions on the reverse to reformat your drive to a compatible format.To
access the Aegis Padlock DT connect the drive to a power outlet via the AC Adapter and a USB
port using the USB 3.0 cable (this cable is also compatible with USB 2.0).
Once connected turn the power switch on the back of the drive to the ON position, the LOCK indicator light on the top of the unit should show RED. Enter the default PIN number of 123456 and
press . The UNLOCK indicator light will turn GREEN indicating the drive is unlocked and can be
accessed.
Changing the ADMIN PIN number to your own unique PIN number
You are the “administrator” of this drive. The first thing you will want to do is change the Administrator
PIN number from the default 123456 to a unique, secure PIN number that you will remember.
To change the Admin PIN number follow the instructions below:
To enter Admin Mode, connect the drive to a USB port. The UNLOCK indicator light will be RED. 1.
Next, press and hold 0 + for 5 seconds until the UNLOCK indicator light flashes RED. 2.
Enter the Admin PIN number (default is 123456) and press . The ADMIN (A) 3. indicator light will turn BLUE indicating you are in Admin Mode.
While in Admin Mode, press and hold 9 + until the ADMIN (A) light flashes BLUE.
4.
Enter the new PIN number (minimum 6 digits) and press . The UNLOCK indicator 5. light will flash GREEN 3 times if successful.
Re-enter the new PIN number and press . The UNLOCK indicator light will stay
6. solid GREEN for 2 seconds then the ADMIN (A) indicator light will become solid BLUE
indicating you have successfully changed the Admin PIN.
To exit Admin Mode and begin using your Aegis Padlock drive, press the CANCEL button
7. until the LOCK indicator light turns RED. Now enter your new PIN number and press .
Aegis Padlock DT
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Aegis Padlock DT
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AC Adapter
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USB 3.0 data cable
(backwards compatible
with USB 2.0)
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Quick Start Guide
About the Aegis
Padlock Desktop Drive