Apricorn A25-3PL256-2000, A25-3PL256-1000 User manual
Aegis Padlock 3.0
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
About the Aegis Padlock Portable Secure Hard Drive 4
Package contents 4
Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off 17
Troubleshooting 18
Aegis Padlock button panel 5
Aegis Padlock - Getting Started 6
Before you begin 6
Connecting the Aegis Padlock 6
Connecting the Aegis Padlock with USB Y-Cable 7
How do I use the Aegis Padlock the rst time? 7
What if I forget the User Password? 7
Using the Aegis Padlock 8
Entering the Standby Mode 8
Entering the User Mode 8
Exiting the User Mode 8
Entering the Admin Mode 9
Exiting the Admin Mode 9
Password Management 10
Changing the Admin Password 10
Adding a new User Password 11
Deleting the User Passwords 11
Changing the User Password 11
Setting the Unattended Auto Lock Feature 12
Aegis Padlock Brute Force Protection 13
What is Brute Force Attack? 13
How does the Aegis Padlock protect against brute force attack? 13
Setting a Self Destruct Password 14
Completely resetting the Aegis Padlock 15
Initializing and formatting the Aegis Padlock after a complete reset 15
Technical Support 20
Warranty and RMA information 20
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About the Aegis Padlock Portable
Remember to save your password in a safe place. If
lost or forgotten, there is no way to access the drive.
Re-enter the new PIN number and press . The LED light will stay solid GREEN for
Secure Hard Drive
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 3.0 connection, the
Aegis Padlock provides seamless real-time
encryption, keeping your data safe even if
the hard drive is removed from its enclosure.
Package contents
Aegis Padlock drive with
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integrated USB cable
• Travel pouch
• USB Y-cable
• Quick Start Guide
Aegis Padlock button panel
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The “Cancel” button can be used to:
• Cancel current operation
• Return to the previous step when you knowingly entered a wrong
password
• Exit the Admin Mode
The button can be used to access the Aegis Padlock and it can also be used
as an OK acknowledgement in the following operations:
• Entering a password
• Conrming a new password
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Indicator light
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Aegis Padlock 3.0
Quick Start Guide
Your Aegis Padlock is preformatted in NTFS for Windows
OS please refer to the directions on the reverse to reformat your drive to a compatible format.
To access the Aegis Padlock plug your drive into a powered USB port, enter the default PIN
number of 123456 and press .
The indicator light will change from RED to 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 rst 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:
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To enter Admin Mode, rst plug the drive into the USB port and wait until the LED light 1.
turns RED.
Next, press and hold 0 + for 5 seconds until the LED light ashes RED.2.
Enter the Admin PIN number (default is 123456) and press . The LED light will 3.
turn BLUE indicating you are in Admin Mode.
While in Admin Mode, press and hold 9 + until the LED light ashes BLUE.4.
Enter the new PIN number (minimum 6 digits) and press . The LED light will ash 5.
GREEN 3 times if successful.
2 seconds then solid BLUE indicating you have successfully changed the Admin PIN.
To exit admin mode and begin using your Aegis Padlock drive, press the CANCEL 7.
button until the LED turns RED. Now enter your new PIN number and press .
If you are having difculty please refer to the complete user’s manual which is loaded on your Aegis
Padlock drive and is also available at Apricorn’s
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LED Indicator light
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The indicator light displays the following colors to indicate the various modes of
operation:
• RED: Standby Mode
• BLUE: Admin Mode
• GREEN: User Mode
The indicator light has other display methods to indicate different status of the
Aegis Padlock. Details are provided later in this chapter.
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Aegis Padlock - Getting Started
Before you begin
Be sure to review the following information before you begin to use the Aegis
Padlock.
Attention: Use only the included cables with your Aegis Padlock. You might
damage the drive if you use a cable not included with the Aegis Padlock.
The Aegis Padlock is designed for portable use without an AC power adapter and
in most cases will be able to power on a single USB port. In the event that the
Aegis Padlock is unable to power on a single USB connection, use the included
USB Y-cable.
Connecting the Aegis Padlock
1. Attach the integrated USB cable of the Aegis Padlock drive to an available USB
port on your computer, as shown below.
2. The Aegis Padlock indicator light should glow RED.
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.
1. Attach the Aegis Padlock’s integrated USB cable to the female connector of the
USB Y-cable.
2. Connect the two male USB connectors to two available
USB ports on your computer.
3. The Aegis Padlock indicator light should glow RED.
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If the Indicator light
does not power, use the
included USB Y-cable.
Refer to directions on the
following page
How do I use the Aegis Padlock the rst time?
You can use it in one of the following ways:
• Enter the Admin Mode with 123456 (default administrator password),
and then you are able to change the Admin Password or create a User
Password.
• Directly enter the Secure User Mode with 123456 (default Admin Password)
to use the Aegis Padlock.
What if I forget the User Password?
Use your Admin Password to enter Admin Mode, and then create another User
Password in Admin Mode.
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