Apricorn A25PL256S256 User Manual
Aegis Padlock
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
About the Aegis Padlock Portable Secure Hard Drive 4
Package contents 4
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
Aegis Padlock Brute Force Protection 12
What is Brute Force Attack? 12
How does the Aegis Padlock protect against brute force attack? 12
Completely resetting the Aegis Padlock 13
Initializing and formatting the Aegis Padlock after a complete reset 13
Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off from the Operating System 15
Troubleshooting 16
Technical Support 18
Warranty and RMA information 18
About the Aegis Padlock Portable
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 a choice of AES-128 or 256
bit hardware encryption, 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
integrated USB cable
• Travel pouch
• USB Y-cable
• Quick Start Guide
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Aegis Padlock
Quick Start Guide
Your Aegis Padlock is preformatted and ready for use. 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:
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 turn 3.
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.
Re-enter the new PIN number and press . The LED light will stay solid GREEN for 2 6.
seconds 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 .
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 diculty please refer to
the complete user’s manual which is loaded
on your Aegis Padlock drive and is also
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• 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
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 dri ve to an av ailable USB
port on your computer, as shown below.
2. 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
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