Apricorn ADT-3PL256F-3000, ADT-3PL256-3000, ADT-3PL256-6000, ADT-3PL256-4000, ADT-3PL256-2000 User manual
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Aegis Padlock DT
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
About the Aegis Padlock Desktop Drive 4
Package contents 4
Aegis Padlock DT button panel 5
Aegis Padlock DT - Getting Started 6
Before you begin 6
Connecting the Aegis Padlock DT 6
How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT the rst time? 7
What if I forget the User Password? 7
Using the Aegis Padlock DT 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 DT Brute Force Protection 13
What is Brute Force Attack? 13
How does the Aegis Padlock DT protect against brute force attack? 13
Setting a Self Destruct Password 14
Completely resetting the Aegis Padlock DT 15
Initializing and formatting the Aegis Padlock DT after a complete reset 15
Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off 17
Troubleshooting 18
Technical Support 20
Warranty and RMA information 20
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About the Aegis
Padlock Desktop Drive
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.
Package contents
• Aegis Padlock DT
• AC Adapter
• USB 3.0 data cable
(backwards compatible
with USB 2.0)
• Quick Start Guide
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Aegis Padlock DT
Quick Start Guide
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Your Aegis Padlock DT 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 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 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:
1.
and is ready for use. For the Mac
To enter Admin Mode, connect the drive to a USB port. The UNLOCK indicator light will be RED.
Next, press and hold 0 + for 5 seconds until the UNLOCK indicator light ashes 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 ashes BLUE.4.
Enter the new PIN number (minimum 6 digits) and press . The UNLOCK indicator 5.
light will ash 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 .
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 difculty 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
Cancel button
1
button
2
LED Indicator light
3
4
Aegis Padlock DT
Button Panel
Cancel button
1
2
3
The “Cancel” button can be used to:
• Cancel current operation
• Return to the previous step when you knowingly entered a wrong
• Exit the Admin Mode
The button can be used to access the Aegis Padlock DT 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
button
Indicator lights
password
The indicator light has other display methods to indicate different status of the
Aegis Padlock DT. Details are provided later in this chapter.
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Aegis Padlock DT - Getting Started
Before you begin
Be sure to review the following information before you begin to use the Aegis
Padlock DT.
Attention: Use only the included cables with your Aegis Padlock DT. You
might damage the drive if you use a cable not included with the Aegis
Padlock DT.
Connecting the Aegis Padlock DT
1. Ensure that the power switch on the back of the Aegis Padlock DT is in the OFF
position.
2. Connect the Aegis Padlock DT to a power outlet using the included AC Adapter.
3. Attach the USB cable to the Aegis Padlock DT drive and to an available USB port
on your computer.
4. Turn the power switch on the back of the Aegis Padlock DT to the ON position.
5. The LOCK indicator light should turn RED, indicating that the drive is now ready
to use.
On Off
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How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT 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 DT.
What if I forget the User Password?
Use your Admin Password to enter Admin Mode, and then create another User
Password in Admin Mode.
NOTE: If you forget or lose your ADMIN password there is no way to
access the drive. Even an Apricorn employee will be unable to help
you access your data. In the event that this happens, the only way to
use the drive is to do a complete reset, which will reset the encryption
key making all data on the drive unrecoverable and restore the Admin
Password to the default 123456.
See the Chapter “Completely Resetting your Aegis Padlock DT” for
instructions.
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