Apricorn Aegis Secure Key User Manual
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key
Quick Start Guide
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. Should the drive be lost or stolen, the user can
rest assured that all data held on the Aegis Secure Key is safe and cannot
be accessed by any unauthorized third party
The full manual is located on the Aegis Secure Key. We recommend that you
unlock the Key and download the manual first before making any changes.
The manual can also be found at http://www.apricorn.com/, then select
Aegis Secure key.
Note: The batteries are not fully charged when you receive your Aegis Secure
Key. The battery should be charged prior to first use. Please plug in the Key to a
powered USB port for 90 minutes to fully charge your battery
Unlocking the Key
1. Press the Key button
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
5. To lock the Aegis Secure Key, Unplug
it from the USB port.
will blink together
will be on or blink for activity
1 2
3
5 6
7
9 0
4
8
Even though the Aegis Secure Key can be used straight out of the box with the
default PIN 1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4, we highly recommend that a new User PIN is
configured immediately by following instructions below, for security reasons.
Changing your PIN code
1. Press the Key button
2. Within 10 seconds enter the User PIN
and press the Key button
(Factory default PIN: 1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4)
3. Press and hold the Key button
for 3 seconds
4. Enter a new PIN number
And press the Key button
6. Re-enter the new PIN number
and press the Key button
will blink together
will blink for a correct PIN entry
will blink for an incorrect PIN entry
will be on solid
will blink together
will blink if the new PIN is accepted and
The Key is unlocked & ready to use
will blink alternately if the new
PIN was not accepted
Quick Start Guide (connued)
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.
Note: By resetting the Aegis Secure Key, all data previously
stored on the drive will be lost!
1. Press the Key button
2. Press the Key button
3. Press and hold the Key button and
the number 2 button for 3 seconds
4. Enter 9 - 9 - 9 and
press the Key Button
5. Press the Key button
Note: When the is on and solid, a new user PIN will need to be set prior to use.
9
9
9
2
will blink together
will blink
will blink together
LEDs will tun off
will be on solid
Setup new PIN after resetting Aegis Secure Key
Once the drive is reset either by the method above or if the drive was locked by a brute
force attack (10 unsuccessful attempts to unlock the Aegis Secure Key), a new user PIN
will need to be defined.
1. Press the Key button for 3 seconds
2. Within 10 seconds enter the new PIN
See the note below about acceptable PIN’s
3. Press the Key button to save
4. Re-enter the new PIN number & press
the Key button
5. If the new PIN was accepted, the Green LED will
be flashing. The key will be unlocked and be
ready to format.
will be on
will be on
will blink together if accepted
will blink if the new PIN is accepted and
the Key is unlocked & ready to use
will blink alternately if the new
PIN was not accepted
Note: PIN’s must be between 7-15 digits in length & should not contain repeating numbers e.g. 3-3-3-3-3-3,
and also should not contain sequential numbers e.g. (1-2-3-4-5-6-7), (7-8-9-0-1-2-3-4-5-6), (7-6-5-4-3-2-1)
Technical Support
Apricorn provides the following helpful resources for you:
1. Apricorn’s Website (http://www.apricorn.com)
Apricorn, Inc 2011.
All rights reserved
12191 Kirkham Rd
Poway, CA, U.S.A 92064
This gives you the ability to check for up-to-date information
2. E-mail us at support@apricorn.com
3. Or call the Technical Support Department at 1-800-458-5448
Apricorn’s Technical Support Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m. to
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