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Precautions before use

Please read the following instructions carefully before using the product.

 The product includes an installed and initialized HDD. Data Safe Pro

uses 5V/900mA from USB 3.0 port. In case of connection with USB

2.0 port, please use a USB to DC power cable included.

 Please don‟t place any magnetic material around the device. It may

damage the data of HDD installed in it. Also, don‟t drop or cause any
hard impact to the device. The data of HDD in Data Safe Pro can be
damaged easily by magnetic material or strong impact. It is always
advisable to back up important data.

 The encryption of Data Safe Pro is hardware based. Data Safe Pro can

connect and work with all OS, Embedded devices and media players
which support USB host.

 Basically Data Safe Pro uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

256 bit encryption algorithms. Additionally, it supports higher level
encryption management via Password input and Master-key
registration. If a user loses or forgets a master-key and password, we
(Prestigio – manufacturer) can‟t rescue or recover any data. User
need to format the HDD to use it again.

 Data Safe Pro doesn‟t use any S/W for encryption. Users can set up

the security by inputting 4~8 digits password via front touch panel
buttons of Data Safe Pro.

 Data Safe Pro encrypts the entire HDD. Only this Data Safe Pro can be

used for reading or decrypting any information stored on this HDD.

 Data Safe Pro supports User Password protection feature. If user

enters wrong password 3 times in a row, the interval to ask password
input is lengthened continuously.

 If you forget the Password of Data Safe Pro, you have to visit our

official A/S center or country official distributor to rescue and recover
HDD data. When visiting A/S center, users should bring both Data
Safe Pro and Master-key. Master-key shows the authentication of
owner of Data Safe Pro.

 Data Safe Pro supports both security and normal mode. In case of

security mode (with password input), it takes 10 seconds longer
booting-time than normal mode. It‟s because Data Safe Pro is
re-connected after stand-by for the security mode activation and

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safety connection.

 Data Safe Pro supports „un-mount‟ feature. When disconnecting Data

Safe Pro from PC, please use „un-mount‟ feature on the device or
„Safely Remove Hardware‟ of Windows. If you disconnect USB cable
during data transfer, data loss may occur. Please pay attention to it.

1. Packing List

Prestigio Data Safe Pro
Portable pouch & cleaning cloth
Warranty Card

USB 3.0 cable (70cm – A to Micro B type)
USB to DC Cable (70cm)
User Manual
Legal and Safety Notices

2. Device Overview

USB port

Connect Data Safe Pro to various PC and
devices via USB 3.0 port. (Compatible
with USB 2.0 devices also)

DC IN

If your PC or device doesn‟t supply
sufficient power via USB port, then please

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use the USB to DC cable (included)

OLED display
window

Shows the menu and password input of
Data Safe Pro

Touch Panel

Supports menu navigation and password
input via Capacitance Touch switching
technology

Getting Started

3. USE in Normal Mode, without encryption

 Initially your Data Safe Pro runs in normal mode, without password

protected data encryption.

 IMPORTANT: If you start using device in Normal mode and decide to

switch to Security mode later, you should back up all your data
before you switch to Security mode. All data on the drive will be
deleted during initialization of Security mode.

 Connect Data Safe Pro to your desktop or laptop with the USB 3.0

cable via USB 3.0 port. It‟s also compatible with USB 2.0, but in that
case, the data transfer speed is slowed down and it may not supply
enough power. The insufficient power supply can cause malfunction.
In that case, please use the USB to DC cable (included).

Note: Please use an authentic and original USB 3.0 cable for the USB

3.0 Super Speed and stable performance.

4. USE in Security Mode, with encryption

 IMPORTANT: If you started using device in Normal mode

(transfered data on the HDD) and decide to switch to Security mode

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later, you should back up all your data which you stored on Data
Safe Pro before you switch to Security mode. All data on the drive
will be deleted during initialization of Security mode.

Please follow these steps to switch to Security Mode:

4.1. Connect Data Safe Pro to your desktop or laptop with the USB 3.0

cable.

4.2. After Data Safe Pro starts, press Menu button on its front panel and

select “Initialization of HDD usage mode” (navigate through the
menu using down (8) and up (2) buttons, press ENTER for
selection confirmation).

4.3. Press <1> button to initialize HDD. To confirm it, press <1> button

once again.

Note: After HDD initialization it‟s impossible to rescue or recover
any data on it. So, please be careful not to lose your valuable data
and double check before HDD initialization

4.4. After initialization, the front OLED display window shows the

message “The new HDD is connected. Will you use Password?”.
Press <1> button on the front touch panel to set up Password.

4.5. LCD shows message “Enter a password for the first time”. Then,

please enter your password (4~8 digits) by pressing numeric
buttons on the front panel of Data Safe Pro and press <Enter>
button to apply it.

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To confirm the password, please, enter it again according to the
on-screen instructions and press <Enter> to apply it. (If you enter
wrong or different password, you can‟t go to the next step. You
have to re-start the process.

4.6. Once the password input process is completed, the LCD will show

the 16 digits Master-Key (see example below). LCD will show the
Master-Key till you press any other button on Data Safe Pro.
You should write down the Master-Key and keep it safe.

What is the ‘Master-Key’?

Master-key is the essential code to recover HDD data. If you
forget the password you entered on the security HDD or your

Data Safe Pro gets damaged, you can’t connect or read any data

on HDD. Even though you connect the HDD to your PC system,
your PC won’t be able to read anything because it’s totally
encrypted by AES 256 bit encryption
technology. Master-key is not designed for individual users. The
data can be recovered only by our special program in our official
service centers. To recover HDD data, you have to visit us with
Data Safe Pro and Master key. If you lose Master-key, it’s