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Fantom Drives DataShield Pro User Manual

Fantom Drives DataShield Pro User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Fantom Drives DataShield Pro

  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The DataShield Pro encrypts all of your data and keeps it safe from unauthorized access even if the hard drive is removed from its housing. This unit is fully usb-powered and ideal for personal or business use where data privacy is required.
  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    (*) Key (#) Key Clear entire input Press to confirm sequence and start your passcode from the beginning Blue LED Red LED Device is unlocked/ Device is locked/ Light blinks after a Light blinks twice if key is pressed the wrong passcode is entered Green LED Orange LED...
  • Page 4: First Time Setup

    First Time Set Up Step 1: Configuring Your (DEK) Data Encryption Key 1. Press and hold down numbers 1 and 3 while simultaneously connecting the USB cable to your computer or laptop. 2. The red and green LED lights will turn on after 5 seconds, then release both buttons.
  • Page 5 Windows Vista (for Mac see pg. 6) 1. On your taskbar, right click on the Windows icon and select “Disk Management” 2. Locate your DataShield Pro drive in the list. It will show as “Not Initialized” 3. Right click on the disk and initialize...
  • Page 6 Right click the disk and select “New Simple Volume” Select default settings, assign a volume label and click “Next” Your drive is now ready to use.
  • Page 7 B) Instructions for use with Mac OSX Open Utilities, then Disk Utility Select the disk and click the erase tab *Warning: This will delete all your current data in the drive! Select Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and click “Erase” Your drive is now ready to use Operation Guide Connecting the Drive 1.
  • Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions

    A. No, you cannot access your encrypted data if you forget your passcode. Q. Can I still use the DataShield Pro if I forget the passcode? A. Yes, you can continue using the device by resetting DEK. However, all data will be lost. (See First Time Set Up) Q.