Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT Quick Start Manual

Aegis
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 first 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. To enter Admin Mode, connect the drive to a USB port. The UNLOCK indicator light will be RED.
Next, press and hold 0 +
2.
3. Enter the Admin PIN number (default is 123456) and press
indicator light will turn BLUE indicating you are in Admin Mode.
While in Admin Mode, press and hold 9 +
4.
5. Enter the new PIN number (minimum 6 digits) and press
light will flash GREEN 3 times if successful.
6. Re-enter the new PIN number and press
solid GREEN for 2 seconds then the ADMIN (A) indicator light will become solid BLUE
indicating you have successfully changed the Admin PIN.
7. To exit Admin Mode and begin using your Aegis Padlock drive, press the CANCEL button
until the LOCK indicator light turns RED. Now enter your new PIN number and press
Padlock

Quick Start Guide

for 5 seconds until the UNLOCK indicator light flashes RED.
DT
®
and is ready for use. For the Mac
. The ADMIN (A)
until the ADMIN (A) light flashes BLUE.
. The UNLOCK indicator
. The UNLOCK indicator light will stay
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 difficulty 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
1
Cancel button
2
3
LED Indicator light
.
button