Setting Read-Only Or Read / Write Modes From The User Mode; Important Note - Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT FIPS User Manual

Setting Read-Only or Read / Write
From the User Mode
This mode allows the User to set the Read / Write status of the drive without having
access to the Admin functions.
When the drive is unlocked in Read-Only mode the
three seconds while the
If the drive is set to Read-Only in the Admin mode, the User cannot override that
setting. Only the Admin can return the drive to Read / Write Mode.
To Set the Drive to Read-Only:
1. Start with the drive in stand-by mode (indicated by the
Press the r + o (7 + 6) buttons together for three seconds.
2.
The GREEN LED will blink three times.
3. Enter the User / Admin PIN and press
4. The drive will be in a Read-Only state the next time it is unlocked.
To Return the Drive to Read / Write:
1. Press the button to wake the key. The
Press the r + w (7+ 9) buttons together for three seconds.
2.
The GREEN LED will blink three times.
3. Enter the User / Admin PIN and press
The GREEN LED will glow steadily.
4. Drive will return to unlocked mode and can now be written to, indicated by the blinking
GREEN LED.

Important Note

Setting the drive to Read/ Write from the User mode will not override a
Read-Only setting that was placed by the Admin.
To set the drive to be in Read-Only mode for both the User and the Admin,
set the Read-Only Mode using the Admin function.
GREEN
LED will glow steadily.
RED LED will blink once every
RED
. The GREEN
LED will blink.
RED LED will glow steadily.
.
LED glowing steadily.)
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