Apricorn Aegis Secure Key Quick Start Manual

Secure Key

Aegis

Quick Start Guide

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, rest assured that
all data held on the Aegis Secure Key is safe and can't be accessed by any unauthorized third party
without the access PIN. The ful user's manual is located on the Aegis Secure Key itself. We recommend
that you unlock the Key using the factory preset PIN (1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4) and download the manual to your
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computer prior to initial setup / changing default settings. Once the user's manual is downloaded, be
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sure to create your own unique PIN prior to using your Secure Key. The Aegis Secure Key manual can
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also be found at: www.apricorn.com/media/uploads/ASK_Manual_9-13-2013.pdf
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Creating / Changing your PIN Code 7
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1. Beginning in standby mode, press the
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drive. (The RED and GREEN LED will blink rapidly.)
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5 6
1 2
2. Within 10 seconds, enter the default PIN if creating a PIN for the
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first time (1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4) or your User PIN if you're changing 7 8
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your existing PIN.
9 0
5 6
1
wxyz
jkl mno
3. Press the button. 7 (GREEN 8
LED will blink with correct PIN 3
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entry; RED LED will blink with an incorrect PIN entry.)
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wxyz
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4. Press and hold the the button for three seconds. 7
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and RED LED will illuminate steadily.)
9
wxyz
5. Enter the new PIN and press the
(GREEN and RED LED will both blink together.)
6. Enter the new PIN again to confirm and and press the
once more. (GREEN LED will blink if new PIN is accepted;
RED
and LED will blink alternately if new PIN isn't acceptable,
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in which case, repeat steps 4-6 and be sure that your new PIN
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meets length and complexity requirements outlined below in the def
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PIN Requrements.)
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Unlocking the Secure Key
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9
1 2
abc wxyz
3 4
1. Beginning in standby mode, press the
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drive. (The RED and GREEN LED will blink rapidly.)
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2. Within 10 seconds, enter your PIN (or default PIN if unlocking 7 8
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for the first time: 1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4)
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wxyz
3. Press the button. (GREEN
LED will blink with correct PIN
entry; RED LED will blink with an incorrect PIN entry.)With a
correct PIN entry, the key will remain unlocked and ready to be
plugged into a USB port (GREEN LED will blink;
either blink or stay on indicating use / activity. If not plugged into a
USB port within 30 seconds of unlocking, the key will return to
sleep mode and automatically lock itself.
PIN Requirements
PINs must be a minimum length of 7 digits
with a maximum of 15 digits and cannot
contain all sequential numbers or all the
same numbers (e.g. 123456789, 987654321
or 11111111, 22222222, etc.)
2
abc
4
ghi
6
mno
8
tuv
0
button to wake the
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abc
1
4
ghi
6
1 2
mno
abc
3
8 (GREEN
3 4
tuv
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0
5 6
jkl mno
5
7 8
.
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9 0
wxyz
7
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GREEN
9
2
wxyz
abc
4
ghi
6
mno
8
tuv
0
button to wake the
BLUE LED will
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Sleep Mode

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When the key is not in use, it will enter a sleep
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mode in which the key cannot be accessed. pqrs
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To put the key into standby mode and accept
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command inputs, press the
The RED and GREEN LED will blink rapidly.)
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Performing a Complete Reset
WARNING: PERFORMING A RESET WILL DESTROY ALL DATA ON THE DISK AND THE SECURE KEY WILL
NEED TO BE INITIALIZED AND REFORMATTED AFTER A NEW ADMIN PIN IS CREATED. IF POSSIBLE, BE
SURE TO BACK UP ALL IMPORTANT DATA PRIOR TO RESETTING THE SECURE KEY.
In the case that the User PIN has been forgotten, or if you would like to delete all data stored on
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the Key and configure a new User PIN, follow the instructions below. After reset is performed,
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a new User PIN will have to be defined in order to re-enable the Key. Additionally, the Aegis
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Secure Key will also have to be reformatted.
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1. Beginning in standby mode, press the 7
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(The RED and
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1
abc
2. Press the
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3. Press and hold the the 5
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(The GREEN and
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4. Press the button three times followed by the
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5. Press the
Setting Up a New Pin After a Complete Reset
Once the drive is reset either by the method above or if the drive was attacked by brute force
means (10 unsuccessful attempts to unlock the Aegis Secure Key), a new user PIN will need to 1
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be created by doing the following:
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1. Press and hold the the
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2
(The RED and
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abc
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2. Within 10 seconds, enter your new PIN. (The
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3. Press the
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4. Enter your new PIN again to confirm and and press the
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mno will blink if new PIN is accepted. Key will need to be reformatted upon insertion into a USB port.
GREEN and RED
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step 1 and be sure that your new PIN meets length and complexity requirements outlined on
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page one in the PIN Requrements.)
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Locking the Key
To lock the key, simply remove the Secure Key from its USB port, or wait 30 seconds after
unlocking without inserting it into a USB port.
Note: The Aegis Secure Key will not be recognized by any operating system when inserted
into a USB port while it's in its locked state. Always remove from USB port to perform any key
command functions.
Battery Note
The Aegis Secure Key has an internal rechargeable battery with a smart-charging circuit.
The battery will automatically charge whenever it's plugged into a powered USB port. Since
the Secure Key is shipped with a minimal battery charge, it must be plugged into a powered
USB port for 90 minutes to properly charge your battery prior to its first use.
Formatting the Key
The Aegis Secure Key comes
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preformatted in NTFS for Windows
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and is ready for use. For the Mac
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OS, the Disk Utility should be used
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to reformat the hard drive to a Mac
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compatible file system.
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button once.
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3 4
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5 6
2
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7 8
4
1 2
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abc
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3 4
wxyz
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8 button to wake the drive.
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1 2
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abc
GREEN LED will blink rapidly.)
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7 8
2 3 4
2
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button. (RED LED will blink.)
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4 5 6
4
wxyz
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1 2
6 button and the button for three seconds. 7 8
6
abc
pqrs tuv
RED LED will both blink together.)
3 4
8 9 0
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tuv wxyz
5 6
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button. (No LEDs will be illuminated.)
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7 8
button. (The RED LED will illuminate solidly, indicating that it isn't formatted.) pqrs tuv
1 2
abc
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wxyz
3 4
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5 6
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7 8
2
pqrs tuv
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4
wxyz
button for three seconds.
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GREEN LED will illuminate steadily.)
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RED and
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button. (The RED and GREEN LED will blink rapidly.)
LED will blink alternately if new PIN isn't acceptable, in which case, return to

Technical Support

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Apricorn provides the following helpful resources:
1. Apricorn's Website (http://www.apricorn.com)
2. E-mail us at support@apricorn.com
3. Call Technical Support at 1-800-458-5448 from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, M - F
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3 4
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5 6
jkl mno
GREEN LED will illuminate steadily.)
7 8
pqrs tuv
9 0
wxyz
once more. (GREEN LED
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