Performing A Complete Reset - Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z User Manual

Performing a Complete Reset

NOTE: A complete reset will erase encryption keys and PINs and leave the Secure Key in an
unformatted condition.
There may be circumstances (forgotten PIN, redeployment, return to factory default settings)
when you need to completely reset the key. The complete reset feature will perform a
crypto-erase on the key, generate a new encryption key, delete all users, and return all of the
settings to factory default.
To perform a complete reset of the key, perform the following:
1. Press and hold
The RED and
2. The GREEN and
GREEN LED glowing solidly for several seconds, followed finally by the
BLUE LEDs glowing solidly which indicates that the reset is complete.
3. A new Admin PIN will need to be entered and the key will need to be reformatted.
+ LOCK + 2 together for ten seconds.
BLUE LEDs will blink alternately.
RED LEDs will glow solidly for several seconds, followed by the
GREEN and
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