Apricorn ASK3Z User Manual page 3

About the Aegis Secure Key 3z
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PIN Requirements
PINs must be a minimum of seven
digits and a maximum of 16 digits.
Cannot contain all sequential
numbers (e.g., 01234567, 9876543)
and cannot contain all of the same
number (e.g., 1111111, 2222222.)
Note: Sequentially, 0 occurs before 1, not after 9.
Important:
DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS
WHILE THE SECURE KEY IS
INSERTED INTO A COMPUTER
USB PORT. The resulting downward
pressure exerted can damage the
Secure Key's USB connector and
the computer's USB port, causing
both to malfunction. Enter all PINs
and command codes onto the Secure
Key's keypad PRIOR to plugging the
device into the USB port for use.
Battery Note
The Aegis Secure Key has an internal
rechargeable battery with a smart-charging
circuit. For safety, each key ships with a partial
charge. Before initial use, we recommend
plugging the key into a powered USB port for
80 minutes to fully charge the battery. The
battery will automatically charge whenever it is
plugged into a powered USB port, regardless of
its operational mode. In standby mode, the
LED fades in and out slowly to indicate that it's
charging and glows solid RED to indicate that
it's fully charged. Note: Prior to initial setup,
the RED LED will pulse while plugged into a
powered USB port even though it may be fully
charged. If the battery is completely discharged,
the key will go through a self-test (indicated by a
RED, GREEN, and BLUE LED sequence) when
plugged into a USB port.
Waking the Key
When the key is not in use, it will enter a sleep state. While in this state, the key is locked and
cannot be accessed.
To wake the key so it can accept keypad inputs, press the
glow solidly (standby state.)
Note: If the key has never been used, the
that the Admin PIN must first be established before the key can be used.
First-Time Use
Each Aegis Secure Key is shipped without a preset Personal Identification Number (PIN)
installed on the key. A 7 to 16-digit Admin PIN must be established before the key can be
used. This Admin PIN can be used to set any and all of the Admin Mode Features of the key,
as well as to access the key's data.
NOTE: if you are using the Aegis Configurator to set up your Aegis Secure Key or
any other Apricorn secure drive, first ensure that the device to be configured has
CONFIGURABLE
the "configurable" logo on the back of the device and second, DO NOT perform
any of the the following Manual Admin and USER PIN SETUP steps below; The Aegis
Configurator will execute these setup steps and will only recognize devices in their factory
"out of box" state or devices that have been completely reset.
To Set Up the Admin PIN:
1. Wake up the key by pressing the
solidly.
2. Press + 9 at the same time. The
be blinking.
3. Enter the series of numbers that you will use for the Admin PIN (See PIN requirements on p.
4) and press the
4. Re-enter that same PIN and press the
one second followed by the
5. The key is now in Admin mode and other Admin features can be set (e.g., adding a User.)
6. To exit the Admin mode, press the button. The key will return to the locked standby state.
If no action is taken within 30 seconds, the key will return to its locked sleep state.
* GREEN LED will blink if the PIN is accepted; If the PIN is NOT accepted, the
will blink-- return to step 4 to resume the Admin PIN setup process.
RED
Admin Mode
To set up any of the key's Admin functions, the Admin mode must first be entered. Once in the
Admin mode, each of the key's functions can be addressed with the appropriate button com-
mands. While in the Admin mode, the data on the key will not be accessible.
Prior to your first use of the Aegis Secure Key, you must first set an Admin PIN. Immediately
after setting up your Admin PIN, you may then continue setting up other functions. If you do
nothing for a period of 30 seconds, the key will revert to its standby state.
To re-enter the Admin mode, perform the following steps below.
1. Press and hold
(This indicates that you can enter the Admin PIN.)
2. Enter the Admin PIN and press the
3. Admin Mode is indicated by a solid
4. To exit the Admin Mode, either allow 30 seconds of inactivity or
4 press the button.
button once. The
BLUE and GREEN LEDs will glow solidly indicating
BLUE
button. Both the
BLUE LED will glow solidly and the
button.*
button again. The GREEN
BLUE
LED glowing solidly by itself.
+ 0 for five seconds until the RED LED blinks.
button.
BLUE LED.
RED LED will
GREEN
and LEDs will glow
GREEN LED will
LED will illuminate for
RED LED
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