Apricorn Aegis Padlock 3.0 Quick Start Manual

Aegis
Quick Start Guide
Your Aegis Padlock 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 plug your drive into a powered USB port (for the fastest data
transfer speeds use a USB 3.0 port - the Aegis Padlock is also backwards compatible with
USB 2.0), enter the default PIN number of 123456 and press
The indicator light will change from RED to 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, first plug the drive into the USB port and wait until the LED light
turns RED.
2. Next, press and hold 0 +
3. Enter the Admin PIN number (default is 123456) and press
BLUE indicating you are in Admin Mode.
4. While in Admin Mode, press and hold 9 +
5. Enter the new PIN number (minimum 6 digits) and press
GREEN 3 times if successful.
6. Re-enter the new PIN number and press
2 seconds then 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 LED turns RED. Now enter your new PIN number and press
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4
1
ghi
7
pqrs
cancel
Padlock
2 3
abc def
5 6
jkl mno
8 9
tuv wxyz
0
for 5 seconds until the LED light flashes RED.
until the LED light flashes BLUE.
. The LED light will stay solid GREEN for
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
2
1
Cancel button
2
3
3
3.0
and is ready for use. For the Mac
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. The LED light will turn
. The LED light will flash
button
LED Indicator light
.