Apricorn Padlock User Manual

User’s ManualAegis PadlockPro

www.apricorn.com10Using the Aegis Padlock ProEntering and exiting the Standby Mode, Admin Mode, and User ModeEntering the Standby ModeThe Standby Mode

www.apricorn.com11Note: The Aegis Padlock Pro cannot be recognized by the operating system in the Admin Mode.To enter the Admin Mode, do the following

www.apricorn.com12Password ManagementChanging the Admin PasswordNote: If the indicator light ashes red three times, this indicates that thepassword i

www.apricorn.com13You can add a new User Password by doing the following:Enter the Admin Mode (refer to page 11 for details).1. Press and hold +

www.apricorn.com14Aegis Padlock Pro Brute Force ProtectionWhat is Brute Force Attack?In cryptanalysis, a brute force attack is a method of defeating a

www.apricorn.com15Completely resetting the Aegis Padlock ProNote: If no activity is detected for 30 seconds in this step, the Aegis Padlock Pro will g

www.apricorn.com16In the Computer Manage window, click 5. Disk Management. In the Disk Management window, the Aegis Padlock Pro is recognized as an u

www.apricorn.com17Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off from the Operating SystemBe sure to save and close all the les on your Aegis Padlock Pro be

www.apricorn.com18TroubleshootingThis section contains troubleshooting information for the Aegis Padlock Pro. Ifyou encounter any of the following pro

www.apricorn.com19Q: How do I use the Aegis Padlock Pro without a password?A: As a full disk encryption product, the Aegis Padlock Pro can never be us

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www.apricorn.com20One Year Warranty:Apricorn offers a 3-year warranty on the Aegis Padlock Pro against defects in materials and workmanship under norm

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Table of ContentsAbout the Aegis Padlock Pro Secure Hard Drive 4Package contents 4Aegis Padlock Pro button panel 5Aegis Padlock Pro - Getting St

www.apricorn.com4About the Aegis Padlock Pro Secure Hard DrivePackage contentsAegis Padlock Pro drive • Travel pouch• Quick Start Guide• USB Power Cab

www.apricorn.com5Aegis Padlock Pro button panelThe “Cancel” button can be used to:Cancel current operation• Return to the previous step when you knowi

www.apricorn.com6Aegis Padlock Pro - Getting StartedBefore you beginBe sure to review the following information before you begin to use the Aegis Padl

www.apricorn.com7Connecting via eSATAeSATA/USB ComboConnectorStandard eSATAConnectorIf you are using the eSATA/USB combo connector on your computer, a

www.apricorn.com8How do I use the Aegis Padlock Pro for the rst time?What if I forget the User Password?Use your Admin Password to enter Admin Mode,

www.apricorn.com9Aegis Padlock Pro Setup for Mac OS®Your Aegis Padlock Pro is preformatted in NTFS for Windows®. To reformat the drive to a Mac compat