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User’s ManualAegis Padlock

www.apricorn.com10Password ManagementChanging the Admin PasswordThis section provides information about managing your password in the Admin Mode and U

www.apricorn.com11Adding a new User PasswordYou can add a new User Password by doing the following:Enter the Admin Mode (refer to page 9 for details).

www.apricorn.com12Aegis Padlock Brute Force ProtectionWhat is Brute Force Attack?In cryptanalysis, a brute force attack is a method of defeating a cry

www.apricorn.com13Completely resetting the Aegis PadlockIf you forget all the User Passwords or Admin Passwords, you can perform a complete reset to r

www.apricorn.com14In the Computer Manage window, click 5. Disk Management. In the Disk Management window, the Aegis Padlock is recognized as an unkno

www.apricorn.com15Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off from the Operating SystemBe sure to save and close all the les on your Aegis Padlock before

www.apricorn.com16TroubleshootingThis section contains troubleshooting information for the Aegis Padlock. Ifyou encounter any of the following problem

www.apricorn.com17Q: How do I use the Aegis Padlock without a password?A: As a full disk encryption product, the Aegis Padlock can never be usedwithou

www.apricorn.com18One Year Warranty:Apricorn offers a 1-year warranty on the Aegis Padlock against defects in materials and workmanship under normal u

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

www.apricorn.com4About the Aegis Padlock Portable Secure Hard DrivePackage contentsAegis Padlock drive with • integrated USB cableTravel pouch• USB Y-

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

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

www.apricorn.com7Connecting the Aegis Padlock with USB Y-CableIf the indicator light does not power on a single USB connection, use the included USB Y

www.apricorn.com8Using the Aegis PadlockEntering and exiting the Standby Mode, Admin Mode, and User ModeEntering the Standby ModeThe Standby Mode is t

www.apricorn.com9Entering the Admin ModeNote: The Aegis Padlock cannot be recognized by the operating system in the Admin Mode.To enter the Admin Mode