Apricorn Aegis Padlock A25-PLE256 256GB User manual

Aegis Padlock
Quick Start Guide
Before you begin
Be sure to review the following information before you begin to use the
Aegis Padlock Pro.
Attention: Use only the included cables with your Aegis Padlock Pro.
You might damage the drive if you use a cable
not included with the Aegis Padlock Pro.
To power the Aegis Padlock Pro attach one end
of the power cable to the secure hard drive,
and then attach the other end to an available
USB connector on your computer. The indicator
light will turn red, as shown right.
Powering the Aegis Padlock Pro
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Package contents
Aegis Padlock Pro drive•
Travel pouch•
USB Power Cable•
USB Data Cable•
eSATA Combo Cable•
Quick Start Guide•
Pro
Once powered you have two options for
connecting to your Aegis Padlock Pro:
via USB or eSATA.
Connecting via USB
Attach one end of the USB data
cable to the Aegis Padlock Pro, and
then attach the other end to another
available USB connector on your
computer, as shown right.
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Note: If your
USB port provides
enough power to
run the drive then
you will not need to
use the extra USB
power cable.

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Cancel button
button
LED Indicator light
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difcultyplease
refer to the complete user’s manual
which is loaded on your Aegis
Padlock Pro drive and is also available
at Apricorn’s website at:
www.apricorn.com/support
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Button Panel
Connecting via eSATA
eSATA/USB Combo
Connector
Standard eSATA
Connector
If you are using the eSATA/USB combo
connector on your computer, attach one
end of the eSATA data cable to the Aegis
Padlock Pro, and then attach the other
end to the eSATA/USB combo connector
on your computer, as shown below.
Note: When you are using the
eSATA/USB combo connector,
the eSATA data cable functions
as a data cable and power cable
simultaneously, in most cases
you should not need the USB
AC Adapter.
If you are using the standard eSATA
connector on your computer, attach
both the USB AC Adapter and the
eSATA data cable to the Aegis Padlock
Pro and your computer, as shown
below.
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Note: As the Standard eSATA
connection transfers data only
and does not provide power,
you will need to use the
USB AC Adapter for
power.

Getting Started
Your Aegis Padlock Pro is preformatted in NTFS for Windows®and is ready
for use. For the Mac OS please refer to the directions on the following
page to reformat your drive to a compatible format. To access the Aegis
Padlock Pro plug your drive into a powered USB port, 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rst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:
ToenterAdminMode,rstplugthedriveintotheUSBportandwait1.
until the LED light turns RED.
Next, press and hold 0 + for 5 seconds until the LED light2.
ashesRED.
Enter the Admin PIN number (default is 123456) and press .3.
The LED light will turn BLUE indicating you are in Admin Mode.
While in Admin Mode, press and hold 9 + until the LED light4.
ashesBLUE.
Enter the new PIN number (minimum 6 digits) and press . The5.
LEDlightwillashGREEN3timesifsuccessful.
Re-enter the new PIN number and press . The LED light will stay6.
solid GREEN for 2 seconds indicating you have successfully changed
the Admin PIN.
To exit admin mode and begin using your Aegis Padlock Pro drive,7.
press the CANCEL button until the LED turns RED. Now enter your
new PIN number and press .

Aegis Padlock Pro Setup for Mac OS
®
Your Aegis Padlock Pro is preformatted in NTFS for Windows®. To reformat
the drive to a Mac compatible format please read the below.
Once the drive is unlocked, open Disk Utility from Applications/
Utilities/Disk Utilities.
To format the Aegis Padlock Pro:
Select the Aegis Padlock Pro from the list of drives and volumes. Each1.
drive in the list will display its capacity, manufacturer, and product
name, such as 232.9 Apricorn Padlock.
Click the ‘Erase’ tab.2.
Enter a name for the drive. The default name is Untitled. The drive’s3.
name will eventually appear on the desktop.
Select a volume format to use. The Volume Format dropdown4.
menu lists the available drive formats that the Mac supports. The
recommended format type is ‘Mac OS Extended (Journaled).’
Click the ‘Erase’ button. Disk Utility will unmount the volume from the5.
desktop, erase it, and then remount it on the desktop.
Your Aegis Padlock Pro is now formatted and ready to use. To change your
ADMIN PIN please refer to the directions on the previous page.
Apricorn provides the following helpful resources for you:
1. Apricorn’s Website (http://www.apricorn.com)
This gives you the ability to check for up-to-date information.
2. E-mail us at [email protected]
3. Or call the Technical Support Department at 1-800-458-5448.
Apricorn’s Technical Support Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00p.m.,PacicStandardTime,MondaythroughFriday.
Technical Support
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