iStorage datAshur Personal Manual - Manual (Page 26)

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Q. HOW DO I CREATE A NEW USER PIN AFTER RESETTING THE datAshur Personal ® DRIVE?
A. Once the datAshur Personal ® drive has been reset either with the method from the previous step
or from a brute force attack (10 unsuccessful attempts to unlock) a New User PIN will need to be
defined.
Please follow this procedure:
Press and hold the Key Button for 3 seconds
Within 10 seconds enter the New User PIN
Press the Key Button to save
Re-enter the New User PIN number & press the Key Button
If the New User PIN was accepted, the GREEN LED will be flashing.
The
datAshur Personal ® drive will be unlocked and be ready to format.
Q. HOW SHOULD I FORMAT MY DRIVE?
A. The datAshur Personal ® drives come formatted to FAT32 filing system by default. This will allow
you to use the datAshur Personal ® drive across all platforms (Windows, Apple, Linux) with a file size
limitation of up to 4GB.
Q. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE USER MODE AND ADMIN MODE?
A. For an ordinary user we recommend to have just one PIN code, whereas in a corporate
environment we strongly suggest creating an Admin PIN and User PIN.
When in admin mode you will be able to change the User PIN code.
Q. HOW DO I ACCESS ADMIN MODE?
A. Please follow this procedure:
Press the Key Button 2 times
Within 10 seconds enter the Admin PIN
Connect the datAshur Personal ® drive to a USB port within 30 seconds
17. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - continued