Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT FIPS - USB 3.0 Desktop Drive - Manual (Page 10)

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Entering the Admin Mode
Note: The Aegis Padlock DT cannot be recognized by the operating system in the
Admin Mode.
To enter the Admin Mode, do the following:
1. From Standby mode press and hold UNLOCK + 0
for five seconds until the
LED flashes
RED . This indicates that you can enter the Admin PIN.
2. Enter the Admin PIN and press UNLOCK. The drive is in Admin Mode when
the LED has changed to
BLUE .
Note: If the LED flashes
RED for a few seconds, indicating the Aegis
Padlock DT has returned to the Standby Mode, go back to Step 2. This is
due to one of the following conditions:
• You entered an incorrect Admin PIN.
• No activity was detected within ten seconds in the Admin Mode.
Exiting the Admin Mode
To exit the Admin Mode, press the “Cancel” button on the Aegis Padlock DT keypad.
If there is no activity for five seconds the drive will lock and go into Standby mode.
Alternately, you can turn your Aegis Padlock DT OFF at the power switch on the
back of the unit. Once you turn the Aegis Padlock DT ON again, the Padlock DT will
go through its self test verification process before turning the LED
RED , indicating
that you are in the Standby Mode.