Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT FIPS - USB 3.0 Desktop Drive - Manual (Page 9)

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Using the Aegis Padlock DT
Entering and exiting the Standby Mode, Admin
Mode, and User Mode
Entering the Standby Mode
The Standby Mode is the default mode of the Aegis Padlock DT and is the gateway
to other operations.
To enter the Standby Mode, attach the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer and turn the Aegis Padlock DT ON. The drive automatically goes into its
self test verification (see Connecting the Aegis Padlock DT) before going into Standby
Mode turning the LED
RED . In this mode, the Aegis Padlock DT is locked. It cannot be
recognized by My Computer and it does not provide either the regular functions or the
encryption function. However, it enables you to enter and switch between the Admin
Mode and the User Mode.
Attention: To switch between the Admin Mode and the User Mode, you are
required to switch to the Standby Mode first, and then you can enter the
mode of your choice.
Entering the User Mode
To enter the User Mode, do the following:
1. From the Standby mode enter the User PIN or the Admin PIN and press the
UNLOCK button. The LED turns
GREEN indicating that the drive is in the
User Mode. If the LED flashes
RED , you need to re-enter the correct PIN.
Exiting the User Mode
To exit the User 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.