![]() ![]() While in Admin Mode, the user can change, delete or add new user passwords, as well as change the administrator's password. The user can enter Admin Mode by simultaneously holding down 0 and the Unlock key for five seconds and then entering the PIN. Clicking the Cancel button locks the device. To unlock the Aegis Padlock 3.0, simply plug the drive into the computer, enter the Personal Identification Number and press the Unlock button. A small indicator light below the keypad lets the user know if the drive is locked (red), unlocked (green) or in Admin Mode (blue). The numbered keypad provides the first line of defense for the Aegis Padlock 3.0. We gave the Seagate GoFlex Turbo and Iomega eGo high marks for their powerful tools and would have liked to have seen such helpful utilities on the Padlock 3.0. Unfortunately, like the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 does not come with any preinstalled utilities such as automatic backup or synchronization. ![]() Thankfully, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 doesn't require any software to set up - once you've plugged the drive into your computer and entered the default Personal Identification Number, you're free to start transferring files. ![]() In the event that no recovery PINs were set and both the User and Admin PINs are forgotten, the drive can be reset and used again but all of the device's data will be lost as a result of the reset.Like the ThinkPad drive, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 features 16-point omni-directional shock mounting to protect the drive from accidental falls or drops. Additionally the Admin can generate a new User PIN(s) from within the Admin mode. If Recovery PINs were not created at initial setup, the Admin PIN can be used to unlock the drive and recover the data. Once the new User PIN is set up, you will be able to unlock the drive and access your data. If your drive was issued by your workplace, your IT Administrator/Help Desk should be able to provide you the recovery PIN. If you forget your original user PIN, the recovery PINs will allow you to create a replacement User PIN. If your device has a “Configurable” symbol on it, up to 4 recovery PINs can be programmed onto the device (typically by the Admin during initial configuration). Follow the steps in the manual to remove the User PINs (which will also remove all recovery PINs and self-destruct PIN) and then add new User PIN(s). ![]()
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