Aegis
Quick Start Guide
First-Time Use / Admin Mode Setup
NOTE: if you are using the Aegis Configurator to
set up your Aegis Secure Key 3, First ensure that
CONFIGURABLE
the device to be configured has the "configurable"
logo on the back of the outer sleeve. Also, DO NOT perform
the following Manual Admin and USER PIN SETUP steps
below; The Aegis Configurator will only recognize devices
in their factory "out of box" state or devices that have been
completely reset.
Each Aegis Secure Key is shipped without a preset Personal
Identification Number (PIN.) To prepare the Key for use, the user
must first establish an Admin PIN that is between 7 and 16 digits
in length. PINs cannot contain all consecutive numbers or all
the same numbers (e.g. 123456789, 987654321 or 11111111,
22222222, etc.This Admin PIN is used to set the Secure Key's
various Admin features and also serves as the first of two User
PINS for the Secure Key's standard operation.
To Set Up the Admin PIN:
1. Wake up the Secure Key by pressing
GREEN
(BLUE
and
Admin PIN has been established.)
2. Press
+ 9 simultaneously.
(BLUE
LED will glow solidly and
3. Enter the PIN to be used as your Admin code and press
(If PIN is accepted,
GREEN
LED will blink 3 times by itself, then will continue
blinking as the
BLUE
4. Quickly re-enter that same PIN once more and press
(BLUE
LED will turn off momentarily and
illuminate for one second until replaced by the
glowing solidly, indicating that the Admin PIN has been set
and the Secure Key is in Admin mode, ready to add another
User PIN [see reverse] or for setting up features.)
5. To exit the Admin mode, press
or wait 30 seconds and Secure Key will return to sleep mode.
6. If no additional users are to be added or Admin features set,
Secure Key setup is now complete and ready for use.
* If PIN is unacceptable,
return to solid
BLUE
Requirements" section below and repeat step 3.
Note: It's normal for this device to be warm to the touch during use.
Battery Note
The Aegis Secure Key has an internal rechargeable battery with a smart-charging circuit and
will automatically charge whenever it's plugged into a powered USB port. After initial Admin
PIN setup, when plugged into a powered USB port while in standby mode, the Red LED will
pulse to indicate that it's charging and will glow solidly once fully charged. Since the Secure
Key ships with a partial charge, plug it into a powered USB port for 60-80 minutes to give the
battery a full charge before initial setup (RED LED will still be blinking.)
Secure Key
LEDs will glow solidly, indicating no
GREEN
BLUE
LED will turn off momentarily and
LED glows solidly.)*
(RED
RED
LED will blink 3 times and
/ blinking
GREEN
LED will blink.)
GREEN
LED will
BLUE
LED
LED will glow solidly)
LEDs. Check "PIN
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Sleep Mode
When the key is not in use, it
will enter a sleep mode in which
the key cannot be accessed.
To wake the key and prepare it
to accept key inputs, press the
UNLOCK key once.
The
RED
LED will glow solidly.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT press any buttons while the
Secure Key is plugged into a USB
port. Doing so may cause damage
to the USB port and Secure Key
USB Connector.
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