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Aegis Padlock DT
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
About the Aegis Padlock Desktop Drive Package contents 4
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Aegis Padlock DT button panel 5
Aegis Padlock DT - Getting Started 6
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Before you begin Connecting the Aegis Padlock DT How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT the first time? What if I forget the User Password? Using the Aegis Padlock DT Entering the Standby Mode Entering the User Mode Exiting the User Mode Entering the Admin Mode Exiting the Admin Mode Password Management Changing the Admin Password Adding a new User Password Deleting the User Passwords Changing the User Password 8
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Setting the Unattended Auto Lock Feature 12
Aegis Padlock DT Brute Force Protection 13
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What is Brute Force Attack? How does the Aegis Padlock DT protect against brute force attack? Setting a Self Destruct Password 14
Completely resetting the Aegis Padlock DT 15
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Initializing and formatting the Aegis Padlock DT after a complete reset Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off
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Troubleshooting 18
Technical Support 20
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About the Aegis
Padlock Desktop Drive
Looking for an effortless way to secure
your data? Look no further than the
Aegis Padlock DT.
With an easy-to-use keypad design
and software free setup, the Aegis
Padlock DT enables you to access
the drive with your own unique pin.
Featuring 256 bit hardware encryption
and a super-fast USB 3.0 connection,
the Aegis Padlock DT provides
seamless real-time encryption,
keeping your data safe 24/7.
Package contents
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Aegis Padlock DT
AC Adapter
USB 3.0 data cable
(backwards compatible
with USB 2.0)
Quick Start Guide
Aegis Padlock DT
Quick Start Guide
Your Aegis Padlock DT is preformatted in NTFS for Windows® and is ready for use. For the Mac
OS please refer to the directions on the reverse to reformat your drive to a compatible format.To
access the Aegis Padlock DT connect the drive to a power outlet via the AC Adapter and a USB
port using the USB 3.0 cable (this cable is also compatible with USB 2.0). Once connected turn
the power switch on the back of the drive to the ON position, the LED indicator light on the top of
the unit should show RED. Enter the default PIN number of 123456 and press
.
The indicator light will change from RED to GREEN indicating the drive is unlocked and can be accessed.
Changing the ADMIN PIN number to your own unique PIN number
You are the “administrator” of this drive. The first thing you will want to do is change the
Administrator PIN number from the default 123456 to a unique, secure PIN number that you
will remember.
To change the Admin PIN number follow the instructions below:
1.
To enter Admin Mode, first plug the drive into the USB port and wait until the LED light turns RED.
2.
Next, press and hold 0 +
for 5 seconds until the LED light flashes RED.
3.
Enter the Admin PIN number (default is 123456) and press
BLUE indicating you are in Admin Mode.
4.
While in Admin Mode, press and hold 9 +
5.
Enter the new PIN number (minimum 6 digits) and press
GREEN 3 times if successful.
6.
Re-enter the new PIN number and press
. The LED light will stay solid GREEN for
2 seconds then solid BLUE indicating you have successfully changed the Admin PIN.
7.
To exit admin mode and begin using your Aegis Padlock drive, press the CANCEL
button until the LED turns RED. Now enter your new PIN number and press
.
. The LED light will turn
until the LED light flashes BLUE.
. The LED light will flash
Remember to save your password in a
safe place. If lost or forgotten, there is
no way to access the drive.
If you are having difficulty please refer
to the complete user’s manual which is
loaded on your Aegis Padlock drive and
is also available at Apricorn’s website at:
www.apricorn.com/support
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Cancel button
button
LED Indicator light
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Aegis Padlock DT
Button Panel
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Cancel button
button
Indicator lights
The “Cancel” button can be used to:
• Cancel current operation
• Return to the previous step when you knowingly entered a wrong
password
• Exit the Admin Mode
The
button can be used to access the Aegis Padlock DT and it can also be
used as an OK acknowledgement in the following operations:
• Entering a password
• Confirming a new password
The indicator light displays the following colors to indicate the various modes of
operation:
• RED: Standby Mode
• BLUE: Admin Mode
• GREEN: User Mode
The indicator light has other display methods to indicate different status of the
Aegis Padlock DT. Details are provided later in this chapter.
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Aegis Padlock DT - Getting Started
Before you begin
Be sure to review the following information before you begin to use the Aegis
Padlock DT.
Attention: Use only the included cables with your Aegis Padlock DT. You
might damage the drive if you use a cable not included with the Aegis
Padlock DT.
Connecting the Aegis Padlock DT
1. Ensure that the power switch on the back of the Aegis Padlock DT is in the OFF
position.
2. Connect the Aegis Padlock DT to a power outlet using the included AC Adapter.
3. Attach the USB cable to the Aegis Padlock DT drive and to an available USB port
on your computer.
4. Turn the power switch on the back of the Aegis Padlock DT to the ON position.
5. The LOCK indicator light should turn RED, indicating that the drive is now ready
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Off
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to use.
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How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT the first time?
You can use it in one of the following ways:
• Enter the Admin Mode with 123456 (default administrator password),
and then you are able to change the Admin Password or create a User
Password.
• Directly enter the Secure User Mode with 123456 (default Admin Password)
to use the Aegis Padlock DT.
What if I forget the User Password?
Use your Admin Password to enter Admin Mode, and then create another User
Password in Admin Mode.
NOTE: If you forget or lose your ADMIN password there is no way to
access the drive. Even an Apricorn employee will be unable to help
you access your data. In the event that this happens, the only way to
use the drive is to do a complete reset, which will reset the encryption
key making all data on the drive unrecoverable and restore the Admin
Password to the default 123456.
See the Chapter “Completely Resetting your Aegis Padlock DT” for
instructions.
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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 Aegis Padlock DT to your computer. The drive
automatically goes into Standby Mode and the LOCK indicator light turns 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. Attach the drive to your computer and to a power outlet using the AC Adapter.
Turn the power switch to the ON position. The drive will be in Standby Mode.
2. Enter the User Password or the Admin Password (the default Admin Password
is 123456) and press
. The UNLOCK indicator light turns GREEN indicating
that the drive is in the User Mode. If the LOCK indicator light flashes RED, you
need to re-enter the correct password.
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 5 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 LOCK
indicator light will be RED, indicating that you are in the Standby Mode.
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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. Attach the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer and turn the
Aegis Padlock DT ON. The Aegis Padlock DT goes into the Standby Mode,
and the LOCK indicator light turns RED.
2. Press and hold
+ 0 for five seconds until the LOCK indicator light flashes
RED. This indicates that you can enter the Admin Password.
3. Enter the Admin Password and press
. The default Admin Password is
123456. The drive is in Admin Mode when the ADMIN (A) indicator light has
changed to BLUE.
Note: If the LOCK indicator light 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 Password in Step 3.
• No activity was detected within 10 seconds in the Admin Mode.
Exiting the Admin Mode
To exit the User Mode, press the “Cancel” button on the Aegis Padlock DT keypad.
If there is no activity for 5 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 LOCK
indicator light will be RED, indicating that you are in the Standby Mode.
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Password Management
This section provides information about managing your password in the Admin
Mode and User Mode.
Changing the Admin Password
You can change the Admin Password by doing the following:
1. Enter Admin Mode (refer to page 9 for details).
2. Press and hold
+ 9 until the ADMIN (A) indicator light flashes BLUE.
3. Enter the new password and press
(The Password must be a minimum
of 6 digits and a maximum of 16 digits). The UNLOCK indicator light flashes
GREEN three times. See note below.
4. Re-enter the new Admin Password and press
. The UNLOCK indicator light
will be solid GREEN for two seconds and then the ADMIN (A) indicator light
will become solid BLUE indicating that the Admin Password has been changed
successfully.
Note: If the LOCK indicator light flashes RED three times, this indicates
that the password is less than 6 digits or more than 16 digits. Enter a
password that contains 6 – 16 digits after the ADMIN (A) indicator light
flashes BLUE intermittently.
1. If the LOCK indicator light flashes RED intermittently and then the
ADMIN (A) BLUE intermittently, go back to step 3. This is due to one
of the following conditions:
•
•
You waited longer than 10 seconds before entering a password.
The new password was entered incorrectly.
2. If no activity is detected within two minutes in the Admin Mode, the
Aegis Padlock DT will return to the Standby Mode.
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Adding a new User Password
You can add a new User Password by doing the following:
1. Enter the Admin Mode (refer to page 9 for details).
2. Press and hold + 1 until the ADMIN (A) indicator light flashes BLUE intermittently.
3. Enter a User Password and press
(a minimum of 6 digits and a maximum
of 16 digits). The UNLOCK indicator light will flash GREEN three times.
4. Immediately re-enter the new User Password and press
. If the UNLOCK
indicator light goes GREEN for two seconds and then the ADMIN (A) indicator
light goes to solid BLUE, the User Password was added successfully.
Deleting the User Passwords
You can delete all User Passwords by doing the following:
1. Enter the Admin Mode (refer to page 9 for details).
2. Press and hold 7 + 8 + for five seconds until the ADMIN (A) indicator light
flashes BLUE intermittently. After the UNLOCK indicator light will flash GREEN
three times and then the ADMIN (A) indicator light will flash BLUE intermittently.
3. Press and hold 7 + 8 +
a second time for five seconds until the UNLOCK
indicator light goes solid GREEN for two seconds. Then the ADMIN (A)
indicator light will go back to solid BLUE. This indicates that the User
Passwords were deleted successfully.
Changing the User Password
You can change the User Password by doing the following:
1. Enter User Mode (refer to page 8 for details).
2. Press and hold
+ 1 until the LOCK indicator light flashes RED.
3. Enter your old password and press
. The UNLOCK indicator light will turn
GREEN, then the ADMIN (A) indicator light will change to flashing BLUE.
4. Enter the new password and press
(The Password must be a minimum
of 6 digits and a maximum of 16 digits). The UNLOCK indicator light will flash
GREEN three times.
5. Immediately re-enter the new User Password and press
. The UNLOCK
indicator light will stay solid GREEN indicating that the User Password has
been changed successfully.
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Setting the Unattended Auto Lock Feature
To protect against unauthorized access if the drive is unlocked and unattended, the
Aegis Padlock DT can be set to automatically lock after a pre-set amount of time.
In its default state, the Aegis Padlock Unattended Auto Lock feature is turned off.
The Unattended Auto Lock can be set to activate after 5, 10 or 20 minutes.
To set the Unattended Auto Lock please use the following steps:
1. Enter the Admin mode by pressing and holding
+ 0 for five seconds until
the LOCK indicator light flashes RED. This indicates that you can enter the
Admin Password.
2. Enter the Admin Password and press
. The drive is in Admin Mode when the
ADMIN (A) indicator light has changed to BLUE.
3. Once in Admin mode, press
+ 6. The LOCK and ADMIN (A) indicator lights
should start flashing RED and BLUE intermittently.
4. Press one of the numbers below that corresponds to amount of time you would
like the drive to lock after no activity:
Auto Lock Timeout Table:
1 = 5 min
2 = 10 min
3 = 20 min
0 = OFF
The default is 0 (OFF)
5. After you have input the number, the UNLOCK indicator light should flash
GREEN 3 times to indicate that you have successfully set the Unattended Auto
Lock feature.
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Aegis Padlock DT Brute Force Protection
What is Brute Force Attack?
A brute force attack is a method of defeating a cryptographic scheme by systematically
trying a large number of possibilities; for example, a large number of the possible
keys in a key space in order to decrypt a message. In most schemes, the theoretical
possibility of a brute force attack is recognized, but it is set up in such a way that
it would be computationally infeasible to carry out. Accordingly, one definition of
“breaking” a cryptographic scheme is to find a method faster than a brute force attack.
How does the Aegis Padlock DT protect against
brute force attack?
1. With the drive locked and in the standby state the LOCK indicator light will be
solid RED.
2. After six tries to enter the correct user or admin password the keypad will
not respond and LOCK indicator light will turn off. The drive will need to be
unplugged from the USB port and replugged. This will be repeated for each six
unsuccessful attempts.
3. If the user unsuccessfully tries to unlock the drive on his 10th try the keypad
will lock and the LOCK indicator light will begin blinking quickly. Even after
unplugging and replugging in the unit, the drive will remain locked and the
indicator light will continue to blink rapidly.
4. Here are the steps to allow the user to unlock the keypad for 10 more attempts
to unlock his drive.
a. Unplug the device from the computer
b. Push and hold the number five key and plug-in the drive
c. The LOCK and UNLOCK indicator lights will flash rapidly between RED and GREEN.
d. Enter the code 5278879
e. The keypad will unlock. The LOCK indicator light will be solid RED indicating
that the drive is in the standby state. This will allow only 10 more attempts
g. After a total of 30 attempts the drive will lock. The LOCK indicator light will flash
RED quickly. You must now go through the reset process and reformat the drive to
be able to use the drive again. (see page 15)
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Setting a Self Destruct Password
The Aegis Padlock DT has the ability to set a password that will reset the
encryption key if needed. By resetting the encryption key all data on the drive will
be lost and cannot be recovered.
After initiating the Self Destruct sequence, the PIN used to initiate the self
destruct sequence will become the default Admin password. The drive
will need to be initialized and reformatted. For directions see page 15.
To set a Self Destruct password please use the following steps:
1. Enter the Admin mode by pressing and holding
+ 0 for five seconds until
the LOCK indicator light flashes RED. This indicates that you can enter the
Admin Password.
2. Enter the Admin Password and press
. The drive is in Admin Mode when the
ADMIN (A) indicator light has changed to BLUE.
3. Once in Admin mode, press
+ 7. The LOCK and ADMIN (A) indicator lights
should start flashing RED and BLUE intermittently.
4. Input in the PIN that you would like to use as the Self Destruct password and
press
.
Note: The PIN must be a minimum of 6 digits in the length (16 max) and
cannot match any Admin or User codes already used by the drive.
In the future, a User or Admin code can not be set to the same number
as used by the Self Destruct password.
5. The Aegis Padlock DT will then check against known PINs to make sure that
it is not already in use. If in use the LOCK indicator light will flash RED 3 times
and the drive will go into Standby mode. If this happens please re-enter the
Admin mode (step 1) and repeat the process with a new code.
6. If the Self Destruct password is accepted the UNLOCK indicator light flashes
GREEN three times.
7. Immediately re-enter the new PIN and press
. If the UNLOCK indicator
light stays solid GREEN for two seconds and then the ADMIN (A) indicator
light goes to solid BLUE, the Self Destruct PIN was added successfully.
8. To delete the Self Destruct password, you will need to delete all of the User
Passwords. Please refer to the instructions on page 11 - Deleting User Passwords.
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Completely resetting the Aegis Padlock DT
If you forget all the User Passwords or Admin Passwords, you can perform a
complete reset to remove all the User Passwords, and restore the Admin Password
to the default 123456.
Attention: Completely resetting the Aegis Padlock DT will reset the
encryption key, in effect making all the data on the drive unrecoverable.
You will need to partition and format the Aegis Padlock DT with disk
management applications.
To perform a complete reset of the drive, do the following:
1. Press and hold the “Cancel” button while you attach the Aegis Padlock
DT to an available USB port on your computer. The ADMIN (A) and LOCK
indicator lights will flash BLUE and RED alternately.
Note: If no activity is detected for 30 seconds in this step, the Aegis Padlock
DT will go into the Standby Mode.
2. Press and hold “Cancel” +
+ 2 for 10 seconds until the LOCK and ADMIN
(A) indicator lights flash RED and BLUE intermittently, and then stop on a
solid color. The indicator light will then turn solid GREEN for two seconds,
followed by the LOCK indicator light turning solid RED. You have successfully
reset the Aegis Padlock DT.
Initializing and formatting the Aegis Padlock DT
after a complete reset
A complete reset of the Aegis Padlock DT will erase all information and partition
settings. You will need to initialize and format the Aegis Padlock DT.
To initialize your Aegis Padlock DT, do the following:
1. After a complete reset, attach the Aegis Padlock DT to the computer.
2. Wait 5 seconds for the computer to recognize the device.
3. Enter the default User Password 123456 and press
to enter the User
Mode.
4. Right-click My Computer, and then click Manage from the Windows desktop.
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5. In the Computer Manage window, click Disk Management. In the Disk
Management window, the Aegis Padlock DT is recognized as an unknown
device that is uninitialized and unallocated.
6. Do the following to make the drive recognized as a basic drive.
• If the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard window opens, click Cancel,
then initialize the disk manually using the following steps.
a. Right-click Unknown Disk, and then select Initialize Disk.
b. In the Initialize Disk window, click OK.
7. Right-click in the blank area under the Unallocated section, and then select
New Partition. The Welcome to the New Partition Wizard window opens.
8. Click Next.
9. Select Primary partition and click Next.
10.If you need only one partition, accept the default partition size and click Next.
11. Click Next.
12.Create a volume label, select Perform a quick format, and then click Next.
13.Click Finish.
14.Wait until the format process is complete. The Aegis Padlock DT will be
recognized and it is available for use.
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Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off
from the Operating System
Be sure to save and close all the files on your Aegis Padlock DT before hibernating,
suspending, or logging off from the Windows operating system.
It is recommended that you log off the Aegis Padlock DT manually before
hibernating, suspending, or logging off from your system.
To log off the Aegis Padlock DT, double-click Safely Remove Hardware on the
Windows desktop and remove the Aegis Padlock DT from your computer.
Attention: To ensure the data integrity of your Aegis Padlock DT, be sure to
lock or log off your Aegis Padlock DT if you are:
• away from your computer
• using the switching user function by sharing a computer with others
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Troubleshooting
This section contains troubleshooting information for the Aegis Padlock DT. If
you encounter any of the following problems when using the Aegis Padlock DT,
refer to the corresponding answers.
Q: How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT the first time?
A: You can use it in one of the following ways:
• Enter the Admin Mode with 123456 (default administrator password),
and then you are able to change the Admin Password or create a User
Password
• Directly enter the Secure User Mode with 123456 (default Admin Password)
to use the Aegis Padlock DT
Q: I enter the drive with the default password but am not able to change the
code. Why?
A: You are entering the drive using the Admin password. This code can only be
changed from the Admin mode.
Q: What can I do if I forget the User Password?
A: Use your Admin Password to enter Admin Mode, and then create another
User Password in Admin Mode.
Q: What can I do if I forget the Admin Password?
A: There is no other way to retrieve the Admin Password except a complete reset
of the Aegis Padlock DT. After a complete reset, all data will be lost and you will
need to initialize, allocate and format the Aegis Padlock DT manually. Then you
will be able to use the default Admin Password 123456.
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Q: Why did the operating system not recognize the Aegis Padlock DT after I
enter the User Mode and completely reset the computer?
A: You need to initialize, allocate and format the Aegis Padlock DT manually. For
more information, refer to Initializing and formatting the Hard Drive after a
complete reset in this manual.
Q: How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT without a password?
A: As a full disk encryption product, the Aegis Padlock DT can never be used
without a password.
Q: What encryption algorithm is used in this product?
A: Depending on your model the Aegis Padlock DT uses either AES 128-bit or
256-bit algorithm.
Q: Why could I not initialize, partition or format the Aegis Padlock DT?
A: Ensure that your user account has administrator privileges. Only accounts
with Administrator privileges have access to Disk Management and the
permissions to format and partition drives.
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Technical Support
Apricorn provides the following helpful resources for you:
1. Apricorn’s Website (http://www.apricorn.com)
This gives you the ability to check for up-to-date information
2. E-mail us at [email protected]
3. Or call the Technical Support Department at 1-800-458-5448
Apricorn’s Technical Support Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday
Warranty and RMA information
Three Year Limited Warranty:
Apricorn offers a 3-year limited warranty on the Aegis Padlock DT against defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use. The warranty period is effective from the date of purchase either
directly from Apricorn or an authorized reseller.
Disclaimer and terms of the warranties:
The warranty becomes effective on the date of purchase and must be verified with
your sales receipt or invoice displaying the date of product purchase.
Apricorn will, at no additional charge, repair or replace defective parts with new
parts or serviceable used parts that are equivalent to new in performance. All
exchanged parts and products replaced under this warranty will become the
property of Apricorn.
This warranty does not extend to any product not purchased directly from Apricorn
or an authorized reseller or to any product that has been damaged or rendered
defective: 1. As a result of accident, misuse, neglect, abuse or failure and/or inability
to follow the written instructions provided in this instruction guide: 2. By the use of
parts not manufactured or sold by Apricorn; 3. By modification of the product; or 4.
As a result of service, alternation or repair by anyone other than Apricorn and shall
be void. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear.
No other warranty, either express or implied, including any warranty or
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, has been or will be made by
or on behalf of Apricorn or by operation of law with respect to the product or its
installation, use, operation, replacement or repair.
Apricorn shall not be liable by virtue of this warranty, or otherwise, for any
incidental, special or consequential damage including any loss of data resulting
from the use or operation of the product, whether or not Apricorn was apprised of
the possibility of such damages.
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