Corsair FlashPadlock3 User Manual

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PIN KEYS
RED LED
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KEY BUTTON
BLUE LED
(ACTIVITY)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Corsair Flash Padlock 3. Your new Flash Padlock 3 is
a AES 256-bit hardware encrypted USB Flash Drive suited for security-minded consumers
and professionals. Your own custom personal identification number (PIN) is the key to
unlocking the information stored on your Flash Padlock. Accidentally losing your flash
drive now doesn’t mean anybody can access your sensitive information; the information is
protected on the Flash Padlock.
Your new Flash Padlock 3 is initially unlocked and will work like any other USB Flash
Drive (UFD) out of the box. To secure and protect your data, we recommend you first set
a User PIN.
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User
Manual

Corsair FlashPadlock3 Specifications

General

Brand	Corsair
Model	FlashPadlock3
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Overview

LED Indicators

User Operations

Setting and Managing User PIN

Guide to setting, changing, and unlocking the drive with a user PIN.

Locking and Unlocking Flash Padlock

Instructions for locking the drive manually or automatically and unlocking with a user PIN.

Admin Operations

Admin PIN Management

Creating, changing, and unlocking the drive using an admin PIN.

Read-Only and Read-Write Modes

Configuration of user and admin read-only/read-write modes for the drive.

Admin Delete-all Function

Procedure to erase all data and reset the encryption key using the admin password.

Troubleshooting

Handling Dead Battery

Steps to take when the Flash Padlock 3 has a discharged internal battery.

Recovering Lost User PIN

Procedures for PIN recovery with or without an admin PIN, including data loss warnings.

Hacking Detection and Security