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iStorage datAshur PRO
2
®
User Manual v2.1
www.istorage-uk.com
3. First Time Use
Note: When datAshur PRO
2
is unlocked and not connected to a USB port and no operations are performed
within 30 seconds, the device will enter Idle State automatically. The LED turns to solid RED and then fades
out to the idle state.
When datAshur PRO
2
is connected to a USB port, the SHIFT ( ) button does not function.
When connected to a powered USB port, a locked datAshur PRO
2
will start charging after 30 seconds,
indicated by the BLUE LED blinking every 5 seconds.
Power-on States
After the device wakes from Idle State, it will enter one of the following states shown in the table below.
Power-on State LED indication
Encryption
Key
Admin
PIN
Description
Standby
RED Solid
Waiting for Admin or User PIN entry
Reset
RED Solid
Waiting for configuration of an Admin PIN
Low Battery Level
RED Blinks 3
Times
Charge on a powered USB port for 15-30 minutes
Initial Shipment
State
RED and GREEN
Solid
Waiting for configuration of an Admin PIN
PIN Requirements:
• Must be between 7-15 digits in length
• Must not contain only repetitive numbers, e.g. (3-3-3-3-3-3-3)
• Must not contain only consecutive numbers, e.g. (1-2-3-4-5-6-7), (7-8-9-0-1-2-3-4), (7-6-5-4-3-2-1)
Examples of these types of Alphanumerical PINs are:
• For “Password” press the following buttons:
7 (pqrs) 2 (abc) 7 (pqrs) 7 (pqrs) 9 (wxyz) 6 (mno) 7 (pqrs) 3 (def)
• For “iStorage” press the following buttons:
4 (ghi) 7 (pqrs) 8 (tuv) 6 (mno) 7 (pqrs) 2 (abc) 4 (ghi) 3 (def)
Using this method, long and easy to remember PINs can be configured.
Password Tip: You can configure a memorable word, name, phrase or any other Alphanumerical PIN combination
by simply pressing the button with the corresponding letters on it.
datAshur PRO
2
is supplied in the ‘Initial Shipment State’ with no pre-set Admin PIN. A 7-15 digit Admin PIN must
be configured before the drive can be used. Once an Admin PIN has been successfully configured, it is then not possible to
switch the drive back to the ‘Initial Shipment State’.