DL4 FE Encrypted External Hard Drive - v1.49/6.5.0 - User Guide
Password Reset
If your DL4 cannot be unlocked due to a forgotten password, a recovery password can be sent
by your SafeConsole administrator.
1. Plug in your DL4 and input the recovery password.
2. Once the password is entered, the DL4 will prompt to change the password.
3. The password should be changed to something secure. For more information see
NOTE:
Each password recovery code can only be used once. Your DL4 must be unlocked in
with a valid connection to SafeConsole before a new password recovery code
can be generated. Failure to do so could cause loss of access to the device and the data on it if
the password is forgotten again.
Unlocking In Read-Only Mode
You can unlock your device in a read-only state so that files cannot be altered on your secure
drive. For example, when using an untrusted or unknown computer, unlocking your device in
Read-Only Mode will prevent any malware on that computer from infecting your device or modi-
fying your files. Managed devices can be forced to unlock in a read-only state by an administrator.
When working in this mode, the DataLocker Control Panel will display the text
Read-Only Mode
.
In this mode, you cannot perform any operations that involve modifying files on the device. For
example, you cannot reformat the device, restore applications or edit the Applications List, or edit
files on the drive.
To unlock your device in Read-Only Mode through the Control Panel:
1. Plug in and log into your DL4. Tap
Connect
. Run the
Unlocker.exe
.
2. Check the
Read-Only Checkbox
below the
Unlock
button.
3. Click
Unlock
. The DataLocker Control Panel will appear with the text
Read-Only Mode
at the
bottom.
To unlock the device in Read-Only Mode from the device:
1. Plug in and log into your DL4.
2. In the connection menu tap
READ-ONLY MODE
.
NOTE:
Unlocking in “Read-Only Mode” from the connection menu also works in
Changing the Unlock Message
The Unlock Message is custom text that displays in the Control Panel when you unlock the device.
This feature allows you to customize the message that displays. For example, adding classification
labels can help identify which documents can be saved to the device due to company pol-
icy. Your SafeConsole administrator can set a pre-defined message or prevent the DL4 user from
changing this message.
To change the Unlock Message:
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