SE847 Secure USB Flash Drive User Guide
I. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SE847 Secure by EDGE! This product uses government grade 256-
bit AES hardware encryption to protect data from unauthorized access. It is mandatory that
100% of data stored on the SE847 Secure be encrypted – there is no option to store
unencrypted data on the device.
A personal PIN is required to be entered using the SE847 Secure’s built-in keypad in order to
use the device. Without this PIN, it is impossible to access or store files. This guide illustrates
how to set up and use the SE847 Secure. For additional support and product information,
please visit www.edgememory.com.
II. SE847 Secure Overview
Red Indicator
1. Flashing: The drive is locked/encrypted or the PIN has been entered incorrectly
Green Indicator
1. Solid: The drive is unlocked/unencrypted
2. Flashing: The drive is on battery power and locked/encrypted
Red and Green Indicator
1. Solid: Change Password Mode is active
2. Red/Green Flashing Simultaneously: Enter Password Mode is active
3. Red/Green Flashing Alternately: A wrong password has been entered
Blue Indicator
1. Solid: Device is plugged into a system/charging battery
III. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The default password (PIN) for the SE847 Secure is 112233. It is strongly recommended
that you change this PIN immediately upon first use [see “V. How to Change the
Password (PIN)”].
After ten consecutive, unsuccessful attempts to unlock the device, all stored data will be
erased and the PIN will be reset to 112233, effectively returning the device to a factory
new state. It is critical that you remember your PIN – if lost or forgotten, there is no
way to retrieve your data.
Encryption is done automatically and in real time when storing files to the device. When
the drive is unplugged from a system, it automatically locks itself and the PIN is required
to access again.
The SE847 Secure supports Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems.
A rechargeable battery allows the keypad of the SE847 Secure to operate without
another power source. The battery charges while plugged into a computer’s USB port
while the computer is on. In the event that the battery is discharged, you may still
unlock the device by inserting it into a computer first and then entering the PIN (see
“VII. Unlocking the SE847 Secure Without Battery”).
IV. How to Unlock the SE847 Secure
1. Press the unlock key. The red indicator will flash once, then the red and green
indicators will flash simultaneously.
2. Using the keypad, enter the PIN. If this is the first time using the SE847 Secure, the PIN
will be 112233 (it is strongly recommended that this PIN is changed immediately to a
unique PIN after unlocking).
3. Press the unlock key. The green indicator will begin flashing – the drive is now unlocked
(if the red indicator flashes, you have entered the PIN incorrectly). You have 30 seconds
to insert the SE847 Secure into an available USB port of a computer. If 30 seconds
passes without insertion, the drive will become locked and you will have to repeat steps
1-3 again.
4. Once inserted into a computer, browse to the EDGE drive. If using Windows – browse to
‘Computer’. If using a Mac – browse to ‘Desktop’.
5. Drag and drop or copy and paste files to the EDGE drive to store files to the SE847
Secure.
V. How to Change the Password (PIN)
1. With the device disconnected from a computer, unlock the device following steps 1-3 of
“How to Unlock the Device” (do not insert into a USB port).
2. Press and hold the unlock key for three seconds. Once the red indicator is on, release
the unlock key.
3. Enter your desired PIN while adhering to the following PIN requirements:
a) Minimum PIN Length: 6 digits
b) Maximum PIN Length: 15 digits
c) PIN cannot be all of the same number (example – 111111)
d) PIN cannot be sequential (example – 123456)
4. Press the unlock key – the red and green indicators will flash.
5. Re-enter the PIN from step 3.
6. Press the unlock key – the green indicator will begin to flash, confirming that the new
PIN has been set. If the red and green indicators begin flashing alternately, there is a
problem with the PIN - please follow steps 1-6 again.
VI. How to Lock the SE847 Secure
In order to lock/encrypt the device after use, simply unplug the drive from the system it is
inserted into. The drive will encrypt and lock itself automatically and will be inaccessible
without entering the PIN.
VII. Unlocking the SE847 Secure Without Battery
1. Insert the device into an available USB port of a computer. This provides power to the
SE847 Secure and will allow it to be unlocked if the battery is discharged
2. Unlock the device according to IV. How to Unlock the SE847 Secure.
VIII. Lockdown Mode and Forgotten PIN
If the PIN is entered incorrectly ten consecutive times, the SE847 Secure will enter Lockdown
Mode and the following will occur:
a) All data stored on the device will be formatted/erased
b) The PIN will be reset to 112233
c) When connected to a computer, you will be asked to format the device
If you forget your PIN, there is no way to retrieve it. In order to continue using the SE847
Secure, you must either purposely enter the PIN incorrectly ten times (erasing all data and
resetting the PIN), or follow the below instructions. WARNING: All data stored on the SE847
Secure will be erased by proceeding with these instructions.
1. Press and hold the number 9 key and unlock key simultaneously for three seconds until
the red and green indictors are on.
2. Release the number 9 key and unlock key – the red and green indicators will begin
flashing.
3. Enter 110 on the keypad.
4. Press and hold the unlock key.
5. Release the unlock key – the red and green indicators will turn off, confirming that the
PIN has been reset to 112233.
6. Upon next insertion into a computer, you will be asked to format the drive. Please
proceed with the format to begin using the SE847 Secure again.
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