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2 Insert the USB drive into a USB 2.0 port (not a USB 3.0 port) on the TeraStation. Make sure if any other USB

drives are not connected to any USB ports on the TeraStation.

3 Set the boot mode switch to "USB".

4 Press the power button to turn on the TeraStation.

5 When the I41 message appears on the LCD panel, press the function button.

6 It will take several minutes for initializing the settings. The TeraStation will shut down when it's finished.

7 After shutdown, the I39 message is displayed.

8 Set the boot mode switch to "HDD" position.

9 Press the power button to start the TeraStation.

Resetting the Administrator Password

Creating a Password Reset Drive

A password initialization drive can reset the administrator password to its default value ("password"). This could be

very useful if you forget your admin password.

1 Connect a 1 GB or larger USB memory device (not included) to a USB 2.0 port on the TeraStation.

2 In Settings, navigate to Management - Restore/Erase - USB Options.

3 Select Create a USB drive for resetting the admin password.

Note: All data on the USB flash drive will be erased!

4 Select the USB memory device from "Target USB drive" list, then click Execute.

5 Enter the 4 digit confirmation number and click OK. The TeraStation will create the password reset drive. This

will take about a minute.

6 When the "finished" dialog opens, the password reset drive is ready to use. Dismount the USB drive before

unplugging it. See "Dismounting Drives" in chapter 4 for the instructions on dismounting drives.

Resetting with the USB Drive

To reset your admin password, follow the procedure below.

1 Create a USB "password initialization" drive as described above.

2 Insert the USB drive into a USB 2.0 port (not a USB 3.0 port) on the TeraStation.

3 Set the boot mode switch to "USB".

4 Press the power button to turn on the TeraStation.

5 When the I41 message appears on the LCD panel, press the function button.