Western Digital My Book / My Book Essential User Manual - Page 31

MY BOOK USER MANUAL 2. Entering the fifth invalid password displays a too many password attempts dialog, depending on the application you used to open the Unlock Drive dialog:  Using the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software: 3. To erase your drive: a. If you are using the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software and you want to change the volume name, type over the name in the Volume Name box. b. Read the explanation about erasing all of the data on the drive and select the I understand check box to indicate that you accept the risk and activate the Erase Drive button. c. Click Erase Drive. Go to http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 7 for information about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image on your drive. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your password. If you still want to use a password to protect your drive, you will need to re-create it after restoring the WD software and disk image. (See "Password Protecting the Drive" on page 20.) Registering the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software uses your computer's Internet connection to register your drive. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you up-to-date on the latest WD products. 1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either:  The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon  Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on page 9. 3. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer, select the one that you want to register. 4. Click About > Register to display the Register Your Device screen: 5. On the Register Your Device screen: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 27