Western Digital WDBCPZ0030HAL User Manual - Page 10

MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Customizable Label. The customizable label that you specify remains on the drive even when it is turned off or disconnected from your computer. Lock Indicator LED. The lock indicator LED shows whether the drive is password protected. It is turned off only when you remove the password from the drive, or when the drive loses power. Power/Activity LED. The power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity as follows: LED Appearance On steady Fast flashing (approximately 3 times per second) Slow flashing (approximately every 2.5 seconds) Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby Power Button Use the power button to safely power down the drive and avoid data loss or damage to the drive. The power button only works when the WD SmartWare software is installed on your computer. Note: If you disconnect the drive after using the power button to turn it off, when you reconnect it to your running computer, the drive automatically powers on. If you leave the drive connected to your computer after using the power button to turn it off, you must press the power button again to turn it back on. Drive Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 is backwardcompatible with USB 1.1. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at USB 1.1 speed (up to 12 Mb/s). Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more information about the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Registering Your WD Product Always register your My Book Essential drive to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your drive using the WD SmartWare software, as described in "Registering Your Drive" on page 41. Another way is to register online at register.wdc.com. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5