Western Digital WDBMWV0020BTT User Manual - Page 49
Locking and Unlocking the Drive, Password Protecting the Drive
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MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 16 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will gain access to your drive and you do not want them to see your files on the drive. CAUTION! The WD Security software uses your password to electronically lock and unlock your drive. If you forget your password, you will not be able to access the data that is on your drive or write new data to it. You will have to erase the drive before you can use it again. 1. Open the Set Security dialog by clicking either: • The WD Security icon on your desktop if you created one when you installed the application • Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one that you want to create a password for. 3. Type your password in the Choose a password box, using up to 25 characters. 4. Retype your password in the Verify password box. 5. Type a hint to help remember your password in the Password hint box. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 44