Western Digital WDBY8L0015BBK WD SmartWare User Manual - Page 30

WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL d. Select the Remember my password on this computer check box if you want the WD SmartWare software to remember your password on this computer. Note: This function remembers the password for your currently logged on user name. If you log on as a different user, you will have to type your password and repeat this selection. e. Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you forget your password. f. Click the I understand check box to signify that you accept the risk. g. Click Save Security Settings. CAUTION! After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for as long as you continue your current work session. Then, the WD SmartWare software: • Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or- depending on its configuration-your computer goes into the sleep mode • Requires you to type your password to unlock the drive when you restart your computer or reconnect your drive, UNLESS you selected the Remember my password on this computer check box when you created your password Unlocking the Drive After you have created a password to keep others from accessing the files on your drive, unless you selected the Remember my password on this computer check box when you created your password, you will have to type your password to unlock the drive whenever: • You shut down and restart your computer • You disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer • Depending on its configuration, your computer exits the sleep mode You will have to do this even if you do not have the WD SmartWare software installed on your computer. Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software Whenever you shut down and restart your computer, or disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer, unless you selected the Remember my password on this computer check box when you created your password, the WD SmartWare software displays a Drive is locked message in place of the content gauge for your My Book or My Passport drive: SECURING THE DRIVE - 26