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Managing and Customizing the Drive, Checking Drive Health, Setting the Drive Sleep Timer

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MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 14 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Checking Drive Health Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Erasing the Drive Registering the Drive Safely Dismounting the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software (see Figure 4) makes it easy for you to manage and customize your drive for the best possible performance: • Diagnostics-Run diagnostics and status checks to make sure your drive is working properly. • Sleep Timer-Turn your drive off during extended periods of inactivity to conserve power and extend the life of the drive. • Drive Erase-Erase all of the data on the drive, including your password if you have one. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. Figure 4. WD Drive Utilities Screen MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 19

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MY BOOK FOR MAC
USER MANUAL
MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE
– 19
Managing and Customizing the Drive
This chapter includes the following topics:
Checking Drive Health
Setting the Drive Sleep Timer
Erasing the Drive
Registering the Drive
Safely Dismounting the Drive
The WD Drive Utilities software (see Figure 4) makes it easy for you to manage and
customize your drive for the best possible performance:
•
Diagnostics—Run diagnostics and status checks to make sure your drive is
working properly.
•
Sleep Timer—Turn your drive off during extended periods of inactivity to conserve
power and extend the life of the drive.
•
Drive Erase—Erase all of the data on the drive, including your password if you
have one.
•
Registration—Register your drive to receive free technical support during the
warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and
price discount opportunities.
Figure 4.
WD Drive Utilities Screen
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