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Connecting the Drive and Getting Started, Connecting the Drive

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MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and installing the drive on your computer. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Connecting the Drive Connect your My Book drive as shown below. 2 4 3 1 Figure 3. Connecting the My Book Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
About Your WD Drive	6
Features	6
Kit Contents	7
Optional Accessories	7
Compatibility	7
Mac OS X®	7
Windows®	7
Format	8
Physical Description	8
Views	8
Indicators	9
Power/Activity LED	9
Illuminated Capacity Gauge	9
Lock Indicator LED	9
Power Button	9
Drive Interface	9
Kensington® Security Slot	9
Registering Your WD Product	10
Handling Precautions	10
Connecting the Drive and Getting Started	11
Connecting the Drive	11
Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard	12
Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software	14
WD SmartWare Overview	16
WD SmartWare Home Screen	16
Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics	17
Backing Up Your Computer Files	18
About Backing Up Your Computer Files	18
Backing It All Up	20
Advanced Backup Capabilities	21
Selecting Specific Content to Back Up	22
Changing the Backup Software Settings	23
Specifying the Number of Backup Versions	24
Pausing Backups Until Your Computer is Idle	25
Retrieving Backed Up Files	26
About Retrieving Files	26
Retrieving a File/Folder	26
Retrieving a Folder	29
Retrieving All of Your Content	29
Retrieving Files Directly from the Drive	30
Locking and Unlocking Your Drive	31
Password Protecting Your Drive	31
Unlocking Your Drive	33
Unlocking Your Drive With the WD SmartWare Software	33
Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software	34
Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature	35
Changing Your Password	35
Managing and Customizing Your Drive	36
Launching WD SmartWare Software	36
Dismounting the Virtual CD	38
Safely Dismounting the Drive	38
Using the WD SmartWare Icon	38
Using the My Book Icon	39
Using the Power Button	39
Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature	39
Unlocking the Drive Manually	40
The WD SmartWare Software is Not Available	40
Your Computer Is Woken From Sleep Mode	41
Customizing Your Software Settings	41
Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder	42
Setting the Preferences Options	43
Customizing Your Drive Settings	43
Registering Your Drive	44
Setting the Drive Sleep Timer	45
Erasing Your Drive	45
Updating Your Software	46
Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software	46
Checking Drive Health	48
Using the Drive with Windows	50
Reformatting the Drive	50
Installing on Windows XP	51
Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7	52
Managing the Drive on Windows	54
Launching WD SmartWare Software	55
Checking Status and Temperature	55
Monitoring Icon Alerts	56
Disconnecting the Drive Safely	56
Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software	56
Troubleshooting	57
Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive	57
Frequently Asked Questions	57
Appendix	59
Regulatory Compliance	59
FCC Class B Information	59
ICES/NMB-003 Compliance	59
Safety Compliance	59
CE Compliance For Europe	59
GS Mark (Germany only)	59
KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only)	60
Environmental Compliance (China)	60
Warranty Information	61
Obtaining Service	61
Limited Warranty	61