Western Digital WDBAAG0010HCH-NESN User Manual (pdf) - Page 44

MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL To customize your drive settings for the best possible performance with the WD SmartWare software, on the Drive Settings screen (see Figure 14 on page 27): IF you want to . . . Use a password to keep others from accessing the files on your drive, Change your password, THEN click . . . Security, Security, Remove password protection from your drive, Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-todate on the latest WD products, Perform routine drive diagnostics and status checks, Specify an inactive time interval to turn off your drive, Erase your drive so you can return it to service if you have implemented password protection and then lost or forgotten your password, Security, Register Drive, Diagnostics, Sleep Timer, Drive Erase, AND see . . . "Password Protecting Your Drive" on page 26. "Changing Your Password" on page 30. "Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature" on page 30. "Registering Your Drive" on page 39. "Checking Drive Health" on page 43. "Setting the Drive Sleep Timer" on page 40. "Erasing Your Drive" on page 40. Registering Your Drive The WD SmartWare software uses your computer's Internet connection to register your drive. To register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-to-date on the latest WD products: 1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. On the Drive Settings screen (see Figure 14 on page 27), click Register Drive to display the Register Drive dialog: 3. Type your first name in the First name box. 4. Type your last name in the Last name box. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 39