Western Digital easystore Desktop User Manual - Page 7

About Your WD Drive Update. For Mac computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update or App Store. Disk Drive Format Your easystore drive is formatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. To use with other operating systems, see Reformatting the Drive and Troubleshooting. Physical Description The easystore drive has: ▪ The power connector, interface port, and a security slot on the back USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports interface transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0. A USB 2.0 Interface supports interface transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more information about the Kensington security slot and available products, visit http://www.kensington.com. Registering Your Drive Always register your easystore drive to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software. Another way is to register online at http://register.wd.com. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: ▪ Do not drop or jolt the drive. ▪ Do not move the drive during activity. ▪ Do not use this product as a portable drive. ▪ To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the drive enclosure's air slots. easystore 3 User Manual