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USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 4
Power/Activity LED.
The power/activity LED indicates the drive’s power state and
activity. The LED indicator functions as shown in the table below.
Lock Indicator.
The lock Indicator indicates whether the user has set a password on the
drive. It is turned off only when you remove the password from the drive, or the drive
loses power.
USB 2.0 Interface
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 is
backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at USB
1.1 speed (up to 12 Mb/s).
Registering Your WD Product
Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily
register your drive using WD SmartWare software, as described in “Registering Your
Drive” on page 38.
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. Be
aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage
product:
• Do not drop or jolt the device.
• Do not move the device during activity.
Appearance
Description
On steady
Idle
Fast flashing (for approx. 3 times per second)
Activity
Slow flashing (approx. every 2.5 second)
System standby
