MY BOOK ELITE
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE
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Customizable Label.
The customizable label that you specify remains on the drive even
when it is turned off or disconnected from your computer.
Lock Indicator LED.
The lock indicator LED shows whether the drive is password
protected. It is turned off only when you remove the password from the drive, or when
the drive loses power.
Power/Activity LED.
The power/activity LED indicates the drive’s power state and
activity as follows:
Power Button
Use the power button to safely power down the drive and avoid data loss or damage to
the drive. The power button only works when the WD SmartWare software is installed on
your computer.
Note:
If you disconnect the drive after using the power button to turn it off, when
you reconnect it to your running computer, the drive automatically powers
on. If you leave the drive connected to your computer after using the
power button to turn it off, you must press the power button again to turn
it back on.
Drive Interface
Hi-Speed 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).
Kensington
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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
Registering Your WD Product
Always register your My Book Essential drive to get the latest updates and special offers.
You can easily register your drive using the WD SmartWare software, as described in
“Registering Your Drive” on page 41. Another way is to register online at
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LED Appearance
Power State/Activity
On steady
Idle
Fast flashing (approximately 3 times per second)
Activity
Slow flashing (approximately every 2.5 seconds)
System standby
