Western Digital WDG1U1600N - My Book Essential Edition 160 GB External Hard Drive Quick Install Manual Download Page 2

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Getting Started

For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. 
For Windows

®

, go to the Start menu and select 

Windows Update

. For Mac

®

, go to the Apple menu and select 

Software Update

.

Windows 98SE

You must install device drivers on your system. Go to 

support.wdc.com, 

click 

Downloads

, locate your product name, and 

download the device driver installer onto your computer desktop.

Installing the Drive

*

For more information on the Kensington Security Slot, visit 

www.kensington.com

.

Connect the power cord

Connect the USB cable

Kensington

®

Security
Slot*

1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the power cord and USB cable.
3. Drive utilities are installed automatically. If a security alert is 

displayed during this installation, click 

Accept

 or 

Continue

.

When finished, the drive is ready for use.

4. A menu displays a list of choices including bonus Google

 

software. Double-click the 

Google

 option to begin 

installation.

USB Port

Power Port

Power Button and

Drive Activity Light

(on front)

USB Cable

Power Cord

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