MY BOOK FOR MAC
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE
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Illuminated Capacity Gauge.
The capacity gauge has four segments that illuminate
from bottom to top to indicate space used on the drive during the power-on state. Each
segment represents approximately 25 percent of drive capacity:
Note:
The illuminated capacity gauge only works when the WD SmartWare
software is installed on your computer.
Power/Activity LED.
The power/activity LED shows the drive’s power state and activity
as follows:
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 the drive
loses power.
Power Button
Use the power button is 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.
Figure 3. Back of the My Book for Mac Drive
Segment
Percent Used
4
75 to 100
3
50 to 74.99
2
25 to 49.99
1
0 to 24.99
LED Appearance
Power State/Activity
On steady
Idle
Fast flashing, approximately 3 times per second
Active
Slow flashing approximately every 2.5 seconds
System standby
Kensington
®
Security Slot
Power Connector
Power Button
USB 2.0
