MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 4
Physical Description
LED
The power/activity LED is located on the spine of the device.
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 drive 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 37. Another way is to register online at register.wdc.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. 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
USB
LED
