Physical Description
LED
LED
The power/activity LED is located on the spine of the device.
Appearance
On steady
Fast flashing (for approx. 3 times per second)
Slow flashing (approx. every 2.5 second)
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.
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL
USB
Description
Idle
Activity
System standby
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