Document Outline

• My Book Elite User Manual
  • WD Service and Support
    • Accessing Online Support
    • Contacting WD Technical Support
  • Table of Contents
  • About Your WD Drive
    • Features
    • Kit Contents
    • Optional Accessories
    • Operating System Compatibility
    • Disk Drive Format
    • Physical Description
      • Indicators
      • Power Button
      • Drive Interface
      • Kensington® Security Slot
    • Registering Your WD Product
    • Handling Precautions
  • Connecting the Drive and Getting Started
    • Connecting the Drive
    • Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software
    • WD SmartWare Overview
    • WD SmartWare Home Screen
    • Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics
    • Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software
      • Hiding the WD SmartWare Virtual CD
      • Showing the WD SmartWare Virtual CD
  • Backing Up Your Computer Files
    • About Backing Up Your Computer Files
    • Backing It All Up
    • Advanced Backup Capabilities
      • Selecting Specific Content to Back Up
      • Changing the Backup Software Settings
  • Retrieving Backed Up Files
    • About Retrieving Files
    • Retrieving a File
    • Retrieving a Folder
    • Retrieving an Earlier Version of a File or Deleted Files
    • Retrieving All of Your Content
  • Locking and Unlocking Your Drive
    • Password Protecting Your Drive
    • Unlocking Your Drive
      • Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software
      • Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software
    • Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature
    • Changing Your Password
  • Managing and Customizing Your Drive
    • Using the WD SmartWare Icon
    • Opening WD SmartWare Software
    • Checking Drive Status
    • Monitoring Icon Alerts
    • Safely Disconnecting the Drive
      • Using the WD SmartWare Icon
      • Using the Drive Power Button
    • Customizing Your Software Settings
      • Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder
      • Setting the Preferences Options
    • Customizing Your Drive Settings
      • Specifying a Name for Your Drive
      • Registering Your Drive
      • Setting the Drive Sleep Timer
      • Erasing Your Drive
      • Showing or Hiding the Virtual CD Icon
    • Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions
    • Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software
      • Uninstalling on Windows XP
      • Uninstalling on Windows Vista or Windows 7
  • Checking Drive Health
  • Using the Drive with a Mac
    • Reformatting the Drive
    • Connecting the Drive and Getting Started
    • Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO
    • Installing the WD SmartWare Software
    • Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software
    • The WD SmartWare Home Screen
    • Using the WD SmartWare Icon
    • Opening the WD SmartWare Software
    • Checking Drive Status
    • Safely Dismounting the Drive
      • Using the WD SmartWare Icon
      • Using the My Book Icon
      • Using the Drive Power Button
    • Unlocking the Drive
      • Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software
      • Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software
    • Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software
  • Troubleshooting
    • Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Installing an SES Driver
    • Installing on Windows XP Computers
      • Installing the Driver Automatically
      • Installing the Driver Manually
    • Installing on Windows Vista Computers
      • Installing the Driver Automatically
      • Installing the Driver Manually
    • Installing on Windows 7 Computers
  • Compliance and Warranty Information
    • Regulatory Compliance
      • FCC Class B Information
      • ICES/NMB-003 Compliance
      • Safety Compliance
      • CE Compliance For Europe
      • GS Mark (Germany only)
      • KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only)
    • Environmental Compliance (China)
    • Warranty Information
      • Obtaining Service
      • Limited Warranty
  • Index