Western Digital My Book Essential User Manual - Manual (Page 56)

MY BOOK ESSENTIAL
USER MANUAL
USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC – 51
• Double-clicking WD SmartWare in the Applications list:
Checking Drive Status
Use the WD SmartWare icon to determine whether the drive is locked (encrypted), how
full the drive is, the drive’s serial number, and the temperature condition of the drive:
1. Click the WD SmartWare icon to display a list of drives and select the My Book drive:
2. If the drive is unlocked (not encrypted), the submenu displays the serial number of
the drive, the space available, and the temperature condition.
If the drive is locked:
a. Click Unlock Drive on the submenu to display the WD SmartWare Drive Unlock
screen:
b. Type your Password in the Password box.