Western Digital WD SmartWare User Manual - Manual (Page 41)

WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE
USER MANUAL
SECURING THE DRIVE – 37
4. On the Set Security dialog:
a. Type your password in the Choose a password box, using up to 25 characters.
b. Retype your password in the Verify password box.
c. Type a hint to help remember your password in the Password hint box.
d. Select the Remember my password on this computer check box if you want
the WD SmartWare software to remember your password on this computer.
Note: This function remembers the password for your currently logged on user
name. If you log on as a different user, you will have to type your
password and repeat this selection.
e. Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you forget your password.
f. Click the I understand check box to signify that you accept the risk.
g. Click Save Security Settings.
Unlocking the Drive
After you have created a password to keep others from accessing the files on your drive,
unless you selected the Remember my password on this computer check box when you
created your password,
you will have to type your password to unlock the drive whenever:
You shut down and restart your computer
You disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer
Depending on its configuration, your computer exits the sleep mode
You will have to do this even if you do not have the WD SmartWare software installed on
your computer.
CAUTION! After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for as long as you
continue your current work session. Then, the WD SmartWare software:
Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or—
depending on its configuration—your computer goes into the sleep mode
Requires you to type your password to unlock the drive when you restart your
computer or reconnect your drive, UNLESS you selected the Remember my
password on this computer check box when you created your password