Western Digital My Book Studio/Studio LX User Manual - Manual (Page 46)

MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX
USER MANUAL
MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE – 41
Setting the Preferences Options
When enabled, the Preferences options:
• Display the WD SmartWare Home screen whenever you reconnect your drive to
your computer
This is the default configuration of the WD SmartWare software, and it is
recommended when you routinely leave your drive connected to your computer.
You might want to disable this option and open the WD SmartWare Home screen
whenever you need it if you routinely disconnect and reconnect your drive to your
computer.
• Check for software updates
This ensures that you are always using the most-recent software version.
To enable or disable the Preferences options:
1. On the Software Settings screen (see Figure 10 on page 24), click Preferences to
display the Set Preferences dialog:
2. Select or clear the check boxes to enable or disable the Preferences options:
• Open WD SmartWare when drive is connected
• Automatically check for WD SmartWare software updates
Customizing Your Drive Settings
The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to quickly customize the settings of
your drive for the best possible performance:
• Label—Create a custom name (label) that appears in the “spine” area of your
My Book drive.
• Security—Create, modify, and disable passwords that keep others from
accessing the files on your drive.
• Registration—Register your drive to receive free technical support during the
warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and
price discount opportunities.
• Diagnostics—Perform diagnostics and status checks to make sure your drive is
working properly.
• Sleep Timer—Turn your drive off during periods of extended inactivity to conserve
power and extend the life of the drive.
• Drive Erase—Erase all of the contents on the drive, including any password that
has been set.
• Virtual CD—Show or hide the virtual CD icon and drive listing in your desktop
displays.