Western Digital My Book Duo User Manual User Manual
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MY BOOK DUO
USER MANUAL
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DEVICE
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2.
If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer, click the
icon of the one that you want to create a password for.
3.
Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you forget your password.
4.
Click the I understand check box to signify that you accept the risk.
5.
Type your password in the Choose a password box, using up to 25 characters.
6.
Retype your password in the Verify password box.
7.
Type a hint to help remember your password in the Password hint box.
8.
Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want the WD Security
software to remember your password for the selected drive on this computer.
9.
Click Save Security Settings to save your password and enable hardware
encryption for your device.
10.
Click OK to close the Security has been enabled message.
Note:
When you create a password, the WD Security software saves
your password in firmware on the My Book Duo device and
displays the WD Unlocker utility virtual CD (VCD) as a device in
your computer’s file management utility listing:
This listing appears:
The next time you shut down and restart your computer
When you remove and reconnect or power cycle the My Book Duo
device
Your computer exits the sleep mode, depending on its configuration
The listing appears regardless of whether the device is locked or not, or
whether you selected the Enable auto unlock for user: check box when
you created your password. It remains as long as you have password
protection enabled for the device.
CAUTION!
After creating a password, the device remains unlocked for as long as you
continue your current work session. Then the WD Security software:
Locks the device when you shut down your computer, disconnect your device, or your
computer goes into the sleep mode
Requires you to type your password to unlock the device when you restart your computer or
reconnect your device, UNLESS you selected the Enable auto unlock for user: check box
when you created your password