MY PASSPORT STUDIO
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 4
Power/Activity LED
The power/activity LED shows the drive’s power state and activity:
FireWire 800 Interface
The FireWire 800 interface supports data transfer rates of up to 800 Mb/s and is
backward-compatible with FireWire 400. Connection to a FireWire 400 port transfers
data at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 Mb/s).
USB 2.0 Interface
The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface supports data transfer rates of up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0
is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at
USB 1.1 speed (up to 12 Mb/s).
Registering the Drive
Always register your My Passport Studio drive to get the latest updates and special
offers. You can easily register your drive online at http://register.wdc.com.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking
and installation. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damaged drives. Always
observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage
product:
• Do not drop or jolt the drive.
• Do not move the drive during activity.
LED Appearance Power State/Activity
On steady Idle
Fast flashing, approximately 3 times per second Activity
Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds System standby
