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... to run all three whenever you are so fast, running the quick SMART status check and the quick drive test provides a high level of the drive's condition. f. The complete drive test can take several hours to complete, depending on a regular basis, before a failure occurs. Then, run the... moving your data to help make sure that continuously monitors key internal performance attributes of the drive. The quick drive test can provide an indication that tests the drive for error conditions. And, because they are concerned that your drive is not operating properly: • Quick...
... to run all three whenever you are so fast, running the quick SMART status check and the quick drive test provides a high level of the drive's condition. f. The complete drive test can take several hours to complete, depending on a regular basis, before a failure occurs. Then, run the... moving your data to help make sure that continuously monitors key internal performance attributes of the drive. The quick drive test can provide an indication that tests the drive for error conditions. And, because they are concerned that your drive is not operating properly: • Quick...
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Note: If you want to run: • Quick SMART Status • Quick Drive Test • Complete Drive Test MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 42 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL To run drive diagnostics and status checks for the selected external device. 3. On the ... want to check. 2. On the Run Diagnostics dialog, click the button for the one external device connected to your computer, select the icon for the test that you must use the WD Drive Utilities software to display the Run Diagnostics dialog: 4.
Note: If you want to run: • Quick SMART Status • Quick Drive Test • Complete Drive Test MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 42 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL To run drive diagnostics and status checks for the selected external device. 3. On the ... want to check. 2. On the Run Diagnostics dialog, click the button for the one external device connected to your computer, select the icon for the test that you must use the WD Drive Utilities software to display the Run Diagnostics dialog: 4.
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... your drive 22 CAUTION about lost passwords 22 Password, changing 26 Password, removing 27 Physical description 2, 3 Preferences button 16 option, setting 47 Q Quick Diagnostic Self-test 41 R Register Drive dialog 40 Registering your drive 40 Registration button 16 Removing password protection 27 Requirements, operating systems 1 Restoring the software disk image 45...
... your drive 22 CAUTION about lost passwords 22 Password, changing 26 Password, removing 27 Physical description 2, 3 Preferences button 16 option, setting 47 Q Quick Diagnostic Self-test 41 R Register Drive dialog 40 Registering your drive 40 Registration button 16 Removing password protection 27 Requirements, operating systems 1 Restoring the software disk image 45...
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...that the drive is approaching a serious failure condition. Then, run the drive diagnostics and status checks is on page 8. Complete Drive Test The most comprehensive drive diagnostic is a pass or fail evaluation of the drive's condition. Run the following topics: Checking Drive Health ... Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon if you created one when you installed the application All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 4 on a regular basis, before a failure occurs. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 51...
...that the drive is approaching a serious failure condition. Then, run the drive diagnostics and status checks is on page 8. Complete Drive Test The most comprehensive drive diagnostic is a pass or fail evaluation of the drive's condition. Run the following topics: Checking Drive Health ... Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon if you created one when you installed the application All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 4 on a regular basis, before a failure occurs. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 51...
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Note: Erasing your password and must erase the drive, THEN see . . . On the Diagnostics dialog, click the button for the test that you want to display the Diagnostics dialog: 4. Not locked, Want to restore your drive before erasing it is locked or not: IF your ... drive. AND you no longer need any of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. Click Diagnostics to run: SMART Status Quick Drive Test Complete Drive Test Erasing the Drive CAUTION! If you have more than one that you . . . "Using the Drive Erase Function" on page 54 MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING ...
Note: Erasing your password and must erase the drive, THEN see . . . On the Diagnostics dialog, click the button for the test that you want to display the Diagnostics dialog: 4. Not locked, Want to restore your drive before erasing it is locked or not: IF your ... drive. AND you no longer need any of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. Click Diagnostics to run: SMART Status Quick Drive Test Complete Drive Test Erasing the Drive CAUTION! If you have more than one that you . . . "Using the Drive Erase Function" on page 54 MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING ...
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... no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Safety Compliance Approved for help. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 75 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception. This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. This device...
... no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Safety Compliance Approved for help. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 75 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception. This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. This device...
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... software 60 Operating systems 3 Optional accessories 3 P Password protecting your drive 44 CAUTION about lost passwords 44 Physical description 3 Precautions for handling 4 Product features 1 Q Quick drive test 51 R Reformatting the drive 66, 68 Register Drive dialog 58 Registering your drive 57 Regulatory compliance 75 Remote Dropbox account, configuring 62 Restoring the software...
... software 60 Operating systems 3 Optional accessories 3 P Password protecting your drive 44 CAUTION about lost passwords 44 Physical description 3 Precautions for handling 4 Product features 1 Q Quick drive test 51 R Reformatting the drive 66, 68 Register Drive dialog 58 Registering your drive 57 Regulatory compliance 75 Remote Dropbox account, configuring 62 Restoring the software...