User Manual

MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 4
USB 3.0 Interface
USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is backward compatible with
USB 2.0.
Connection to a USB 2.0 port transfers data at the port speed—up to 480 Mb/s.
Registering Your Drive
Always register your My Passport Ultra Metal Edition drive to get the latest updates and
special offers. You can easily register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as
described in “Registering the Drive” on page 22. Another way is to register online at
http://register.wd.com.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking
and installation. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage 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.
Figure 2. My Passport Ultra Metal Edition Drive
Power/Activity LED
USB 3.0 Interface Port