MY BOOK STUDIO
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 5

Drive Interfaces

As shown in Figure 3 on page 4, the My Book Studio drive has three interface ports:
• Two FireWire 800 ports
• One USB 2.0 port
FireWire 800. The FireWire 800 ports support data transfer rates of up to 800 Mb/s and
are backward-compatible with FireWire 400 using the included FireWire 400 cable.
Connection to a FireWire 400 device transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up to
400 Mb/s).
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). The USB 2.0 port 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).

Kensington® Security Slot

For physical drive security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington
security cable ( sold separately) . For more information about the Kensington security slot
and available products, visit www.kensington.com.
Registering Your Drive
Always register your My Book Studio drive to get the latest updates and special offers.
You can easily register your drive using WD SmartWare software, as described in
“Registering the Drive” on page 36. Another way is to register online at http://
register.wdc.com.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking
and installation. Drives can be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Observe
the following precautions when unpacking and using your external storage product:
• Do not drop or jolt the drive.
• Do not move the drive during activity.
• Do not use this product as a portable drive.
• To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the enclosure’s air slots.