Changing Your Security Settings

The Your Drive is Secure message signifies that the drive is protected by a password.

To change your password or remove password protection:

1. Type your password in the Password box to activate the Remove security and Change password options.
2. If you want to change your password:
   1. Select the Change password option to activate the New password and New password hint boxes and the Update Security Settings button.
   2. Type your new password in the New password box.
   3. Retype your new password in the Verify password box.
   4. Type your new password hint in the New password hint box.
   5. Click Update Security Settings to implement your new password.

To remove password protection:

1. After entering your current password, click Remove Security to activate the Update Security Settings button.
2. Click Update Security Settings to remove password protection from your backup drive.
Caution: After changing your password, the drive remains unlocked for as long as you continue your current work session. Disconnect and reconnect your drive for the new settings to be recognized.