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Table of Contents MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System ...
Table of Contents MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System ...
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iv MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 41 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 42 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 43 Using the WD Quick View Icon 43 Opening ... Drive 55 Frequently Asked Questions 55 A Installing an SES Driver 57 Installing on Windows XP Computers 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 61 Installing the Driver Automatically 61 Installing the Driver...
iv MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 41 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 42 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 43 Using the WD Quick View Icon 43 Opening ... Drive 55 Frequently Asked Questions 55 A Installing an SES Driver 57 Installing on Windows XP Computers 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 61 Installing the Driver Automatically 61 Installing the Driver...
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MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL B Compliance and Warranty Information 66 Regulatory Compliance 66 FCC Class B Information 66 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 66 Safety Compliance 66 CE Compliance For Europe 66 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 67 Environmental Compliance (China 67 Warranty Information 67 Obtaining Service 67 Limited Warranty 68 GNU General Public License ("GPL 68 Index 69 TABLE OF CONTENTS - v
MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL B Compliance and Warranty Information 66 Regulatory Compliance 66 FCC Class B Information 66 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 66 Safety Compliance 66 CE Compliance For Europe 66 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 67 Environmental Compliance (China 67 Warranty Information 67 Obtaining Service 67 Limited Warranty 68 GNU General Public License ("GPL 68 Index 69 TABLE OF CONTENTS - v
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...your files from unauthorized use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport® portable hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all the chapters of ...Security™-Set password protection and hardware encryption for anyone with lots of the My Passport drive include: Ultra-fast transfer rates-When connected to help protect your digital life. This introductory chapter includes the following topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating...
...your files from unauthorized use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport® portable hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all the chapters of ...Security™-Set password protection and hardware encryption for anyone with lots of the My Passport drive include: Ultra-fast transfer rates-When connected to help protect your digital life. This introductory chapter includes the following topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating...
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...My Passport Drive...http://www.shopwd.eu or http://www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your My Passport drive kit includes the following operating systems: Windows® • Windows XP • Windows ...and information, go to http://support.wdc.com/downloads. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport drive and the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software are compatible with a durable...Base answer ID 1048. So we protect the drive with the following : • My Passport portable hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • WD SmartWare...
...My Passport Drive...http://www.shopwd.eu or http://www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your My Passport drive kit includes the following operating systems: Windows® • Windows XP • Windows ...and information, go to http://support.wdc.com/downloads. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport drive and the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software are compatible with a durable...Base answer ID 1048. So we protect the drive with the following : • My Passport portable hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • WD SmartWare...
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... seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. My Passport Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all ...select Software Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport drive has: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface Port Figure 2. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL The WD SmartWare software is backward compatible with a Mac computer, see...
... seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. My Passport Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all ...select Software Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport drive has: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface Port Figure 2. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL The WD SmartWare software is backward compatible with a Mac computer, see...
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..., as described in "Registering the Drive" on page 45. Another way is to get the latest updates and special offers. You can damage drives. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Registering Your Drive Always register your My Passport drive to register online at http:// register.wdc.com.
..., as described in "Registering the Drive" on page 45. Another way is to get the latest updates and special offers. You can damage drives. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Registering Your Drive Always register your My Passport drive to register online at http:// register.wdc.com.
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...that the drive appears under My Computer in Figure 3. 3. Verify that is now ready to use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. Your My Passport drive is on the drive: • WD Security • WD Drive Utilities • WD SmartWare See "Getting Started with the WD Software... the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your drive. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your computer. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Connect the drive to close it....
...that the drive appears under My Computer in Figure 3. 3. Verify that is now ready to use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. Your My Passport drive is on the drive: • WD Security • WD Drive Utilities • WD SmartWare See "Getting Started with the WD Software... the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your drive. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your computer. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Connect the drive to close it....
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Click Next on the drive: • WD Security • WD Drive Utilities • WD SmartWare 1. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Getting Started with the WD software that is on the WD Apps Setup Wizard: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Use your computer, an installation wizard quickly gets you started with the WD Software After you have connected the drive to your computer's file management utility to open the My Passport drive listing and double-click the WD Apps Setup file: 2.
Click Next on the drive: • WD Security • WD Drive Utilities • WD SmartWare 1. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Getting Started with the WD software that is on the WD Apps Setup Wizard: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Use your computer, an installation wizard quickly gets you started with the WD Software After you have connected the drive to your computer's file management utility to open the My Passport drive listing and double-click the WD Apps Setup file: 2.
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... agreement, select the I accept the terms of the application: • WD Drive Utilities • WD Security • WD SmartWare b. Click Next to install. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 3. Select an application name to see a brief description of the License Agreement check box, and click Next to implement: • Create Desktop Shortcut • Launch...
... agreement, select the I accept the terms of the application: • WD Drive Utilities • WD Security • WD SmartWare b. Click Next to install. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 3. Select an application name to see a brief description of the License Agreement check box, and click Next to implement: • Create Desktop Shortcut • Launch...
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5. When the installation completes, click Finish to complete: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 6. Wait for downloading and installing the software update: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 If you see a message that a software update is available, click Update Software and follow the on-screen instructions for the installation to close the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 7.
5. When the installation completes, click Finish to complete: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 6. Wait for downloading and installing the software update: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 If you see a message that a software update is available, click Update Software and follow the on-screen instructions for the installation to close the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 7.
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... option displays the WD Security screen (see Figure 5 on page 10 and "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 27 before clicking Start Backup. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 8. Depending on your computer's internal hard drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 After the backup completes, click Continue to display the WD SmartWare...
... option displays the WD Security screen (see Figure 5 on page 10 and "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 27 before clicking Start Backup. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 8. Depending on your computer's internal hard drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 After the backup completes, click Continue to display the WD SmartWare...
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WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 5. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Figure 4.
WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 5. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Figure 4.
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After that, launching the software displays the Home screen so you can choose what you install the WD SmartWare software on your computer. Initial File Backup Screen Figure 6. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Initial Category Backup Screen Note: The initial Backup screens only appear one time-when you want to do. Initial Backup Screens CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11
After that, launching the software displays the Home screen so you can choose what you install the WD SmartWare software on your computer. Initial File Backup Screen Figure 6. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Initial Category Backup Screen Note: The initial Backup screens only appear one time-when you want to do. Initial Backup Screens CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11
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MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Before first backup After first backup Figure 7. WD SmartWare Home Screens CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12
MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Before first backup After first backup Figure 7. WD SmartWare Home Screens CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12
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... provides content gauges showing the total capacity and category structure of your computer's internal hard drive, and each supported external drive connected to it. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of the WD SmartWare software are working with See "Home Tab Display...
... provides content gauges showing the total capacity and category structure of your computer's internal hard drive, and each supported external drive connected to it. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of the WD SmartWare software are working with See "Home Tab Display...
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...The internal hard drive or hard drive partition that you want to back up files from when you have more than one • The My Passport drive that you through your computer See Figure 8 on page 15 and Table 1 on page 24. Note: In addition to the detailed Help...Display" on page 25. Whenever you want to keep for a brief functional description of the connected drives. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 14 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL The . . . Buttons for opening dialogs to: • Specify the number of backup versions that you are uncertain about backing up files to or...
...The internal hard drive or hard drive partition that you want to back up files from when you have more than one • The My Passport drive that you through your computer See Figure 8 on page 15 and Table 1 on page 24. Note: In addition to the detailed Help...Display" on page 25. Whenever you want to keep for a brief functional description of the connected drives. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 14 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL The . . . Buttons for opening dialogs to: • Specify the number of backup versions that you are uncertain about backing up files to or...
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Home Tab Display WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 15 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Your Computer Icon Your Computer Content Gauge My Passport Drive Icon My Passport Drive Content Gauge Figure 8.
Home Tab Display WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 15 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Your Computer Icon Your Computer Content Gauge My Passport Drive Icon My Passport Drive Content Gauge Figure 8.
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... drive icon displays a menu with options for: • Open-To display the drive listing in Figure 8 on your computer. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Table 1. If you have more than one My Passport drive connected to your computer, left-click the drive icon for the one internal hard drive or drive partition, the WD...
... drive icon displays a menu with options for: • Open-To display the drive listing in Figure 8 on your computer. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Table 1. If you have more than one My Passport drive connected to your computer, left-click the drive icon for the one internal hard drive or drive partition, the WD...
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... all included file extensions, search for answer ID 3644 in Figure 8 on page 15.) One installation of the WD SmartWare software supports as many My Passport drives as you system can handle. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Table 1.
... all included file extensions, search for answer ID 3644 in Figure 8 on page 15.) One installation of the WD SmartWare software supports as many My Passport drives as you system can handle. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Table 1.