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... MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Major Features of the Drive 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Indicators 3 USB 2.0 Interface 4 Registering Your WD Product 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Installing the Drive 6 Installing on Windows XP 7 Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 9 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 11 WD SmartWare Overview...
... MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Major Features of the Drive 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Indicators 3 USB 2.0 Interface 4 Registering Your WD Product 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Installing the Drive 6 Installing on Windows XP 7 Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 9 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 11 WD SmartWare Overview...
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... +TURBO 45 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 47 Opening WD SmartWare Software 47 Dismounting the Virtual CD 49 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature 50 Unlocking the Drive Manually 51 WD SmartWare Software is Not Available 51 Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode 51 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing an SES Driver 56 Windows XP 56 Installing the Driver Automatically...
... +TURBO 45 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 47 Opening WD SmartWare Software 47 Dismounting the Virtual CD 49 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature 50 Unlocking the Drive Manually 51 WD SmartWare Software is Not Available 51 Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode 51 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing an SES Driver 56 Windows XP 56 Installing the Driver Automatically...
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... power supply is needed. (An optional cable is available on your My Passport™ Elite™ ultra-portable hard drive, an elegant, high- Seeing is secure. Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more streamlined design - Drive lock - Powered directly from the WD SmartWare control center. capacity storage solution for the few computers that your digital life. An easy-to-use solution for compatibility with Windows PCs - Retrieve your data automatically - Capacity...
... power supply is needed. (An optional cable is available on your My Passport™ Elite™ ultra-portable hard drive, an elegant, high- Seeing is secure. Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more streamlined design - Drive lock - Powered directly from the WD SmartWare control center. capacity storage solution for the few computers that your digital life. An easy-to-use solution for compatibility with Windows PCs - Retrieve your data automatically - Capacity...
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...; My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive • WD SmartWare software (included on drive) • USB micro cable • Quick Install Guide • My Passport Dock USB Micro Cable My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide My Passport Dock Optional Accessories You can use the following accessories with the WD My Passport drive: • A special cable that may be needed for computers with limited bus power • Replacement or additional micro cables For information on optional accessories for this product, visit...
...; My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive • WD SmartWare software (included on drive) • USB micro cable • Quick Install Guide • My Passport Dock USB Micro Cable My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide My Passport Dock Optional Accessories You can use the following accessories with the WD My Passport drive: • A special cable that may be needed for computers with limited bus power • Replacement or additional micro cables For information on optional accessories for this product, visit...
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... the drive during the power-on the spine of capacity available. Compatibility Windows® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista® • Windows 7® MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Mac® OS X® • Tiger® • Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Important: For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Mac, go to indicate space used only if the WD SmartWare software...
... the drive during the power-on the spine of capacity available. Compatibility Windows® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista® • Windows 7® MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Mac® OS X® • Tiger® • Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Important: For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Mac, go to indicate space used only if the WD SmartWare software...
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. The power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity. USB 2.0 is turned off only when you remove the password from the drive, or the drive loses power. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Appearance On steady Fast flashing (for approx. 3 times per second) Slow flashing (approx. It is backward-compatible with care...
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. The power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity. USB 2.0 is turned off only when you remove the password from the drive, or the drive loses power. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Appearance On steady Fast flashing (for approx. 3 times per second) Slow flashing (approx. It is backward-compatible with care...
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the screen is animated. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Click Cancel to step 4. Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 If Autorun (AutoPlay) is installed on your computer, the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays. Figure 3. Continue to bypass the wizard. If a Flash Player is enabled on Windows XP 1.
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the screen is animated. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Click Cancel to step 4. Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 If Autorun (AutoPlay) is installed on your computer, the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays. Figure 3. Continue to bypass the wizard. If a Flash Player is enabled on Windows XP 1.
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. The VCD displays on page 11. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is disabled on your computer, install the software manually: a. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 If Autorun (AutoPlay) is animated. 4. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right...
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. The VCD displays on page 11. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is disabled on your computer, install the software manually: a. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 If Autorun (AutoPlay) is animated. 4. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right...
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... listed under Devices with Removable Storage. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on page 11. If the Found New Hardware screen (Figure 4 on page 56 instead. 2. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 9) appears, click Cancel. The WD SmartWare virtual CD drive is disabled on your My Passport drive. b. To view the...
... listed under Devices with Removable Storage. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on page 11. If the Found New Hardware screen (Figure 4 on page 56 instead. 2. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 9) appears, click Cancel. The WD SmartWare virtual CD drive is disabled on your My Passport drive. b. To view the...
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... WD SmartWare software will guide you . Continue to do not want to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" in the following section. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Setting up your files (see Figure 7 on page 12 and "Password Pro- MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see Figure 8 and "WD SmartWare Overview" on page 13): Note: The initial Backup and Drive Settings screens only appear one time...
... WD SmartWare software will guide you . Continue to do not want to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" in the following section. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Setting up your files (see Figure 7 on page 12 and "Password Pro- MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see Figure 8 and "WD SmartWare Overview" on page 13): Note: The initial Backup and Drive Settings screens only appear one time...
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... disk space To specify the number of backup versions that you to keep up to keep (from 1 to 25) in -time period • Consumes more versions: • Improves your ability to retrieve files from a longer back-in the Enter the number of backup versions to save and implement the new number of each file box. 3. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 11. The WD SmartWare software...
... disk space To specify the number of backup versions that you to keep up to keep (from 1 to 25) in -time period • Consumes more versions: • Improves your ability to retrieve files from a longer back-in the Enter the number of backup versions to save and implement the new number of each file box. 3. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 11. The WD SmartWare software...
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Read the warning about the possibility of your password in the Password hint box. 7. Drive Settings Screen 3. Retype your password in the Verify password box. 6. Click the I understand check box to display the Set Security dialog: 4. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 16. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. Click Security to signify that you forget your password in the Choose a password box. 5. Type your password. 8.
Read the warning about the possibility of your password in the Password hint box. 7. Drive Settings Screen 3. Retype your password in the Verify password box. 6. Click the I understand check box to display the Set Security dialog: 4. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 16. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. Click Security to signify that you forget your password in the Choose a password box. 5. Type your password. 8.
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... how to use the icon and alternative methods to perform these actions, as well as how to unlock the My Passport Elite drive manually. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 16 Managing and Customizing Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Checking Status and Temperature Monitoring Icon Alerts Disconnecting the Drive Safely Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software Customizing Your Software Settings Customizing Your Drive Settings Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Icon After...
... how to use the icon and alternative methods to perform these actions, as well as how to unlock the My Passport Elite drive manually. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 16 Managing and Customizing Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Checking Status and Temperature Monitoring Icon Alerts Disconnecting the Drive Safely Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software Customizing Your Software Settings Customizing Your Drive Settings Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Icon After...
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... DRIVE WITH A MAC - 43 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a Mac The My Passport Essential drive that you have already saved files on the drive, be sure to back them up before reformatting it. Connect the drive's USB cable as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with WD +TURBO Using the WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Dismounting the Virtual CD Safely Dismounting the Drive Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature Unlocking the Drive Manually Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! Turn...
... DRIVE WITH A MAC - 43 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a Mac The My Passport Essential drive that you have already saved files on the drive, be sure to back them up before reformatting it. Connect the drive's USB cable as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with WD +TURBO Using the WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Dismounting the Virtual CD Safely Dismounting the Drive Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature Unlocking the Drive Manually Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! Turn...
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... WD portable USB drive. however, Windows users can overcome these file size limitations by formatting the drive to NTFS using this product, refer to this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Note: If your motherboard or system manual for more information in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from external drives, refer to an incorrect driver installation of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger...
... WD portable USB drive. however, Windows users can overcome these file size limitations by formatting the drive to NTFS using this product, refer to this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Note: If your motherboard or system manual for more information in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from external drives, refer to an incorrect driver installation of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger...
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Select Install the software automatically and click Next. When installation is complete, click Finish. 2. Installing the Driver Manually If you are not connected to the Internet, you can install the driver manually. 1. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. On the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time and click Next.
Select Install the software automatically and click Next. When installation is complete, click Finish. 2. Installing the Driver Manually If you are not connected to the Internet, you can install the driver manually. 1. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. On the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time and click Next.
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... two screens. 1. Close those two screens. 1. Note: If Autoplay is automatically installed. On the New Found Hardware - MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows Vista After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 2 on page 6, two or three screens may display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software.
... two screens. 1. Close those two screens. 1. Note: If Autoplay is automatically installed. On the New Found Hardware - MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows Vista After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 2 on page 6, two or three screens may display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software.
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... Info/online help, viewing 15 Installing the drive 6 K Kit contents 2 L LEDs lock indicator 4 power/activity 4 Limited Warranty 65 Lock indicator LED 4 M Mac checking status 50 dismounting drive from safely 49 dismounting the virtual CD 49 installing drive on 43 opening WD SmartWare software 47 reformatting the drive to 43 space available 50 temperature 50 uninstalling WD SmartWare software 52 unlocking the drive manually 51 WD SmartWare icon 47 Mail file category, defined 14, 17 Micro cables 2 Movies file category...
... Info/online help, viewing 15 Installing the drive 6 K Kit contents 2 L LEDs lock indicator 4 power/activity 4 Limited Warranty 65 Lock indicator LED 4 M Mac checking status 50 dismounting drive from safely 49 dismounting the virtual CD 49 installing drive on 43 opening WD SmartWare software 47 reformatting the drive to 43 space available 50 temperature 50 uninstalling WD SmartWare software 52 unlocking the drive manually 51 WD SmartWare icon 47 Mail file category, defined 14, 17 Micro cables 2 Movies file category...
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... R Reformatting the drive 3 Register Drive screen 38 Registering your drive 4, 37 Registration drive setting 37 Regulatory compliance 64 Retrieve about retrieving files 24 folder, software setting 35 folder, specifying 35 procedure 24, 27 RoHS 65 S Safety compliance 64 Security drive settings 37 Service 65 SES driver installation Windows 7 61 Windows Vista 59 Windows XP 56 Set preferences screen 36 retrieve folder screen 36 sleep timer screen 39 Setting the drive sleep timer 39 Sleep Timer drive setting 37 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL SMART Status...
... R Reformatting the drive 3 Register Drive screen 38 Registering your drive 4, 37 Registration drive setting 37 Regulatory compliance 64 Retrieve about retrieving files 24 folder, software setting 35 folder, specifying 35 procedure 24, 27 RoHS 65 S Safety compliance 64 Security drive settings 37 Service 65 SES driver installation Windows 7 61 Windows Vista 59 Windows XP 56 Set preferences screen 36 retrieve folder screen 36 sleep timer screen 39 Setting the drive sleep timer 39 Sleep Timer drive setting 37 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL SMART Status...
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... Relax. The term of your files have been backed up. As used for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X, Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Capacities and MOdels 250 GB, 320 GB, 500 GB, 640 GB Metallic Charcoal WDBAACxxxxACH Metallic Red WDBAACxxxxARD Metallic Blue WDBAACxxxxABL Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec...
... Relax. The term of your files have been backed up. As used for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X, Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Capacities and MOdels 250 GB, 320 GB, 500 GB, 640 GB Metallic Charcoal WDBAACxxxxACH Metallic Red WDBAACxxxxARD Metallic Blue WDBAACxxxxABL Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec...