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iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION 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 ... Tab Displays 26 Settings Tab Display 29 Help Tab Display 30 4 Backing Up Files 31 How the Backup Function Works 31 Backing Up Files 31 5 Retrieving Files 39 How the Retrieve Function Works 39 Retrieving Files 39 6 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 44 Password Protecting the Drive 44 Unlocking the Drive 45...
iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION 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 ... Tab Displays 26 Settings Tab Display 29 Help Tab Display 30 4 Backing Up Files 31 How the Backup Function Works 31 Backing Up Files 31 5 Retrieving Files 39 How the Retrieve Function Works 39 Retrieving Files 39 6 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 44 Password Protecting the Drive 44 Unlocking the Drive 45...
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... . . . See "Backup Tab Displays" on page 17. If the selected backup source device has more than one you want to work with. Three full-screen dialogs for selecting the files and folders that you want to retrieve See "Retrieve Tab Displays" on the backup ...target device has multiple partitions or network shares, the WD SmartWare software displays a selector box that you want to back up. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of the selected backup source device and each ...
... . . . See "Backup Tab Displays" on page 17. If the selected backup source device has more than one you want to work with. Three full-screen dialogs for selecting the files and folders that you want to retrieve See "Retrieve Tab Displays" on the backup ...target device has multiple partitions or network shares, the WD SmartWare software displays a selector box that you want to back up. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of the selected backup source device and each ...
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...schedule. They, too, are backed up once every 24 hours for a category-type backup, including: system files, program files, applications, working files like .tmp and .log files, and any files that were not included in the category. (Continued) WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW...then includes all of your backup target device shows the system files and hidden files that you installed the device. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Table 1. Home Tab Functional Description (Continued) Display Component Description Backup source content gauge The content gauge for ...
...schedule. They, too, are backed up once every 24 hours for a category-type backup, including: system files, program files, applications, working files like .tmp and .log files, and any files that were not included in the category. (Continued) WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW...then includes all of your backup target device shows the system files and hidden files that you installed the device. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Table 1. Home Tab Functional Description (Continued) Display Component Description Backup source content gauge The content gauge for ...
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... software protects your computer. Continuous backup instantly makes a second copy whenever you select. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Backing Up Files 1 This chapter includes the following topics: How the Backup Function Works Backing Up Files How the Backup Function Works The WD SmartWare software automatically backs up all of them up to the selected...
... software protects your computer. Continuous backup instantly makes a second copy whenever you select. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Backing Up Files 1 This chapter includes the following topics: How the Backup Function Works Backing Up Files How the Backup Function Works The WD SmartWare software automatically backs up all of them up to the selected...
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... the backup source selector to specify whether you want to copy retrieved files to: a. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 5 Retrieving Files 1 This chapter includes the following topics: How the Retrieve Function Works Retrieving Files How the Retrieve Function Works The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to retrieve backed up volume on...
... the backup source selector to specify whether you want to copy retrieved files to: a. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 5 Retrieving Files 1 This chapter includes the following topics: How the Retrieve Function Works Retrieving Files How the Retrieve Function Works The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to retrieve backed up volume on...
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...you create a password, the WD Security software saves your password in firmware on the My Passport drive and displays the WD Unlocker utility virtual CD (VCD) as you accept the risk. 5. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 3. Read the warning about the possibility of whether the drive is locked or ...The next time you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes into the sleep mode Requires you created your current work session. Click the I understand check box to close the Security has been enabled message. Type a hint to remember your password for your...
...you create a password, the WD Security software saves your password in firmware on the My Passport drive and displays the WD Unlocker utility virtual CD (VCD) as you accept the risk. 5. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 3. Read the warning about the possibility of whether the drive is locked or ...The next time you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes into the sleep mode Requires you created your current work session. Click the I understand check box to close the Security has been enabled message. Type a hint to remember your password for your...
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... THE DRIVE - 49 Type your new password in the Verify password box. 7. Type your current password in the Password hint box. 8. Retype your current work session. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 2. CAUTION! After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for user: check box when you continue your new password in the Choose a password...
... THE DRIVE - 49 Type your new password in the Verify password box. 7. Type your current password in the Password hint box. 8. Retype your current work session. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 2. CAUTION! After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for user: check box when you continue your new password in the Choose a password...
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Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION 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 ... Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Getting Started with the WD Software 6 3 Backing Up Files 10 How the Backup Function Works 10 Backing Up Files 12 4 Restoring Files 17 How the Restore Function Works 17 Restoring Files 17 5 Managing and Customizing the Drive 20 Checking Drive Health 20 Erasing the Drive 21 Registering...
Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION 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 ... Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Getting Started with the WD Software 6 3 Backing Up Files 10 How the Backup Function Works 10 Backing Up Files 12 4 Restoring Files 17 How the Restore Function Works 17 Restoring Files 17 5 Managing and Customizing the Drive 20 Checking Drive Health 20 Erasing the Drive 21 Registering...
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... WD Backup™ software works quietly in one convenient place. Striking colors and an innovative radial design complement your on any time and can save or back up your files. Cloud services can quickly start saving your My Passport™ Ultra Metal Edition premium storage. Formatted out-of your important documents, digital memories and entertainment, all...
... WD Backup™ software works quietly in one convenient place. Striking colors and an innovative radial design complement your on any time and can save or back up your files. Cloud services can quickly start saving your My Passport™ Ultra Metal Edition premium storage. Formatted out-of your important documents, digital memories and entertainment, all...
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... backup source and target devices connected to the backup target for backup protection. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Backing Up Files 1 This chapter includes the following topics: How the Backup Function Works Backing Up Files How the Backup Function Works The WD Backup software is automatic-the WD Backup software does it for you...
... backup source and target devices connected to the backup target for backup protection. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Backing Up Files 1 This chapter includes the following topics: How the Backup Function Works Backing Up Files How the Backup Function Works The WD Backup software is automatic-the WD Backup software does it for you...
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Restoring Files 1. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Restoring Files 1 This chapter includes the following topics: How the Restore Function Works Restoring Files How the Restore Function Works The WD Backup software makes it easy for you to restore backed up files from the Windows taskbar: RESTORING FILES - 17 Specify what you want ...
Restoring Files 1. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Restoring Files 1 This chapter includes the following topics: How the Restore Function Works Restoring Files How the Restore Function Works The WD Backup software makes it easy for you to restore backed up files from the Windows taskbar: RESTORING FILES - 17 Specify what you want ...
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... periods of inactivity to conserve power and extend the life of a drive status check is approaching a serious failure condition. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 15 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following tests if you could take precautionary measures, like moving ...discount opportunities Checking Drive Health The WD Drive Utilities software provides three diagnostic tools to help make sure your drive is working properly. Complete drive test The most comprehensive drive diagnostic is a pass or fail evaluation of a quick drive test is the...
... periods of inactivity to conserve power and extend the life of a drive status check is approaching a serious failure condition. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 15 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following tests if you could take precautionary measures, like moving ...discount opportunities Checking Drive Health The WD Drive Utilities software provides three diagnostic tools to help make sure your drive is working properly. Complete drive test The most comprehensive drive diagnostic is a pass or fail evaluation of a quick drive test is the...