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... peace of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Run drive diagnostics, erase and format your drive, register your on operating environment. in the U.S. and other countries. Total accessible capacity varies depending on -the-go lifestyle. The term of security for Mac to 5 Gb/s USB 2.0 up the files that belong to 3 TB extreme capacity in blazing-fast speed. WD Security and WD Drive Utilities are required to change without notice. Product Specifications CAPACITIES AND MODELS 1 TB...
... peace of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Run drive diagnostics, erase and format your drive, register your on operating environment. in the U.S. and other countries. Total accessible capacity varies depending on -the-go lifestyle. The term of security for Mac to 5 Gb/s USB 2.0 up the files that belong to 3 TB extreme capacity in blazing-fast speed. WD Security and WD Drive Utilities are required to change without notice. Product Specifications CAPACITIES AND MODELS 1 TB...
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... of free telephone support during the warranty period. This 30day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with other WD users. Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Registration-Register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. ii Email support is free for support, have your product online at http://support.wd.com. If the answer is available 24/7. WD Community-Share...
... of free telephone support during the warranty period. This 30day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with other WD users. Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Registration-Register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. ii Email support is free for support, have your product online at http://support.wd.com. If the answer is available 24/7. WD Community-Share...
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... of Contents MY PASSPORT FOR MAC 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 Compatibility 2 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 USB 3.0 Interface 3 Power/Activity LED 3 Registering Your Drive 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Getting Started with the WD Software 6 3 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 11 Password Protecting the Drive 11 Unlocking the Drive 12 With...
... of Contents MY PASSPORT FOR MAC 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 Compatibility 2 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 USB 3.0 Interface 3 Power/Activity LED 3 Registering Your Drive 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Getting Started with the WD Software 6 3 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 11 Password Protecting the Drive 11 Unlocking the Drive 12 With...
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... Passport™ for your drive to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access. Reduce transfer time by up to three times when compared to you. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility-With this single drive you access and save files with blazing speed. WD Drive Utilities™ software-Register your computer. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 This drive offers high capacity in a sleek portable device. WD Security™ software-Set password protection and hardware encryption for Mac portable hard drive. Then, we build the drive inside...
... Passport™ for your drive to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access. Reduce transfer time by up to three times when compared to you. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility-With this single drive you access and save files with blazing speed. WD Drive Utilities™ software-Register your computer. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 This drive offers high capacity in a sleek portable device. WD Security™ software-Set password protection and hardware encryption for Mac portable hard drive. Then, we build the drive inside...
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... optional accessories for Mac drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software USB 3.0 cable Quick Install Guide My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 Cable Figure 1. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport for WD products, visit: US Canada Europe Australia www.wdstore.com www.wdstore.ca www.wdstore.eu www.wdstore.com.au Singapore All others www.wdstore.sg Contact WD Technical Support in Figure...
... optional accessories for Mac drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software USB 3.0 cable Quick Install Guide My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 Cable Figure 1. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport for WD products, visit: US Canada Europe Australia www.wdstore.com www.wdstore.ca www.wdstore.eu www.wdstore.com.au Singapore All others www.wdstore.sg Contact WD Technical Support in Figure...
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... Mac Drive USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to use the drive with USB 2.0. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport for Mac drive is backward compatible with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 26 and "Troubleshooting" on page 24. My Passport for compatibility with Mac OS X operating systems. If you want to 480 Mb/s. Connection to a USB 2.0 port transfers data at the port speed-up to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL...
... Mac Drive USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to use the drive with USB 2.0. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport for Mac drive is backward compatible with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 26 and "Troubleshooting" on page 24. My Passport for compatibility with Mac OS X operating systems. If you want to 480 Mb/s. Connection to a USB 2.0 port transfers data at the port speed-up to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL...
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MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Your My Passport drive is on the drive: WD Drive Utilities WD Security Getting Started with the WD Software 1. Double-click the My Passport Finder listing or desktop icon, and then double-click the WD Apps Setup file on the WD Apps Setup wizard, Software Installer dialog: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Click Next on the screen that is now ready to use as an external storage device. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that displays: 2.
MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Your My Passport drive is on the drive: WD Drive Utilities WD Security Getting Started with the WD Software 1. Double-click the My Passport Finder listing or desktop icon, and then double-click the WD Apps Setup file on the WD Apps Setup wizard, Software Installer dialog: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Click Next on the screen that is now ready to use as an external storage device. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that displays: 2.
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Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link and read the agreement. Click Next. 4. option Recommended Install THEN . . . Type your password in the Password box and click OK: (Continued) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 c. 3. Select the I agree... The dialog that you select on the installation option you selected at Step 3: IF you accept the agreement and activate the Next button. d. Select the...
Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link and read the agreement. Click Next. 4. option Recommended Install THEN . . . Type your password in the Password box and click OK: (Continued) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 c. 3. Select the I agree... The dialog that you select on the installation option you selected at Step 3: IF you accept the agreement and activate the Next button. d. Select the...
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... can use it . Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you select the Enable auto unlock for your drive. Click Set Password to electronically lock and unlock your drive. The WD Security software uses your password to save your password and enable hardware encryption for this dialog in the future. 8. Type a hint to 25 characters. 5. Type your password in the Password box, using up to help remember your password...
... can use it . Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you select the Enable auto unlock for your drive. Click Set Password to electronically lock and unlock your drive. The WD Security software uses your password to save your password and enable hardware encryption for this dialog in the future. 8. Type a hint to 25 characters. 5. Type your password in the Password box, using up to help remember your password...
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... PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. Type your new password in the New Password box, using up to help remember your new password in the Password Hint box. Then the WD Security software: Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes into the sleep mode Requires you to type your password to remember your computer, select the one supported device connected to display the Edit security settings dialog: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 15...
... PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. Type your new password in the New Password box, using up to help remember your new password in the Password Hint box. Then the WD Security software: Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes into the sleep mode Requires you to type your password to remember your computer, select the one supported device connected to display the Edit security settings dialog: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 15...
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MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. b. Click Update Security Settings. Type your password in the Password box. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 16 On the Edit security settings dialog, the Remove password option is selected by default: a.
MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. b. Click Update Security Settings. Type your password in the Password box. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 16 On the Edit security settings dialog, the Remove password option is selected by default: a.
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... status checks to receive free technical support during extended periods of inactivity to help make sure your password if you could take precautionary measures, like moving your drive is the complete drive test. Sleep Timer-Turn your drive off during the warranty period and find out about product enhancements and price discount opportunities. A detected increase in Data Lifeguard™ diagnostic utility that the drive is on the drive...
... status checks to receive free technical support during extended periods of inactivity to help make sure your password if you could take precautionary measures, like moving your drive is the complete drive test. Sleep Timer-Turn your drive off during the warranty period and find out about product enhancements and price discount opportunities. A detected increase in Data Lifeguard™ diagnostic utility that the drive is on the drive...
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... than one supported device connected to your computer, select the one that you want to its original configuration after erasing or reformatting the drive. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL minimal inconvenience. Erasing your drive does not erase the WD Drive Unlock utility software files that are on the drive's virtual CD. Always make sure that you no longer need any of the data on page 19 Using the Drive Erase...
... than one supported device connected to your computer, select the one that you want to its original configuration after erasing or reformatting the drive. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL minimal inconvenience. Erasing your drive does not erase the WD Drive Unlock utility software files that are on the drive's virtual CD. Always make sure that you no longer need any of the data on page 19 Using the Drive Erase...
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MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. Use the Volume Format selector to specify the format for information about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image on the Unlock Drive dialog. See: "With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software" on page 12 "With the WD Drive Unlock Utility" on page 11.) Using Five Invalid Passwords When you have forgotten or lost your drive. b. check box to http://support.wd.com and see...
MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. Use the Volume Format selector to specify the format for information about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image on the Unlock Drive dialog. See: "With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software" on page 12 "With the WD Drive Unlock Utility" on page 11.) Using Five Invalid Passwords When you have forgotten or lost your drive. b. check box to http://support.wd.com and see...
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... of the support files, utilities, online help, and user manual files. Type your drive, erasing or reformatting the drive also removes the WD software and all of the data on page 10). 2. e. f. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you want to http://support.wd.com and see Figure 4 on your last name in the Preferred Language box. b. c. If you still want to use a password to protect...
... of the support files, utilities, online help, and user manual files. Type your drive, erasing or reformatting the drive also removes the WD software and all of the data on page 10). 2. e. f. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you want to http://support.wd.com and see Figure 4 on your last name in the Preferred Language box. b. c. If you still want to use a password to protect...
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... the Sleep Timer dialog: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 22 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL If you ever need to remove and reinstall the WD software on your computer, or move the drive to another computer and install the software there, you will need to stop flashing before shutting down or disconnecting the drive. 1. Wait for Mac" option: 2. or control-clicking the My Passport icon on the desktop and...
... the Sleep Timer dialog: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 22 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL If you ever need to remove and reinstall the WD software on your computer, or move the drive to another computer and install the software there, you will need to stop flashing before shutting down or disconnecting the drive. 1. Wait for Mac" option: 2. or control-clicking the My Passport icon on the desktop and...
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...or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 51 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Partition, and format a WD drive on Windows (8, 7, Vista) and Mac OS X Convert a Mac OS X GPT partition to an NTFS partition in Windows 7 or Vista Download software, utilities, firmware updates, and drivers for WD products (from the Downloads Library) Format a WD external hard drive in...
...or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 51 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Partition, and format a WD drive on Windows (8, 7, Vista) and Mac OS X Convert a Mac OS X GPT partition to an NTFS partition in Windows 7 or Vista Download software, utilities, firmware updates, and drivers for WD products (from the Downloads Library) Format a WD external hard drive in...
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... shipped in its possession. If this system to the applicable Council Directives of service. Authorized returns must be returned to the address provided on file at Western Digital Europe. If it is on your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wd.com.
... shipped in its possession. If this system to the applicable Council Directives of service. Authorized returns must be returned to the address provided on file at Western Digital Europe. If it is on your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wd.com.
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...") Firmware incorporated into this product may also be found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. Subject to the extent permitted by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the term defined below, be obtained at http://support.wd.com/download/gpl. Western Digital...
...") Firmware incorporated into this product may also be found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. Subject to the extent permitted by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the term defined below, be obtained at http://support.wd.com/download/gpl. Western Digital...
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... that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other countries Apple, Mac, OS X, and Time Machine are trademarks of WD. Picture shown may vary from its use nor for its use. however, no ...may result from actual product. © 2015 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 U.S.A. 4779-705139-A00 Apr 2015 Western Digital, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks and WD Drive Utilities, WD Security and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of...
... that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other countries Apple, Mac, OS X, and Time Machine are trademarks of WD. Picture shown may vary from its use nor for its use. however, no ...may result from actual product. © 2015 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 U.S.A. 4779-705139-A00 Apr 2015 Western Digital, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks and WD Drive Utilities, WD Security and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of...