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...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are required to help protect your files are protected. SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Formatted HFS + Journaled Mac... compact design complement your on the country in the palm of your hand, My Passport for Mac is needed. Product Specifications CAPACITIES AND MODELS 1 TB Black/Silver WDBJBS0010BSL 2 TB ...-term reliability. The term of your limited warranty depends on -the-go lifestyle. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabit per second (Mb/s) = one million bits per ...
...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are required to help protect your files are protected. SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Formatted HFS + Journaled Mac... compact design complement your on the country in the palm of your hand, My Passport for Mac is needed. Product Specifications CAPACITIES AND MODELS 1 TB Black/Silver WDBJBS0010BSL 2 TB ...-term reliability. The term of your limited warranty depends on -the-go lifestyle. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabit per second (Mb/s) = one million bits per ...
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iii Table 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 ... 14 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 15 4 Managing and Customizing the Drive 17 Checking Drive Health 17 Erasing the Drive 18 Using the Drive Erase Function 18 Using Five Invalid Passwords 19 Registering the Drive 21 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 21 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 22 Setting the...
iii Table 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 ... 14 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 15 4 Managing and Customizing the Drive 17 Checking Drive Health 17 Erasing the Drive 18 Using the Drive Erase Function 18 Using Five Invalid Passwords 19 Registering the Drive 21 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 21 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 22 Setting the...
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MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 6 Using the Drive with a Windows Computer 26 Reformatting the Drive 26 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 26 A Compliance and Warranty Information 27 Regulatory Compliance 27 FCC Class B Information 27 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 27 Safety Compliance 27 CE Compliance For Europe 28 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 28 Environmental Compliance (China 28 Warranty Information 28 Obtaining Service 28 Limited Warranty 29 GNU General Public License ("GPL 29 Index 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 6 Using the Drive with a Windows Computer 26 Reformatting the Drive 26 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 26 A Compliance and Warranty Information 27 Regulatory Compliance 27 FCC Class B Information 27 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 27 Safety Compliance 27 CE Compliance For Europe 28 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 28 Environmental Compliance (China 28 Warranty Information 28 Obtaining Service 28 Limited Warranty 29 GNU General Public License ("GPL 29 Index 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
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... is thin and fast with plenty of the My Passport for Mac drive include: Ultra-fast transfer rates-When connected to a USB 3.0 port, your My Passport for your drive to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access. So we protect the drive with hardware...wd.com/downloads. USB-powered-Powered directly from unauthorized use . ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 WD Drive Utilities™ software-Register your computer. Durable enclosure protects the drive inside to our demanding requirements for your important digital content. Important: For the latest WD product information and...
... is thin and fast with plenty of the My Passport for Mac drive include: Ultra-fast transfer rates-When connected to a USB 3.0 port, your My Passport for your drive to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access. So we protect the drive with hardware...wd.com/downloads. USB-powered-Powered directly from unauthorized use . ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 WD Drive Utilities™ software-Register your computer. Durable enclosure protects the drive inside to our demanding requirements for your important digital content. Important: For the latest WD product information and...
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...Software Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport for Mac Drive USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to use the drive with USB 2.0. Disk Drive Format Your My Passport for Mac drive is backward compatible with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting ...per second Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Power/Activity LED The power/...
...Software Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport for Mac Drive USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to use the drive with USB 2.0. Disk Drive Format Your My Passport for Mac drive is backward compatible with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting ...per second Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Power/Activity LED The power/...
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... to register online at http://register.wd.com. You can damage drives. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Registering Your Drive Always register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as described in "Registering the Drive" on page 21. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing...
... to register online at http://register.wd.com. You can damage drives. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Registering Your Drive Always register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as described in "Registering the Drive" on page 21. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing...
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Click Next on the drive: WD Drive Utilities WD Security Getting Started with the WD Software 1. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that displays: 2. Double-click the My Passport Finder listing or desktop icon, and then double-click the WD Apps Setup file on the screen that is now ready to use as an external storage device. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Your My Passport drive is on the WD Apps Setup wizard, Software Installer dialog: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6
Click Next on the drive: WD Drive Utilities WD Security Getting Started with the WD Software 1. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that displays: 2. Double-click the My Passport Finder listing or desktop icon, and then double-click the WD Apps Setup file on the screen that is now ready to use as an external storage device. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Your My Passport drive is on the WD Apps Setup wizard, Software Installer dialog: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6
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...for this dialog in the Password Hint box. 7. Click Set Password to save your password and enable hardware encryption for . 3. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your ...Security dialog (see your password: Click Always Allow to access your files on this computer... If you have to erase the drive before you can use it . Click Go > Applications > WD Security to 25 characters. 5. Retype your password in the Verify Password box. 6. check box if ...
...for this dialog in the Password Hint box. 7. Click Set Password to save your password and enable hardware encryption for . 3. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your ...Security dialog (see your password: Click Always Allow to access your files on this computer... If you have to erase the drive before you can use it . Click Go > Applications > WD Security to 25 characters. 5. Retype your password in the Verify Password box. 6. check box if ...
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...on your drive, unless you do not have to do this even if you selected the Enable auto unlock for as long as you can use to your computer Your computer exits the sleep mode You will have the WD Security software installed on your computer. check box, you will ...Drive Unlock utility that you continue your computer, starting either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities software to your current work session. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL CAUTION! Then the WD Security software: Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes...
...on your drive, unless you do not have to do this even if you selected the Enable auto unlock for as long as you can use to your computer Your computer exits the sleep mode You will have the WD Security software installed on your computer. check box, you will ...Drive Unlock utility that you continue your computer, starting either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities software to your current work session. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL CAUTION! Then the WD Security software: Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes...
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... 3. Type your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. With the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password in the Password ... dialog, click either: Go > Applications > WD Security Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities 2. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL This happens either: Automatically if you only have the one locked My Passport drive connected to your computer When you select the locked drive on the screen that displays: LOCKING AND...
... 3. Type your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. With the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password in the Password ... dialog, click either: Go > Applications > WD Security Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities 2. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL This happens either: Automatically if you only have the one locked My Passport drive connected to your computer When you select the locked drive on the screen that displays: LOCKING AND...
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...select the Change password option to 25 characters. On the change password dialog: 4. Type your new password in the New Password box, using up to display the change password dialog: a. Type a hint to help remember your new password in the Password Hint box. check...to display the WD Security screen (see Figure 5 on this computer... CAUTION! check box when you changed your new password for this computer. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. b. c. e. d. Select or clear the Enable auto unlock for the selected drive on page 10). 2. Click Go > Applications...
...select the Change password option to 25 characters. On the change password dialog: 4. Type your new password in the New Password box, using up to display the change password dialog: a. Type a hint to help remember your new password in the Password Hint box. check...to display the WD Security screen (see Figure 5 on this computer... CAUTION! check box when you changed your new password for this computer. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. b. c. e. d. Select or clear the Enable auto unlock for the selected drive on page 10). 2. Click Go > Applications...
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... . . Note: Erasing your drive also deletes the WD software and all of the data on the drive's virtual CD. "Using the Drive Erase Function" "Using Five Invalid Passwords" on page 10). 2. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer, select the one ... error conditions when writing or accessing files. 1. They remain, even after erasing the drive. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 18 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL minimal inconvenience. Then, run : Run Drive Status Check Run Quick Drive Test Run Complete Drive Test Erasing the Drive CAUTION!...
... . . Note: Erasing your drive also deletes the WD software and all of the data on the drive's virtual CD. "Using the Drive Erase Function" "Using Five Invalid Passwords" on page 10). 2. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer, select the one ... error conditions when writing or accessing files. 1. They remain, even after erasing the drive. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 18 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL minimal inconvenience. Then, run : Run Drive Status Check Run Quick Drive Test Run Complete Drive Test Erasing the Drive CAUTION!...
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... Utilities Software" on page 12 "With the WD Drive Unlock Utility" on the Unlock Drive dialog. Select the I understand... If you used a password to protect your drive. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. If you want to save any of data if you accept the risk and activate the Erase Drive button. check...
... Utilities Software" on page 12 "With the WD Drive Unlock Utility" on the Unlock Drive dialog. Select the I understand... If you used a password to protect your drive. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. If you want to save any of data if you accept the risk and activate the Erase Drive button. check...
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...depending on the drive and select the I understand... MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 20 b. Typing a password in the Volume Name box. If you used to change the volume name, type over the name in the Password box. check box to unlock the drive by: a. c. Click Erase Drive. On ... Unlock Drive. 2. Read the explanation about erasing all of the data on the application you want to open the Unlock Drive dialog: Using the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software: Using the WD Drive Unlock utility: 3. To erase your drive: a. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1.
...depending on the drive and select the I understand... MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 20 b. Typing a password in the Volume Name box. If you used to change the volume name, type over the name in the Password box. check box to unlock the drive by: a. c. Click Erase Drive. On ... Unlock Drive. 2. Read the explanation about erasing all of the data on the application you want to open the Unlock Drive dialog: Using the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software: Using the WD Drive Unlock utility: 3. To erase your drive: a. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1.
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...> WD Drive Utilities to display the registration dialog: 4. Type your language in the Preferred Language box. If you still want to use a password to protect your drive, you want to receive notifications about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. Select or...Password Protecting the Drive" on page 11.) Registering the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software uses your computer's Internet connection to register your password. On the registration dialog: a. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Go to http://support.wd.com and see Figure 4 on page 10). ...
...> WD Drive Utilities to display the registration dialog: 4. Type your language in the Preferred Language box. If you still want to use a password to protect your drive, you want to receive notifications about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. Select or...Password Protecting the Drive" on page 11.) Registering the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software uses your computer's Internet connection to register your password. On the registration dialog: a. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Go to http://support.wd.com and see Figure 4 on page 10). ...
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... its drivers are installed. A: Depending on your system configuration, your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. TROUBLESHOOTING - 24 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... at support.microsoft.com The appropriate third-party software documentation or support organization If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in...
... its drivers are installed. A: Depending on your system configuration, your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. TROUBLESHOOTING - 24 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... at support.microsoft.com The appropriate third-party software documentation or support organization If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in...
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...computers, you have reformatted your My Passport drive. Go to http://support.wd.com and refer to back them up before reformatting it to a single NTFS partition. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 16 Using the Drive with a Windows Computer The My Passport drive is formatted as a single... HFS+J partition for compatibility with Mac OS X operating systems. To use on Windows computers, go to http://support.wd.com...
...computers, you have reformatted your My Passport drive. Go to http://support.wd.com and refer to back them up before reformatting it to a single NTFS partition. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 16 Using the Drive with a Windows Computer The My Passport drive is formatted as a single... HFS+J partition for compatibility with Mac OS X operating systems. To use on Windows computers, go to http://support.wd.com...
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...-1, UL 60950-1: Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL A1 Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance ... Safety Compliance Approved for help. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 27 This device generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the following conditions: This device may... Class B. This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Information Technology Equipment. Consult the dealer or an ...
...-1, UL 60950-1: Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL A1 Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance ... Safety Compliance Approved for help. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 27 This device generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the following conditions: This device may... Class B. This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Information Technology Equipment. Consult the dealer or an ...
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...or tampering with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may not apply to WD's specification therefor. Western Digital will conform to you. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring...limited warranty depends on your Product was stolen from WD, is counterfeit or fake, or that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of the GPL is on CD for any such ...
...or tampering with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may not apply to WD's specification therefor. Western Digital will conform to you. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring...limited warranty depends on your Product was stolen from WD, is counterfeit or fake, or that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of the GPL is on CD for any such ...
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... vary from its use nor for its use. and other rights of third parties which 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 Picture shown may be accurate and reliable; Western Digital, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks...
... vary from its use nor for its use. and other rights of third parties which 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 Picture shown may be accurate and reliable; Western Digital, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks...
