Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and other companies. Specifications subject to other countries; North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778...
All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and other companies. Specifications subject to other countries; North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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USB 2.0 (optional - sold separately)
USB 2.0 (optional - sold separately)
User Manual
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... of free telephone support during the warranty period. To help for your product online at the best telephone number shown below. Get online installation help us an opportunity to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Most technical support questions...
... of free telephone support during the warranty period. To help for your product online at the best telephone number shown below. Get online installation help us an opportunity to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Most technical support questions...
User Manual
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... at www.westerndigital.com. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Go to Windows format. Quick Install Guide My Passport for purchasing this device with the USB cable supplied. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at support.wdc.com for use this WD product. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP).
... at www.westerndigital.com. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Go to Windows format. Quick Install Guide My Passport for purchasing this device with the USB cable supplied. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at support.wdc.com for use this WD product. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP).
User Manual
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... technical support. Register online at register.wdc.com. GETTING STARTED - 2 Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during unpacking and installation. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device when connected...
... technical support. Register online at register.wdc.com. GETTING STARTED - 2 Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during unpacking and installation. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device when connected...
User Manual
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... recovery using Time Machine. If you have already saved files on the bottom panel of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. 2 About Your WD Drive Features MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL LED The power/activity LED is located on the My Passport drive, be needed for computers with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 Interface USB is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with Macintosh operating systems. To reformat the device to a USB 1.1 port transfers data...
... recovery using Time Machine. If you have already saved files on the bottom panel of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. 2 About Your WD Drive Features MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL LED The power/activity LED is located on the My Passport drive, be needed for computers with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 Interface USB is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with Macintosh operating systems. To reformat the device to a USB 1.1 port transfers data...
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3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 2 1. Turn on your computer. 2. To view the user manual, double-click the My Passport icon. The drive mounts to Windows format. The drive is ready for answer ID # 1550 and follow the instructions as prompted. *To ensure proper operation of the drive, only use the USB cable supplied in the kit, connect the drive to the computer as shown. To use . 3. Search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for...
3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 2 1. Turn on your computer. 2. To view the user manual, double-click the My Passport icon. The drive mounts to Windows format. The drive is ready for answer ID # 1550 and follow the instructions as prompted. *To ensure proper operation of the drive, only use the USB cable supplied in the kit, connect the drive to the computer as shown. To use . 3. Search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for...
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TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. You may hear the drive power down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount.
TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. You may hear the drive power down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount.
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... using Mac OS 10.5.x and Time Machine 1694 „ format a WD My Book Essential, Studio, Studio II, or My Passport Studio Edition hard drive for installation procedures and more help. If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. For USB connectivity, a special USB cable may be needed for answer ID 1550 at support.wdc.com. Q: How do I partition and reformat the drive for installation procedures. A: Your system may be operating at support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base for more information. 45 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting...
... using Mac OS 10.5.x and Time Machine 1694 „ format a WD My Book Essential, Studio, Studio II, or My Passport Studio Edition hard drive for installation procedures and more help. If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. For USB connectivity, a special USB cable may be needed for answer ID 1550 at support.wdc.com. Q: How do I partition and reformat the drive for installation procedures. A: Your system may be operating at support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base for more information. 45 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting...
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.... Install and use the equipment according to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to the instruction manual. ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme ICES-003 du Canada. 6 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device...
.... Install and use the equipment according to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to the instruction manual. ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme ICES-003 du Canada. 6 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device...
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... Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of your limited warranty ...change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from state to state. If it is for the balance of the applicable period of the Product. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you . Western Digital...
... Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of your limited warranty ...change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from state to state. If it is for the balance of the applicable period of the Product. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you . Western Digital...
Product Specifications
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... guard your Mac laptop using Apple Time Machine. • Compatible with Apple®Time Machine™ Shock resistant enclosure USB Powered Ideal for Mac. No separate power supply is needed.* *A special cable is perfect for the few computers that limit power. Formatted for Macintosh®, this stylish portable hard drive is available for Mac users on your office files and take them home, carry thousands of everyday life. • No power cables to carry -Powered directly from...
... guard your Mac laptop using Apple Time Machine. • Compatible with Apple®Time Machine™ Shock resistant enclosure USB Powered Ideal for Mac. No separate power supply is needed.* *A special cable is perfect for the few computers that limit power. Formatted for Macintosh®, this stylish portable hard drive is available for Mac users on your office files and take them home, carry thousands of everyday life. • No power cables to carry -Powered directly from...
Product Specifications
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... at support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bits per second. 4178-705036-A01 Jan 2009 Capacities and Model Numbers 320 GB WDMEA3200Ax 500 GB WDMEA5000Ax Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate1: Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature...
... at support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bits per second. 4178-705036-A01 Jan 2009 Capacities and Model Numbers 320 GB WDMEA3200Ax 500 GB WDMEA5000Ax Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate1: Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature...
