Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport and My Passport Essential are registered trademarks in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries; and other companies. Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive...
... free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport and My Passport Essential are registered trademarks in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries; and other companies. Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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USB 2.0 (optional - sold separately)
USB 2.0 (optional - sold separately)
Product Specifications (pdf)
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WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Passport™ Essential™ Portable Hard Drives Smaller, smarter backup and storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D Automatic, continuous backup Visual backup control center Password protection and hardware-based encryption The world's most popular portable drive is now smaller and smarter than ever. WD SmartWare™ software automatically and continuously backs up your data and gives you a visual display of your backup as it happens.
WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Passport™ Essential™ Portable Hard Drives Smaller, smarter backup and storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D Automatic, continuous backup Visual backup control center Password protection and hardware-based encryption The world's most popular portable drive is now smaller and smarter than ever. WD SmartWare™ software automatically and continuously backs up your data and gives you a visual display of your backup as it happens.
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... may be mentioned herein that your data or just overwritten an important file. Take control Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the USB port on operating environment. All rights reserved. Drive lock Gain peace of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. An optional cable is protected from the USB port. Product Specifications Interface USB 2.0 Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Dimensions Height: 0.60 in (15 mm...
... may be mentioned herein that your data or just overwritten an important file. Take control Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the USB port on operating environment. All rights reserved. Drive lock Gain peace of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. An optional cable is protected from the USB port. Product Specifications Interface USB 2.0 Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Dimensions Height: 0.60 in (15 mm...
User Manual
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... starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your WD product. • Registration - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc...
... starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your WD product. • Registration - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc...
User Manual
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... number of the device. Kit Contents • My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drive • USB cable • Quick Install Guide USB Cable My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Compatibility Windows ® • An available USB port • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Macintosh ® • An available USB port • Mac® OS X 10.4.11+ or 10.5.3+ Note: Compatibility may vary depending on the back panel of your operating system and version. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates...
... number of the device. Kit Contents • My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drive • USB cable • Quick Install Guide USB Cable My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Compatibility Windows ® • An available USB port • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Macintosh ® • An available USB port • Mac® OS X 10.4.11+ or 10.5.3+ Note: Compatibility may vary depending on the back panel of your operating system and version. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates...
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... the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with care during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 2 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during activity. • To allow proper...
... the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with care during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 2 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during activity. • To allow proper...
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Windows 2000 and XP users can overcome file size limitations by reformatting the drive to support.wdc.com. 2. If you have already saved files on the bottom panel of the device. Go to NTFS using the Disk Management utility. After formatting, go to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at support.microsoft.com for further details. USB 2.0 Interface USB is the industry standard interface for formatting instructions. Connection to Downloads, find your region. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in FAT32...
Windows 2000 and XP users can overcome file size limitations by reformatting the drive to support.wdc.com. 2. If you have already saved files on the bottom panel of the device. Go to NTFS using the Disk Management utility. After formatting, go to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at support.microsoft.com for further details. USB 2.0 Interface USB is the industry standard interface for formatting instructions. Connection to Downloads, find your region. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in FAT32...
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... installed automatically. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 4 Double-click My Computer, the My Passport drive icon, the WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Turn on your choice on your computer, you must install the utilities and software manually. When finished, a menu displays a list including WD Sync software. Note: If autorun is displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. otherwise, click Quit to begin using the drive. Connect the USB cable...
... installed automatically. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 4 Double-click My Computer, the My Passport drive icon, the WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Turn on your choice on your computer, you must install the utilities and software manually. When finished, a menu displays a list including WD Sync software. Note: If autorun is displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. otherwise, click Quit to begin using the drive. Connect the USB cable...
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Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. After the device icon disappears from the desktop, you may hear the drive power down properly, and you can safely disconnect the USB interface cable from your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Windows Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your computer. The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. You may disconnect the drive safely.
Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. After the device icon disappears from the desktop, you may hear the drive power down properly, and you can safely disconnect the USB interface cable from your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Windows Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your computer. The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. You may disconnect the drive safely.
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... before connecting your system manufacturer. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 devices, it is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? How to Answer ID „ install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP and Vista 207 „ install, partition, and format the drive in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. To create partitions larger than USB 1.1. A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your WD portable USB drive. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices? Q: Why...
... before connecting your system manufacturer. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 devices, it is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? How to Answer ID „ install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP and Vista 207 „ install, partition, and format the drive in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. To create partitions larger than USB 1.1. A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your WD portable USB drive. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices? Q: Why...
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...-Verordnung 3. 6 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Information Technology Equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment...
...-Verordnung 3. 6 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Information Technology Equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment...
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... WD's specification therefor. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of your limited warranty depends on how to change specifications at support.wdc.com for Product return. The term of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your purchase receipt. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from its use , will be given an RMA number and instructions for information...
... WD's specification therefor. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of your limited warranty depends on how to change specifications at support.wdc.com for Product return. The term of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your purchase receipt. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from its use , will be given an RMA number and instructions for information...
