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... MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE 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 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Registering the Drive 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software 7 WD SmartWare Software Overview 11 WD SmartWare Home Screen 11 Drive Management Home...
... MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE 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 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Registering the Drive 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software 7 WD SmartWare Software Overview 11 WD SmartWare Home Screen 11 Drive Management Home...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 25 Password Protecting the Drive 25 Unlocking the Drive 26 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 27 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 27 Changing Your Password 28 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 29 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 30 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 30 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 30 Checking Drive Status 30 Monitoring Icon Alerts 31 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 31 Customizing Your Software Settings 31 Specifying...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 25 Password Protecting the Drive 25 Unlocking the Drive 26 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 27 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 27 Changing Your Password 28 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 29 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 30 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 30 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 30 Checking Drive Status 30 Monitoring Icon Alerts 31 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 31 Customizing Your Software Settings 31 Specifying...
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... PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive 50 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 50 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 51 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing the SES Driver 56 Installing on Windows XP Computers 56 Installing the Driver Automatically 56 Installing the Driver Manually 58 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 60 Installing the Driver Automatically 60 Installing the Driver Manually 61...
... PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive 50 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 50 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 51 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing the SES Driver 56 Installing on Windows XP Computers 56 Installing the Driver Automatically 56 Installing the Driver Manually 58 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 60 Installing the Driver Automatically 60 Installing the Driver Manually 61...
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... Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering the Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives include: Smaller, sleeker, more from unauthorized access or theft with your data automatically-Relax! Power miser-My Passport portable drives are designed to save energy. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy...
... Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering the Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives include: Smaller, sleeker, more from unauthorized access or theft with your data automatically-Relax! Power miser-My Passport portable drives are designed to save energy. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy...
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... Port Figure 2. For Windows computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Disk Drive Format Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive is preformatted as follows: LED Appearance On steady Fast flashing, approximately 3 times per second Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 For Mac computers, go to use this drive with the following operating systems: Windows® • Windows XP • Windows Vista...
... Port Figure 2. For Windows computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Disk Drive Format Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive is preformatted as follows: LED Appearance On steady Fast flashing, approximately 3 times per second Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 For Mac computers, go to use this drive with the following operating systems: Windows® • Windows XP • Windows Vista...
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... PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the drive and installing the WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. Turn on page 41 instead. Verify that is . . . THEN . . . Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to your Windows computer: 1. Several different screens might also appear, depending on your computer's operating system: IF your operating system is on the drive installs...
... PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the drive and installing the WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. Turn on page 41 instead. Verify that is . . . THEN . . . Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to your Windows computer: 1. Several different screens might also appear, depending on your computer's operating system: IF your operating system is on the drive installs...
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... "Getting Started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) enabled: Click Open folder to view files on the AutoPlay screen and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. The What would you do ? THEN click the . . . Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. protection and drive management features, and password protect or register your drive, The...
... "Getting Started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) enabled: Click Open folder to view files on the AutoPlay screen and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. The What would you do ? THEN click the . . . Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. protection and drive management features, and password protect or register your drive, The...
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... Backup button for performing your drive (Figure 6 on page 9). Here you want to step 6. Note: In this case, however: • Opening the WD SmartWare software displays the drive management Home screen (see Figure 16 on page 25 and "Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions" on the initial Backup screen to the initial Backup screen. Install Drive Settings The initial Drive Settings screen for accessing all drive management functions (see "Customizing Your Drive Settings...
... Backup button for performing your drive (Figure 6 on page 9). Here you want to step 6. Note: In this case, however: • Opening the WD SmartWare software displays the drive management Home screen (see Figure 16 on page 25 and "Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions" on the initial Backup screen to the initial Backup screen. Install Drive Settings The initial Drive Settings screen for accessing all drive management functions (see "Customizing Your Drive Settings...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 7. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 8.
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 7. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 8.
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... is believing. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that drive. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Passport drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up files from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you can modify...
... is believing. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that drive. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Passport drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up files from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you can modify...
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... the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. Drive Management Home Screen The drive management Home screen is not available for backups. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your files that are available for backup are shown against a blue background in six categories where: This file category Documents Mail Music Movies Pictures Other Includes files with these extensions .doc, .txt...
... the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. Drive Management Home Screen The drive management Home screen is not available for backups. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your files that are available for backup are shown against a blue background in six categories where: This file category Documents Mail Music Movies Pictures Other Includes files with these extensions .doc, .txt...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of backup versions to keep - The best long-term solution would be to relegate the drive to display the Home screen. Choosing the number of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that there is idle Selecting Specific Content to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - Pausing the backup until your...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of backup versions to keep - The best long-term solution would be to relegate the drive to display the Home screen. Choosing the number of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that there is idle Selecting Specific Content to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - Pausing the backup until your...
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... your drive, Change your password, Remove password protection from accessing the files on the Welcome to do? MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 33 prompt on your drive. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. • Diagnostics-Run diagnostics and status checks to make sure your drive is working properly. • Sleep Timer-Turn your drive...
... your drive, Change your password, Remove password protection from accessing the files on the Welcome to do? MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 33 prompt on your drive. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. • Diagnostics-Run diagnostics and status checks to make sure your drive is working properly. • Sleep Timer-Turn your drive...
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... Utility from external drives, refer to Windows Vista NTFS format „ Obtain and reinstall the original software included with limited bus power. A: Your system may attempt to boot from Mac GPT to your system documentation or contact your WD portable USB drive. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. however, Windows users can overcome these file size...
... Utility from external drives, refer to Windows Vista NTFS format „ Obtain and reinstall the original software included with limited bus power. A: Your system may attempt to boot from Mac GPT to your system documentation or contact your WD portable USB drive. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. however, Windows users can overcome these file size...
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... Figure 3 on page 13). Verify that your computer. Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet. 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 56 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software, you must be connected to the Internet: 1.
... Figure 3 on page 13). Verify that your computer. Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet. 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 56 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software, you must be connected to the Internet: 1.
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When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 57 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: 5. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4.
When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 57 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: 5. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4.
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... drive as the Found New Hardware screen. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs...
... drive as the Found New Hardware screen. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs...
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At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. Show me other options: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 61 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2.
At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. Show me other options: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 61 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2.
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Visual backup software and password protection with you carry your digital life with hardware encryption ensure your data is protected. Maximum capacity in a portable drive lets you . My Passport® Essential™ SE Portable Hard Drives Next generation high-capacity storage to go Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility WD SmartWare™ visual backup software Hardware encryption, password protection The world's number one selling portable drive features USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity for compatibility today and speed for the future.
Visual backup software and password protection with you carry your digital life with hardware encryption ensure your data is protected. Maximum capacity in a portable drive lets you . My Passport® Essential™ SE Portable Hard Drives Next generation high-capacity storage to go Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility WD SmartWare™ visual backup software Hardware encryption, password protection The world's number one selling portable drive features USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity for compatibility today and speed for the future.
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... Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Requires reformatting for Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard® OPERATING Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec in USB 2.0 mode or up to 5 Gb/sec in the background to other companies. Use it with disabled encryption is needed. Automatic, continuous backup Works quietly in USB 3.0 mode Operating temperature: 5°C to WD hard drives. Whenever you access and save files up to change a file it . All product...
... Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Requires reformatting for Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard® OPERATING Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec in USB 2.0 mode or up to 5 Gb/sec in the background to other companies. Use it with disabled encryption is needed. Automatic, continuous backup Works quietly in USB 3.0 mode Operating temperature: 5°C to WD hard drives. Whenever you access and save files up to change a file it . All product...
