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Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 Asia Pacific ...880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. and My Passport Essential is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705061-800 Jul 2010 My Passport® Essential™ and Essential SE Specifications subject to other...
Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 Asia Pacific ...880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. and My Passport Essential is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705061-800 Jul 2010 My Passport® Essential™ and Essential SE Specifications subject to other...
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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iv 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 ... 47 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 47 Checking Drive Status 48 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 49 Using the My Passport Icon 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iv 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 ... 47 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 47 Checking Drive Status 48 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 49 Using the My Passport Icon 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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MY 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...
MY 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...
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WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to its original location whether you've lost all the chapters of your digital life. Your data is protected from the WD SmartWare control center. • Drive lock-Gain peace of your backup....effortlessly-Retrieve your valuable data to -use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. WD's best-selling My Passport Essential and Essential SE USB ultra-portable hard drives feature WD SmartWare software that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. USB 3.0 interface-A simple connection that...
WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to its original location whether you've lost all the chapters of your digital life. Your data is protected from the WD SmartWare control center. • Drive lock-Gain peace of your backup....effortlessly-Retrieve your valuable data to -use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. WD's best-selling My Passport Essential and Essential SE USB ultra-portable hard drives feature WD SmartWare software that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. USB 3.0 interface-A simple connection that...
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... support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. For a list of the software supports up to recycle it. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Planet friendly-We designed a small box from recycled materials to http://products.wdc.com/updates. For the latest software,..., and product documentation and information, go to minimize waste. Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport Essential or Essential SE disk drive kit includes the following accessories with the My Passport drive: • A special USB cable that might be needed for this product, visit: US Canada...
... support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. For a list of the software supports up to recycle it. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Planet friendly-We designed a small box from recycled materials to http://products.wdc.com/updates. For the latest software,..., and product documentation and information, go to minimize waste. Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport Essential or Essential SE disk drive kit includes the following accessories with the My Passport drive: • A special USB cable that might be needed for this product, visit: US Canada...
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... For Windows computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives have: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface... highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the...
... For Windows computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives have: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface... highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the...
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...and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. You can be handled with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s Registering the Drive Always register your My... Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to get the latest updates and special offers. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your drive using ...
...and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. You can be handled with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s Registering the Drive Always register your My... Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to get the latest updates and special offers. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your drive using ...
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... reformatted the drive for connecting the drive and installing the WD SmartWare software on your Windows computer: 1. To connect the My Passport drive to close it. THEN . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for use on a Mac computer, skip...
... reformatted the drive for connecting the drive and installing the WD SmartWare software on your Windows computer: 1. To connect the My Passport drive to close it. THEN . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for use on a Mac computer, skip...
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on your computer, THEN . . . b. on your computer, the screen is . . . Welcome to step a. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 6. Enabled Disabled Proceed to WD SmartWare Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Skip to "Getting Started with the ...(AutoPlay) enabled, the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 4). On Windows XP with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Passport drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays (see Figure 4). 7....
on your computer, THEN . . . b. on your computer, the screen is . . . Welcome to step a. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 6. Enabled Disabled Proceed to WD SmartWare Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Skip to "Getting Started with the ...(AutoPlay) enabled, the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 4). On Windows XP with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Passport drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays (see Figure 4). 7....
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...The full version of the WD SmartWare software and retrieve files that you have already backed up to your My Passport drive on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen provides three options for the software installation to "Getting Started with... the WD SmartWare Software To get started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. The What would you do ? Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password... on page 6). 9. If you like to do not want to continue. 3. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a.
...The full version of the WD SmartWare software and retrieve files that you have already backed up to your My Passport drive on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen provides three options for the software installation to "Getting Started with... the WD SmartWare Software To get started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. The What would you do ? Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password... on page 6). 9. If you like to do not want to continue. 3. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a.
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... the initial Drive Settings screen. After completing your initial backup, click Continue on the initial Backup screen to Backup button for performing your computer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. b. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 See Figure 7 on page 10 and "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 10). This completes the...
... the initial Drive Settings screen. After completing your initial backup, click Continue on the initial Backup screen to Backup button for performing your computer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. b. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 See Figure 7 on page 10 and "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 10). This completes the...
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Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 6. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 5.
Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 6. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 5.
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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. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 7.
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...or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you add or change a file. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure ...your drive-In drive settings, create a password to protect your encrypted drive from your My Passport drive to any location on your computer...
...or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you add or change a file. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure ...your drive-In drive settings, create a password to protect your encrypted drive from your My Passport drive to any location on your computer...
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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 ... background, includes all of the files shown in the category. In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of files in the used space portion of your My Passport drive (see Figure 8 on page 10) • Settings-Manages the same security, diagnostics, and power settings...
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 ... background, includes all of the files shown in the category. In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of files in the used space portion of your My Passport drive (see Figure 8 on page 10) • Settings-Manages the same security, diagnostics, and power settings...
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... performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software, click Do Not Install at the What would you can still use your My Passport as an external hard drive. In this case, however, you will not be able to: • Protect your data with automatic continuous backups (see "Backing..." on page 11 for a description of files that are shown in diagnostic features (see "Managing and Customizing Your Drive" on the Welcome to do ? MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL As you through your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks.
... performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software, click Do Not Install at the What would you can still use your My Passport as an external hard drive. In this case, however, you will not be able to: • Protect your data with automatic continuous backups (see "Backing..." on page 11 for a description of files that are shown in diagnostic features (see "Managing and Customizing Your Drive" on the Welcome to do ? MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL As you through your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks.
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...of the WD SmartWare software supports up to three backup drives that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is connected to your computer. After performing a backup, the WD SmartWare software protects your files by backing up any: •... rescans your computer for new or changed in any action on your computer to your My Passport drive-music, movies, photos, documents, email, and other files. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About Backing...
...of the WD SmartWare software supports up to three backup drives that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is connected to your computer. After performing a backup, the WD SmartWare software protects your files by backing up any: •... rescans your computer for new or changed in any action on your computer to your My Passport drive-music, movies, photos, documents, email, and other files. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About Backing...
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... the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the five main categories BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 15 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 9. Backup Screen In the Content Gauges for your computer's disk drives, the categories of files that would be...belong in the used space portion of files that are available for backup • Gray background in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive identifies the potential backup copies of the original files • Dark blue background identifies categories of your computer's hard drive identifies ...
... the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the five main categories BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 15 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 9. Backup Screen In the Content Gauges for your computer's disk drives, the categories of files that would be...belong in the used space portion of files that are available for backup • Gray background in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive identifies the potential backup copies of the original files • Dark blue background identifies categories of your computer's hard drive identifies ...
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...backup. If you cannot determine why some of your files were not backed up . • The gray background in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive changes to see Figure 9 on page 15). 2. During the backup: • The Backup screen displays a progress bar and a message indicating ... during the backup, as the WD SmartWare software backs up all of your files in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes the files that the backup completed normally....
...backup. If you cannot determine why some of your files were not backed up . • The gray background in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive changes to see Figure 9 on page 15). 2. During the backup: • The Backup screen displays a progress bar and a message indicating ... during the backup, as the WD SmartWare software backs up all of your files in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes the files that the backup completed normally....