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iii 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 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...
iii 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 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...
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... and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. WD's best-selling My Passport Essential and Essential SE USB ultra-portable hard drives feature WD SmartWare software that backs up to : • Protect your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics... 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 digital life.
... and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. WD's best-selling My Passport Essential and Essential SE USB ultra-portable hard drives feature WD SmartWare software that backs up to : • Protect your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics... 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 digital life.
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...drives with WD SmartWare software). 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 computers with all Windows operating systems.... You can use the following : • My Passport Essential or Essential SE ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) • USB cable • Quick Install Guide USB Cable My Passport Essential or Essential SE Ultra-Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Figure 1. ...
...drives with WD SmartWare software). 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 computers with all Windows operating systems.... You can use the following : • My Passport Essential or Essential SE ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) • USB cable • Quick Install Guide USB Cable My Passport Essential or Essential SE Ultra-Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Figure 1. ...
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...ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 For Mac computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. My Passport Essential and Essential SE Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single NTFS partition for ... 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 Port Figure 2. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive and the WD SmartWare ...
...ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 For Mac computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. My Passport Essential and Essential SE Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single NTFS partition for ... 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 Port Figure 2. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive and the WD SmartWare ...
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... transfers data at register.wdc.com. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Drives can easily register your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to get the latest updates and special offers. 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 drive using the...
... transfers data at register.wdc.com. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Drives can easily register your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to get the latest updates and special offers. 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 drive using the...
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...If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step 6. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 To connect the My Passport drive to your computer using the USB micro cable as shown in Windows Explorer. 5. Turn on your computer's operating system:...your computer. Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to close it. Skip to your Windows computer: 1. MY 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 ...
...If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step 6. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 To connect the My Passport drive to your computer using the USB micro cable as shown in Windows Explorer. 5. Turn on your computer's operating system:...your computer. Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to close it. Skip to your Windows computer: 1. MY 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 ...
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... performance with your computer, THEN click . . . Right-click the WD SmartWare icon in the taskbar, and then click Safely remove My Passport Essential USB HDD: You might be . . . Customizing Your Software Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for each file, Enable anytime backups ...idle • Specifying a unique folder on your computer is Idle" on , and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Monitoring Icon Alerts The WD SmartWare icon in the taskbar flashes to turn off before shutting down . 2. Wait for 60 ...
... performance with your computer, THEN click . . . Right-click the WD SmartWare icon in the taskbar, and then click Safely remove My Passport Essential USB HDD: You might be . . . Customizing Your Software Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for each file, Enable anytime backups ...idle • Specifying a unique folder on your computer is Idle" on , and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Monitoring Icon Alerts The WD SmartWare icon in the taskbar flashes to turn off before shutting down . 2. Wait for 60 ...
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...the drive for information about downloading and restoring the Mac version of the WD SmartWare software and disk image: 1. Turn on your computer using the USB cable as a single NTFS partition for more information about reformatting a Windows drive: • 287 or 3323 for Mac OS X • 1364... Checking Drive Status Safely Dismounting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a Mac The My Passport drive is preformatted as shown in Figure 3 on page 5.
...the drive for information about downloading and restoring the Mac version of the WD SmartWare software and disk image: 1. Turn on your computer using the USB cable as a single NTFS partition for more information about reformatting a Windows drive: • 287 or 3323 for Mac OS X • 1364... Checking Drive Status Safely Dismounting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a Mac The My Passport drive is preformatted as shown in Figure 3 on page 5.
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... may attempt to the computer before connecting your system manufacturer. A special cable might be sure that does not support USB 3,0 or USB 2.0. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to disable this product Format the drive to your system... drive not recognized under My Computer or on your system configuration, your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be needed for further details. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting ...
... may attempt to the computer before connecting your system manufacturer. A special cable might be sure that does not support USB 3,0 or USB 2.0. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to disable this product Format the drive to your system... drive not recognized under My Computer or on your system configuration, your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be needed for further details. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting ...
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... to your motherboard or system manual for more information. If your USB card manufacturer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0? A: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Contact the card manufacturer for your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? Note: If your motherboard.
... to your motherboard or system manual for more information. If your USB card manufacturer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0? A: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Contact the card manufacturer for your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? Note: If your motherboard.
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL KCC Notice (Republic of service. Environmental Compliance (China) 䚼ӊৡ⿄ 䪙 ∲ 䬝 ݁Ӌ ⒈࣪㘨 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) 䫀 ˄Ѡ˅㣃 (Cr (VI)) (PBB) 4) 4 pcs) 㛮ൿ(4 pcs) ᑩⲪ PCBA X ᖂൟUSB⬉㓚 EMI ᑩⲪ O SJ...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL KCC Notice (Republic of service. Environmental Compliance (China) 䚼ӊৡ⿄ 䪙 ∲ 䬝 ݁Ӌ ⒈࣪㘨 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) 䫀 ˄Ѡ˅㣃 (Cr (VI)) (PBB) 4) 4 pcs) 㛮ൿ(4 pcs) ᑩⲪ PCBA X ᖂൟUSB⬉㓚 EMI ᑩⲪ O SJ...
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...See Drive Settings Status check 30, 50 System file category defined 47 file category, defined 12, 16 throttling software setting 31 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL System compatibility 3 T Temperature check 30 U Uninstalling WD SmartWare software from Windows 31, 38 Unlocking the drive 26 ...from the virtual CD 31 on a Mac 50 with the WD SmartWare software 27, 50 without the WD SmartWare software 27, 51 USB drive interface 4...
...See Drive Settings Status check 30, 50 System file category defined 47 file category, defined 12, 16 throttling software setting 31 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL System compatibility 3 T Temperature check 30 U Uninstalling WD SmartWare software from Windows 31, 38 Unlocking the drive 26 ...from the virtual CD 31 on a Mac 50 with the WD SmartWare software 27, 50 without the WD SmartWare software 27, 51 USB drive interface 4...
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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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... waste. Please visit our web site at USB 2.0 speeds. No separate power supply is also available. My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drives Product Features Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for a list of the specific countries in these regions. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. USB 3.0 transfers files up .
... waste. Please visit our web site at USB 2.0 speeds. No separate power supply is also available. My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drives Product Features Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for a list of the specific countries in these regions. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. USB 3.0 transfers files up .