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... Drive Unlock Utility 47 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 49 8 Managing and Customizing the Software 50 Specifying the Number of Backup Versions 50 Pausing Backups Until Your Computer is Idle 50 Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder 51 Checking for Software Updates 51 Uninstalling the WD Software 52 9 Using the Drive with a Mac 54 Reformatting the Drive 54 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 54 Installing the Drive on Mac Computers 54 10 Troubleshooting 55 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting...
... Drive Unlock Utility 47 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 49 8 Managing and Customizing the Software 50 Specifying the Number of Backup Versions 50 Pausing Backups Until Your Computer is Idle 50 Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder 51 Checking for Software Updates 51 Uninstalling the WD Software 52 9 Using the Drive with a Mac 54 Reformatting the Drive 54 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 54 Installing the Drive on Mac Computers 54 10 Troubleshooting 55 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting...
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... all your files. use or access. USB-powered-Powered directly from unauthorized use, with blazing speed. This introductory chapter includes the following topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of your digital life. High-capacity, small design-Offering up . WD Security™-Set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help protect your drive, set the drive sleep timer...
... all your files. use or access. USB-powered-Powered directly from unauthorized use, with blazing speed. This introductory chapter includes the following topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of your digital life. High-capacity, small design-Offering up . WD Security™-Set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help protect your drive, set the drive sleep timer...
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... "Installing the Drive on Mac Computers" on page 54 instead. The WD software installs the proper driver for use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer. 2. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your Windows computer: 1. Turn...
... "Installing the Drive on Mac Computers" on page 54 instead. The WD software installs the proper driver for use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer. 2. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your Windows computer: 1. Turn...
User Manual
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... after reading the online help, click the X icon in the upper-right corner of the help to quickly guide you have more than one connected to match the hardware configuration of the Home tab display. Buttons for each display, the WD SmartWare software changes the names and graphic images to your software setup selections • WD Customer Support and software update services See "Help Tab Display" on page 22. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL...
... after reading the online help, click the X icon in the upper-right corner of the help to quickly guide you have more than one connected to match the hardware configuration of the Home tab display. Buttons for each display, the WD SmartWare software changes the names and graphic images to your software setup selections • WD Customer Support and software update services See "Help Tab Display" on page 22. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL...
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... Drive Utilities application displays the Unlock Drive dialog: This happens either: • Automatically if you only have only one locked My Passport drive connected to your computer • When you select the locked drive on either : • The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one when you installed the application or Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security • The WD Drive Utilities icon on your password...
... Drive Utilities application displays the Unlock Drive dialog: This happens either: • Automatically if you only have only one locked My Passport drive connected to your computer • When you select the locked drive on either : • The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one when you installed the application or Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security • The WD Drive Utilities icon on your password...
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MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with Removable Storage: 2. Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want WD Drive Unlock to remember your password-protected drive to a computer that appears under Devices with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. d. b. Start the WD Drive Unlock utility by either: • Using your password in the Windows Explorer display. On the WD Drive Unlock utility screen: a. Type your computer's file management utility to...
MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with Removable Storage: 2. Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want WD Drive Unlock to remember your password-protected drive to a computer that appears under Devices with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. d. b. Start the WD Drive Unlock utility by either: • Using your password in the Windows Explorer display. On the WD Drive Unlock utility screen: a. Type your computer's file management utility to...
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... installed the WD SmartWare software, the WD SmartWare icon displays in the taskbar and selecting WD SmartWare: • Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 41 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 17 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Using the WD SmartWare Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring...
... installed the WD SmartWare software, the WD SmartWare icon displays in the taskbar and selecting WD SmartWare: • Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 41 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 17 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Using the WD SmartWare Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring...
User Manual
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... your drive. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 4 on the latest WD products. Click Set Timer. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 43 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Setting the Drive Sleep Timer The drive sleep timer turns off the drive. Registering the Drive WD Drive Utilities uses your computer's Internet connection to display the Sleep Timer dialog: 4. Open the WD Drive Utilities...
... your drive. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 4 on the latest WD products. Click Set Timer. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 43 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Setting the Drive Sleep Timer The drive sleep timer turns off the drive. Registering the Drive WD Drive Utilities uses your computer's Internet connection to display the Sleep Timer dialog: 4. Open the WD Drive Utilities...
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... a quick drive test is a pass or fail evaluation of assurance with your drive. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one when you want to display the Diagnostics dialog: 4. Open the WD Drive Utilities application by clicking either: • The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon if you created one that you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital...
... a quick drive test is a pass or fail evaluation of assurance with your drive. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one when you want to display the Diagnostics dialog: 4. Open the WD Drive Utilities application by clicking either: • The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon if you created one that you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital...
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... drive to deleting all of the support files, utilities, online help, and user manual files. Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image In addition to your computer using the USB 3.0 cable as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with Mac computers for this model of My Passport drive. After you have reformatted the drive for information about reformatting a drive. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 54 This chapter includes the following topics: Reformatting the Drive Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image Installing the Drive on your drive for use Time Machine...
... drive to deleting all of the support files, utilities, online help, and user manual files. Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image In addition to your computer using the USB 3.0 cable as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with Mac computers for this model of My Passport drive. After you have reformatted the drive for information about reformatting a drive. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 54 This chapter includes the following topics: Reformatting the Drive Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image Installing the Drive on your drive for use Time Machine...
User Manual
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... reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from your computer might be sure that its drivers are installed. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to Windows 7 or Vista NTFS format 3647 „ Obtain and reinstall the original software included with limited bus power. 110 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility...
... reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from your computer might be sure that its drivers are installed. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to Windows 7 or Vista NTFS format 3647 „ Obtain and reinstall the original software included with limited bus power. 110 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility...
User Manual
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... SES driver installed on page 5, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Note: The SES Driver 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. Click Next to Windows Update: 3. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD software, you must be connected to...
... SES driver installed on page 5, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Note: The SES Driver 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. Click Next to Windows Update: 3. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD software, you must be connected to...
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Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. 4. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58
Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. 4. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58
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... To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to the Internet: 1. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing...
... To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to the Internet: 1. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing...
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On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62 At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware - MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62 At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware - MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
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... http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the 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 limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration...
... http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the 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 limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration...
Product Specifications
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... certified cable are required to change a file, it's instantly backed up to set drive timer, run diagnostics and more using minimal PC resources. The term of the world. My Passport Portable Hard Drives Product Features Ultra-fast transfer rates When connected to USB 2.0 transfer rates. Performance may vary from unauthorized use or access. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility With this single drive you access and save files with USB 2.0) Package Contents Portable hard drive USB cable Backup software WD Security software WD Drive Utilities software Quick Install Guide...
... certified cable are required to change a file, it's instantly backed up to set drive timer, run diagnostics and more using minimal PC resources. The term of the world. My Passport Portable Hard Drives Product Features Ultra-fast transfer rates When connected to USB 2.0 transfer rates. Performance may vary from unauthorized use or access. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility With this single drive you access and save files with USB 2.0) Package Contents Portable hard drive USB cable Backup software WD Security software WD Drive Utilities software Quick Install Guide...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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.../online help screen after reading the online help, click the X icon in the upper-right corner of the help to quickly guide you through your computer • Drive management Home tab display Use the drive management Home tab display to view the content gauge for each connected My Book or My Passport drive and select the one you want to back up files to back up and retrieving files and making your software and drive setup...
.../online help screen after reading the online help, click the X icon in the upper-right corner of the help to quickly guide you through your computer • Drive management Home tab display Use the drive management Home tab display to view the content gauge for each connected My Book or My Passport drive and select the one you want to back up files to back up and retrieving files and making your software and drive setup...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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... file to display the Welcome to "Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software" on your drive settings. It also references information about performing your first backup and customizing your computer, THEN . . . a. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step b. The WD SmartWare software installs the proper driver for installing and getting started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Book or My Passport drive...
... file to display the Welcome to "Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software" on your drive settings. It also references information about performing your first backup and customizing your computer, THEN . . . a. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step b. The WD SmartWare software installs the proper driver for installing and getting started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Book or My Passport drive...
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... removes your computer's file management utility to open the WD Unlock virtual CD and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 45 b. Click the I understand check box to signify that you opened the WD SmartWare Settings tab display, click Set Up Drive to display the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen. 3. Read the warning about downloading and restoring the WD SmartWare software and disk image on your My Book or My Passport drive. c. Using your password...
... removes your computer's file management utility to open the WD Unlock virtual CD and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 45 b. Click the I understand check box to signify that you opened the WD SmartWare Settings tab display, click Set Up Drive to display the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen. 3. Read the warning about downloading and restoring the WD SmartWare software and disk image on your My Book or My Passport drive. c. Using your password...
