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... support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product or software. • WD Community-Share your first telephone contact with other WD users. WD Service and Support...
... support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product or software. • WD Community-Share your first telephone contact with other WD users. WD Service and Support...
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v MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL A Installing an SES Driver 57 Installing on Windows XP Computers 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 61 Installing the Driver Automatically 61 Installing the Driver Manually 62 Installing on Windows 7 Computers 64 B Compliance and Warranty Information 66 Regulatory Compliance 66 FCC Class...
v MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL A Installing an SES Driver 57 Installing on Windows XP Computers 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 61 Installing the Driver Automatically 61 Installing the Driver Manually 62 Installing on Windows 7 Computers 64 B Compliance and Warranty Information 66 Regulatory Compliance 66 FCC Class...
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The WD software installs the proper driver for use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. Connect the drive to your computer as an external storage device. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click ...
The WD software installs the proper driver for use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. Connect the drive to your computer as an external storage device. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click ...
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...drive not power up? For more information in FAT32* (for more information about booting from your computer might be sure that its drivers are installed. The drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on your system configuration, your WD portable USB drive...details, see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? A: Depending on the computer desktop? Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the computer before connecting ...
...drive not power up? For more information in FAT32* (for more information about booting from your computer might be sure that its drivers are installed. The drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on your system configuration, your WD portable USB drive...details, see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? A: Depending on the computer desktop? Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the computer before connecting ...
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... 1.1. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates at USB 1.1 speeds due to your USB card manufacturer. Refer to an incorrect driver installation of up to install the appropriate chipset support for installation procedures and more information. Contact the card manufacturer for your system includes a PCI Express...
... 1.1. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates at USB 1.1 speeds due to your USB card manufacturer. Refer to an incorrect driver installation of up to install the appropriate chipset support for installation procedures and more information. Contact the card manufacturer for your system includes a PCI Express...
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... Update: 3. Note: If Autoplay is installed automatically when you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. Note: The SES Driver is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays.... INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. This appendix includes...
... Update: 3. Note: If Autoplay is installed automatically when you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. Note: The SES Driver is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays.... INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. This appendix includes...
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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 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5.
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Double-click the Extras folder. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to continue. 3. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. b. c. Click Next to Windows Update: 2. Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Select WD SES Device Driver. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to My Computer and: a.
Double-click the Extras folder. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to continue. 3. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. b. c. Click Next to Windows Update: 2. Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Select WD SES Device Driver. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to My Computer and: a.
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Click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 60 d.
Click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 60 d.
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...computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically 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 ...connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 If they appear, close them. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the ...
...computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically 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 ...connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 If they appear, close them. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the ...
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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. 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. On the Found New Hardware -
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. 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. On the Found New Hardware -
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b. Select WD SES Device Driver. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 63 Double-click the Extras folder. Click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. d. 4. Browse to Computer and: a.
b. Select WD SES Device Driver. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 63 Double-click the Extras folder. Click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. d. 4. Browse to Computer and: a.
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Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 64 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing on Windows 7 Computers After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or, use the Windows 7 Computer Management utility to install the SES driver: 1.
Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 64 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing on Windows 7 Computers After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or, use the Windows 7 Computer Management utility to install the SES driver: 1.
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MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 4. Click Next. 6. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 65 3. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5.
MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 4. Click Next. 6. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 65 3. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5.
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... it before returning this product. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
... it before returning this product. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
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The WD SmartWare software installs the proper driver for installing and getting started with the WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, THEN . . . Skip to step a. on page 18. b. Continue to "Getting Started Without ...
The WD SmartWare software installs the proper driver for installing and getting started with the WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, THEN . . . Skip to step a. on page 18. b. Continue to "Getting Started Without ...