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..., Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. If the answer is not available or if you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. ii WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD...
..., Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. If the answer is not available or if you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. ii WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD...
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... for your drive. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 To connect the My Passport drive to close it. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer as an external storage device. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This...
... for your drive. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 To connect the My Passport drive to close it. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer as an external storage device. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This...
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...Files To back up first: b. Then, whenever you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer, the WD SmartWare software rescans your computer for new or changed in any way This protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for as long as before. On the Home screen: a. ... hard drive or drive partition, use the internal drive selector box under your computer icon to select the one that you without any : • New file that you are going to : 2. After the WD SmartWare software categorizes the different types of files on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking...
...Files To back up first: b. Then, whenever you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer, the WD SmartWare software rescans your computer for new or changed in any way This protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for as long as before. On the Home screen: a. ... hard drive or drive partition, use the internal drive selector box under your computer icon to select the one that you without any : • New file that you are going to : 2. After the WD SmartWare software categorizes the different types of files on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking...
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... the Original Places option is Retrieved Contents in the My Documents folder for retrieved files dialog: IF you want to . . . Click Apply to identify the new folder. IF you want to copy your computer's internal hard drive, A retrieved content folder, THEN select the . . . from another computer at step 2 on your retrieved...
... the Original Places option is Retrieved Contents in the My Documents folder for retrieved files dialog: IF you want to . . . Click Apply to identify the new folder. IF you want to copy your computer's internal hard drive, A retrieved content folder, THEN select the . . . from another computer at step 2 on your retrieved...
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You will have to erase the drive before you will gain access to your drive and you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 34 Use the WD Security application to electronically lock and unlock your drive. CAUTION! MY PASSPORT ... protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will not be able to access the data that is on your drive or write new data to it again. Open the Set Security dialog by clicking either: • The WD Security icon on your desktop if you created one when...
You will have to erase the drive before you will gain access to your drive and you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 34 Use the WD Security application to electronically lock and unlock your drive. CAUTION! MY PASSPORT ... protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will not be able to access the data that is on your drive or write new data to it again. Open the Set Security dialog by clicking either: • The WD Security icon on your desktop if you created one when...
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... on this computer. 9. Click OK to 25 characters. 6. Type a hint to change your new password in the Password box. 4. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 39 Type your new password in the Password hint box. 8. Type your current password in the Verify password box. ...new password in the Choose a password box, using up to close the Security has been enabled message. Open the Change Security dialog by clicking either: • The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one with the password that you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital...
... on this computer. 9. Click OK to 25 characters. 6. Type a hint to change your new password in the Password box. 4. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 39 Type your new password in the Password hint box. 8. Type your current password in the Verify password box. ...new password in the Choose a password box, using up to close the Security has been enabled message. Open the Change Security dialog by clicking either: • The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one with the password that you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital...
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On the Reduce Backup Speed dialog, select or clear the Run backup when computer is idle check box to identify the new retrieve folder. Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder When you start a retrieve, you can choose whether you reconnect your My Passport drive to display the... that you want to store the retrieved files in your computer. Click the Settings tab to display the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: 4. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you are always using the most-recent software version. On the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: a. To specify a different...
On the Reduce Backup Speed dialog, select or clear the Run backup when computer is idle check box to identify the new retrieve folder. Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder When you start a retrieve, you can choose whether you reconnect your My Passport drive to display the... that you want to store the retrieved files in your computer. Click the Settings tab to display the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: 4. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you are always using the most-recent software version. On the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: a. To specify a different...
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...running Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. You can use... the following topics: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing on Windows Vista Computers Installing on Windows 7 Computers Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD software, you must...
...running Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. You can use... the following topics: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing on Windows Vista Computers Installing on Windows 7 Computers Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD software, you must...
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On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. Select WD SES Device Driver. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. b. Browse to Windows Update: 2. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. 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 My Computer and: a. Select WD SES Device Driver. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. b. Browse to Windows Update: 2. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Double-click the Extras folder. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59
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Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet: 1. If they appear, close them. 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 ... 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. Verify that your computer must be connected to the Internet. 2. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to...
Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet: 1. If they appear, close them. 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 ... 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. Verify that your computer must be connected to the Internet. 2. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to...
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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. On the Found New Hardware - On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
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 - On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. 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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... within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be downloaded at your limited warranty depends on the country in the possession of someone other than WD. Western Digital will conform to WD's specification therefor. COMPLIANCE AND... the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for any product in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by Western Digital. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other rights which your limited warranty is for a nominal charge...
... within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be downloaded at your limited warranty depends on the country in the possession of someone other than WD. Western Digital will conform to WD's specification therefor. COMPLIANCE AND... the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for any product in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by Western Digital. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other rights which your limited warranty is for a nominal charge...
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WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to address it before returning this product. This 30day period starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty ...
WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to address it before returning this product. This 30day period starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty ...
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.... 6. b. Skip to close it. a. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 12 Installing the Software and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. 3. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step 6. 4. b.
.... 6. b. Skip to close it. a. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 12 Installing the Software and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. 3. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step 6. 4. b.
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... uses your password to display the Set Security dialog: 4. You will not be able to access the data that is on your drive or write new data to it again. SECURING THE DRIVE - 25 If you forget your password, you do not want them to see Figure 4 on page 13). 2. 13...
... uses your password to display the Set Security dialog: 4. You will not be able to access the data that is on your drive or write new data to it again. SECURING THE DRIVE - 25 If you forget your password, you do not want them to see Figure 4 on page 13). 2. 13...
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...password for your password: 1. f. Click Update Security Settings. Type a hint to display the Your Drive is Secure dialog: a. Type your new password in the New password box, using up to display either the WD SmartWare Settings tab display or the drive management Drive Settings screen (see Figure 4 on ...this computer check box to signify whether you want the WD SmartWare software to remember your new password in the Password hint box. Select or clear the Remember my password on page 13). 2. SECURING THE DRIVE - 28 d. g. Type ...
...password for your password: 1. f. Click Update Security Settings. Type a hint to display the Your Drive is Secure dialog: a. Type your new password in the New password box, using up to display either the WD SmartWare Settings tab display or the drive management Drive Settings screen (see Figure 4 on ...this computer check box to signify whether you want the WD SmartWare software to remember your new password in the Password hint box. Select or clear the Remember my password on page 13). 2. SECURING THE DRIVE - 28 d. g. Type ...
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... drive connected to your computer icon to your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed in any way This protection is connected to select the one that you without any : • New file that is created on or copied to your internal hard drive • Existing file that...
... drive connected to your computer icon to your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed in any way This protection is connected to select the one that you without any : • New file that is created on or copied to your internal hard drive • Existing file that...
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... user name. Their original locations on page 35. RETRIEVING BACKED UP FILES - 37 Click Next to display the Select content to save and implement the new folder specification. 4. On the Select a destination for your computer's internal hard drive, A retrieved content folder, THEN select the . . . IF you want to step 5 on page... if you want to . . . Click Browse and use the browse function to step 6 on page 38. Retrieve All Files option and skip to identify the new folder. b.
... user name. Their original locations on page 35. RETRIEVING BACKED UP FILES - 37 Click Next to display the Select content to save and implement the new folder specification. 4. On the Select a destination for your computer's internal hard drive, A retrieved content folder, THEN select the . . . IF you want to step 5 on page... if you want to . . . Click Browse and use the browse function to step 6 on page 38. Retrieve All Files option and skip to identify the new folder. b.
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Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you can by enabling the Backup Speed option: 1. On the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: a. b. Click the Settings tab and ... Set Up Software to display the Reduce Backup Speed dialog: 3. Click Browse and use . 2. On the Software Settings screen, click Retrieve Folder to identify the new retrieve folder. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Pausing Backups Until Your Computer is Idle A large backup can take a lot of time, and can consume a lot...
Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you can by enabling the Backup Speed option: 1. On the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: a. b. Click the Settings tab and ... Set Up Software to display the Reduce Backup Speed dialog: 3. Click Browse and use . 2. On the Software Settings screen, click Retrieve Folder to identify the new retrieve folder. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Pausing Backups Until Your Computer is Idle A large backup can take a lot of time, and can consume a lot...
