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... at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation-Get online installation help us an opportunity to register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support.
... at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation-Get online installation help us an opportunity to register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support.
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...SOFTWARE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About the WD SmartWare Software 1 Operating System Compatibility 1 Hard Drive Support 1 Functional Overview 2 Home Tab Display 3 Backup Tab Displays 8 Retrieve Tab Displays 11 Settings Tab Displays 14 Help Tab Display 17 2 Installing the Software and Getting Started 19 3 Securing the Drive 22 Password Protecting the Drive 22 Unlocking the Drive 23 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 24 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 25 Changing...
...SOFTWARE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About the WD SmartWare Software 1 Operating System Compatibility 1 Hard Drive Support 1 Functional Overview 2 Home Tab Display 3 Backup Tab Displays 8 Retrieve Tab Displays 11 Settings Tab Displays 14 Help Tab Display 17 2 Installing the Software and Getting Started 19 3 Securing the Drive 22 Password Protecting the Drive 22 Unlocking the Drive 23 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 24 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 25 Changing...
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...always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Hard Drive Support The WD SmartWare software supports the following Windows® operating systems: • Windows XP • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. My Passport Elite™ - WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 1 About the WD SmartWare Software 1 WD SmartWare™ software is an easy-to-use backup application that your data automatically-Relax! My Passport Essential™ - My Book Studio™ (reformatted for Windows operating...
...always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Hard Drive Support The WD SmartWare software supports the following Windows® operating systems: • Windows XP • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. My Passport Elite™ - WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 1 About the WD SmartWare Software 1 WD SmartWare™ software is an easy-to-use backup application that your data automatically-Relax! My Passport Essential™ - My Book Studio™ (reformatted for Windows operating...
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... showing the total capacity and category structure of your computer has more than one internal hard drive or multiple hard drive partitions, or if a connected external device has multiple partitions or network shares, then the WD SmartWare software displays a selector box that you are presented in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL • Network-attached Devices - Functional Overview All operational features and capabilities of two backup...
... showing the total capacity and category structure of your computer has more than one internal hard drive or multiple hard drive partitions, or if a connected external device has multiple partitions or network shares, then the WD SmartWare software displays a selector box that you are presented in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL • Network-attached Devices - Functional Overview All operational features and capabilities of two backup...
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... and retrieving files and making your connected device. Note: In addition to the detailed Help tab information, each display, the WD SmartWare software changes the names and graphic images to your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Home Tab Display Use the Home tab display to view hard drive content gauges and select: • The internal hard drive or hard drive partition that you want to back up files from or copy retrieved files to...
... and retrieving files and making your connected device. Note: In addition to the detailed Help tab information, each display, the WD SmartWare software changes the names and graphic images to your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Home Tab Display Use the Home tab display to view hard drive content gauges and select: • The internal hard drive or hard drive partition that you want to back up files from or copy retrieved files to...
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... computer icon Provides a graphic representation and name of the external device connected to use for backup and retrieve functions: External device icon Provides a graphic representation and name of the internal hard drive or drive partition on page 4.) If your computer has more than one that you want to your computer icon for specifying the drive or partition that you want to use for backup, retrieve, and drive settings functions. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Table...
... computer icon Provides a graphic representation and name of the external device connected to use for backup and retrieve functions: External device icon Provides a graphic representation and name of the internal hard drive or drive partition on page 4.) If your computer has more than one that you want to your computer icon for specifying the drive or partition that you want to use for backup, retrieve, and drive settings functions. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Table...
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...'s internal hard drive (see "Your computer's content gauge" on page 7) • Any other files that have been backed up in the folder structure of category- Use the Backup tab displays to select the files or categories of the Backup tab displays. ABOUT THE WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE - 8 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Table 1. Home Tab Functional Description (Continued) Display Component Description External device content gauge After installing the WD SmartWare software-before...
...'s internal hard drive (see "Your computer's content gauge" on page 7) • Any other files that have been backed up in the folder structure of category- Use the Backup tab displays to select the files or categories of the Backup tab displays. ABOUT THE WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE - 8 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Table 1. Home Tab Functional Description (Continued) Display Component Description External device content gauge After installing the WD SmartWare software-before...
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... Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™ software-the WD SmartWare software displays only the Software Settings screen. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Settings Tab Displays The configuration of the Settings tab display depends on the type and model of the selected external device: • For all My Book drives and most My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides buttons that display only the Software Setting screen are: - 071D, My Passport Studio (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - 0746, My Passport for Mac (reformatted...
... Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™ software-the WD SmartWare software displays only the Software Settings screen. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Settings Tab Displays The configuration of the Settings tab display depends on the type and model of the selected external device: • For all My Book drives and most My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides buttons that display only the Software Setting screen are: - 071D, My Passport Studio (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - 0746, My Passport for Mac (reformatted...
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... 15) Preferences button Registration button Retrieve Folder button Security button Set Up Drive button For My Book and My Passport drives that have a customizable label, displays the Set Label dialog for securing, managing, and customizing the drive. ABOUT THE WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE - 16 Settings Tab Functional Description Display Component Description Drive Erase button Displays the Drive Erase dialog for changing your external device when it is Secure dialog for erasing your password or turning off the external device. Displays the...
... 15) Preferences button Registration button Retrieve Folder button Security button Set Up Drive button For My Book and My Passport drives that have a customizable label, displays the Set Label dialog for securing, managing, and customizing the drive. ABOUT THE WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE - 16 Settings Tab Functional Description Display Component Description Drive Erase button Displays the Drive Erase dialog for changing your external device when it is Secure dialog for erasing your password or turning off the external device. Displays the...
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... Documents\Downloads folder on your setup CD or download folder: 1. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 2 Installing the Software and Getting Started 1 This chapter provides instructions for updated software When the setup file is on the WD SmartWare Setup Wizard: INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 19 To install the WD SmartWare software from your computer for installing and getting started with the WD SmartWare software. Click Next on the drive, disregard this procedure and follow the software installation procedure in the drive user manual. Use Windows Explorer to open...
... Documents\Downloads folder on your setup CD or download folder: 1. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 2 Installing the Software and Getting Started 1 This chapter provides instructions for updated software When the setup file is on the WD SmartWare Setup Wizard: INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 19 To install the WD SmartWare software from your computer for installing and getting started with the WD SmartWare software. Click Next on the drive, disregard this procedure and follow the software installation procedure in the drive user manual. Use Windows Explorer to open...
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... external device, Create a password to display the Home screen (see . . . tab Backup Retrieve Settings Settings Settings Help AND see Figure 1 on page 46. "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 17 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 21 "Help Tab Display" on page 33. When the installation completes, click Finish to . . . "Managing and Customizing the Drive" on page 37 "Managing and Customizing the Software" on page 4). 8. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare...
... external device, Create a password to display the Home screen (see . . . tab Backup Retrieve Settings Settings Settings Help AND see Figure 1 on page 46. "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 17 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 21 "Help Tab Display" on page 33. When the installation completes, click Finish to . . . "Managing and Customizing the Drive" on page 37 "Managing and Customizing the Software" on page 4). 8. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare...
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... with the Set Up Drive button, then you must use it . Type your drive: 1. SECURING THE DRIVE - 22 3 Securing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will have more than one external device connected to your computer, select the icon for...
... with the Set Up Drive button, then you must use it . Type your drive: 1. SECURING THE DRIVE - 22 3 Securing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will have more than one external device connected to your computer, select the icon for...
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... on your part-just make sure to leave your external device connected to your important data files to back up. If you without any way This protection is created on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of your computer. After performing a backup, the WD SmartWare software protects your files by category AND your computer has more than one internal hard drive or drive partition, use the internal drive selector...
... on your part-just make sure to leave your external device connected to your important data files to back up. If you without any way This protection is created on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of your computer. After performing a backup, the WD SmartWare software protects your files by category AND your computer has more than one internal hard drive or drive partition, use the internal drive selector...
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... . If you that the backup completed normally. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to follow through with your future requirements. 10. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 9. Click the WD Store link to complete the backup. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 32 If any files could not be to relegate the drive to see a list of the files and the reasons they were...
... . If you that the backup completed normally. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to follow through with your future requirements. 10. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 9. Click the WD Store link to complete the backup. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 32 If any files could not be to relegate the drive to see a list of the files and the reasons they were...
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...; Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 37 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6 Managing and Customizing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Using the WD Quick View Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Naming the Drive Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image Using the WD Quick View Icon After you can use the icon to...
...; Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 37 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6 Managing and Customizing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Using the WD Quick View Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Naming the Drive Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image Using the WD Quick View Icon After you can use the icon to...
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... or lost your password and must use the WD Drive Utilities software to your external device. On the Home screen, if you have more than one that you no longer need any of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. On the Drive Settings screen, click Drive Erase to its original configuration after erasing the drive. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 43 Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase Function To erase your external device when it is...
... or lost your password and must use the WD Drive Utilities software to your external device. On the Home screen, if you have more than one that you no longer need any of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. On the Drive Settings screen, click Drive Erase to its original configuration after erasing the drive. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 43 Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase Function To erase your external device when it is...
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....) Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image In addition to http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for information about the loss of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 3. The fifth invalid password attempt displays a too many password attempts dialog: 4. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 45 Note: Erasing your drive also removes your external device. If you ever need to remove and reinstall the WD SmartWare software...
....) Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image In addition to http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for information about the loss of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 3. The fifth invalid password attempt displays a too many password attempts dialog: 4. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 45 Note: Erasing your drive also removes your external device. If you ever need to remove and reinstall the WD SmartWare software...
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... code for the GPL Software may be found at http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl. Western Digital will not support any such modification or tampering. WARRANTY INFORMATION - 49 and 4) a copy of purchase; 2) you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital. Western Digital is solely at no charge from http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl or obtained on CD for a nominal charge from http:// support.wdc.com/download...
... code for the GPL Software may be found at http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl. Western Digital will not support any such modification or tampering. WARRANTY INFORMATION - 49 and 4) a copy of purchase; 2) you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital. Western Digital is solely at no charge from http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl or obtained on CD for a nominal charge from http:// support.wdc.com/download...
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... a PC 38 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL icon, Home tab display 5, 6 sleep timer 39 status check 38 Drive Erase button, Settings tab displays 16 Drive Settings drive erase 43 registration 40 security 22 sleep timer 39 E Erase Drive dialog 43 Erasing the drive 43 F File History button 16 File history dialog 46 Flashing icon alerts 38 Front and back views 2, 3 Full Media Scan 41 G GNU general public license 49 GPL software 49 H Help tab display Contact Us...
... a PC 38 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL icon, Home tab display 5, 6 sleep timer 39 status check 38 Drive Erase button, Settings tab displays 16 Drive Settings drive erase 43 registration 40 security 22 sleep timer 39 E Erase Drive dialog 43 Erasing the drive 43 F File History button 16 File history dialog 46 Flashing icon alerts 38 Front and back views 2, 3 Full Media Scan 41 G GNU general public license 49 GPL software 49 H Help tab display Contact Us...
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... retrieve folder 46 Software, GPL 49 Space available 38 Start/Cancel Retrieving toggle button 13 Start/Stop Backup toggle button 11 Settings See Drive Settings Status check 38 Support link 18 Switch to Category/File Backup toggle button 11 System compatibility 1 System file category, defined 7 T Technical support, contacting ii Temperature check 38 U Unlocking the drive from the virtual CD 25, 38 with WD SmartWare 24 Update Software button 18 W Warranty information 49 WD Quick View icon 37 WD Service and Support...
... retrieve folder 46 Software, GPL 49 Space available 38 Start/Cancel Retrieving toggle button 13 Start/Stop Backup toggle button 11 Settings See Drive Settings Status check 38 Support link 18 Switch to Category/File Backup toggle button 11 System compatibility 1 System file category, defined 7 T Technical support, contacting ii Temperature check 38 U Unlocking the drive from the virtual CD 25, 38 with WD SmartWare 24 Update Software button 18 W Warranty information 49 WD Quick View icon 37 WD Service and Support...