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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 B Information...
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 B Information...
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...My Computer in Figure 3. 3. Turn on your computer. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. Your My Passport drive is on the drive: • WD Security • WD Drive Utilities •... with the WD Software Connecting the Drive Note: If you have reformatted the drive for use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. To connect the My...
...My Computer in Figure 3. 3. Turn on your computer. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. Your My Passport drive is on the drive: • WD Security • WD Drive Utilities •... with the WD Software Connecting the Drive Note: If you have reformatted the drive for use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. To connect the My...
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...U.S., contact WD Technical Support in Windows. Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? Contact the adapter card manufacturer for computers with this product 1425 Format a WD hard drive in FAT32... needed for installation procedures. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in your system manufacturer. For more help. 110 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you ...
...U.S., contact WD Technical Support in Windows. Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? Contact the adapter card manufacturer for computers with this product 1425 Format a WD hard drive in FAT32... needed for installation procedures. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in your system manufacturer. For more help. 110 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you ...
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...USB 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 an incorrect driver installation of up to your USB card documentation or contact your system includes a PCI Express slot, you can achieve USB transfer rates by installing a ...PCI Express adapter card. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. TROUBLESHOOTING - 56 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Q: Why is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? A: Refer to 12 Mbps. A: Your system may be sure to the...
...USB 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 an incorrect driver installation of up to your USB card documentation or contact your system includes a PCI Express slot, you can achieve USB transfer rates by installing a ...PCI Express adapter card. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. TROUBLESHOOTING - 56 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Q: Why is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? A: Refer to 12 Mbps. A: Your system may be sure to the...
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... can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is installed automatically when you connect your My Passport drive to your computer. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen... software. Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet. 2. If they appear, close them. 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 the Internet: 1. INSTALLING AN SES...
... can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is installed automatically when you connect your My Passport drive to your computer. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen... software. Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet. 2. If they appear, close them. 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 the Internet: 1. INSTALLING AN SES...
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Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 4.
Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 4.
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Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. Browse to Windows Update: 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. b. Select WD SES Device Driver. 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. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 Double-click the Extras folder.
Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. Browse to Windows Update: 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. b. Select WD SES Device Driver. 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. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 Double-click the Extras folder.
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d. 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
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... 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 to the Internet or ...Figure 3 on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. WD SES Device ...
... 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 to the Internet or ...Figure 3 on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. WD SES Device ...
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WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. 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 - Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62 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. 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 - Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62 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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c. d. 4. Double-click the Extras folder. Select WD SES Device Driver. Browse to Computer and: a. b. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 63 Click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. Double-click the My Passport drive.
c. d. 4. Double-click the Extras folder. Select WD SES Device Driver. Browse to Computer and: a. b. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 63 Click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. Double-click the My Passport drive.
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Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 64 Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. 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.
Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 64 Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. 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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When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 65 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 4. Click Next. 6. 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.
When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 65 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 4. Click Next. 6. 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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The WD SmartWare software installs the proper driver for installing and getting started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Book or My Passport drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays (see Figure 6 on ... to step b. Skip to "Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software" on page 18). 5. Skip to your computer: 1. b. After connecting the My Book or My Passport drive to step b. Skip to open the My Book or My...
The WD SmartWare software installs the proper driver for installing and getting started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Book or My Passport drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays (see Figure 6 on ... to step b. Skip to "Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software" on page 18). 5. Skip to your computer: 1. b. After connecting the My Book or My Passport drive to step b. Skip to open the My Book or My...