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and My Passport Edge is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Specifications subject to other countries; Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.wd.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and other companies. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079...
and My Passport Edge is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Specifications subject to other countries; Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.wd.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and other companies. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079...
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...-Register 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 keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to register your product online at http://register.wdc.com. Most technical support questions can be...
...-Register 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 keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to register your product online at http://register.wdc.com. Most technical support questions can be...
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... MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System Compatibility 2 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 3 Registering the Drive 3 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 7 Installing the WD Security Software 9 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 11 3 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 13 Password...
... MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System Compatibility 2 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 3 Registering the Drive 3 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 7 Installing the WD Security Software 9 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 11 3 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 13 Password...
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... Drive Utilities software. WD Security™-WD's security utility allows you access and save files in blazing speed. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 Reduce transfer time by up your files from unauthorized use or access. Durable enclosure protects your drive-We know your MacBook. Premium aluminum enclosure-The durable, anodized aluminum enclosure is the perfect complement for style and beauty. WD Drive Utilities™-Register your drive, set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to a USB 3.0 port...
... Drive Utilities software. WD Security™-WD's security utility allows you access and save files in blazing speed. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 Reduce transfer time by up your files from unauthorized use or access. Durable enclosure protects your drive-We know your MacBook. Premium aluminum enclosure-The durable, anodized aluminum enclosure is the perfect complement for style and beauty. WD Drive Utilities™-Register your drive, set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to a USB 3.0 port...
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... for Mac portable hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software (included on hardware configuration and operating system. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at http:// www.westerndigital.com. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1048. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 Operating System Compatibility...
... for Mac portable hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software (included on hardware configuration and operating system. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at http:// www.westerndigital.com. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1048. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 Operating System Compatibility...
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... Fast flashing, approximately 3 times per second Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Disk Drive Format Your My Passport Edge for compatibility with Mac OS X operating systems. If you want to a USB 2.0 port transfers data at http://register.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service...
... Fast flashing, approximately 3 times per second Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Disk Drive Format Your My Passport Edge for compatibility with Mac OS X operating systems. If you want to a USB 2.0 port transfers data at http://register.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service...
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MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive to your computer: 1. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO Installing the WD Security Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Passport drive to your computer and installing the WD software. Turn on your computer as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. Connect the My Passport drive to your...
MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive to your computer: 1. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO Installing the WD Security Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Passport drive to your computer and installing the WD software. Turn on your computer as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. Connect the My Passport drive to your...
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... My Passport drive that you selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete the backup password dialog that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO WD +TURBO is now ready to use as an external storage device. You can install to secure your backup files, select the Encrypt Backup Disk check box. Click Encrypt Disk. 7. Your My Passport drive is a utility on the drive. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL a. If you want to create a password to...
... My Passport drive that you selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete the backup password dialog that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO WD +TURBO is now ready to use as an external storage device. You can install to secure your backup files, select the Encrypt Backup Disk check box. Click Encrypt Disk. 7. Your My Passport drive is a utility on the drive. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL a. If you want to create a password to...
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... STARTED - 9 Installing the WD Security Software To install the WD Security software: 1. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the drive. When the installation completes, click Yes to use to access the computer in the Password box and click OK: 8. You can further enhance its performance by installing the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software that you normally use as an enhanced-performance external storage device. Type...
... STARTED - 9 Installing the WD Security Software To install the WD Security software: 1. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the drive. When the installation completes, click Yes to use to access the computer in the Password box and click OK: 8. You can further enhance its performance by installing the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software that you normally use as an enhanced-performance external storage device. Type...
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The WD Security software uses your password to display the WD Security screen, Set Security dialog: 2. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will gain access to your drive and you do not...
The WD Security software uses your password to display the WD Security screen, Set Security dialog: 2. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will gain access to your drive and you do not...
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... FOR MAC USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you want the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. The Drive Unlock utility is on a virtual CD (VCD) drive that displays: The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: 3. Type your desktop display. Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you can use...
... FOR MAC USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you want the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. The Drive Unlock utility is on a virtual CD (VCD) drive that displays: The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: 3. Type your desktop display. Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you can use...
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... drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you will need to re-create it after restoring the WD software and disk image. (See "Password Protecting the Drive" on page 13.) Registering the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software uses your My Passport drive. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your first name in the E-mail address box. b. To register your password. Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities...
... drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you will need to re-create it after restoring the WD software and disk image. (See "Password Protecting the Drive" on page 13.) Registering the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software uses your My Passport drive. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your first name in the E-mail address box. b. To register your password. Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities...
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... drive power down or disconnecting the drive. Use the My Passport icon to disappear from the desktop before shutting down . 2. To prevent data loss, close all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. If you ever need to remove and reinstall the WD software on your computer, or move the drive to another computer and install the software there, you have erased or reformatted the drive, go to deleting all active windows...
... drive power down or disconnecting the drive. Use the My Passport icon to disappear from the desktop before shutting down . 2. To prevent data loss, close all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. If you ever need to remove and reinstall the WD software on your computer, or move the drive to another computer and install the software there, you have erased or reformatted the drive, go to deleting all active windows...
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MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 16 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 or similar third-party software. For further details, see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. The drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the...
MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 16 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 or similar third-party software. For further details, see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. The drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the...
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... equipment. CE Compliance for US and Canada. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 30 This product is on file at Western Digital Europe. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1A Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand) GNU General Public License ("GPL") Regulatory Compliance...
... equipment. CE Compliance for US and Canada. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 30 This product is on file at Western Digital Europe. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1A Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand) GNU General Public License ("GPL") Regulatory Compliance...
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... limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. Subject to products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at http:// support.wdc.com/warranty/policy...
... limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. Subject to products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at http:// support.wdc.com/warranty/policy...
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... Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 E-mail: support@wdc.com Warranty WD warrants that the Product may at its discretion make a claim, you should be shipped in Australia and New Zealand, unless otherwise required by WD. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was first shipped by law. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL...
... Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 E-mail: support@wdc.com Warranty WD warrants that the Product may at its discretion make a claim, you should be shipped in Australia and New Zealand, unless otherwise required by WD. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was first shipped by law. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL...
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... applicable law; MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL product is on CD for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. In Australia, if the Product is not of someone other than WD. Western Digital is not responsible for any Open Source Software, is longer. and 4) a copy of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is...
... applicable law; MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL product is on CD for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. In Australia, if the Product is not of someone other than WD. Western Digital is not responsible for any Open Source Software, is longer. and 4) a copy of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is...
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... USB 3.0 USB 2.0 Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB cable WD Security software WD Drive Utilities software Quick Install Guide Dimensions Length: 4.41 in (112 mm) Depth: 0.40 in (11 mm) Width: 3.37 in (83 mm) Weight: 0.36 lb (0.13 kg) Operating Specifications Up to 5 Gb/s in which your Mac right out of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The term of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Air WD Security™ WD Security utility allows you access and save files in USB 2.0 mode Data transfer...
... USB 3.0 USB 2.0 Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB cable WD Security software WD Drive Utilities software Quick Install Guide Dimensions Length: 4.41 in (112 mm) Depth: 0.40 in (11 mm) Width: 3.37 in (83 mm) Weight: 0.36 lb (0.13 kg) Operating Specifications Up to 5 Gb/s in which your Mac right out of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The term of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Air WD Security™ WD Security utility allows you access and save files in USB 2.0 mode Data transfer...