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... contact with other WD users. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://register.wdc.com. ii Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to address it before returning this product. WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD® at support.wdc...
... contact with other WD users. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://register.wdc.com. ii Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to address it before returning this product. WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD® at support.wdc...
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...: If you have reformatted the drive for use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. Figure 3. To connect the My Passport drive to close it. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer. Turn on your drive. The WD software installs the proper driver for your computer. 2. You can enhance...
...: If you have reformatted the drive for use as shown in Windows Explorer. 4. Figure 3. To connect the My Passport drive to close it. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer. Turn on your drive. The WD software installs the proper driver for your computer. 2. You can enhance...
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On the Home screen: a. Or you are going to back up files by backing up any: • New file that is created on or copied to your internal hard drive • Existing file that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as ... of files on your part-just make sure to leave your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed in any action on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of them up your computer. BACKING UP...
On the Home screen: a. Or you are going to back up files by backing up any: • New file that is created on or copied to your internal hard drive • Existing file that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as ... of files on your part-just make sure to leave your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed in any action on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of them up your computer. BACKING UP...
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...IF you want to retrieve . . . from another computer at step 2 on page 33. dialog. option. RETRIEVING BACKUP FILES - 32 b. Click Apply to identify the new folder. Retrieve All Files option and skip to step 6 on your computer's internal hard drive, A retrieved content folder, THEN select the . . . To the Original Places... the Select a destination for your retrieved files to step 5 on page 30. Click Browse and use the browse function to save and implement the new folder specification. 4. Click Next to display the Select content to copy your user name.
...IF you want to retrieve . . . from another computer at step 2 on page 33. dialog. option. RETRIEVING BACKUP FILES - 32 b. Click Apply to identify the new folder. Retrieve All Files option and skip to step 6 on your computer's internal hard drive, A retrieved content folder, THEN select the . . . To the Original Places... the Select a destination for your retrieved files to step 5 on page 30. Click Browse and use the browse function to save and implement the new folder specification. 4. Click Next to display the Select content to copy your user name.
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... WD Security icon on your password, you will have to erase the drive before you can use it . If you forget your drive or write new data to it again. CAUTION! Use the WD Security application to: • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for a password To create... your password to electronically lock and unlock your files on your desktop if you created one when you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 34
... WD Security icon on your password, you will have to erase the drive before you can use it . If you forget your drive or write new data to it again. CAUTION! Use the WD Security application to: • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for a password To create... your password to electronically lock and unlock your files on your desktop if you created one when you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 34
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... remember your password: 1. Type a hint to your computer, select the one when you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. Click Update Security Settings. 10. Click OK to remember your current password in the Password hint box. 8. Type your... new password for user: check box to signify whether you want WD Security to close the Security has been enabled message. Select the Change password...
... remember your password: 1. Type a hint to your computer, select the one when you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. Click Update Security Settings. 10. Click OK to remember your current password in the Password hint box. 8. Type your... new password for user: check box to signify whether you want WD Security to close the Security has been enabled message. Select the Change password...
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... To specify a different folder: 1. On the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: a. To enable or disable the Preferences option: 1. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you are always using the most-recent software version. b. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE SOFTWARE - 51 Specifying a ...folder By default, the WD SmartWare software creates and uses a Retrieved Contents subfolder in your My Passport drive to identify the new retrieve folder. Checking for Software Updates When enabled, the Preferences option checks for software updates each time you want to use...
... To specify a different folder: 1. On the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: a. To enable or disable the Preferences option: 1. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you are always using the most-recent software version. b. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE SOFTWARE - 51 Specifying a ...folder By default, the WD SmartWare software creates and uses a Retrieved Contents subfolder in your My Passport drive to identify the new retrieve folder. Checking for Software Updates When enabled, the Preferences option checks for software updates each time you want to use...
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...connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer. You 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 physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet. 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to ...
...connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer. You 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 physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet. 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to ...
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Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. c. Browse to Windows Update: 2. b. Select WD SES Device Driver. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 Double-click the My Passport drive. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Double-click the Extras folder. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. c. Browse to Windows Update: 2. b. Select WD SES Device Driver. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 Double-click the My Passport drive. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Double-click the Extras folder. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
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...only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to the Internet. 2. 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 ...automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. Note: If Autoplay is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES...
...only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to the Internet. 2. 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 ...automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. Note: If Autoplay is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES...
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On the Found New Hardware - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. 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 - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. 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.
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... include third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL or Lesser General Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. In accordance with respect solely to the GPL Software, no charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl... instructions, as new. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 68 In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at no warranty is provided, to the extent permitted by Western Digital. MY PASSPORT ...
... include third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL or Lesser General Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. In accordance with respect solely to the GPL Software, no charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl... instructions, as new. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 68 In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at no warranty is provided, to the extent permitted by Western Digital. MY PASSPORT ...
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... serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to address it before returning this product.
... serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to address it before returning this product.
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... the drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display the Welcome to step a. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step 4. Several different screens might also appear, depending on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF...
... the drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display the Welcome to step a. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step 4. Several different screens might also appear, depending on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF...
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.... SECURING THE DRIVE - 25 You will gain access to your drive and you do not want them to see Figure 4 on your drive or write new data to it again. 13 Securing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning...
.... SECURING THE DRIVE - 25 You will gain access to your drive and you do not want them to see Figure 4 on your drive or write new data to it again. 13 Securing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning...
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...drive management Drive Settings screen (see Figure 4 on this computer check box to signify whether you want the WD SmartWare software to help remember your new password in the Password hint box. On the Your Drive is Secure dialog: 4. d. e. SECURING THE DRIVE - 28 On the Drive Settings... screen, click Security to 25 characters. Select the Change password option. Retype your new password in the Verify password box. Type a hint to remember your password: 1. If you log on as a different user, you opened the WD SmartWare...
...drive management Drive Settings screen (see Figure 4 on this computer check box to signify whether you want the WD SmartWare software to help remember your new password in the Password hint box. On the Your Drive is Secure dialog: 4. d. e. SECURING THE DRIVE - 28 On the Drive Settings... screen, click Security to 25 characters. Select the Change password option. Retype your new password in the Verify password box. Type a hint to remember your password: 1. If you log on as a different user, you opened the WD SmartWare...
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Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed in any way This protection is connected to select the one internal hard drive or drive partition, use the internal drive selector box ... back up all of them up your computer icon to your computer. If you are going to back up files by backing up any: • New file that is created on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of files on or copied to your internal...
Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed in any way This protection is connected to select the one internal hard drive or drive partition, use the internal drive selector box ... back up all of them up your computer icon to your computer. If you are going to back up files by backing up any: • New file that is created on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of files on or copied to your internal...
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...to step 5 on page 38. Click Browse and use the browse function to retrieve... Click Next to display the Select content to identify the new folder. Selected files or folders Retrieve Some Files option to open the Retrieve Some Files selection box and proceed to . . . If you... RETRIEVING BACKED UP FILES - 37 option. Click Apply to step 6 on page 38. b. Retrieve All Files option and skip to save and implement the new folder specification. 4. from another computer at step 2 on your user name. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 3. Their original locations on page 35.
...to step 5 on page 38. Click Browse and use the browse function to retrieve... Click Next to display the Select content to identify the new folder. Selected files or folders Retrieve Some Files option to open the Retrieve Some Files selection box and proceed to . . . If you... RETRIEVING BACKED UP FILES - 37 option. Click Apply to step 6 on page 38. b. Retrieve All Files option and skip to save and implement the new folder specification. 4. from another computer at step 2 on your user name. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 3. Their original locations on page 35.
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... to display the Software Settings screen (see Figure 4 on page 13). 3. Click the Settings tab and Set Up Software to identify the new retrieve folder. On the Software Settings screen, click Backup Speed to display the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: 4. Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder When...Their original locations on your computer is idle, you can choose whether you can by enabling the Backup Speed option: 1. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you are working on your computer • A Retrieved Content folder By default, the WD SmartWare software ...
... to display the Software Settings screen (see Figure 4 on page 13). 3. Click the Settings tab and Set Up Software to identify the new retrieve folder. On the Software Settings screen, click Backup Speed to display the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: 4. Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder When...Their original locations on your computer is idle, you can choose whether you can by enabling the Backup Speed option: 1. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you are working on your computer • A Retrieved Content folder By default, the WD SmartWare software ...