Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... Specifications subject to other countries; and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with...
.... Specifications subject to other countries; and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with...
User Manual
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... period starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Your product includes 30 days of your WD product to address it before returning this product. Register your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Get online installation help us...
... period starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Your product includes 30 days of your WD product to address it before returning this product. Register your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Get online installation help us...
User Manual
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... Software Update. To use only with Windows, you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Search our knowledge base at www.westerndigital.com. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you for use this WD product. GETTING STARTED - 1 Kit Contents • My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive • USB cable • Quick Install Guide Important: My Passport is recommended that you must first reconfigure it is intended for purchasing this device with the USB cable supplied...
... Software Update. To use only with Windows, you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Search our knowledge base at www.westerndigital.com. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you for use this WD product. GETTING STARTED - 1 Kit Contents • My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive • USB cable • Quick Install Guide Important: My Passport is recommended that you must first reconfigure it is intended for purchasing this device with the USB cable supplied...
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... of free technical support during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 2 The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. Register online at register.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your operating system and version. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product, found...
... of free technical support during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 2 The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. Register online at register.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your operating system and version. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product, found...
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... Mb/s. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at support.apple.com and search for article HT1427 for more information in your region. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in the U.S., visit shopwd.com. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 2 About Your WD Drive Features MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL LED The power/activity LED is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with Macintosh operating systems. To reformat the device to Windows, visit support.wdc.com...
... Mb/s. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at support.apple.com and search for article HT1427 for more information in your region. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in the U.S., visit shopwd.com. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 2 About Your WD Drive Features MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL LED The power/activity LED is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with Macintosh operating systems. To reformat the device to Windows, visit support.wdc.com...
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... reconfigure it to the desktop and a My Passport icon appears. Search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for use the USB cable supplied in the kit. The drive mounts to Windows format. Using the USB cable* supplied in the kit, connect the drive to the computer as prompted. *To ensure proper operation of the drive, only use . 3. Turn on your computer. 2. To view the user manual, double-click the My Passport icon. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 4 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 2 1.
... reconfigure it to the desktop and a My Passport icon appears. Search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for use the USB cable supplied in the kit. The drive mounts to Windows format. Using the USB cable* supplied in the kit, connect the drive to the computer as prompted. *To ensure proper operation of the drive, only use . 3. Turn on your computer. 2. To view the user manual, double-click the My Passport icon. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 4 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 2 1.
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TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 You may hear the drive power down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely. The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount.
TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 You may hear the drive power down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely. The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount.
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... problems when installing or using Mac OS 10.5.x and Time Machine 1694 format a WD My Book Essential, Studio, Studio II, or My Passport Studio Edition hard drive for usage with Windows 1550 obtain and reinstall the original software included with this product 1425 use the FireWire or USB cable supplied in the kit. A: Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to partition and format this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at support.wdc.com. Q: How do I partition and reformat...
... problems when installing or using Mac OS 10.5.x and Time Machine 1694 format a WD My Book Essential, Studio, Studio II, or My Passport Studio Edition hard drive for usage with Windows 1550 obtain and reinstall the original software included with this product 1425 use the FireWire or USB cable supplied in the kit. A: Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to partition and format this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at support.wdc.com. Q: How do I partition and reformat...
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... by WD could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. VCCI Notice (Japan only) This is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital Europe. If this product is 70db(A) or less, ...installed and used in a residential installation. ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme ICES-003 du Canada. GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - regulation 3. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. 6 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
... by WD could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. VCCI Notice (Japan only) This is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital Europe. If this product is 70db(A) or less, ...installed and used in a residential installation. ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme ICES-003 du Canada. GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - regulation 3. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. 6 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
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... to change specifications at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on how to other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to repaired or replaced Products...
... to change specifications at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on how to other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to repaired or replaced Products...
Product Specifications
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... home, carry thousands of songs or pictures and back up software. • Shock-resistant enclosure - No separate power supply is needed.* *A special cable is perfect for Mac users on your computer. Use with Apple®Time Machine™ Shock resistant enclosure USB Powered Ideal for transporting large files from the USB port on the go. Portable Hard Drives My Passport™ for Mac® Portable Hard Drives Compatible with Apple's Time Machine, or your favorite back up your Mac laptop using...
... home, carry thousands of songs or pictures and back up software. • Shock-resistant enclosure - No separate power supply is needed.* *A special cable is perfect for Mac users on your computer. Use with Apple®Time Machine™ Shock resistant enclosure USB Powered Ideal for transporting large files from the USB port on the go. Portable Hard Drives My Passport™ for Mac® Portable Hard Drives Compatible with Apple's Time Machine, or your favorite back up your Mac laptop using...
Product Specifications
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... vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. The term of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Capacities and Model Numbers 320 GB WDMEA3200Ax 500 GB WDMEA5000Ax Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate1: Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C 41°F to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. My Passport is a trademark of your limited warranty depends on operating environment. Other...
... vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. The term of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Capacities and Model Numbers 320 GB WDMEA3200Ax 500 GB WDMEA5000Ax Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate1: Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C 41°F to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. My Passport is a trademark of your limited warranty depends on operating environment. Other...