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Question posted by au347kb on April 12th, 2013

Backup Functionality For Wd5000me-01 And Smartware

I have WD my passport essential (WD5000ME-01) and have installed the smartware on it. However, following the installation, it only recognised my computer name and not the External hard drive. Can you please help how I can have the back-up funtionality. Any later alternate software to use. The software that come with it encripts the files when it back-ups and I would want to use the current softwares available any other you can recommend for me

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Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 1

...ée ci-dessus et selon le choix de WD, la réparation ou le remplacement du Produit. If it may be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is not present, b) cannot...
User Manual - Page 2

...answer ID. • Installation - If the answer is available 24/7. Download drivers, software, and updates for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. North America...free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. WD Service and Support Should ...
User Manual - Page 3

...backup and sync & encryption software (PC only). For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. GETTING STARTED - 1 MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). The My Passport™ Elite™ Portable Hard Drive provides high-performance portable storage for purchasing this WD product. WD...
User Manual - Page 4

...; Do not stack any objects on the date of the device. Register online at register.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during...
User Manual - Page 5

... 75-100 percent ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 2 About Your WD Drive Features MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Cover slides to the left Drive State Power-on state or power-save mode System standby Drive in use Capacity Gauge The capacity gauge is enabled only through installation of its driver and WD Drive Manager, which My Passport™ is connected. Power...
User Manual - Page 6

... them up the software included in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from the list displayed on the autorun menu and follow instructions as prompted. See Knowledge Base Answer ID 207 for further details. MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 Interface USB is a synchronization and encryption...
User Manual - Page 7

...Passport drive icon, the WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. Double-click the My Passport icon that mounts to install the backup software. *To ensure proper operation of the drive,...menu displays. Note: If autorun is displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 1 2 Windows 1. Turn ...
User Manual - Page 8

... down properly, and you can safely disconnect the USB interface cable from your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Windows Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your computer. After the device icon disappears from the ...
User Manual - Page 9

45 MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. See answer ID 1287 at support.wdc.com and article IDs 314463 and 184006 at support.microsoft.com for installation procedures. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for further details. Q: How do I partition...
User Manual - Page 10

...3. Install and use the equipment according to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. ... Canada. CE Compliance For Europe Marking by WD could void the user's authority to operate ...d'équipement de technologie de l'information. 6 MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance FCC Class ...
User Manual - Page 11

... external enclosures, including but not limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data, or data contained in any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to change specifications at your expense. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE...
Product Specifications - Page 1

... Sync Software My Passport portable hard drive holds everything I need and helps me look good behind the camera. -Caroline Scott Producer Backup storage to edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Powered directly from any computer to go! No separate power supply is available for the few systems that with MioNet software installed. Retrieve a forgotten...
Product Specifications - Page 2

... All rights reserved. 4178-705013-A03 Dec 2008 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and Put Your Life On It are registered trademarks in...Hi-Speed USB performance. Portable Hard Drives My Passport Elite Portable Hard Drives What it Holds 250GB 320GB ... Warranty 5 years Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate:1...

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