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Question posted by jr62652 on June 26th, 2012

Problem With Recognising My External Hdd

Hi, I have problems with my computer recognising my external WD BAAF5000EBK hard drive. It used to automatically initialize a little program asking for a password to access the drive but that is not happening any more. Please help

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Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 1

North America English 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) Spanish 800.832.4778 Asia Pacific Japan +800.6008.6008... encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and other companies. All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705028-800 Jun 2009 My Book® Essential™ and My Book and My Book Essential are...

Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 1

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Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 2

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User Manual - Page 5

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User Manual - Page 6

...WD's best-selling My Book Essential USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software that your data is protected from the WD SmartWare control center. • Drive lock-Gain peace of your backup. • Bring back lost files effortlessly-Retrieve your backup as it happens-Seeing is secure. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use , automatic, continuous backup software and drive...

User Manual - Page 7

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User Manual - Page 9

... standby Power Button Use the power button to safely power down the drive and avoid data loss or damage to your running computer, the drive automatically powers on . Connection to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port transfers data at the port speed: • USB 2.0-up to 480 Mb/s • USB 1.1-up to 5 Gb/s. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Power...

User Manual - Page 10

... not use this product as described in "Registering the Drive" on page 37. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Book Essential drive to register online at register.wdc.com. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Registering the Drive Always register your external...

User Manual - Page 17

... whether you've lost all your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to -use tool that gives you add or change a file. Drive Management Home Screen WD SmartWare Overview The WD SmartWare software is connected to your computer. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 9.

User Manual - Page 20

... software. • Go Back if you can still use your drive with the WD SmartWare Software" on page 42) To forego these performance features and get started without installing WD SmartWare? MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software If you do not install the WD SmartWare software, you have changed your mind and...

User Manual - Page 26

...Figure 12), click File History to save and implement the new number of versions ago, the WD SmartWare software has a copy for each file: 1. Keeping more versions: • Improves ...a couple of backup versions. Click Apply to display the Set File History dialog: 2. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 12. You always have the most-recent specified number of versions of Backup Versions...

User Manual - Page 34

... on a "virtual" CD drive that does not have the WD SmartWare software installed, you can use the WD SmartWare Drive Unlock utility to display the WD SmartWare drive unlock screen: 2. Click Unlock to your computer, the WD SmartWare software displays a Drive is locked message in the Password box. 3. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software Whenever you...

User Manual - Page 38

... the taskbar, and then click Safely remove My Book Essential USB HDD: You might be . . . Press the power button on , and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. Right-click the WD SmartWare icon in the taskbar • The drive power button Using the WD SmartWare Icon To safely disconnect the drive using the drive power button: 1. Wait for the power/activity...

User Manual - Page 42

... Internet. 2. Type your e-mail address in the E-mail address box. 6. Type your last name in the Last name box. 5. Select your drive. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Registering the Drive The WD SmartWare software uses your computer's Internet connection to register your language in the Preferred language box. 7. check box to specify whether or not you...

User Manual - Page 45

... BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL After the drive erase operation completes, go to support.wdc.com and see Figure 17 on page 27.) Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions If you selected Install Drive Settings at the Are you sure... Uninstalling on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen and now want to use a password to protect your drive...

User Manual - Page 47

... can provide an indication that tests the drive for example, can take precautionary measures, like moving your My Book drive are important to you encounter any problems with minimal inconvenience. Then, run all three whenever you are so fast, running the quick S.M.A.R.T. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 17 Checking Drive Health The files on page 27), click...

User Manual - Page 58

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User Manual - Page 60

... WD SmartWare drive unlock screen: USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 55 Type your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD SmartWare software installed, you connect your password in the Password box and click Unlock on a "virtual" CD drive (VCD) that appears: 2. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software Whenever you can use...

User Manual - Page 62

...If an additional external drive is connected to your USB card documentation or contact your system includes a PCI Express slot, you have problems installing or using the Disk ...1.1 port or hub? MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you can overcome ...

User Manual - Page 64

Note: The SES Driver is installed automatically when you install the WD SmartWare software or if you connect your My Book drive to 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 connected to...