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.... Works great with high capacity With extreme capacities in all products may be reformatted to automatically safeguard your My Passport Ultra drive. Product Specifications CAPACITIES AND MODELS 500 GB Classic Black WDBWWM5000ABK Noble Blue WDBWWM5000ABL Wild Berry WDBWWM5000ABY Brilliant White WDBWWM5000AWT...in control Configure, manage and diagnose your drive and more. Pictures shown may vary by country. Not all regions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All product and packaging specifications subject to help protect your private files. And for peace of security ...
.... Works great with high capacity With extreme capacities in all products may be reformatted to automatically safeguard your My Passport Ultra drive. Product Specifications CAPACITIES AND MODELS 500 GB Classic Black WDBWWM5000ABK Noble Blue WDBWWM5000ABL Wild Berry WDBWWM5000ABY Brilliant White WDBWWM5000AWT...in control Configure, manage and diagnose your drive and more. Pictures shown may vary by country. Not all regions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All product and packaging specifications subject to help protect your private files. And for peace of security ...
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... that you select b. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link and read the agreement. Select the option that you want to display the WD Apps Setup wizard, Software Installer dialog: 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Click Next to display the Installation Type dialog: 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Getting Started with...
... that you select b. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link and read the agreement. Select the option that you want to display the WD Apps Setup wizard, Software Installer dialog: 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Click Next to display the Installation Type dialog: 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Getting Started with...
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Excluded Files. File Attributes Name includes Extensions Starts with Ends with MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Excluded Values reparsePoint temporary \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows [CommonApplicationData]\Western Digital\ [CommonApplicationData]\Microsoft\Windows\Caches\ config.msi MSOCache ntuser.dat ntuser.ini [RecycleBin] $recycle.bin recycler [Root]\Drivers\ [Root]\Temp\ System Volume Information WD Backup.swstore ....
Excluded Files. File Attributes Name includes Extensions Starts with Ends with MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Excluded Values reparsePoint temporary \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows [CommonApplicationData]\Western Digital\ [CommonApplicationData]\Microsoft\Windows\Caches\ config.msi MSOCache ntuser.dat ntuser.ini [RecycleBin] $recycle.bin recycler [Root]\Drivers\ [Root]\Temp\ System Volume Information WD Backup.swstore ....
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Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on the My Passport drive and displays the LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 21 After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked ...for this computer... check box if you want the WD Security software to see your files on the drive. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 15 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing...
Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on the My Passport drive and displays the LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 21 After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked ...for this computer... check box if you want the WD Security software to see your files on the drive. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 15 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing...
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...than one supported device connected to your computer, select the one that appears in the Password box. b. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL This happens either: Automatically if you only have the one locked My Passport drive connected to your computer When you select the locked drive on a virtual CD drive that is on... if you do not see the Unlock Drive dialog, click either: The WD Security or WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities 2. Click Unlock Drive.
...than one supported device connected to your computer, select the one that appears in the Password box. b. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL This happens either: Automatically if you only have the one locked My Passport drive connected to your computer When you select the locked drive on a virtual CD drive that is on... if you do not see the Unlock Drive dialog, click either: The WD Security or WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities 2. Click Unlock Drive.
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... device connected to your computer, select the one with the password that you want to change to remember your password in the Password box. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 2. On the WD Drive Unlock utility screen: a. Type your password on page 9. 2. check box if you want the WD Drive Unlock utility to... settings dialog: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 24 Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on this computer...
... device connected to your computer, select the one with the password that you want to change to remember your password in the Password box. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 2. On the WD Drive Unlock utility screen: a. Type your password on page 9. 2. check box if you want the WD Drive Unlock utility to... settings dialog: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 24 Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on this computer...
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c. e. Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on this computer. Type your new password in the Current Password box. Type a hint to help ... Security Settings. check box when you continue your new password in the New Password box, using up to display the change password dialog: a. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 3. On the Edit security settings dialog, select the Change password option to 25 characters. On the change password dialog: 4. Retype your ...
c. e. Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on this computer. Type your new password in the Current Password box. Type a hint to help ... Security Settings. check box when you continue your new password in the New Password box, using up to display the change password dialog: a. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 3. On the Edit security settings dialog, select the Change password option to 25 characters. On the change password dialog: 4. Retype your ...
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...erase your drive. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either : The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on the drive. Then, run : Run Drive Status Check Run Quick Drive Test Run... drive. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL The best time to run the drive diagnostics and status checks is on a regular basis, before erasing it is . . . Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either : The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps...
...erase your drive. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either : The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on the drive. Then, run : Run Drive Status Check Run Quick Drive Test Run... drive. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL The best time to run the drive diagnostics and status checks is on a regular basis, before erasing it is . . . Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either : The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps...
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b. Type your email address in the First name box. e. f. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Registering the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software uses your computer's Internet connection to display the Register Your Device screen: 5. Click About > ...whether you up-to the Internet. 2. d. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on your computer is connected to -date on the latest WD products. 1. Registering the drive provides free ...
b. Type your email address in the First name box. e. f. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Registering the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software uses your computer's Internet connection to display the Register Your Device screen: 5. Click About > ...whether you up-to the Internet. 2. d. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on your computer is connected to -date on the latest WD products. 1. Registering the drive provides free ...
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... AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 32 In the Select Time box, select the inactivity period for turning off toggle button to the ON position. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL If you ever need to remove and reinstall the WD software on your computer, or move the drive to another computer and install... disk image on page 10. 2. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on your computer, select the one that you want to display the Sleep Timer dialog: 4. If ...
... AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 32 In the Select Time box, select the inactivity period for turning off toggle button to the ON position. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL If you ever need to remove and reinstall the WD software on your computer, or move the drive to another computer and install... disk image on page 10. 2. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on your computer, select the one that you want to display the Sleep Timer dialog: 4. If ...
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MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 17 Managing and Customizing the Software This chapter includes ...Procedure 1 Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on page 10. 2 Click the About icon and the Check for ...button: WD Security 1 Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on page 9. 2 Click the About link and the Check for Updates button:...
MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 17 Managing and Customizing the Software This chapter includes ...Procedure 1 Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on page 10. 2 Click the About icon and the Check for ...button: WD Security 1 Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on page 9. 2 Click the About link and the Check for Updates button:...
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... the European Union, including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL CE Compliance For Europe Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this Product requires maintenance, either contact the ...T11363-2006 X ST/T11363-2006 X PBDE) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your return paperwork. If this system to you at Western Digital Europe. Authorized returns must be returned to the applicable Council Directives of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://...
... the European Union, including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL CE Compliance For Europe Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this Product requires maintenance, either contact the ...T11363-2006 X ST/T11363-2006 X PBDE) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your return paperwork. If this system to you at Western Digital Europe. Authorized returns must be returned to the applicable Council Directives of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://...
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...may 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. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other than WD. GNU General Public License...law; Western Digital will not support any product in which your Product was stolen from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was purchased. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER ...
...may 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. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other than WD. GNU General Public License...law; Western Digital will not support any product in which your Product was stolen from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was purchased. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER ...
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... U.S. WD Backup, WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, Data Lifeguard, and My Passport Ultra are trademarks of WD. Apple, Mac, OS X, and Time Machine are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other rights of third parties which may result...
... U.S. WD Backup, WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, Data Lifeguard, and My Passport Ultra are trademarks of WD. Apple, Mac, OS X, and Time Machine are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other rights of third parties which may result...