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iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System ...
iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System ...
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iv MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 6 Using the Drive with a Windows Computer 26 Reformatting the Drive 26 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 26 A Compliance and Warranty Information 27 Regulatory Compliance 27 FCC Class B Information 27 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 27 Safety Compliance 27 CE Compliance For Europe 28 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 28 Environmental Compliance (China 28 Warranty Information 28 Obtaining Service 28 Limited Warranty 29 GNU General Public License ("GPL 29 Index 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iv MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 6 Using the Drive with a Windows Computer 26 Reformatting the Drive 26 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 26 A Compliance and Warranty Information 27 Regulatory Compliance 27 FCC Class B Information 27 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 27 Safety Compliance 27 CE Compliance For Europe 28 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 28 Environmental Compliance (China 28 Warranty Information 28 Obtaining Service 28 Limited Warranty 29 GNU General Public License ("GPL 29 Index 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... thin and fast with hardware encryption to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport™ for beauty. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility-With this single drive you access and save...enclosure designed for Mac portable hard drive. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 This drive offers high capacity in a sleek portable device. Durable enclosure protects the drive inside to our demanding requirements for your drive to a USB 3.0 port, your My Passport for your important digital content. For the...
... thin and fast with hardware encryption to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport™ for beauty. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility-With this single drive you access and save...enclosure designed for Mac portable hard drive. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 This drive offers high capacity in a sleek portable device. Durable enclosure protects the drive inside to our demanding requirements for your drive to a USB 3.0 port, your My Passport for your important digital content. For the...
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...of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport for Mac drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software ... Quick Install Guide My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 Cable Figure 1. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport for Mac drive kit includes the following: My Passport for Mac portable hard drive, with the following operating systems: Mac OS X Snow Leopard ...
...of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport for Mac drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software ... Quick Install Guide My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 Cable Figure 1. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport for Mac drive kit includes the following: My Passport for Mac portable hard drive, with the following operating systems: Mac OS X Snow Leopard ...
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..." on page 26 and "Troubleshooting" on page 24. Disk Drive Format Your My Passport for Mac Drive USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP).... Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single HFS+J partition for Mac drive has: A USB 3.0 interface ...
..." on page 26 and "Troubleshooting" on page 24. Disk Drive Format Your My Passport for Mac Drive USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP).... Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single HFS+J partition for Mac drive has: A USB 3.0 interface ...
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.... Another way is to get the latest updates and special offers. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Registering Your Drive Always register your My Passport for Mac drive to register online at http://register.wd.com.
.... Another way is to get the latest updates and special offers. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Registering Your Drive Always register your My Passport for Mac drive to register online at http://register.wd.com.
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... GETTING STARTED - 5 Turn on your computer. 2. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD Software Connecting the Drive 1. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive and installing the WD software on your computer as...
... GETTING STARTED - 5 Turn on your computer. 2. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD Software Connecting the Drive 1. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive and installing the WD software on your computer as...
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Click Next on the WD Apps Setup wizard, Software Installer dialog: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Double-click the My Passport Finder listing or desktop icon, and then double-click the WD Apps Setup file on the screen that is now ready to use as an external storage device. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that displays: 2. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Your My Passport drive is on the drive: WD Drive Utilities WD Security Getting Started with the WD Software 1.
Click Next on the WD Apps Setup wizard, Software Installer dialog: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Double-click the My Passport Finder listing or desktop icon, and then double-click the WD Apps Setup file on the screen that is now ready to use as an external storage device. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that displays: 2. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Your My Passport drive is on the drive: WD Drive Utilities WD Security Getting Started with the WD Software 1.
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...: MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL a. Select the I agree... Type your password in the Password box and click OK: (Continued) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Select the option to specify the WD software that you want to signify that you accept the agreement and activate the Next button. Click the Western Digital End User...
...: MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL a. Select the I agree... Type your password in the Password box and click OK: (Continued) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Select the option to specify the WD software that you want to signify that you accept the agreement and activate the Next button. Click the Western Digital End User...
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IF you want to install and click Next: b. a. option Custom Install MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL THEN . . . The Installing Applications dialog: Shows the progress of the software installation Displays a brief description of each application Activates the Next button when the installation completes CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 Type your password in the Password box and click OK: 5. Select the check box for the application that you selected the . . .
IF you want to install and click Next: b. a. option Custom Install MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL THEN . . . The Installing Applications dialog: Shows the progress of the software installation Displays a brief description of each application Activates the Next button when the installation completes CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 Type your password in the Password box and click OK: 5. Select the check box for the application that you selected the . . .
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to open the WD Drive Security software. (See Figure 5 on page 10 and "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 17.) Set Security... CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 6. Finish to access the WD Support Portal web page. to open the WD Drive Utilities software. (See Figure 4 on page 10 and "Managing and Customizing the Drive" on page 11.) The Register your drive... Click Next to display the Installation Complete dialog: MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL On the Installation Complete dialog, click: Manage your product link to close the Installation Complete dialog.
to open the WD Drive Security software. (See Figure 5 on page 10 and "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 17.) Set Security... CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 6. Finish to access the WD Support Portal web page. to open the WD Drive Utilities software. (See Figure 4 on page 10 and "Managing and Customizing the Drive" on page 11.) The Register your drive... Click Next to display the Installation Complete dialog: MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL On the Installation Complete dialog, click: Manage your product link to close the Installation Complete dialog.
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WD Drive Utilities Screen Note: The displayed capacity on this screen is an example. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 You will see a displayed capacity that matches your connected drive. Figure 4. You will see a displayed capacity that matches your connected drive. Figure 5. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Note: The displayed capacity on this screen is an example.
WD Drive Utilities Screen Note: The displayed capacity on this screen is an example. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 You will see a displayed capacity that matches your connected drive. Figure 4. You will see a displayed capacity that matches your connected drive. Figure 5. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Note: The displayed capacity on this screen is an example.
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... Password box. 6. The WD Security software uses your password to see Figure 5 on your drive or write new data to avoid this computer. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off...
... Password box. 6. The WD Security software uses your password to see Figure 5 on your drive or write new data to avoid this computer. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off...
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... you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes into the sleep mode Requires you to type your password to your My Passport drive with the WD Unlocker virtual CD (VCD) icon: The WD Unlocker VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that you do this computer... Then... Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 12 Or, you restart your computer or reconnect your current work session. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL CAUTION!
... you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes into the sleep mode Requires you to type your password to your My Passport drive with the WD Unlocker virtual CD (VCD) icon: The WD Unlocker VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that you do this computer... Then... Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 12 Or, you restart your computer or reconnect your current work session. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL CAUTION!
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...VCD icon on your desktop display. 1. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer, select the one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer To unlock the drive: 1. The Drive Unlock utility is locked to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. On...b. Double-click the WD Drive Unlock application on the screen that appears on your desktop: 2. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC 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 either : Go > Applications > ...
...VCD icon on your desktop display. 1. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer, select the one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer To unlock the drive: 1. The Drive Unlock utility is locked to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. On...b. Double-click the WD Drive Unlock application on the screen that appears on your desktop: 2. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC 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 either : Go > Applications > ...
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... the WD Drive Unlock utility screen: a. You will see Figure 5 on this screen is an example. The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Note: The displayed capacity on page 10). 2. Click Go > Applications > WD Security to display the WD Security screen (see a displayed capacity that you have...
... the WD Drive Unlock utility screen: a. You will see Figure 5 on this screen is an example. The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Note: The displayed capacity on page 10). 2. Click Go > Applications > WD Security to display the WD Security screen (see a displayed capacity that you have...
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... you changed your computer, select the one supported device connected to display the Edit security settings dialog: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 15 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. b. On the Edit security settings dialog, select the Change password option to display the WD Security screen (see Figure 5 on this computer. Click Update...
... you changed your computer, select the one supported device connected to display the Edit security settings dialog: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 15 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. b. On the Edit security settings dialog, select the Change password option to display the WD Security screen (see Figure 5 on this computer. Click Update...
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b. On the Edit security settings dialog, the Remove password option is selected by default: a. Click Update Security Settings. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 16 Type your password in the Password box. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3.
b. On the Edit security settings dialog, the Remove password option is selected by default: a. Click Update Security Settings. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 16 Type your password in the Password box. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3.
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... the best possible performance: Diagnose-Run diagnostics and status checks to run the drive diagnostics and status checks is approaching a serious failure condition. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 14 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following tests if you are so fast, running the drive status check and the...
... the best possible performance: Diagnose-Run diagnostics and status checks to run the drive diagnostics and status checks is approaching a serious failure condition. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 14 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following tests if you are so fast, running the drive status check and the...
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... the test that are on page 10). 2. WD Drive Utilities provides two ways to run all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL minimal inconvenience. Erasing your drive is not locked: 1. Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities to check. 3. Always make sure that you want to...
... the test that are on page 10). 2. WD Drive Utilities provides two ways to run all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL minimal inconvenience. Erasing your drive is not locked: 1. Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities to check. 3. Always make sure that you want to...