Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies. Specifications subject to other countries; Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® All rights reserved. Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
... are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies. Specifications subject to other countries; Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® All rights reserved. Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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USB 2.0 (optional - sold separately)
USB 2.0 (optional - sold separately)
User Manual
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... to address it before returning this product. This 30-day period starts on the date of your product online at the best telephone number shown below. Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration - Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information...
... to address it before returning this product. This 30-day period starts on the date of your product online at the best telephone number shown below. Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration - Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information...
User Manual
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...; My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive • USB cable • Quick Install Guide Important: My Passport is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to Windows format. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it to the Apple menu and select Software Update. GETTING STARTED - 1 For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at support.wdc.com for use this WD product. To use only with Windows, you...
...; My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive • USB cable • Quick Install Guide Important: My Passport is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to Windows format. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it to the Apple menu and select Software Update. GETTING STARTED - 1 For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at support.wdc.com for use this WD product. To use only with Windows, you...
User Manual
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Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of the device. Register online at register.wdc.com. Drives may be handled with WD technical support. 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. The 30-day period commences on the date of...
Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of the device. Register online at register.wdc.com. Drives may be handled with WD technical support. 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. The 30-day period commences on the date of...
User Manual
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... the My Passport drive, be needed for more information in your region. For a list of the device. Important: Reformatting the drive erases all its contents. Optional Power Booster Cable For USB connectivity, a special USB cable may be sure to back them up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 Interface USB is backward-compatible with limited bus power. File Backup-Apple® Time Machine™ Mac OS 10.5 users can manage automatic file backup and recovery using Time Machine. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up...
... the My Passport drive, be needed for more information in your region. For a list of the device. Important: Reformatting the drive erases all its contents. Optional Power Booster Cable For USB connectivity, a special USB cable may be sure to back them up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 Interface USB is backward-compatible with limited bus power. File Backup-Apple® Time Machine™ Mac OS 10.5 users can manage automatic file backup and recovery using Time Machine. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up...
User Manual
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... proper operation of the drive, only use the USB cable supplied in the kit. The drive is ready for answer ID # 1550 and follow the instructions as shown. To view the user manual, double-click the My Passport icon. 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 2 1. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 4 Turn on your computer. 2. Search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for use this device with Windows, you must first reconfigure it to Windows format. Using the USB cable* supplied in...
... proper operation of the drive, only use the USB cable supplied in the kit. The drive is ready for answer ID # 1550 and follow the instructions as shown. To view the user manual, double-click the My Passport icon. 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 2 1. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 4 Turn on your computer. 2. Search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for use this device with Windows, you must first reconfigure it to Windows format. Using the USB cable* supplied in...
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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. 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. The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off.
TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 You may hear the drive power down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely. 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. The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off.
User Manual
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... WD Technical Support in your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for more information in the kit. 45 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the computer? If your system includes a PCI slot, you have 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...
... WD Technical Support in your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for more information in the kit. 45 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the computer? If your system includes a PCI slot, you have 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...
User Manual
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...;ൟUSB⬉㓚 EMI ᑩⲪ O SJ/T11363-2006 X ST/T11363-2006 X PBDE) APPENDIX - 7 6 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Information Technology Equipment. These limits are designed to the instruction manual. Any changes or...
...;ൟUSB⬉㓚 EMI ᑩⲪ O SJ/T11363-2006 X ST/T11363-2006 X PBDE) APPENDIX - 7 6 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Information Technology Equipment. These limits are designed to the instruction manual. Any changes or...
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... on the purchase date appearing on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is assumed by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of someone other than WD. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide...
... on the purchase date appearing on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is assumed by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of someone other than WD. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide...
Product Specifications
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Use with Apple®Time Machine™ Shock resistant enclosure USB Powered Ideal for transporting large files from the USB port on the go. No separate power supply is needed.* *A special cable is perfect for Mac users on your computer. Formatted for Macintosh®, this stylish portable hard drive is available for the few computers that limit power. Portable Hard Drives My Passport™ for Mac® Portable Hard Drives Compatible with Apple's Time Machine, or your favorite back up your valuable...
Use with Apple®Time Machine™ Shock resistant enclosure USB Powered Ideal for transporting large files from the USB port on the go. No separate power supply is needed.* *A special cable is perfect for Mac users on your computer. Formatted for Macintosh®, this stylish portable hard drive is available for the few computers that limit power. Portable Hard Drives My Passport™ for Mac® Portable Hard Drives Compatible with Apple's Time Machine, or your favorite back up your valuable...
Product Specifications
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... on the country in all products may vary depending on operating environment. Total accessible capacity varies depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. The term of our limited warranty. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may vary from actual product. 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...
... on the country in all products may vary depending on operating environment. Total accessible capacity varies depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. The term of our limited warranty. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may vary from actual product. 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...
