Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Start menu and select Windows Update. Click OK to be needed , use WD's optional power supply for this device. WD's power supply is needed if you can be supplied by the USB bus and does not require a separate power supply when connected to be purchased from the pop-up dialog box. 2. Follow the instructions as "Class 2" and rated 5.0 VDC, 2.0A. Quick Install Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows® ! For Mac, go to My...
... Start menu and select Windows Update. Click OK to be needed , use WD's optional power supply for this device. WD's power supply is needed if you can be supplied by the USB bus and does not require a separate power supply when connected to be purchased from the pop-up dialog box. 2. Follow the instructions as "Class 2" and rated 5.0 VDC, 2.0A. Quick Install Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows® ! For Mac, go to My...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless authorized to WD's specification therefor. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe/Middle East/Africa Western Digital is preformatted as new. Warranty Information...
... a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless authorized to WD's specification therefor. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe/Middle East/Africa Western Digital is preformatted as new. Warranty Information...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital and WD are committed to change without notice. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 2879-001126-A05 Jun 2006 WD Passport Portable Hard Drives Performance Specifications Buffer Data transfer rate1 Rotational speed Read seek time...
...: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital and WD are committed to change without notice. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 2879-001126-A05 Jun 2006 WD Passport Portable Hard Drives Performance Specifications Buffer Data transfer rate1 Rotational speed Read seek time...
User Manual
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..., Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Email support is available 24/ 7. ii Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by...
..., Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Email support is available 24/ 7. ii Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by...
User Manual
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... MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 41 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 42 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 43 Using the WD Quick View Icon 43 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 43 Checking Drive Status 44 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 44 Monitoring Icon Alerts 44 Setting the Drive Sleep Timer 45 Registering the Drive 45 Checking Drive Health 46 Erasing the Drive 48 Using the Drive Erase Function 48 Using the WD Drive Unlock Utility...
... MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 41 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 42 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 43 Using the WD Quick View Icon 43 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 43 Checking Drive Status 44 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 44 Monitoring Icon Alerts 44 Setting the Drive Sleep Timer 45 Registering the Drive 45 Checking Drive Health 46 Erasing the Drive 48 Using the Drive Erase Function 48 Using the WD Drive Unlock Utility...
User Manual
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... your files from unauthorized use, with blazing speed. WD Security™-Set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help protect your drive, set the drive sleep timer, run diagnostics, and more using minimal PC resources. USB-powered-Powered directly from unauthorized use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 Reduce transfer time by up . MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport® portable hard drive, an...
... your files from unauthorized use, with blazing speed. WD Security™-Set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help protect your drive, set the drive sleep timer, run diagnostics, and more using minimal PC resources. USB-powered-Powered directly from unauthorized use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 Reduce transfer time by up . MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport® portable hard drive, an...
User Manual
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... to match the hardware configuration of backup versions that you have more than one • The My Passport drive that you want to your software setup selections • WD Customer Support and software update services See "Help Tab Display" on page 16 for opening dialogs to: • Specify the number of the connected drives. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 14 Home Tab Display Use the WD SmartWare...
... to match the hardware configuration of backup versions that you have more than one • The My Passport drive that you want to your software setup selections • WD Customer Support and software update services See "Help Tab Display" on page 16 for opening dialogs to: • Specify the number of the connected drives. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 14 Home Tab Display Use the WD SmartWare...
User Manual
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... WD Security software to electronically lock and unlock your drive. CAUTION! The WD Security software uses your password to : • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for a password 1. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 16 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that is on your drive or write new data...
... WD Security software to electronically lock and unlock your drive. CAUTION! The WD Security software uses your password to : • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for a password 1. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 16 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that is on your drive or write new data...
User Manual
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... WD Security software installed on your drive, unless you selected the Enable auto unlock for . Type a hint to help remember your computer, there are three ways to keep others from accessing the files on your computer. Read the warning about the possibility of your password in the Choose a password box, using either the: • WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software • WD SmartWare software • WD Drive Unlock utility LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE...
... WD Security software installed on your drive, unless you selected the Enable auto unlock for . Type a hint to help remember your computer, there are three ways to keep others from accessing the files on your computer. Read the warning about the possibility of your password in the Choose a password box, using either the: • WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software • WD SmartWare software • WD Drive Unlock utility LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE...
User Manual
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... computer, select the one supported My Passport drive connected to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. If you do not see the Unlock Drive dialog, click either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities screen if you installed the application or Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities 2. On the Unlock Drive dialog: a. b. If you have more than one that is locked to your password in the Password box. Type your...
... computer, select the one supported My Passport drive connected to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. If you do not see the Unlock Drive dialog, click either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities screen if you installed the application or Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities 2. On the Unlock Drive dialog: a. b. If you have more than one that is locked to your password in the Password box. Type your...
User Manual
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... Drive Unlock utility by either: • Using your computer's file management utility to remember your password on a virtual CD drive that does not have the WD SmartWare, WD Security, or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you connect your password in the Windows Explorer display. On the WD Drive Unlock utility screen: a. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with Removable Storage: 2. d. b. At the Your drive is on this computer. The Drive Unlock utility is now unlocked message, click Exit to unlock...
... Drive Unlock utility by either: • Using your computer's file management utility to remember your password on a virtual CD drive that does not have the WD SmartWare, WD Security, or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you connect your password in the Windows Explorer display. On the WD Drive Unlock utility screen: a. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with Removable Storage: 2. d. b. At the Your drive is on this computer. The Drive Unlock utility is now unlocked message, click Exit to unlock...
User Manual
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Retype your new password in the Password hint box. Click Update Security Settings. 3. Type a hint to 25 characters. c. Type your new password in the Choose a password box, using up to help remember your new password in the Password box. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to change your current password in the Verify password box. d. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 41 Select or clear the Enable auto unlock for the selected drive on this computer. Click...
Retype your new password in the Password hint box. Click Update Security Settings. 3. Type a hint to 25 characters. c. Type your new password in the Choose a password box, using up to help remember your new password in the Password box. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to change your current password in the Verify password box. d. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 41 Select or clear the Enable auto unlock for the selected drive on this computer. Click...
User Manual
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... one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one when you changed your password in the Password box. c. Click Update Security Settings. On the Change Security dialog: a. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 42 Type your password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature To remove password protection from . Select the Remove security option. d. After changing a password, the drive remains unlocked for user: check box when you installed the application • Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL CAUTION...
... one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one when you changed your password in the Password box. c. Click Update Security Settings. On the Change Security dialog: a. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 42 Type your password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature To remove password protection from . Select the Remove security option. d. After changing a password, the drive remains unlocked for user: check box when you installed the application • Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL CAUTION...
User Manual
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... to conserve power and minimize long-term wear on page 10. 3. Click Sleep Timer to -date on page 10. 2. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 4 on the latest WD products. 1. Registering the Drive WD Drive Utilities uses your computer's Internet connection to set. 3. Open the WD Drive Utilities application...
... to conserve power and minimize long-term wear on page 10. 3. Click Sleep Timer to -date on page 10. 2. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 4 on the latest WD products. 1. Registering the Drive WD Drive Utilities uses your computer's Internet connection to set. 3. Open the WD Drive Utilities application...
User Manual
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... Drive Erase dialog: a. If you will need any of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. Erasing your computer, select the one supported My Passport drive connected to re-create it . THEN see "Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image" on page 49. "Using the WD Drive Unlock Utility" on page 51. If you want to erase the drive, Have forgotten or lost your drive before erasing it after erasing the drive. c. b. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Erasing the Drive CAUTION! Always make...
... Drive Erase dialog: a. If you will need any of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. Erasing your computer, select the one supported My Passport drive connected to re-create it . THEN see "Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image" on page 49. "Using the WD Drive Unlock Utility" on page 51. If you want to erase the drive, Have forgotten or lost your drive before erasing it after erasing the drive. c. b. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Erasing the Drive CAUTION! Always make...
User Manual
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... updated Windows operating systems. To use the drive on Mac OS X operating systems, and to use on your Mac computer, you want to duplicate the drive management and drive lock features on Mac Computers Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! If you must reformat the drive to your computer using the USB 3.0 cable as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with Mac computers for this model of the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 19 Using the Drive with a Mac...
... updated Windows operating systems. To use the drive on Mac OS X operating systems, and to use on your Mac computer, you want to duplicate the drive management and drive lock features on Mac Computers Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! If you must reformat the drive to your computer using the USB 3.0 cable as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with Mac computers for this model of the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 19 Using the Drive with a Mac...
User Manual
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... boot from external drives, refer to the computer before connecting your system manufacturer. 110 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. A: Depending on the computer desktop? Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting...
... boot from external drives, refer to the computer before connecting your system manufacturer. 110 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. A: Depending on the computer desktop? Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting...
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... PASSPORT USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you do not install the WD software, you need an SES driver installed on Windows computers to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you connect your My Passport drive to your computer Note: The SES Driver is installed automatically when you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select...
... PASSPORT USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you do not install the WD software, you need an SES driver installed on Windows computers to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you connect your My Passport drive to your computer Note: The SES Driver is installed automatically when you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select...
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... or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing on...
... or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing on...
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... Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. The term of the Product. The term of your limited warranty depends on CD for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. Western Digital will conform to WD's specification therefor. The remedies provided herein are...
... Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. The term of the Product. The term of your limited warranty depends on CD for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. Western Digital will conform to WD's specification therefor. The remedies provided herein are...
