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... * Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support.
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... MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE 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 Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Registering the Drive 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software 7 WD SmartWare Software Overview 11 WD SmartWare Home Screen 11 Drive Management Home...
... MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE 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 Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Registering the Drive 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software 7 WD SmartWare Software Overview 11 WD SmartWare Home Screen 11 Drive Management Home...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 25 Password Protecting the Drive 25 Unlocking the Drive 26 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 27 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 27 Changing Your Password 28 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 29 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 30 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 30 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 30 Checking Drive Status 30 Monitoring Icon Alerts 31 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 31 Customizing Your Software Settings 31...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 25 Password Protecting the Drive 25 Unlocking the Drive 26 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 27 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 27 Changing Your Password 28 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 29 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 30 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 30 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 30 Checking Drive Status 30 Monitoring Icon Alerts 31 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 31 Customizing Your Software Settings 31...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive 50 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 50 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 51 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing the SES Driver 56 Installing on Windows XP Computers 56 Installing the Driver Automatically 56 Installing the Driver Manually 58 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 60 Installing the Driver Automatically 60 Installing the Driver Manually ...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive 50 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 50 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 51 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing the SES Driver 56 Installing on Windows XP Computers 56 Installing the Driver Automatically 56 Installing the Driver Manually 58 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 60 Installing the Driver Automatically 60 Installing the Driver Manually ...
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...-to-use backup solution for all your data, deleted a file, or just overwritten an important file. • Take control-Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more streamlined design-We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of your digital life. WD's best-selling My Passport Essential and Essential SE USB ultra-portable hard drives feature WD SmartWare software that offers convenience and compatibility among...
...-to-use backup solution for all your data, deleted a file, or just overwritten an important file. • Take control-Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more streamlined design-We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of your digital life. WD's best-selling My Passport Essential and Essential SE USB ultra-portable hard drives feature WD SmartWare software that offers convenience and compatibility among...
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... Software Update. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 41 and "Troubleshooting" on hardware configuration and operating system. My Passport Essential and Essential SE Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you want to use this drive with the following operating...
... Software Update. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 41 and "Troubleshooting" on hardware configuration and operating system. My Passport Essential and Essential SE Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you want to use this drive with the following operating...
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... 6. Turn on your computer's operating system: IF your operating system is on the drive installs the proper driver for use on a Mac computer, skip this procedure and see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on your computer. Connect the My Passport drive to your computer. 2. Several different screens might also appear, depending on your computer using the USB micro cable as shown in Windows Explorer. 5. THEN . . . Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows...
... 6. Turn on your computer's operating system: IF your operating system is on the drive installs the proper driver for use on a Mac computer, skip this procedure and see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on your computer. Connect the My Passport drive to your computer. 2. Several different screens might also appear, depending on your computer using the USB micro cable as shown in Windows Explorer. 5. THEN . . . Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows...
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... version of the WD SmartWare software, with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a. Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. THEN click the . . . CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with the WD SmartWare Software" in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the...
... version of the WD SmartWare software, with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a. Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. THEN click the . . . CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with the WD SmartWare Software" in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the...
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... initial Drive Settings screen. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install WD SmartWare. 6. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Retrieve a backup. Note: In this case, however: • Opening the WD SmartWare software displays the drive management Home screen (see Figure 5 on page 37). at step 1, THEN the WD SmartWare software displays . . . Install WD SmartWare The initial Backup screen for securing...
... initial Drive Settings screen. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install WD SmartWare. 6. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Retrieve a backup. Note: In this case, however: • Opening the WD SmartWare software displays the drive management Home screen (see Figure 5 on page 37). at step 1, THEN the WD SmartWare software displays . . . Install WD SmartWare The initial Backup screen for securing...
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Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 8. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 7.
Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 8. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 7.
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...; Settings-Manages security, diagnostics, power settings, and backup parameters (see Figure 9 on page 15) • Retrieve-Brings back valuable data that has been lost all your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you add or change a file. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to protect your encrypted drive...
...; Settings-Manages security, diagnostics, power settings, and backup parameters (see Figure 9 on page 15) • Retrieve-Brings back valuable data that has been lost all your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you add or change a file. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to protect your encrypted drive...
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... first install the WD SmartWare software-before performing your first backup-represents the system and hidden files that do not belong in the five main categories For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive...
... first install the WD SmartWare software-before performing your first backup-represents the system and hidden files that do not belong in the five main categories For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive...
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... View to suit your computer files: 1. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to open the backup files content box: BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 17 Choosing the number of a Caution message indicating that were just copied to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - confirmation prompt reminds you that there is idle Selecting Specific Content to your My Passport drive. Pausing the backup...
... View to suit your computer files: 1. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to open the backup files content box: BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 17 Choosing the number of a Caution message indicating that were just copied to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - confirmation prompt reminds you that there is idle Selecting Specific Content to your My Passport drive. Pausing the backup...
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.... MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Customizing Your Drive Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to quickly customize the settings of your drive for the best possible performance: • Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that keep others from your drive, Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-todate on the latest WD products, Run drive diagnostics and status checks...
.... MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Customizing Your Drive Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to quickly customize the settings of your drive for the best possible performance: • Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that keep others from your drive, Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-todate on the latest WD products, Run drive diagnostics and status checks...
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...; Reformat the drive from support.wdc.com/download. A: Be sure the drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? For more help. however, Windows users can overcome these file size limitations by formatting the drive to a power source. A: If your system manufacturer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive...
...; Reformat the drive from support.wdc.com/download. A: Be sure the drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? For more help. however, Windows users can overcome these file size limitations by formatting the drive to a power source. A: If your system manufacturer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive...
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... install the WD SmartWare software or if you connect your My Passport drive to your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 13). Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet. 2. Click Next to Windows Update: 3. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software...
... install the WD SmartWare software or if you connect your My Passport drive to your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 13). Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet. 2. Click Next to Windows Update: 3. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software...
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When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 57 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next: 5.
When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 57 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next: 5.
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..., click Locate and install driver software: 3. On the Found New Hardware - You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 60 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays.
..., click Locate and install driver software: 3. On the Found New Hardware - You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 60 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays.
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Show me other options: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 61 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
Show me other options: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 61 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
Product Specifications
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... accessible capacity varies depending on your backup. Other marks may vary from the USB port on operating environment. All rights reserved. My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drives Product Features Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard® Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB cable WD SmartWare software Quick Install Guide Operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec in USB 2.0 mode and up to 5 Gb/sec in USB 3.0 mode Operating...
... accessible capacity varies depending on your backup. Other marks may vary from the USB port on operating environment. All rights reserved. My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drives Product Features Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard® Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB cable WD SmartWare software Quick Install Guide Operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec in USB 2.0 mode and up to 5 Gb/sec in USB 3.0 mode Operating...