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...without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and My Passport Essential is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705061-800 Jul 2010 My Passport® Essential™ and Essential SE Technical Support Services http... 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. and other companies.
...without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and My Passport Essential is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705061-800 Jul 2010 My Passport® Essential™ and Essential SE Technical Support Services http... 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. and other companies.
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iii Table of Contents 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 ...
iii Table of Contents 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 ...
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iv 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 ... 47 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 47 Checking Drive Status 48 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 49 Using the My Passport Icon 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iv 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 ... 47 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 47 Checking Drive Status 48 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 49 Using the My Passport Icon 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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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 ...
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 ...
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...8226; See your backup as it happens-Seeing is protected from the WD SmartWare control center. • Drive lock-Gain peace of your digital life. Our latest edition features visual, easy-to save energy. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use , automatic, continuous backup...with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. Your data is secure. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport™ Essential™ or Essential SE ultra-portable hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for your...
...8226; See your backup as it happens-Seeing is protected from the WD SmartWare control center. • Drive lock-Gain peace of your digital life. Our latest edition features visual, easy-to save energy. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use , automatic, continuous backup...with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. Your data is secure. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport™ Essential™ or Essential SE ultra-portable hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for your...
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..., and product documentation and information, go to recycle it. Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport Essential or Essential SE disk drive kit includes the following accessories with the My Passport drive: • A special USB cable that might be needed for computers with WD SmartWare software).... drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) • USB cable • Quick Install Guide USB Cable My Passport Essential or Essential SE Ultra-Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Figure 1. Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website ...
..., and product documentation and information, go to recycle it. Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport Essential or Essential SE disk drive kit includes the following accessories with the My Passport drive: • A special USB cable that might be needed for computers with WD SmartWare software).... drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) • USB cable • Quick Install Guide USB Cable My Passport Essential or Essential SE Ultra-Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Figure 1. Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website ...
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... Update. For Mac computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives have: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface ... second Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 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...
... Update. For Mac computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives have: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface ... second Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 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...
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... 2.0 or USB 1.1 port transfers data at register.wdc.com. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to get the latest updates and special offers. You can be handled with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. Another way ... on page 34. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s Registering the Drive Always register...
... 2.0 or USB 1.1 port transfers data at register.wdc.com. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to get the latest updates and special offers. You can be handled with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. Another way ... on page 34. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s Registering the Drive Always register...
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... the USB micro cable as shown in Windows Explorer. 5. To connect the My Passport drive to step 6. The WD SmartWare software that the new My Passport drive appears under My Computer in Figure 3. 3. Verify that is . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step...
... the USB micro cable as shown in Windows Explorer. 5. To connect the My Passport drive to step 6. The WD SmartWare software that the new My Passport drive appears under My Computer in Figure 3. 3. Verify that is . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 6. Skip to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 4). On Windows XP with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Passport drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to step b. For Windows Vista or Windows 7, two ...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 6. Skip to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 4). On Windows XP with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Passport drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to step b. For Windows Vista or Windows 7, two ...
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..., drive lock password protection, and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Password protect or register your My Passport drive on another computer, Retrieve a backup link. 2. Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. b. The full... the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 4 on page 13 instead. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a. protection and drive management features, and password protect or register your drive, The full version of the WD...
..., drive lock password protection, and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Password protect or register your My Passport drive on another computer, Retrieve a backup link. 2. Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. b. The full... the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 4 on page 13 instead. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a. protection and drive management features, and password protect or register your drive, The full version of the WD...
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... and display the initial Drive Settings screen (Figure 6 on page 9)-See "Password Protecting the Drive" on page 25 and "Registering the Drive" on page 9). MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. See: • "Password Protecting the Drive" on page 25 • "Registering the Drive" on page 21. In this case, the initial...
... and display the initial Drive Settings screen (Figure 6 on page 9)-See "Password Protecting the Drive" on page 25 and "Registering the Drive" on page 9). MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. See: • "Password Protecting the Drive" on page 25 • "Registering the Drive" on page 21. In this case, the initial...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 5. Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 6.
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 5. Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 6.
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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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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is available after selecting... to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to protect your encrypted drive from your My Passport drive to your computer (see Figure 7 on page 10) • Backup-Manages existing backups or creates new backups ...STARTED - 11 Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Passport drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up files from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is available after selecting... to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to protect your encrypted drive from your My Passport drive to your computer (see Figure 7 on page 10) • Backup-Manages existing backups or creates new backups ...STARTED - 11 Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Passport drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up files from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data...
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...support.wdc.com. It has two tab-selected screen options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge showing the capacity and contents of your My Passport drive (see Figure 8 on page 10) • Settings-Manages the same security, diagnostics, and power settings as the WD SmartWare Drive Settings ... button for enabling the Backup and Retrieve functions (see Figure 16 on page 25) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your files that are available for backup are shown ...
...support.wdc.com. It has two tab-selected screen options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge showing the capacity and contents of your My Passport drive (see Figure 8 on page 10) • Settings-Manages the same security, diagnostics, and power settings as the WD SmartWare Drive Settings ... button for enabling the Backup and Retrieve functions (see Figure 16 on page 25) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your files that are available for backup are shown ...
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... damaged files (see "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 25) • Customize your software and drive settings for a description of your My Passport as an external hard drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Note: The small number of files that are uncertain about what to do... with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 21) • Secure your drive and all of the screen. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL As you copy files to your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen ...
... damaged files (see "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 25) • Customize your software and drive settings for a description of your My Passport as an external hard drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Note: The small number of files that are uncertain about what to do... with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 21) • Secure your drive and all of the screen. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL As you copy files to your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen ...
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... any way This protection is connected to your selections • Start Backup and Stop Backup buttons for implementing your computer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About Backing Up Your Computer Files Backing ...for each content category • A Detailed View content box that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for you can select specific types of content to three backup drives that is ...
... any way This protection is connected to your selections • Start Backup and Stop Backup buttons for implementing your computer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About Backing Up Your Computer Files Backing ...for each content category • A Detailed View content box that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for you can select specific types of content to three backup drives that is ...
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... other picture extensions Others that have been backed up In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the used space portion of your My... Passport drive identifies the potential backup copies of the original files • Dark blue background ...background in the five main categories BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 15 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 9. This space is not available for your drive properties.
... other picture extensions Others that have been backed up In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the used space portion of your My... Passport drive identifies the potential backup copies of the original files • Dark blue background ...background in the five main categories BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 15 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 9. This space is not available for your drive properties.
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... your operating system files that you have not yet been backed up. • The gray background in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive changes to blue for your computer's hard drive and the WD SmartWare software displays a: • Caution message indicating the number of ...that the backup completed normally. If you cannot determine why some of your files were not backed up all of your computer files: 1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes the files that are not available for...
... your operating system files that you have not yet been backed up. • The gray background in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive changes to blue for your computer's hard drive and the WD SmartWare software displays a: • Caution message indicating the number of ...that the backup completed normally. If you cannot determine why some of your files were not backed up all of your computer files: 1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes the files that are not available for...