Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. North America English Spanish...
... mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. North America English Spanish...
User Manual (pdf)
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... MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support 2 Accessing Online Support 2 Contacting WD Technical Support 2 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Major Features of the Drive 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 LED 3 USB 2.0 Interface 4 Registering Your WD Product 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Installing the Drive 6 Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard 6 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 8 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 9 WD...
... MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support 2 Accessing Online Support 2 Contacting WD Technical Support 2 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Major Features of the Drive 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 LED 3 USB 2.0 Interface 4 Registering Your WD Product 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Installing the Drive 6 Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard 6 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 8 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 9 WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Setting the Drive Sleep Timer 41 Erasing Your Drive 41 Updating Your Software 42 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 42 7 Checking Drive Health 43 8 Using the Drive with Windows 45 Reformatting the Drive 45 Installing on Windows XP 46 Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 47 Managing the Drive on Windows 49 Launching WD SmartWare Software 50 Checking Status and Temperature 50 Monitoring Icon Alerts 51 Disconnecting the Drive Safely 51 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 51 Windows XP 51 Windows Vista or Windows 7 51 9 Troubleshooting...
... Setting the Drive Sleep Timer 41 Erasing Your Drive 41 Updating Your Software 42 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 42 7 Checking Drive Health 43 8 Using the Drive with Windows 45 Reformatting the Drive 45 Installing on Windows XP 46 Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 47 Managing the Drive on Windows 49 Launching WD SmartWare Software 50 Checking Status and Temperature 50 Monitoring Icon Alerts 51 Disconnecting the Drive Safely 51 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 51 Windows XP 51 Windows Vista or Windows 7 51 9 Troubleshooting...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-use , automatic, continuous backup software and drive lock security protection. Seeing is secure. USB 2.0 interface - WD's best-selling My Passport for Mac USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. My Passport ultra-portable drives are designed to : • Protect your data automatically - MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1 About Your WD Drive Welcome to its original location whether you've lost all the chapters of your digital life. capacity storage...
...-use , automatic, continuous backup software and drive lock security protection. Seeing is secure. USB 2.0 interface - WD's best-selling My Passport for Mac USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. My Passport ultra-portable drives are designed to : • Protect your data automatically - MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1 About Your WD Drive Welcome to its original location whether you've lost all the chapters of your digital life. capacity storage...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to plug-and-play with WD SmartWare software. Ready to http://products.wdc.com/updates. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Planet friendly - Kit Contents • My Passport for Mac ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on drive) • USB micro cable • Quick Install Guide USB Micro Cable My Passport for Mac Ultra-portable Quick Install Guide Hard Drive Optional Accessories You can use the following accessories with limited bus power • Replacement or additional...
... the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to plug-and-play with WD SmartWare software. Ready to http://products.wdc.com/updates. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Planet friendly - Kit Contents • My Passport for Mac ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on drive) • USB micro cable • Quick Install Guide USB Micro Cable My Passport for Mac Ultra-portable Quick Install Guide Hard Drive Optional Accessories You can use the following accessories with limited bus power • Replacement or additional...
User Manual (pdf)
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MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL For information on optional accessories for compatibility with a PC, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 45 and "Troubleshooting" on the spine of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Drive Format Your My Passport for Mac drive is located on page 52. For a list of the device. Compatibility Mac® OS...
MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL For information on optional accessories for compatibility with a PC, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 45 and "Troubleshooting" on the spine of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Drive Format Your My Passport for Mac drive is located on page 52. For a list of the device. Compatibility Mac® OS...
User Manual (pdf)
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... WD SmartWare Home screen (available after installation and the initial backup and security setup) provides four tab-selected options: • Home screen-Provides a Content Gauge with the capacity of each hard drive in or connected to your computer, the WD SmartWare software rescans your data or just overwritten an important file. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 5. Home Screen WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is connected to your valuable data to protect your encrypted drive...
... WD SmartWare Home screen (available after installation and the initial backup and security setup) provides four tab-selected options: • Home screen-Provides a Content Gauge with the capacity of each hard drive in or connected to your computer, the WD SmartWare software rescans your data or just overwritten an important file. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 5. Home Screen WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is connected to your valuable data to protect your encrypted drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... of the files in the represented folder except the Other category, which includes all other than your computer's main hard drive. In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of your operating system files that are not available for backups. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help , click the X icon in the...
... of the files in the represented folder except the Other category, which includes all other than your computer's main hard drive. In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of your operating system files that are not available for backups. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help , click the X icon in the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the number of files and the storage size for each content category • A Refresh View button for refreshing the Content Gauges • 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 starting and stopping backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 13 Advanced users can use to select specific categories of files or folders to...
... the number of files and the storage size for each content category • A Refresh View button for refreshing the Content Gauges • 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 starting and stopping backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 13 Advanced users can use to select specific categories of files or folders to...
User Manual (pdf)
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... it completes, the WD SmartWare software removes all of the backup files that there is not enough free space on the full drive by reducing the number of backup versions kept for each file (see "Specifying the Number of backup versions to keep - MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that were just copied to your My Passport drive.
... it completes, the WD SmartWare software removes all of the backup files that there is not enough free space on the full drive by reducing the number of backup versions kept for each file (see "Specifying the Number of backup versions to keep - MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that were just copied to your My Passport drive.
User Manual (pdf)
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...-recent specified number of versions of each file available for retrieves, and you to keep up to 25 older versions of versions ago, The WD SmartWare software has a copy for each file. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 8. The WD SmartWare software enables you can choose to keep between 1 and 25 versions. On the Software Settings screen (see the file a couple of each file: 1. If...
...-recent specified number of versions of each file available for retrieves, and you to keep up to 25 older versions of versions ago, The WD SmartWare software has a copy for each file. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 8. The WD SmartWare software enables you can choose to keep between 1 and 25 versions. On the Software Settings screen (see the file a couple of each file: 1. If...
User Manual (pdf)
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Drive Settings Screen 3. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 27 Type your password in the Choose a password box. 5. Click the I understand check box to display the Set Security dialog: 4. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 13. Read the warning about the possibility of your password in the Password hint box. 7. Retype your password. 8. Click Security to signify that you forget your password in the Verify password box. 6.
Drive Settings Screen 3. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 27 Type your password in the Choose a password box. 5. Click the I understand check box to display the Set Security dialog: 4. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 13. Read the warning about the possibility of your password in the Password hint box. 7. Retype your password. 8. Click Security to signify that you forget your password in the Verify password box. 6.
User Manual (pdf)
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... be able to unlock it without installing the software. At the Your drive is locked. • You move your password and click the Unlock button. To unlock the drive: 1. The WD SmartWare Drive Unlock screen displays. 3. The WD SmartWare Home screen displays. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 35 Double-click the DriveUnlock icon. Enter your drive to another system, and need to unlock your drive. Click Unlock to unlock the drive manually in cases such as...
... be able to unlock it without installing the software. At the Your drive is locked. • You move your password and click the Unlock button. To unlock the drive: 1. The WD SmartWare Drive Unlock screen displays. 3. The WD SmartWare Home screen displays. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 35 Double-click the DriveUnlock icon. Enter your drive to another system, and need to unlock your drive. Click Unlock to unlock the drive manually in cases such as...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... "Changing Your Password" on page 26. "Checking Drive Health" on page 41. Use a password to keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Register Drive-Registering your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. • Diagnostics-Performing diagnostics and status checks to make sure your drive is working properly. • Sleep Timer-Turning your drive off...
.... "Changing Your Password" on page 26. "Checking Drive Health" on page 41. Use a password to keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Register Drive-Registering your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. • Diagnostics-Performing diagnostics and status checks to make sure your drive is working properly. • Sleep Timer-Turning your drive off...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-click the WD SmartWare Uninstaller icon to step 4. 4. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 42 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Updating Your Software Clicking the Update Software button on the WD SmartWare Home screen checks for your operating system.After the installation completes, note the new version shown in the WD Online box. Appearance of date. Proceed to display a Western Digital pop-up screen. 5. Follow the instructions for downloading and installing the newest version...
...-click the WD SmartWare Uninstaller icon to step 4. 4. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 42 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Updating Your Software Clicking the Update Software button on the WD SmartWare Home screen checks for your operating system.After the installation completes, note the new version shown in the WD Online box. Appearance of date. Proceed to display a Western Digital pop-up screen. 5. Follow the instructions for downloading and installing the newest version...
User Manual (pdf)
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... SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. b. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Passport drive. Figure 14. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Installing on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Click Cancel to bypass the wizard. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is disabled on your computer, install the software manually: a. Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. Open...
... SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. b. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Passport drive. Figure 14. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Installing on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Click Cancel to bypass the wizard. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is disabled on your computer, install the software manually: a. Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. Open...
User Manual (pdf)
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...; install, partition, and format the drive in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from external drives, refer to your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. Refer to your system documentation or contact your WD portable USB drive. If your motherboard or system manual for more help. 9 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. To create partitions larger than 32 GB...
...; install, partition, and format the drive in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from external drives, refer to your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. Refer to your system documentation or contact your WD portable USB drive. If your motherboard or system manual for more help. 9 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. To create partitions larger than 32 GB...
User Manual (pdf)
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.../EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). KCC Notice (Republic of the FCC Rules. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the CE symbol indicates compliance of the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found...
.../EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). KCC Notice (Republic of the FCC Rules. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the CE symbol indicates compliance of the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the drive 41 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL F FAQs 52 FCC Class B information 53 File history, drive setting 37 history, screen 19 Formatting the drive 52 Full Media Scan 43 H Handling precautions 4 Hardware 2 I ICES-003/NMB-003 compliance 53 Indicator light 3 Info/online help, viewing 12 K Kit contents 2 L Launching WD SmartWare software 31 LED indicator 3 Limited Warranty 55 M Managing the drive 52 Micro cables 2 My Passport Dock 2 O Online help, viewing 12 Operating systems 3 P Password protecting your drive 26...
... the drive 41 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL F FAQs 52 FCC Class B information 53 File history, drive setting 37 history, screen 19 Formatting the drive 52 Full Media Scan 43 H Handling precautions 4 Hardware 2 I ICES-003/NMB-003 compliance 53 Indicator light 3 Info/online help, viewing 12 K Kit contents 2 L Launching WD SmartWare software 31 LED indicator 3 Limited Warranty 55 M Managing the drive 52 Micro cables 2 My Passport Dock 2 O Online help, viewing 12 Operating systems 3 P Password protecting your drive 26...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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..., manage the power settings, and more from the USB port. Our smallest portable drive ever We designed a smaller, high-quality, integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package. My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drives Product Features See your life safe in one billion bits per second (Gb/s) = one place. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you to minimize waste. An optional cable is secure. temperature: -20°C to change a file. Please...
..., manage the power settings, and more from the USB port. Our smallest portable drive ever We designed a smaller, high-quality, integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package. My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drives Product Features See your life safe in one billion bits per second (Gb/s) = one place. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you to minimize waste. An optional cable is secure. temperature: -20°C to change a file. Please...