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WD SmartWare™ software automatically and continuously backs up your data and gives you a visual display of your backup as it happens. WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Passport™ Essential™ Portable Hard Drives Smaller, smarter backup and storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D Automatic, continuous backup Visual backup control center Password protection and hardware-based encryption The world's most popular portable drive is now smaller and smarter than ever.
WD SmartWare™ software automatically and continuously backs up your data and gives you a visual display of your backup as it happens. WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Passport™ Essential™ Portable Hard Drives Smaller, smarter backup and storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D Automatic, continuous backup Visual backup control center Password protection and hardware-based encryption The world's most popular portable drive is now smaller and smarter than ever.
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... Features See your life safe in one to suit your style. See your backup as it . My Computer Music 87 GB My Passport Music 87 GB Protect your data automatically Relax, your files have been backed up. Take control Customize your PC. Photos 95 GB ... Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. As used for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X, Tiger®, Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Limited Warranty 2 ...
... Features See your life safe in one to suit your style. See your backup as it . My Computer Music 87 GB My Passport Music 87 GB Protect your data automatically Relax, your files have been backed up. Take control Customize your PC. Photos 95 GB ... Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. As used for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X, Tiger®, Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Limited Warranty 2 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...Vista or Windows 7 38 Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image 38 7 Checking Drive Health 39 8 Using the Drive with a Mac 41 Reformatting the Drive 41 Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image 41 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 41 Enhancing Performance with WD... 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 ...Vista or Windows 7 38 Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image 38 7 Checking Drive Health 39 8 Using the Drive with a Mac 41 Reformatting the Drive 41 Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image 41 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 41 Enhancing Performance with WD... 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 ...
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 ...
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...Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering the Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives include: Smaller, sleeker, more from unauthorized access or theft with your computer. WD ... integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of your digital life. Power miser-My Passport portable drives are designed to save energy. WD's best-selling My Passport Essential and Essential SE USB ultra-portable hard drives feature WD SmartWare software that...
...Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering the Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives include: Smaller, sleeker, more from unauthorized access or theft with your computer. WD ... integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of your digital life. Power miser-My Passport portable drives are designed to save energy. WD's best-selling My Passport Essential and Essential SE USB ultra-portable hard drives feature WD SmartWare software that...
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...AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Planet friendly-We designed a small box from recycled materials to recycle it. My Passport Drive Kit Contents Optional Accessories You can use the following : • My Passport Essential or Essential SE ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) •... SE Ultra-Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Figure 1. For a list of the software supports up to three WD drives (My Passport or My Book drives with all Windows operating systems. Support for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or...
...AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Planet friendly-We designed a small box from recycled materials to recycle it. My Passport Drive Kit Contents Optional Accessories You can use the following : • My Passport Essential or Essential SE ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) •... SE Ultra-Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Figure 1. For a list of the software supports up to three WD drives (My Passport or My Book drives with all Windows operating systems. Support for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or...
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... per 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 ... port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface Port Figure 2. 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 "...
... per 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 ... port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface Port Figure 2. 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 "...
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...are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Drives can easily register your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port transfers data at register.wdc.com. You can be handled with USB 2.0... or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Another way is backwardcompatible with care during activity. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is to...
...are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Drives can easily register your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port transfers data at register.wdc.com. You can be handled with USB 2.0... or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Another way is backwardcompatible with care during activity. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is to...
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... Software Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software Connecting the Drive Note: If you have reformatted the drive for use on a Mac computer, skip this procedure and see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on the drive installs the proper driver for connecting ... screens might also appear, depending on your computer using the USB micro cable as shown in Windows Explorer. 5. To connect the My Passport drive to step 6. Connect the My Passport drive to close it. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer. 2. THEN . . . Figure 3. Verify...
... Software Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software Connecting the Drive Note: If you have reformatted the drive for use on a Mac computer, skip this procedure and see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on the drive installs the proper driver for connecting ... screens might also appear, depending on your computer using the USB micro cable as shown in Windows Explorer. 5. To connect the My Passport drive to step 6. Connect the My Passport drive to close it. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer. 2. THEN . . . Figure 3. Verify...
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... or two screens might appear, depending on page 7. on page 7. 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 WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 4). If you... do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to step b on your computer, THEN . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 6. b. Skip to "Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is installed on page 13...
... or two screens might appear, depending on page 7. on page 7. 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 WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 4). If you... do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to step b on your computer, THEN . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 6. b. Skip to "Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is installed on page 13...
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...another computer, Retrieve a backup link. 2. Wait for getting started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. This could take several minutes. ...If you want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to install . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a. Read the license agreement and click Accept to complete. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the ...
...another computer, Retrieve a backup link. 2. Wait for getting started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. This could take several minutes. ...If you want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to install . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a. Read the license agreement and click Accept to complete. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the ...
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... a Preferences button that , launching the software displays the Home screen so you can use to step 6. After that you can choose what you clicked . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. In this case, the initial Drive Settings screen includes a Return to Backup button for accessing all drive management functions...
... a Preferences button that , launching the software displays the Home screen so you can use to step 6. After that you can choose what you clicked . . . MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. In this case, the initial Drive Settings screen includes a Return to Backup button for accessing all drive management functions...
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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. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 5.
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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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... for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as before. • See your backup as your My Passport drive is connected to your computer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives .... It has four tab-selected screen options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge with the drop-down selection box under the name of your My Passport drive to retrieve backed up files from your computer. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your...
... for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as before. • See your backup as your My Passport drive is connected to your computer. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives .... It has four tab-selected screen options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge with the drop-down selection box under the name of your My Passport drive to retrieve backed up files from your computer. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your...
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... 16 on page 25) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Note: The small number of your operating system files that your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the used space portion of all of files in the WD Knowledge Base...backup-represents the system and hidden files that are not available for backup. • Hovering the pointer over a category shows the number 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 screen ...
... 16 on page 25) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Note: The small number of your operating system files that your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the used space portion of all of files in the WD Knowledge Base...backup-represents the system and hidden files that are not available for backup. • Hovering the pointer over a category shows the number 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 screen ...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL As you copy files to your drive, the Content Gauge shows them in the upperright corner of the screen. ... the info/online help icon in the upper-right corner of your drive with built-in the Additional Files category when you through your My Passport as an external hard drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Whenever you are shown in diagnostic features (see "Checking Drive Health" on page...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL As you copy files to your drive, the Content Gauge shows them in the upperright corner of the screen. ... the info/online help icon in the upper-right corner of your drive with built-in the Additional Files category when you through your My Passport as an external hard drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Whenever you are shown in diagnostic features (see "Checking Drive Health" on page...
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...of the WD SmartWare software supports up to three backup drives that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is connected to your hard drive • Existing file that are configured with an Apply Changes button for implementing your selections ...is continuous for starting and stopping backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 14 Note: One installation of content to 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 ...
...of the WD SmartWare software supports up to three backup drives that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is connected to your hard drive • Existing file that are configured with an Apply Changes button for implementing your selections ...is continuous for starting and stopping backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 14 Note: One installation of content to 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 ...
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..., and other movie extensions .gif, .jpg, .png, and other picture extensions Others that do not belong in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive identifies the potential backup copies of the original files • Dark blue background identifies categories of your drive properties. MY... PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 9. This space is not available for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the used space portion...
..., and other movie extensions .gif, .jpg, .png, and other picture extensions Others that do not belong in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive identifies the potential backup copies of the original files • Dark blue background identifies categories of your drive properties. MY... PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 9. This space is not available for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the used space portion...