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... free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport and My Passport Studio are registered trademarks in the U.S. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705046-800 Dec 2009 My Passport™ Studio™ Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems...
... free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport and My Passport Studio are registered trademarks in the U.S. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705046-800 Dec 2009 My Passport™ Studio™ Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems...
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... MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 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 Indicators 3 Drive Interfaces 4 Registering Your WD Product 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard 6 Enhancing Performance With WD +TURBO 7 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 9 WD SmartWare Overview...
... MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 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 Indicators 3 Drive Interfaces 4 Registering Your WD Product 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard 6 Enhancing Performance With WD +TURBO 7 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 9 WD SmartWare Overview...
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... SmartWare Software 30 Changing Your Password 31 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 32 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 33 WD SmartWare Icon 33 Opening WD SmartWare Software 33 Dismounting the Virtual CD 35 Safely Dismounting the Drive 35 Displaying the Status and Serial Number of the Drive 36 Unlocking the Drive Manually 37 The WD SmartWare Software is Not Available 37 Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode 38 Customizing Your Software Settings 39 Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder...
... SmartWare Software 30 Changing Your Password 31 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 32 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 33 WD SmartWare Icon 33 Opening WD SmartWare Software 33 Dismounting the Virtual CD 35 Safely Dismounting the Drive 35 Displaying the Status and Serial Number of the Drive 36 Unlocking the Drive Manually 37 The WD SmartWare Software is Not Available 37 Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode 38 Customizing Your Software Settings 39 Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder...
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MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 9 Troubleshooting 56 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 56 Frequently Asked Questions 56 A Installing an SES Driver 57 Windows XP 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Windows Vista 60 Installing the Driver Automatically 60 Installing the Driver Manually 61 Windows 7 63 B Compliance and Warranty Information 66 Regulatory Compliance 66 FCC Class B Information 66 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 66 Safety Compliance 66 CE Compliance For Europe 66...
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 9 Troubleshooting 56 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 56 Frequently Asked Questions 56 A Installing an SES Driver 57 Windows XP 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Windows Vista 60 Installing the Driver Automatically 60 Installing the Driver Manually 61 Windows 7 63 B Compliance and Warranty Information 66 Regulatory Compliance 66 FCC Class B Information 66 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 66 Safety Compliance 66 CE Compliance For Europe 66...
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... your content in portable storage, so we designed a smaller, high-quality hard drive inside a premium finished package. The display also includes available capacity and security status. WD's best-selling My Passport Studio FireWire external hard drive features WD SmartWare™ software that limit power from the USB port. You can also connect your drive via the USB 2.0 port on each drive. Designed for use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 11 About...
... your content in portable storage, so we designed a smaller, high-quality hard drive inside a premium finished package. The display also includes available capacity and security status. WD's best-selling My Passport Studio FireWire external hard drive features WD SmartWare™ software that limit power from the USB port. You can also connect your drive via the USB 2.0 port on each drive. Designed for use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 11 About...
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... • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Important: For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to use this drive with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 48 and "Troubleshooting" on state. The power/activity LED is preformatted as a single HFS+J partition for compatibility with all Mac OS X operating systems. If you want to the Apple menu and select Software Update.
... • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Important: For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to use this drive with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 48 and "Troubleshooting" on state. The power/activity LED is preformatted as a single HFS+J partition for compatibility with all Mac OS X operating systems. If you want to the Apple menu and select Software Update.
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... register.wdc.com. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 Mb/s). Another way is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Drives may be handled with FireWire 400 using the WD SmartWare software, as the included FireWire 800 to 400 adapter. It is backwardcompatible with care during activity. When illuminated, the lock indicator LED shows that you remove the password from the drive or the drive loses power. Registering Your WD Product...
... register.wdc.com. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 Mb/s). Another way is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Drives may be handled with FireWire 400 using the WD SmartWare software, as the included FireWire 800 to 400 adapter. It is backwardcompatible with care during activity. When illuminated, the lock indicator LED shows that you remove the password from the drive or the drive loses power. Registering Your WD Product...
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.... Connect your computer. 2. Using a USB Micro Cable Figure 1. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and installing the drive on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard Enhancing Performance With WD +TURBO Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Hiding the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Showing the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Connecting the Drive 1. Connecting the My Passport Drive Using a FireWire 800 Cable CONNECTING...
.... Connect your computer. 2. Using a USB Micro Cable Figure 1. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and installing the drive on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard Enhancing Performance With WD +TURBO Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Hiding the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Showing the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Connecting the Drive 1. Connecting the My Passport Drive Using a FireWire 800 Cable CONNECTING...
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..., and then double-click the WD SmartWare icon on the desktop: 1. The My Passport icon now displays as Backup Disk. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 If you want to use the Time Machine backup software, click Use as . MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard This section provides directions on installing the drive for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running diagnostics. Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard only...
..., and then double-click the WD SmartWare icon on the desktop: 1. The My Passport icon now displays as Backup Disk. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 If you want to use the Time Machine backup software, click Use as . MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard This section provides directions on installing the drive for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running diagnostics. Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard only...
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... started without installing the WD SmartWare software, hid (disabled) the WD SmartWare virtual CD (VCD), and now want to show (enable) the VCD on page 44). Use the copy/paste or drag/drop function to your My Passport drive, and the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility displays its current and target VCD settings: 7. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 6. Select your drive. 8. b. Reconnect the USB micro cable or FireWire cable to copy the Virtual CD Manager file...
... started without installing the WD SmartWare software, hid (disabled) the WD SmartWare virtual CD (VCD), and now want to show (enable) the VCD on page 44). Use the copy/paste or drag/drop function to your My Passport drive, and the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility displays its current and target VCD settings: 7. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 6. Select your drive. 8. b. Reconnect the USB micro cable or FireWire cable to copy the Virtual CD Manager file...
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... stop the backup, and remove the newly created backup files Advanced Backup Capabilities The advanced backup capabilities include: • Selecting specific content to view the Western Digital Online Store website. Click the WDStore link in the WD Online box to back up some of your computer files: 1. On the Backup screen (see Figure 5 on the drive to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - Click External Hard Drives and...
... stop the backup, and remove the newly created backup files Advanced Backup Capabilities The advanced backup capabilities include: • Selecting specific content to view the Western Digital Online Store website. Click the WDStore link in the WD Online box to back up some of your computer files: 1. On the Backup screen (see Figure 5 on the drive to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - Click External Hard Drives and...
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... password box. 6. Drive Settings Screen 4. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 CAUTION! After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your password in the Choose a password box. 5. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Figure 12. Retype your computer. Click Save Security Settings to help remind yourself of data loss if you continue your password. 8. Type your drive. Click the I understand check box to signify that you do not have the WD SmartWare software installed on your drive...
... password box. 6. Drive Settings Screen 4. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 CAUTION! After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your password in the Choose a password box. 5. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Figure 12. Retype your computer. Click Save Security Settings to help remind yourself of data loss if you continue your password. 8. Type your drive. Click the I understand check box to signify that you do not have the WD SmartWare software installed on your drive...
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... Drive Unlocking the Drive Manually Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode Customizing Your Drive Settings Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Icon After you have installed the WD SmartWare software, the WD SmartWare icon displays in the background after it has been installed, there are two ways to do these things. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 16 Managing and Customizing Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Displaying the Status and Serial Number...
... Drive Unlocking the Drive Manually Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode Customizing Your Drive Settings Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Icon After you have installed the WD SmartWare software, the WD SmartWare icon displays in the background after it has been installed, there are two ways to do these things. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 16 Managing and Customizing Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Displaying the Status and Serial Number...
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... SmartWare Home screen • Check for software updates THEN click . . . Change the number of Backup Versions" on page 39. Set File History Backup Speed Retrieve Folder Preferences AND see Figure 7 on page 22): IF you want to keep for each file • Inhibiting backups until times when your computer is Idle" on page 40. On the Software Settings screen (see . . . Displaying the WD SmartWare Home screen whenever you connect your drive...
... SmartWare Home screen • Check for software updates THEN click . . . Change the number of Backup Versions" on page 39. Set File History Backup Speed Retrieve Folder Preferences AND see Figure 7 on page 22): IF you want to keep for each file • Inhibiting backups until times when your computer is Idle" on page 40. On the Software Settings screen (see . . . Displaying the WD SmartWare Home screen whenever you connect your drive...
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... cover of your My Passport drive. • Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Registration-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 during periods...
... cover of your My Passport drive. • Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Registration-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 during periods...
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... WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for the drive. 2. b. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 49 After you physically connect the drive as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. Found New Hardware Wizard Click Cancel to bypass the wizard. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is listed under Devices with Removable Storage: Note: WD SmartWare software is disabled on your computer, install the software manually...
... WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for the drive. 2. b. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 49 After you physically connect the drive as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. Found New Hardware Wizard Click Cancel to bypass the wizard. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is listed under Devices with Removable Storage: Note: WD SmartWare software is disabled on your computer, install the software manually...
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... slot, you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from Mac GPT to Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the original software included with this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see...
... slot, you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from Mac GPT to Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the original software included with this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see...
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Select Install the software automatically and click Next. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 When installation is complete, click Finish. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 4. 3.
Select Install the software automatically and click Next. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 When installation is complete, click Finish. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 4. 3.
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Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two extra screens might want to the Internet. On the Found New Hardware screen, click Yes, search online this time only. On the New Found Hardware - The driver is not connected to install the SES driver manually, for example, if you computer is automatically installed. Close those two screens. 1. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software. Installing the Driver Manually You might display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 1.
Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two extra screens might want to the Internet. On the Found New Hardware screen, click Yes, search online this time only. On the New Found Hardware - The driver is not connected to install the SES driver manually, for example, if you computer is automatically installed. Close those two screens. 1. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software. Installing the Driver Manually You might display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 1.
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...a file. Smart display Create your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from actual products. Pure performance Save and access data at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for Mac OS® X, Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 (requires reformatting) Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 adapter AC adapter Quick Install Guide OPERATING Specifications Data...
...a file. Smart display Create your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from actual products. Pure performance Save and access data at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for Mac OS® X, Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 (requires reformatting) Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 adapter AC adapter Quick Install Guide OPERATING Specifications Data...