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... MY PASSPORT ELITE 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 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 Windows XP 7 Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 9 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 11 WD SmartWare Overview...
... MY PASSPORT ELITE 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 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 Windows XP 7 Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 9 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 11 WD SmartWare Overview...
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... +TURBO 45 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 47 Opening WD SmartWare Software 47 Dismounting the Virtual CD 49 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature 50 Unlocking the Drive Manually 51 WD SmartWare Software is Not Available 51 Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode 51 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing an SES Driver 56 Windows XP 56 Installing the Driver Automatically 56 Installing...
... +TURBO 45 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 47 Opening WD SmartWare Software 47 Dismounting the Virtual CD 49 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature 50 Unlocking the Drive Manually 51 WD SmartWare Software is Not Available 51 Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode 51 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing an SES Driver 56 Windows XP 56 Installing the Driver Automatically 56 Installing...
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... backup, password protection, a capacity gauge, and a convenient grab-and-go docking station. Retrieve your valuable data to : • Protect your digital life. No separate power supply is needed. (An optional cable is believing. We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of your data automatically - Customize your drive that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. capacity storage solution for your backup, set drive security...
... backup, password protection, a capacity gauge, and a convenient grab-and-go docking station. Retrieve your valuable data to : • Protect your digital life. No separate power supply is needed. (An optional cable is believing. We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of your data automatically - Customize your drive that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. capacity storage solution for your backup, set drive security...
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....westerndigital.com. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Planet friendly - Kit Contents • My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive • WD SmartWare software (included on drive) • USB micro cable • Quick Install Guide • My Passport Dock USB Micro Cable My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide My Passport Dock Optional Accessories You can use the following accessories with the WD My Passport drive: • A special cable that may be needed for computers with limited bus power • Replacement or additional micro...
....westerndigital.com. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Planet friendly - Kit Contents • My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive • WD SmartWare software (included on drive) • USB micro cable • Quick Install Guide • My Passport Dock USB Micro Cable My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide My Passport Dock Optional Accessories You can use the following accessories with the WD My Passport drive: • A special cable that may be needed for computers with limited bus power • Replacement or additional micro...
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... top (if the drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you wish to use this drive with a Mac system, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 43, and "Troubleshooting" on state. The capacity gauge consists of the device. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Compatibility Windows® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista® • Windows 7® MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Mac® OS...
... top (if the drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you wish to use this drive with a Mac system, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 43, and "Troubleshooting" on state. The capacity gauge consists of the device. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Compatibility Windows® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista® • Windows 7® MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Mac® OS...
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If a Flash Player is animated. Figure 3. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Found New Hardware Wizard 2. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the Welcome to step 4. Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is enabled on your computer, the screen is installed on Windows XP 1. Click Cancel to bypass the wizard.
If a Flash Player is animated. Figure 3. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Found New Hardware Wizard 2. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the Welcome to step 4. Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is enabled on your computer, the screen is installed on Windows XP 1. Click Cancel to bypass the wizard.
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... select Open. Note: WD SmartWare software is disabled on your computer, install the software manually: a. If a Flash Player is installed on page 56 instead. Open My Computer. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Passport drive. Continue to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your desktop...
... select Open. Note: WD SmartWare software is disabled on your computer, install the software manually: a. If a Flash Player is installed on page 56 instead. Open My Computer. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Passport drive. Continue to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your desktop...
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... PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your My Passport drive. b. Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. c. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 9) appears, click Cancel. The VCD displays on page 11. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your computer: a. If a Flash Player is installed...
... PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your My Passport drive. b. Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. c. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 9) appears, click Cancel. The VCD displays on page 11. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your computer: a. If a Flash Player is installed...
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... Com- If a Flash Player is complete, the WD SmartWare software will either Back Up Files, Set Up Drive, or Retrieve a backup, the software will automatically alert you through : - CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software After you select either : • Guide you want to do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see Figure 6 on page 56 instead. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome...
... Com- If a Flash Player is complete, the WD SmartWare software will either Back Up Files, Set Up Drive, or Retrieve a backup, the software will automatically alert you through : - CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software After you select either : • Guide you want to do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see Figure 6 on page 56 instead. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome...
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... the Software Settings screen (see Figure 11), click File History to see the file a couple of file versions that you . Software Settings Screen Specifying the Number of each file box. 3. If you to keep between 1 and 25 versions. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 11. The WD SmartWare software enables you overwrite or delete a file by accident, or want to keep up to 25 older versions of Backup...
... the Software Settings screen (see Figure 11), click File History to see the file a couple of file versions that you . Software Settings Screen Specifying the Number of each file box. 3. If you to keep between 1 and 25 versions. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 11. The WD SmartWare software enables you overwrite or delete a file by accident, or want to keep up to 25 older versions of Backup...
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Click Security to signify that you forget your password in the Password hint box. 7. Read the warning about the possibility of your password. 8. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. Type your password in the Choose a password box. 5. Click the I understand check box to display the Set Security dialog: 4. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 16. Retype your password in the Verify password box. 6. Drive Settings Screen 3.
Click Security to signify that you forget your password in the Password hint box. 7. Read the warning about the possibility of your password. 8. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. Type your password in the Choose a password box. 5. Click the I understand check box to display the Set Security dialog: 4. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 16. Retype your password in the Verify password box. 6. Drive Settings Screen 3.
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... Start > (All) Programs > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare. • If the WD SmartWare icon is in the MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 33 in the task bar, double-click the icon. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 16 Managing and Customizing Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Checking Status and Temperature Monitoring Icon Alerts Disconnecting the Drive Safely Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software Customizing Your Software Settings Customizing Your Drive Settings...
... Start > (All) Programs > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare. • If the WD SmartWare icon is in the MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 33 in the task bar, double-click the icon. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 16 Managing and Customizing Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Checking Status and Temperature Monitoring Icon Alerts Disconnecting the Drive Safely Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software Customizing Your Software Settings Customizing Your Drive Settings...
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... for reformatting the drive to Mac OS X format. (See ID 3645 for formatting a Mac to the NTFS file system for Windows Vista). Installing on Windows XP and ID 3647 for formatting it for use with WD +TURBO Using the WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Dismounting the Virtual CD Safely Dismounting the Drive Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature Unlocking the Drive Manually Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! Connect the drive's USB cable as a single NTFS partition for Mac OS X operating systems...
... for reformatting the drive to Mac OS X format. (See ID 3645 for formatting a Mac to the NTFS file system for Windows Vista). Installing on Windows XP and ID 3647 for formatting it for use with WD +TURBO Using the WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Dismounting the Virtual CD Safely Dismounting the Drive Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature Unlocking the Drive Manually Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! Connect the drive's USB cable as a single NTFS partition for Mac OS X operating systems...
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... a power source. A: USB 2.0 is the data transfer rate slow? TROUBLESHOOTING - 54 Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in Windows; For more information in to your region. Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop? 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL If you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. See...
... a power source. A: USB 2.0 is the data transfer rate slow? TROUBLESHOOTING - 54 Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in Windows; For more information in to your region. Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop? 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL If you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. See...
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Select Install the software automatically and click Next. Installing the Driver Manually If you are not connected to the Internet, you can install the driver manually. 1. When installation is complete, click Finish. On the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time and click Next. 2. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57
Select Install the software automatically and click Next. Installing the Driver Manually If you are not connected to the Internet, you can install the driver manually. 1. When installation is complete, click Finish. On the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time and click Next. 2. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57
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... setup. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software. Installing the Driver Manually You might want to install the SES driver manually, for example, if you are not connected to the Internet. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows Vista After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 2 on page 6, two or three screens may display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver...
... setup. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software. Installing the Driver Manually You might want to install the SES driver manually, for example, if you are not connected to the Internet. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows Vista After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 2 on page 6, two or three screens may display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver...
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...consequential damages, so the limitations above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of the applicable instructions, as new. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL alteration is applicable only to state. Subject to ... products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of such damages. The remedies provided herein are in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of the Product. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY ...
...consequential damages, so the limitations above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of the applicable instructions, as new. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL alteration is applicable only to state. Subject to ... products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of such damages. The remedies provided herein are in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of the Product. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY ...
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... passwords 28 about erasing the drive 39 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL F FAQs 54 FCC Class B information 64 File categories, defined 14, 17 history, drive setting 35 history, screen 22 Flashing icon alerts 34 Formatting the drive 54 Full Media Scan 41 H Handling precautions 4 Hardware 2 HFS+J format 43 I ICES-003/NMB-003 compliance 64 Icon alerts 34 Info/online help, viewing 15 Installing the drive 6 K Kit contents 2 L LEDs lock indicator 4 power/activity 4 Limited Warranty...
... passwords 28 about erasing the drive 39 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL F FAQs 54 FCC Class B information 64 File categories, defined 14, 17 history, drive setting 35 history, screen 22 Flashing icon alerts 34 Formatting the drive 54 Full Media Scan 41 H Handling precautions 4 Hardware 2 HFS+J format 43 I ICES-003/NMB-003 compliance 64 Icon alerts 34 Info/online help, viewing 15 Installing the drive 6 K Kit contents 2 L LEDs lock indicator 4 power/activity 4 Limited Warranty...
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... PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL SMART Status Check 41 Software Settings preferences 35, 36 retrieve folder 35 system throttling 35 Status check 34 System file category defined 48 file category, defined 14, 18 throttling software setting 35 System compatibility 3 T Temperature check 34 Troubleshooting 54 U Uninstalling WD SmartWare software 40 Unlocking the drive 30 with the WD SmartWare software 30 without the WD SmartWare software 31 USB drive interface 4 V Virtual CD (VCD) defined 8 W Warranty 65 WD +TURBO 45 WD Service...
... PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL SMART Status Check 41 Software Settings preferences 35, 36 retrieve folder 35 system throttling 35 Status check 34 System file category defined 48 file category, defined 14, 18 throttling software setting 35 System compatibility 3 T Temperature check 34 Troubleshooting 54 U Uninstalling WD SmartWare software 40 Unlocking the drive 30 with the WD SmartWare software 30 without the WD SmartWare software 31 USB drive interface 4 V Virtual CD (VCD) defined 8 W Warranty 65 WD +TURBO 45 WD Service...
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...: 0.39 lb (0.18 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X, Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Capacities and MOdels 250 GB, 320 GB, 500 GB, 640 GB Metallic Charcoal WDBAACxxxxACH Metallic Red WDBAACxxxxARD Metallic Blue WDBAACxxxxABL Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to your...
...: 0.39 lb (0.18 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X, Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Capacities and MOdels 250 GB, 320 GB, 500 GB, 640 GB Metallic Charcoal WDBAACxxxxACH Metallic Red WDBAACxxxxARD Metallic Blue WDBAACxxxxABL Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to your...