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...you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705030-800 Aug 2009 My Passport™ Elite™ and other companies. North America English Spanish 800... toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; and My Passport and My Passport Elite are registered trademarks in the U.S.
...you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705030-800 Aug 2009 My Passport™ Elite™ and other companies. North America English Spanish 800... toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; and My Passport and My Passport Elite are registered trademarks in the U.S.
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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iv MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Unlocking Your Drive With the WD SmartWare Software 30 Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 31 Turning Off the Drive ... 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 the Driver Manually 57 Windows Vista 59 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iv MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Unlocking Your Drive With the WD SmartWare Software 30 Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 31 Turning Off the Drive ... 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 the Driver Manually 57 Windows Vista 59 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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v MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Automatically 59 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Windows 7 61 B Compliance and Warranty Information 64 Regulatory Compliance 64 FCC Class B Information 64 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 64 Safety Compliance 64 CE Compliance For Europe 64 KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only 65 Environmental Compliance (China 65 Warranty Information 65 Obtaining Service 65 Limited Warranty 65 Index 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
v MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Automatically 59 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Windows 7 61 B Compliance and Warranty Information 64 Regulatory Compliance 64 FCC Class B Information 64 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 64 Safety Compliance 64 CE Compliance For Europe 64 KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only 65 Environmental Compliance (China 65 Warranty Information 65 Obtaining Service 65 Limited Warranty 65 Index 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of your digital life. An easy-to-use solution for the few computers that gives you add or change a file. • See your valuable data ...with features: automatic, continuous backup, password protection, a capacity gauge, and a convenient grab-and-go docking station. Convenient one-hand connection to your My Passport™ Elite™ ultra-portable hard drive, an elegant, high- No separate power supply is needed. (An optional cable is packed with password protection ...
We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of your digital life. An easy-to-use solution for the few computers that gives you add or change a file. • See your valuable data ...with features: automatic, continuous backup, password protection, a capacity gauge, and a convenient grab-and-go docking station. Convenient one-hand connection to your My Passport™ Elite™ ultra-portable hard drive, an elegant, high- No separate power supply is needed. (An optional cable is packed with password protection ...
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... For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. 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 ...
... For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. 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 ...
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The numerical display indicates the percentage of drive capacity. Drive Format Your My Passport Elite drive is installed and running on state. Each section represents approximately 25 percent of capacity available. For Windows, go to the Apple ...you wish to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Compatibility Windows® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista® • Windows 7® MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Mac® OS X® • Tiger® • Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Important: For highest performance and reliability, ...
The numerical display indicates the percentage of drive capacity. Drive Format Your My Passport Elite drive is installed and running on state. Each section represents approximately 25 percent of capacity available. For Windows, go to the Apple ...you wish to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Compatibility Windows® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista® • Windows 7® MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Mac® OS X® • Tiger® • Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Important: For highest performance and reliability, ...
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... to get the latest updates and special offers. Drives may be handled with USB 1.1. The LED indicator functions as described in the table below. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. Registering Your WD Product Register your WD product to 480 Mb/s. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
... to get the latest updates and special offers. Drives may be handled with USB 1.1. The LED indicator functions as described in the table below. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. Registering Your WD Product Register your WD product to 480 Mb/s. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and installing the drive on your My Passport drive as described below. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Installing the Drive Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Connecting the Drive Connect your computer. Connecting the My Passport Drive with USB Micro Cable CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Figure 1.
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and installing the drive on your My Passport drive as described below. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Installing the Drive Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Connecting the Drive Connect your computer. Connecting the My Passport Drive with USB Micro Cable CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Figure 1.
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...GETTING STARTED - 6 To connect to your computer, connect the USB cable as shown in Figure 1 on installing the drive for the first time. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 2. Continue with the section below that applies to your operating system: • "Installing on Windows XP" on page 7 ... page 9 Note: For information about installing the drive on a Mac, see "Using the Drive with a Mac" on your computer using a My Passport Dock, connect the USB cable of the dock to Connect the Passport Drive 1. Installing the Drive The following topics provide directions on page 5. 3.
...GETTING STARTED - 6 To connect to your computer, connect the USB cable as shown in Figure 1 on installing the drive for the first time. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 2. Continue with the section below that applies to your operating system: • "Installing on Windows XP" on page 7 ... page 9 Note: For information about installing the drive on a Mac, see "Using the Drive with a Mac" on your computer using a My Passport Dock, connect the USB cable of the dock to Connect the Passport Drive 1. Installing the Drive The following topics provide directions on page 5. 3.
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If Autorun (AutoPlay) is enabled on your computer, the screen is installed on Windows XP 1. Continue to bypass the wizard. Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Click Cancel to step 4. Figure 3. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 If a Flash Player is animated. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays.
If Autorun (AutoPlay) is enabled on your computer, the screen is installed on Windows XP 1. Continue to bypass the wizard. Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Click Cancel to step 4. Figure 3. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 If a Flash Player is animated. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays.
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...CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your My Passport drive. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is animated. 4. Note: WD SmartWare software is installed on page 56 instead.... MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is listed under Devices with...
...CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your My Passport drive. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is animated. 4. Note: WD SmartWare software is installed on page 56 instead.... MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is listed under Devices with...
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On the Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel. On the AutoPlay screen, click the Run WDSmartWare.exe button: Figure 5. Found New Hardware Screen b. Figure 4. AutoPlay Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 If Autorun (AutoPlay) is physically connected, depending on your computer setup, two or three screens may pop up. 1. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 After the drive is enabled on your computer: a.
On the Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel. On the AutoPlay screen, click the Run WDSmartWare.exe button: Figure 5. Found New Hardware Screen b. Figure 4. AutoPlay Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 If Autorun (AutoPlay) is physically connected, depending on your computer setup, two or three screens may pop up. 1. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 After the drive is enabled on your computer: a.
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... virtual CD. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is disabled on your My Passport drive. Continue to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 9) appears, click Cancel. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is animated.
... virtual CD. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is disabled on your My Passport drive. Continue to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 9) appears, click Cancel. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is animated.
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..."WD SmartWare Overview" on page 13): Note: The initial Backup and Drive Settings screens only appear one time-the first time you do . MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" in the following section. tecting Your Drive" on page 28) • ...Display the Home screen (see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 12 and "Backing Up Your Com- If a newer version of software, especially on page 12 and "Password Pro- If a Flash...
..."WD SmartWare Overview" on page 13): Note: The initial Backup and Drive Settings screens only appear one time-the first time you do . MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" in the following section. tecting Your Drive" on page 28) • ...Display the Home screen (see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 12 and "Backing Up Your Com- If a newer version of software, especially on page 12 and "Password Pro- If a Flash...
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Initial Backup Screen Figure 7. Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 6.
Initial Backup Screen Figure 7. Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 6.
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8. Visual backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your important data, including movies, music, documents, e-.... Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as before. • See your backup as your My Passport drive is an easy-to-use tool that shows the capacity and content of each hard drive in or connected to your computer (see Figure...
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8. Visual backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your important data, including movies, music, documents, e-.... Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as before. • See your backup as your My Passport drive is an easy-to-use tool that shows the capacity and content of each hard drive in or connected to your computer (see Figure...
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... valuable data that your computer's operating system put there when you installed the drive. This space is not available for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of files in six categories where: This file category Documents Mail Music Movies Pictures Other Includes... against a blue background in the category. They, too, are shown in the Additional Files category when you have retrieved from your My Passport drive to any location on that are not available for backup. • Hovering the cursor over a category displays the number of your ...
... valuable data that your computer's operating system put there when you installed the drive. This space is not available for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of files in six categories where: This file category Documents Mail Music Movies Pictures Other Includes... against a blue background in the category. They, too, are shown in the Additional Files category when you have retrieved from your My Passport drive to any location on that are not available for backup. • Hovering the cursor over a category displays the number of your ...
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CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 Whenever you through your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help , click the X icon in the upper-right corner of any screen: To close the info/help screen after reading the online help information to quickly guide you are uncertain about what to do on any screen, just click the info/online help icon in the upperright corner of the screen.
CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 Whenever you through your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help , click the X icon in the upper-right corner of any screen: To close the info/help screen after reading the online help information to quickly guide you are uncertain about what to do on any screen, just click the info/online help icon in the upperright corner of the screen.
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...Backup buttons for rescanning the drive and verifying accurate Content Gauge counts after adding or changing files on your computer to your My Passport drive is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer. After performing a...and other files) on your computer • A Detailed View content box that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive. Note: Automatic backup protection is created on your computer or copied to your hard drive • Existing file that you can see ...
...Backup buttons for rescanning the drive and verifying accurate Content Gauge counts after adding or changing files on your computer to your My Passport drive is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer. After performing a...and other files) on your computer • A Detailed View content box that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive. Note: Automatic backup protection is created on your computer or copied to your hard drive • Existing file that you can see ...