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... or theft with the following WD external devices: • Direct-attached My Book® Drives - My Passport Essential™ - My Passport Elite™ - My Passport Studio™ (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 1 About the WD SmartWare... can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. My Book Studio™ (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - My Passport SE for Mac (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service ...
... or theft with the following WD external devices: • Direct-attached My Book® Drives - My Passport Essential™ - My Passport Elite™ - My Passport Studio™ (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 1 About the WD SmartWare... can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. My Book Studio™ (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - My Passport SE for Mac (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service ...
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...; Start/stop backup toggle button for selecting the files and folders that you can use them with this version of your My Book or My Passport drive, see answer ID 3865 in five tab-selected screen displays where: The . . . For information about reformatting your computer's internal hard drive for controlling the...
...; Start/stop backup toggle button for selecting the files and folders that you can use them with this version of your My Book or My Passport drive, see answer ID 3865 in five tab-selected screen displays where: The . . . For information about reformatting your computer's internal hard drive for controlling the...
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...• Files that you want to abbreviated online help screen. tab display Retrieve Provides . . . For all My Book drives and most My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides buttons for a brief functional description of two dialogs, depending on page 14. In each WD SmartWare display provides...the display: To close the info/online help screen after reading the online help, click the X icon in the upper-right corner of My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides only the Software Settings screen. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL The . . . For three models of ...
...• Files that you want to abbreviated online help screen. tab display Retrieve Provides . . . For all My Book drives and most My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides buttons for a brief functional description of two dialogs, depending on page 14. In each WD SmartWare display provides...the display: To close the info/online help screen after reading the online help, click the X icon in the upper-right corner of My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides only the Software Settings screen. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL The . . . For three models of ...
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... software displays only the Software Settings screen. See Figure 4 on page 15 and Table 4 on page 16 for Windows operating systems) - 0748, My Passport For these drives, you must use the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software to see the About your drive ToolTip display: You can also..., selecting Properties, and clicking the Hardware tab: In these examples the model of the selected device is identified by the Product ID of My Passport drives-the ones that open the: - WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Settings Tab Displays The configuration of the Settings tab display depends on the...
... software displays only the Software Settings screen. See Figure 4 on page 15 and Table 4 on page 16 for Windows operating systems) - 0748, My Passport For these drives, you must use the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software to see the About your drive ToolTip display: You can also..., selecting Properties, and clicking the Hardware tab: In these examples the model of the selected device is identified by the Product ID of My Passport drives-the ones that open the: - WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Settings Tab Displays The configuration of the Settings tab display depends on the...
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... customizing the drive. Depending on page 15) Preferences button Registration button Retrieve Folder button Security button Set Up Drive button For My Book and My Passport drives that you want to display the Web interface for managing and customizing the WD SmartWare software. Displays the Set Sleep Timer dialog for specifying...
... customizing the drive. Depending on page 15) Preferences button Registration button Retrieve Folder button Security button Set Up Drive button For My Book and My Passport drives that you want to display the Web interface for managing and customizing the WD SmartWare software. Displays the Set Sleep Timer dialog for specifying...
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... display with the Set Up Drive button, then you must use to name your drive: • My Book Elite • My Book Studio • My Passport Studio The name that you specify remains on page 15). 3. On the Drive Settings screen, click Label to display the Set Label dialog: 4. c. Click Save...
... display with the Set Up Drive button, then you must use to name your drive: • My Book Elite • My Book Studio • My Passport Studio The name that you specify remains on page 15). 3. On the Drive Settings screen, click Label to display the Set Label dialog: 4. c. Click Save...
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... other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and My Passport are registered trademarks and My Passport Essential, WD SmartWare, and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of patents or other companies. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Other marks may result from its...
... other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and My Passport are registered trademarks and My Passport Essential, WD SmartWare, and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of patents or other companies. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Other marks may result from its...
Quick Install Guide
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... be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport Edge is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079-705098-800... Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies.
... be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport Edge is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079-705098-800... Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies.
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iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional ...
iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional ...
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MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 40 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 41 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 42 Using the WD Quick View ...
MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 40 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 41 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 42 Using the WD Quick View ...
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v MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 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 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 67 Environmental Compliance (China 67 Warranty Information 67 Obtaining Service 67 Limited Warranty 68 GNU General Public License ("GPL 68 Index 69 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
v MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 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 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 67 Environmental Compliance (China 67 Warranty Information 67 Obtaining Service 67 Limited Warranty 68 GNU General Public License ("GPL 68 Index 69 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... separate power supply is instantly backed up to the next generation. Whenever you access and save files with your important digital content. This introductory chapter includes the following topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical... Description Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Features With a new ultra-compact design, high capacity and password protection, My Passport Edge fits perfectly into the busy life of USB 3.0 when you are ready to step up . USB-powered-Powered directly ...
... separate power supply is instantly backed up to the next generation. Whenever you access and save files with your important digital content. This introductory chapter includes the following topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical... Description Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Features With a new ultra-compact design, high capacity and password protection, My Passport Edge fits perfectly into the busy life of USB 3.0 when you are ready to step up . USB-powered-Powered directly ...
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...documentation and information, go to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Edge drive and the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software are compatible with a durable enclosure designed for WD products, visit:... 1, your data is important to you. Kit Contents As shown in your region. Then, we build the drive inside -We know your My Passport Edge drive kit includes the following operating systems: Windows® • Windows XP • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 •...
...documentation and information, go to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Edge drive and the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software are compatible with a durable enclosure designed for WD products, visit:... 1, your data is important to you. Kit Contents As shown in your region. Then, we build the drive inside -We know your My Passport Edge drive kit includes the following operating systems: Windows® • Windows XP • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 •...
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...• Windows Vista • Windows 7 • Windows 8 Compatibility can vary, depending on page 55. Disk Drive Format Your My Passport Edge drive is compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 54 and "Troubleshooting" on hardware configuration and operating ...system. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport Edge drive has: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port USB 3.0 Interface Port Power/Activity LED Figure...
...• Windows Vista • Windows 7 • Windows 8 Compatibility can vary, depending on page 55. Disk Drive Format Your My Passport Edge drive is compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 54 and "Troubleshooting" on hardware configuration and operating ...system. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport Edge drive has: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port USB 3.0 Interface Port Power/Activity LED Figure...
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...can damage drives. Connection to a USB 2.0 port transfers data at http:// register.wdc.com. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Passport Edge drive to get the latest updates and special offers. USB 3.0 is to register online at the port speed-up to 5 Gb/s. MY... PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 1.1-up to 12 Mb/s Registering Your Drive Always register ...
...can damage drives. Connection to a USB 2.0 port transfers data at http:// register.wdc.com. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Passport Edge drive to get the latest updates and special offers. USB 3.0 is to register online at the port speed-up to 5 Gb/s. MY... PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 1.1-up to 12 Mb/s Registering Your Drive Always register ...
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Figure 3. Connect the drive to your computer: 1. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive and installing the WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Passport drive to your computer. Turn on your computer as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Connect the drive to your computer: 1. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive and installing the WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Passport drive to your computer. Turn on your computer as shown in Figure 3.
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...drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer. 4. Read the license agreement and select the I accept the terms in Windows Explorer to close it. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 3. The WD software installs the proper driver for your drive. Click Next to accept the agreement and activate the Next button. 4. If...appears, click Cancel to display the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 2. Double-click the WD Apps Setup file that appears in the listing for your My Passport drive in the License Agreement check box to display the End User License Agreement. 3. Verify that is on the drive: 1.
...drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer. 4. Read the license agreement and select the I accept the terms in Windows Explorer to close it. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 3. The WD software installs the proper driver for your drive. Click Next to accept the agreement and activate the Next button. 4. If...appears, click Cancel to display the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 2. Double-click the WD Apps Setup file that appears in the listing for your My Passport drive in the License Agreement check box to display the End User License Agreement. 3. Verify that is on the drive: 1.
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... application that you do not want to perform (see a brief description of the application: • WD Drive Utilities • WD Security • WD SmartWare b. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 5. c. Click Next to exit the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 7. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 On the Custom Setup dialog: a. Select an...
... application that you do not want to perform (see a brief description of the application: • WD Drive Utilities • WD Security • WD SmartWare b. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 5. c. Click Next to exit the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 7. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 On the Custom Setup dialog: a. Select an...
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WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 5. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Figure 4.
WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 5. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Figure 4.
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... Backup to run: • Category Backup-Finds and backs up files or folders that you can either: • Run your computer's internal hard drive. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Figure 6. On the Backup Plan Selection screen: a. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Initial Backup Plan Selection Screen 8. Select the option for...
... Backup to run: • Category Backup-Finds and backs up files or folders that you can either: • Run your computer's internal hard drive. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Figure 6. On the Backup Plan Selection screen: a. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Initial Backup Plan Selection Screen 8. Select the option for...