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... before returning this product. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your product online at http://register.wdc.com. Your product includes 30 days of your...
... before returning this product. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your product online at http://register.wdc.com. Your product includes 30 days of your...
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..., and system software versions available. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. ii This 30day period starts on the date of free telephone...
..., and system software versions available. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. ii This 30day period starts on the date of free telephone...
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..., and Formatting the Drive 55 Frequently Asked Questions 55 A Installing an SES Driver 57 Installing on Windows XP Computers 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 61 Installing the Driver Automatically 61 Installing the Driver Manually 62 Installing on Windows 7 or Windows 8 Computers 64 TABLE OF...
..., and Formatting the Drive 55 Frequently Asked Questions 55 A Installing an SES Driver 57 Installing on Windows XP Computers 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 61 Installing the Driver Automatically 61 Installing the Driver Manually 62 Installing on Windows 7 or Windows 8 Computers 64 TABLE OF...
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... WD software that the drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer to display the End User License Agreement. 3. The WD software installs the proper driver for your drive. Click Next to close it. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 3.
... WD software that the drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer to display the End User License Agreement. 3. The WD software installs the proper driver for your drive. Click Next to close it. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 3.
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... in Windows. For more help. Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? A: If your computer might be sure that its drivers are installed. Refer to your region. TROUBLESHOOTING - 55 Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to...
... in Windows. For more help. Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? A: If your computer might be sure that its drivers are installed. Refer to your region. TROUBLESHOOTING - 55 Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to...
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... or not my system supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0? Q: What happens when a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device is the data transfer rate slow? A: Refer to an incorrect driver installation of up to 12 Mbps. If your USB card manufacturer. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Q: Why is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? When...
... or not my system supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0? Q: What happens when a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device is the data transfer rate slow? A: Refer to an incorrect driver installation of up to 12 Mbps. If your USB card manufacturer. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Q: Why is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? When...
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If they appear, close them. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is installed automatically when you install the WD software. ...Click Next to Windows Update: 3. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD software, you must be connected to the Internet: 1. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes...
If they appear, close them. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is installed automatically when you install the WD software. ...Click Next to Windows Update: 3. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD software, you must be connected to the Internet: 1. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes...
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4. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 5.
4. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 5.
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On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. Browse to Windows Update: 2. Double-click the My Passport drive. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 Select WD SES Device Driver. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Double-click the Extras folder. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. b. c.
On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. Browse to Windows Update: 2. Double-click the My Passport drive. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59 Select WD SES Device Driver. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Double-click the Extras folder. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. b. c.
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When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 60 Click Next: MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 5. d.
When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 60 Click Next: MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 5. d.
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... Internet: 1. On the Found New Hardware - Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES...your computer must be connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same...
... Internet: 1. On the Found New Hardware - Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES...your computer must be connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same...
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WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. On the Found New Hardware - Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62
WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. On the Found New Hardware - Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62
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c. Click Next: MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 5. Double-click the My Passport drive. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 63 4. Double-click the Extras folder. d. Browse to Computer and: a. b. Select WD SES Device Driver.
c. Click Next: MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 5. Double-click the My Passport drive. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 63 4. Double-click the Extras folder. d. Browse to Computer and: a. b. Select WD SES Device Driver.
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Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 64 Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows 7 or Windows 8 Computers After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or, use the Windows Computer Management utility to install the SES driver: 1.
Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 64 Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows 7 or Windows 8 Computers After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or, use the Windows Computer Management utility to install the SES driver: 1.
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When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 65 Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 4. Click Next. 6. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 3.
When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 65 Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 4. Click Next. 6. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 3.