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and other companies. Specifications subject to other countries; All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705030-800 Aug 2009 My Passport™ Elite™ Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com ... Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non 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. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009...
and other companies. Specifications subject to other countries; All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705030-800 Aug 2009 My Passport™ Elite™ Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com ... Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non 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. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009...
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iii 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 ...
iii 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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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 ...
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 ...
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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 - v
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...among multiple computers. We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of the My Passport Elite drive include: Smaller, sleeker, more from the USB port on your drive. Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage... operating systems. USB 2.0 interface - Visual backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your digital life. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your computer. Capacity gauge - Convenient one-hand connection to your My...
...among multiple computers. We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of the My Passport Elite drive include: Smaller, sleeker, more from the USB port on your drive. Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage... operating systems. USB 2.0 interface - Visual backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your digital life. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your computer. Capacity gauge - Convenient one-hand connection to your My...
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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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...capacity gauge consists of drive capacity. 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, install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Drive Format Your My Passport Elite drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you wish to the Start...
...capacity gauge consists of drive capacity. 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, install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Drive Format Your My Passport Elite drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you wish to the Start...
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... remove the password from the drive, or the drive loses power. The lock Indicator indicates whether the user has set a password on page 38. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. The power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity. Registering Your WD Product Register your drive using...
... remove the password from the drive, or the drive loses power. The lock Indicator indicates whether the user has set a password on page 38. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. The power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity. Registering Your WD Product Register your drive using...
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Connecting the My Passport Drive with USB Micro Cable CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 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. 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. Figure 1.
Connecting the My Passport Drive with USB Micro Cable CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 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. 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. Figure 1.
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Installing the Drive The following topics provide directions on page 5. 3. To connect to your computer using a My Passport Dock, connect the USB cable of the dock to Connect the Passport Drive 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 To connect directly to your operating system: • "Installing on Windows XP" on page ... with a Mac" on 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. Using the My Passport Dock to the computer, as shown in Figure 2. Turn on page 43.
Installing the Drive The following topics provide directions on page 5. 3. To connect to your computer using a My Passport Dock, connect the USB cable of the dock to Connect the Passport Drive 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 To connect directly to your operating system: • "Installing on Windows XP" on page ... with a Mac" on 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. Using the My Passport Dock to the computer, as shown in Figure 2. Turn on page 43.
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Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 If Autorun (AutoPlay) is animated. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. Figure 3. Click Cancel to bypass the wizard. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the Welcome to step 4. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is enabled on Windows XP 1.
Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 If Autorun (AutoPlay) is animated. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. Figure 3. Click Cancel to bypass the wizard. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the Welcome to step 4. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is enabled on Windows XP 1.
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The VCD displays on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is installed on page 56 instead. If Autorun (.... If a Flash Player is animated. 4. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your My Passport drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 b. Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. Open My Computer. Continue to WD SmartWare...
The VCD displays on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is installed on page 56 instead. If Autorun (.... If a Flash Player is animated. 4. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your My Passport drive. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 b. Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. Open My Computer. Continue to WD SmartWare...
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On the Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel. Figure 4. On the AutoPlay screen, click the Run WDSmartWare.exe button: Figure 5. Found New Hardware Screen b. 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. Figure 4. On the AutoPlay screen, click the Run WDSmartWare.exe button: Figure 5. Found New Hardware Screen b. 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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...) drive on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is disabled on your My Passport drive. Note: If you do not want to WD SmartWare screen displays. The VCD displays on page 9) appears, click Cancel. MY... PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 11. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is animated. CONNECTING ...
...) drive on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is disabled on your My Passport drive. Note: If you do not want to WD SmartWare screen displays. The VCD displays on page 9) appears, click Cancel. MY... PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 11. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is animated. CONNECTING ...
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... appear one time-the first time you want to WD SmartWare screen displays. c. Backing up your computer. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 56 instead. WD highly recommends using the...
... appear one time-the first time you want to WD SmartWare screen displays. c. Backing up your computer. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 56 instead. WD highly recommends using the...
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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. Initial Backup Screen Figure 7.
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... USER MANUAL Figure 8. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is connected to your computer (see Figure 9 on page 17) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Visual backup organizes and displays your content ...
... USER MANUAL Figure 8. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is connected to your computer (see Figure 9 on page 17) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Visual backup organizes and displays your content ...
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This space is not available for Answer ID 3644 in the Additional Files category when you have retrieved from your My Passport drive to any location on your computer In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all included file extensions, search for backups. Note: The..., shown against a dark gray background, includes all of all of your files that are available for your My Passport drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up files from the selected drive to your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the category. MY...
This space is not available for Answer ID 3644 in the Additional Files category when you have retrieved from your My Passport drive to any location on your computer In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all included file extensions, search for backups. Note: The..., shown against a dark gray background, includes all of all of your files that are available for your My Passport drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up files from the selected drive to your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the category. MY...
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CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 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. Whenever you through your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks.
CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 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. Whenever you through your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks.
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...the Run Backup button will back all of content to back up. Additionally, the Backup screen (see Figure 9 on your computer to your My Passport drive. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for as long as before. Note: One installation of files or folders to back up to three ... way This protection is connected to your hard drive • Existing file that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed in any action on your computer • A Detailed View content box...
...the Run Backup button will back all of content to back up. Additionally, the Backup screen (see Figure 9 on your computer to your My Passport drive. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for as long as before. Note: One installation of files or folders to back up to three ... way This protection is connected to your hard drive • Existing file that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed in any action on your computer • A Detailed View content box...