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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...
... +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...
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... multiple computers. An easy-to-use solution for compatibility with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you add or change a file. • See your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more streamlined design - Customize your backup as it happens - Powered directly from the WD SmartWare control center. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD...
... multiple computers. An easy-to-use solution for compatibility with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you add or change a file. • See your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more streamlined design - Customize your backup as it happens - Powered directly from the WD SmartWare control center. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD...
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... view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Note: WD SmartWare software is installed on your computer, install the software manually: a. If a Flash Player is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL...
... view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Note: WD SmartWare software is installed on your computer, install the software manually: a. If a Flash Player is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL...
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... select Open. c. Note: If you do not want 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 "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your My Passport drive. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 The VCD displays on page 11. The WD SmartWare virtual CD drive is disabled on your desktop...
... select Open. c. Note: If you do not want 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 "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your My Passport drive. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 The VCD displays on page 11. The WD SmartWare virtual CD drive is disabled on your desktop...
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... "Password Pro- Note: If you want to WD SmartWare screen displays. Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software After you select either Back Up Files, Set Up Drive, or Retrieve a backup, the software will either: • Guide you through : - puter Files" on your computer. If a newer version of software, especially on a new installation. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 56 instead. If a Flash...
... "Password Pro- Note: If you want to WD SmartWare screen displays. Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software After you select either Back Up Files, Set Up Drive, or Retrieve a backup, the software will either: • Guide you through : - puter Files" on your computer. If a newer version of software, especially on a new installation. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 56 instead. If a Flash...
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... versions of versions ago, the WD SmartWare software has a copy for each file box. 3. Keeping more versions: • Improves your ability to retrieve files from 1 to 25) in -time period • Consumes more disk space To specify the number of backup versions that you want to see Figure 11), click File History to display the Set File History dialog: 2. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 11.
... versions of versions ago, the WD SmartWare software has a copy for each file box. 3. Keeping more versions: • Improves your ability to retrieve files from 1 to 25) in -time period • Consumes more disk space To specify the number of backup versions that you want to see Figure 11), click File History to display the Set File History dialog: 2. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 11.
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 16. Click the I understand check box to signify that you forget your password in the Password hint box. 7. Retype your password in the Verify password box. 6. Read the warning about the possibility of your password. 8. Click Security to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. Drive Settings Screen 3. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 Type a hint to display the Set Security dialog: 4. Type your password in the Choose a password box. 5.
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 16. Click the I understand check box to signify that you forget your password in the Password hint box. 7. Retype your password in the Verify password box. 6. Read the warning about the possibility of your password. 8. Click Security to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. Drive Settings Screen 3. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 Type a hint to display the Set Security dialog: 4. Type your password in the Choose a password box. 5.
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in the Windows task bar. 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 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Icon After you have installed the WD SmartWare Software (see "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on page 11), the WD SmartWare icon displays...
in the Windows task bar. 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 Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Icon After you have installed the WD SmartWare Software (see "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on page 11), the WD SmartWare icon displays...
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... before reformatting it to support.wdc.com. Installing on page 6. Reformatting the drive erases all updated Windows operating systems. If desired, you can reformat it . Go to HFS+J for Mac OS X operating systems. This chapter includes the following topics: Reformatting the Drive Installing on page 54 for more information about reformatting a drive. Connect the drive's USB cable as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all its contents. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a Mac The My Passport Essential drive...
... before reformatting it to support.wdc.com. Installing on page 6. Reformatting the drive erases all updated Windows operating systems. If desired, you can reformat it . Go to HFS+J for Mac OS X operating systems. This chapter includes the following topics: Reformatting the Drive Installing on page 54 for more information about reformatting a drive. Connect the drive's USB cable as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all its contents. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a Mac The My Passport Essential drive...
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... drivers are installed. A: USB 2.0 is the data transfer rate slow? however, Windows users can overcome these file size limitations by formatting the drive to NTFS using this product, refer to this troubleshooting section or visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from external drives, refer to install the appropriate chipset support for more help. A special cable...
... drivers are installed. A: USB 2.0 is the data transfer rate slow? however, Windows users can overcome these file size limitations by formatting the drive to NTFS using this product, refer to this troubleshooting section or visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from external drives, refer to install the appropriate chipset support for more help. A special cable...
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When installation is complete, click Finish. 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time and click Next. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 Installing the Driver Manually If you are not connected to the Internet, you can install the driver manually. 1. Select Install the software automatically and click Next.
When installation is complete, click Finish. 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time and click Next. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 Installing the Driver Manually If you are not connected to the Internet, you can install the driver manually. 1. Select Install the software automatically and click Next.
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... screens. 1. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows Vista After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, you are not connected to the Internet. On the New Found Hardware - On the Found New Hardware screen, click Yes, search online this time only. Close those two screens. 1. Note: If Autoplay is automatically installed. Installing the Driver Manually You might want...
... screens. 1. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows Vista After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, you are not connected to the Internet. On the New Found Hardware - On the Found New Hardware screen, click Yes, search online this time only. Close those two screens. 1. Note: If Autoplay is automatically installed. Installing the Driver Manually You might want...
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL alteration is applicable only to products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of such damages. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of someone other rights which vary from state to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period...
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL alteration is applicable only to products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of such damages. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of someone other rights which vary from state to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period...
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... Info/online help, viewing 15 Installing the drive 6 K Kit contents 2 L LEDs lock indicator 4 power/activity 4 Limited Warranty 65 Lock indicator LED 4 M Mac checking status 50 dismounting drive from safely 49 dismounting the virtual CD 49 installing drive on 43 opening WD SmartWare software 47 reformatting the drive to 43 space available 50 temperature 50 uninstalling WD SmartWare software 52 unlocking the drive manually 51 WD SmartWare icon 47 Mail file category, defined 14, 17 Micro cables 2 Movies file category...
... Info/online help, viewing 15 Installing the drive 6 K Kit contents 2 L LEDs lock indicator 4 power/activity 4 Limited Warranty 65 Lock indicator LED 4 M Mac checking status 50 dismounting drive from safely 49 dismounting the virtual CD 49 installing drive on 43 opening WD SmartWare software 47 reformatting the drive to 43 space available 50 temperature 50 uninstalling WD SmartWare software 52 unlocking the drive manually 51 WD SmartWare icon 47 Mail file category, defined 14, 17 Micro cables 2 Movies file category...
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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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... belong to change a file. As used 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 computer. Drive lock Gain...
... belong to change a file. As used 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 computer. Drive lock Gain...
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...SOFTWARE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About the WD SmartWare Software 1 Operating System Compatibility 1 Hard Drive Support 1 Functional Overview 2 Home Tab Display 3 Backup Tab Displays 8 Retrieve Tab Displays 11 Settings Tab Displays 14 Help Tab Display 17 2 Installing the Software and Getting Started 19 3 Securing the Drive 22 Password Protecting the Drive 22 Unlocking the Drive 23 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 24 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 25 Changing...
...SOFTWARE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About the WD SmartWare Software 1 Operating System Compatibility 1 Hard Drive Support 1 Functional Overview 2 Home Tab Display 3 Backup Tab Displays 8 Retrieve Tab Displays 11 Settings Tab Displays 14 Help Tab Display 17 2 Installing the Software and Getting Started 19 3 Securing the Drive 22 Password Protecting the Drive 22 Unlocking the Drive 23 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 24 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 25 Changing...
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...'s internal hard drive to your external device, Retrieve backed up files from your external device, Create a password to keep others from accessing the files on your external device, Customize the settings of your external device, Customize the settings of the Windows taskbar: WD Quick View Icon b. "Securing the Drive" on page 28. To confirm a successful installation: a. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6. "Backing Up Your Computer Files" on page 22. "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 4). 8. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to online...
...'s internal hard drive to your external device, Retrieve backed up files from your external device, Create a password to keep others from accessing the files on your external device, Customize the settings of your external device, Customize the settings of the Windows taskbar: WD Quick View Icon b. "Securing the Drive" on page 28. To confirm a successful installation: a. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6. "Backing Up Your Computer Files" on page 22. "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 4). 8. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to online...
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... with the Set Up Drive button, then you must use it . Type your password in the Verify password box. On the Set Security dialog: a. 3 Securing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will have more than one external device connected to...
... with the Set Up Drive button, then you must use it . Type your password in the Verify password box. On the Set Security dialog: a. 3 Securing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will have more than one external device connected to...
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... Windows taskbar: WD Quick View Icon You can start it by: • Left- WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6 Managing and Customizing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Using the WD Quick View Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Naming the Drive Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image Using the WD Quick View Icon After you can use the icon to: • Open...
... Windows taskbar: WD Quick View Icon You can start it by: • Left- WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6 Managing and Customizing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Using the WD Quick View Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Naming the Drive Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image Using the WD Quick View Icon After you can use the icon to: • Open...