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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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WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Table 1. ABOUT THE WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE - 8 and file-type backups. These are the system files and hidden files that your first backup or copying any files to back up and control the backup operation. Use the Backup tab displays to back up : • By category-As shown in the content gauges • By file-As shown in the folder structure of your computer's internal hard drive (see "Your computer...
WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Table 1. ABOUT THE WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE - 8 and file-type backups. These are the system files and hidden files that your first backup or copying any files to back up and control the backup operation. Use the Backup tab displays to back up : • By category-As shown in the content gauges • By file-As shown in the folder structure of your computer's internal hard drive (see "Your computer...
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... 28. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to . . . Back up the files on your computer'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. "Backing Up Your Computer Files" on page 17 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 21 When...
... 28. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to . . . Back up the files on your computer'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. "Backing Up Your Computer Files" on page 17 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 21 When...
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... 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 gain access to your drive and you do not want to display the Set Security dialog: 4. The WD SmartWare software uses your password to see your files on page 15). Type your drive: 1. SECURING THE DRIVE - 22 You...
... 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 gain access to your drive and you do not want to display the Set Security dialog: 4. The WD SmartWare software uses your password to see your files on page 15). Type your drive: 1. SECURING THE DRIVE - 22 You...
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... 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 have installed the WD SmartWare software, the WD Quick View icon displays in the taskbar and selecting WD SmartWare: • Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 37 Opening the WD SmartWare...
... 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 have installed the WD SmartWare software, the WD Quick View icon displays in the taskbar and selecting WD SmartWare: • Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 37 Opening the WD SmartWare...
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... Open Source Software, is not responsible for a nominal charge from http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within three years of the date of purchase; 2) you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by applicable law; WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL A Warranty Information 1 GNU General Public License ("GPL") This software may also be found at http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl. Western Digital...
... Open Source Software, is not responsible for a nominal charge from http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within three years of the date of purchase; 2) you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by applicable law; WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL A Warranty Information 1 GNU General Public License ("GPL") This software may also be found at http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl. Western Digital...
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MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 48 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 50 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 51 Checking Drive Health 51 Erasing the Drive 52 Using the Drive Erase Function 53 Using Five Invalid Passwords 54 Registering the Drive 57 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 58 Setting the Drive Sleep Timer 58 Using the WD Quick View Icon 59 Checking Drive Status 59 Monitoring Icon Alerts 60 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 60 Safely Disconnecting...
MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 48 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 50 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 51 Checking Drive Health 51 Erasing the Drive 52 Using the Drive Erase Function 53 Using Five Invalid Passwords 54 Registering the Drive 57 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 58 Setting the Drive Sleep Timer 58 Using the WD Quick View Icon 59 Checking Drive Status 59 Monitoring Icon Alerts 60 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 60 Safely Disconnecting...
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...'s file management utility listing. 4. Connect the drive to your computer as an external storage device. Your My Passport drive is on your computer. 2. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 12 Connecting...
...'s file management utility listing. 4. Connect the drive to your computer as an external storage device. Your My Passport drive is on your computer. 2. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 12 Connecting...
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... online help screen. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL The . . . tab display Settings Provides . . . WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 17 Instant access to: Detailed information about what to back up and retrieving files and making your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Home Tab Display Use the Home tab display to view device content gauges and select: The source device or drive partition that you through your software setup selections WD Customer Support and software update services...
... online help screen. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL The . . . tab display Settings Provides . . . WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 17 Instant access to: Detailed information about what to back up and retrieving files and making your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Home Tab Display Use the Home tab display to view device content gauges and select: The source device or drive partition that you through your software setup selections WD Customer Support and software update services...
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... supported device connected to your computer's operating system put there when you want to the device-the backup target content gauge shows only a small number of source device you want to your computer's internal hard drives, hard drive partitions, and direct-attached drives that you installed the device. Backup source selector Provides options for backup and retrieve functions. Backup target content gauge After installing the WD SmartWare software-before running a backup or copying files to the device, the backup...
... supported device connected to your computer's operating system put there when you want to the device-the backup target content gauge shows only a small number of source device you want to your computer's internal hard drives, hard drive partitions, and direct-attached drives that you installed the device. Backup source selector Provides options for backup and retrieve functions. Backup target content gauge After installing the WD SmartWare software-before running a backup or copying files to the device, the backup...
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... button Displays the Set File History dialog for specifying the number of the Settings tab display. Retrieve Folder button Displays the Set Retrieve Folder dialog for specifying a different destination folder for retrieved files. Figure 11. Settings Tab Display Table 4. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Settings Tab Display See Figure 11 and Table 4 for a brief functional description of backup versions that automatically checks for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software...
... button Displays the Set File History dialog for specifying the number of the Settings tab display. Retrieve Folder button Displays the Set Retrieve Folder dialog for specifying a different destination folder for retrieved files. Figure 11. Settings Tab Display Table 4. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Settings Tab Display See Figure 11 and Table 4 for a brief functional description of backup versions that automatically checks for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software...
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... WD Security icon on your desktop if you created one that you will not be able to access the data that someone else will gain access to electronically lock and unlock your drive and you installed the application Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 16 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning...
... WD Security icon on your desktop if you created one that you will not be able to access the data that someone else will gain access to electronically lock and unlock your drive and you installed the application Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 16 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning...
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... computer or disconnect and reconnect the drive to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. To display the Unlock Drive dialog, click either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: 1. Type your computer, starting either : The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one when you installed the application or Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security The WD Drive Utilities icon on the software configuration of your computer.
... computer or disconnect and reconnect the drive to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. To display the Unlock Drive dialog, click either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: 1. Type your computer, starting either : The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one when you installed the application or Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security The WD Drive Utilities icon on the software configuration of your computer.
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... deleting all of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. e. Select your first name in the Preferred language box. If you ever need to conserve power and minimize long-term wear on your drive, erasing or reformatting the drive also removes the WD software and all of inactivity to restore the WD software and disk image on the drive. 1. d. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon...
... deleting all of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. e. Select your first name in the Preferred language box. If you ever need to conserve power and minimize long-term wear on your drive, erasing or reformatting the drive also removes the WD software and all of inactivity to restore the WD software and disk image on the drive. 1. d. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon...
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... reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from the Downloads Library) Format a WD external hard drive in FAT32* (to NTFS using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. For further details, see: Answer ID 291 at http://support.wd.com Article IDs 314463 and # 184006 at support.microsoft.com The appropriate third-party software documentation or support organization TROUBLESHOOTING - 68 MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Partition...
... reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from the Downloads Library) Format a WD external hard drive in FAT32* (to NTFS using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. For further details, see: Answer ID 291 at http://support.wd.com Article IDs 314463 and # 184006 at support.microsoft.com The appropriate third-party software documentation or support organization TROUBLESHOOTING - 68 MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Partition...
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... wizard from displaying every time you connect your My Passport drive to your computer must be connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you do not install the WD software, you should install the SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. If...
... wizard from displaying every time you connect your My Passport drive to your computer must be connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you do not install the WD software, you should install the SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. If...
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WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: Connects to Windows Update Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver Installing the Driver Manually If 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: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 70 On the Found New Hardware - MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 3.
WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: Connects to Windows Update Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver Installing the Driver Manually If 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: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 70 On the Found New Hardware - MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 3.
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... required by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http://support.wd.com/download/gpl or obtained on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is attributable to the extent permitted by Western Digital. and 4) a copy...
... required by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http://support.wd.com/download/gpl or obtained on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is attributable to the extent permitted by Western Digital. and 4) a copy...
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... warranty 77 Login required icon 23 MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL N No writable partition icon 23 O Online User Manuals link 30 Opening WD SmartWare software 60 Operating systems 3 Optional accessories 3 P Password protecting your drive 44 CAUTION about lost passwords 44 Physical description 3 Precautions for handling 4 Product features 1 Q Quick drive test 51 R Reformatting the drive 66, 68 Register Drive dialog 58 Registering your drive 57 Regulatory compliance 75 Remote Dropbox account, configuring 62 Restoring the software disk image...
... warranty 77 Login required icon 23 MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL N No writable partition icon 23 O Online User Manuals link 30 Opening WD SmartWare software 60 Operating systems 3 Optional accessories 3 P Password protecting your drive 44 CAUTION about lost passwords 44 Physical description 3 Precautions for handling 4 Product features 1 Q Quick drive test 51 R Reformatting the drive 66, 68 Register Drive dialog 58 Registering your drive 57 Regulatory compliance 75 Remote Dropbox account, configuring 62 Restoring the software disk image...
Product Specifications
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... and protect your important documents, digital memories and entertainment - My Passport Ultra Metal Edition Premium Storage Product Features Stylish aluminum design My Passport Ultra Metal Edition brings brains and beauty together. Share and access your data is needed. temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are registered trademarks of backup options; SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Windows 8 or higher, Windows 7, Windows Vista® Requires reformatting for storage capacity, one gigabyte (GB) = one...
... and protect your important documents, digital memories and entertainment - My Passport Ultra Metal Edition Premium Storage Product Features Stylish aluminum design My Passport Ultra Metal Edition brings brains and beauty together. Share and access your data is needed. temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are registered trademarks of backup options; SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Windows 8 or higher, Windows 7, Windows Vista® Requires reformatting for storage capacity, one gigabyte (GB) = one...