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Table of Contents MY PASSPORT SLIM 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 ...
Table of Contents MY PASSPORT SLIM 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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iv MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 48 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 49 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 50 Using the WD Quick View ...
iv MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 48 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 49 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 50 Using the WD Quick View ...
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v MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL B Compliance and Warranty Information 74 Regulatory Compliance 74 FCC Class B Information 74 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 74 Safety Compliance 74 CE Compliance For Europe 75 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 75 Environmental Compliance (China 75 Warranty Information 75 Obtaining Service 75 Limited Warranty 76 GNU General Public License ("GPL 76 Index 77 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
v MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL B Compliance and Warranty Information 74 Regulatory Compliance 74 FCC Class B Information 74 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 74 Safety Compliance 74 CE Compliance For Europe 75 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 75 Environmental Compliance (China 75 Warranty Information 75 Obtaining Service 75 Limited Warranty 76 GNU General Public License ("GPL 76 Index 77 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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...a durable metal enclosure, ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity, automatic and cloud backup, and password protection with all your My Passport Slim drive or back up files to your digital content. Select automatic, continuous backup to instantly back up your files on your Ultrabook™ or other slim notebook. ... in your briefcase, pocket or purse, it easy to discover the digital media stored on your schedule and take control of your files. Or select the scheduled backup option to back up your My Passport® Slim™ portable hard drive. This drive offers high capacity...
...a durable metal enclosure, ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity, automatic and cloud backup, and password protection with all your My Passport Slim drive or back up files to your digital content. Select automatic, continuous backup to instantly back up your files on your Ultrabook™ or other slim notebook. ... in your briefcase, pocket or purse, it easy to discover the digital media stored on your schedule and take control of your files. Or select the scheduled backup option to back up your My Passport® Slim™ portable hard drive. This drive offers high capacity...
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...power supply is needed. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1048. USB 3.0 Cable My Passport Slim Portable Hard Drive Figure 1. USB-powered-Powered directly from the USB port on your region. Kit Contents As shown in Figure 1, your My...://www.shopwd.ca or http://www.wdstore.ca http://www.shopwd.eu or http://www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your PC. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL WD Drive Utilities™ software-Register your drive, set the drive sleep timer, run diagnostics and more using the WD Drive ...
...power supply is needed. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1048. USB 3.0 Cable My Passport Slim Portable Hard Drive Figure 1. USB-powered-Powered directly from the USB port on your region. Kit Contents As shown in Figure 1, your My...://www.shopwd.ca or http://www.wdstore.ca http://www.shopwd.eu or http://www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your PC. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL WD Drive Utilities™ software-Register your drive, set the drive sleep timer, run diagnostics and more using the WD Drive ...
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.../Activity LED Figure 2. For Windows computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. My Passport Slim Drive ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Disk Drive Format Your My Passport Slim drive is compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 62 and "...operating system. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Slim drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with the following operating systems: ...
.../Activity LED Figure 2. For Windows computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. My Passport Slim Drive ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Disk Drive Format Your My Passport Slim drive is compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 62 and "...operating system. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Slim drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with the following operating systems: ...
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... Always register your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as described in "Registering the Drive" on page 52. ABOUT...
... Always register your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as described in "Registering the Drive" on page 52. ABOUT...
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... You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. Connect the drive to close it. Your My Passport drive is on the drive: • WD Drive Utilities • WD Security • WD SmartWare Figure 3. Connecting the My...WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer's file management utility listing. 4. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. Turn on your computer.
... You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. Connect the drive to close it. Your My Passport drive is on the drive: • WD Drive Utilities • WD Security • WD SmartWare Figure 3. Connecting the My...WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your computer's file management utility listing. 4. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. Turn on your computer.
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... SmartWare b. On the Custom Setup dialog: a. c. Click Next to install. Clear the check box for each application: • Create Desktop Shortcut • Launch Application d. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Getting Started with the WD Software 1. Click Next to display the End User License Agreement. 3.
... SmartWare b. On the Custom Setup dialog: a. c. Click Next to install. Clear the check box for each application: • Create Desktop Shortcut • Launch Application d. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Getting Started with the WD Software 1. Click Next to display the End User License Agreement. 3.
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... (see Figure 6 on page 43). • Installing the WD SmartWare software displays the Upgrade to WD SmartWare Pro screen for the installation to complete: MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 7.
... (see Figure 6 on page 43). • Installing the WD SmartWare software displays the Upgrade to WD SmartWare Pro screen for the installation to complete: MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 7.
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WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 5. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Figure 4. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8
WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 5. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Figure 4. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8
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MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Figure 6. a. b. Type your first name in the First Name box. The WD SmartWare Pro software upgrade extends the backup function to WD ...
MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Figure 6. a. b. Type your first name in the First Name box. The WD SmartWare Pro software upgrade extends the backup function to WD ...
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... as a backup source device. In the Backup Source area of "Configuring a Remote Dropbox Account" on page 60. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL e. See step 4 of the Select Backup Source and Backup Target screen, select the device that the backup source device will be either...
... as a backup source device. In the Backup Source area of "Configuring a Remote Dropbox Account" on page 60. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL e. See step 4 of the Select Backup Source and Backup Target screen, select the device that the backup source device will be either...
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... SmartWare Pro software: You must configure your Dropbox account for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software before you want to back up : 11. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL • After configuring your Dropbox account for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software, the Dropbox icon signifies that a light-blue highlight...
... SmartWare Pro software: You must configure your Dropbox account for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software before you want to back up : 11. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL • After configuring your Dropbox account for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software, the Dropbox icon signifies that a light-blue highlight...
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Select the option for the type of backup that you select from a folder view of the backup source device. Click Next to run: • Category Backup-Finds and backs up all of the files of the selected categories on the Select Backup Source and Backup Target screen to display the Select Backup Plan screen: 13. b. Click Next on the backup source device. • File Backup-Backs up files or folders that you want to display the initial Select Backup Frequency screen: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 On the Select Backup Plan screen: a. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 12.
Select the option for the type of backup that you select from a folder view of the backup source device. Click Next to run: • Category Backup-Finds and backs up all of the files of the selected categories on the Select Backup Source and Backup Target screen to display the Select Backup Plan screen: 13. b. Click Next on the backup source device. • File Backup-Backs up files or folders that you want to display the initial Select Backup Frequency screen: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 On the Select Backup Plan screen: a. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 12.
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... - 13 Hourly Daily Monthly Performs a backup . . . On the initial Backup screen you want to run your backup. Click OK to skip the backup. 16. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 14. b. On the initial Select Backup Frequency screen: a. If you selected at the selected time: a. b. Click Next to schedule your first backup...
... - 13 Hourly Daily Monthly Performs a backup . . . On the initial Backup screen you want to run your backup. Click OK to skip the backup. 16. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 14. b. On the initial Select Backup Frequency screen: a. If you selected at the selected time: a. b. Click Next to schedule your first backup...
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After that, launching the software displays the Home screen so you can choose what you install the WD SmartWare software on your computer. Initial Backup Screens CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Initial Category Backup Screen Note: The initial Backup screens only appear one time-when you want to do. Initial File Backup Screen Figure 7.
After that, launching the software displays the Home screen so you can choose what you install the WD SmartWare software on your computer. Initial Backup Screens CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Initial Category Backup Screen Note: The initial Backup screens only appear one time-when you want to do. Initial File Backup Screen Figure 7.
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MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of the selected backup source device and each available backup ...
MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of the selected backup source device and each available backup ...
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... share that you want to keep for opening dialogs to or retrieve files from See Figure 8 on page 17 and Table 1 on page 29. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL The . . . Home Tab Display Use the Home tab display to view device content gauges and select: • The source device or drive...
... share that you want to keep for opening dialogs to or retrieve files from See Figure 8 on page 17 and Table 1 on page 29. MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL The . . . Home Tab Display Use the Home tab display to view device content gauges and select: • The source device or drive...
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Home Tab Display Backup Target Content Gauges WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 17 MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Computer Icon Backup Source Selector Backup Source Device Selector Backup Target Device Icons Backup Source Content Gauge Figure 8.
Home Tab Display Backup Target Content Gauges WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 17 MY PASSPORT SLIM USER MANUAL Computer Icon Backup Source Selector Backup Source Device Selector Backup Target Device Icons Backup Source Content Gauge Figure 8.