Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... 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. and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to ...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705030-800 Aug 2009 My Passport™ Elite™ and My Passport and My Passport Elite are registered trademarks in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries; Technical Support Services support...
... 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. and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to ...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705030-800 Aug 2009 My Passport™ Elite™ and My Passport and My Passport Elite are registered trademarks in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries; Technical Support Services support...
User Manual
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..., Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - ii E-mail support is free for your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - To help for... topics: • Downloads - If the answer is available 24/7. Your product includes 30 days of your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - North America English Spanish Europe (toll...
..., Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - ii E-mail support is free for your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - To help for... topics: • Downloads - If the answer is available 24/7. Your product includes 30 days of your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - North America English Spanish Europe (toll...
User Manual
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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 Drive 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Indicators 3 USB 2.0 Interface 4 Registering Your WD ...
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 Drive 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Indicators 3 USB 2.0 Interface 4 Registering Your WD ...
User Manual
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... others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Planet friendly - ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 For the latest software, firmware, and product ...documentation and information, go to minimize waste. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital...
... others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Planet friendly - ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 For the latest software, firmware, and product ...documentation and information, go to minimize waste. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital...
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.... MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. The power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity. USB 2.0 Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. The lock Indicator indicates whether the user has set a password on page 38. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers...
.... MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. The power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity. USB 2.0 Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. The lock Indicator indicates whether the user has set a password on page 38. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers...
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... in the five main categories For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. By selecting a different drive, the system will identify the categories of files on that your My Passport drive to retrieve backed up include...
... in the five main categories For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. By selecting a different drive, the system will identify the categories of files on that your My Passport drive to retrieve backed up include...
User Manual
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... Backup Capabilities About Backing Up Your Computer Files The WD SmartWare software automatically and continuously backs up . Note: One installation of the WD SmartWare software supports up to three backup drives that you can see the number of files or folders to your computer to back up . Then, whenever you own...
... Backup Capabilities About Backing Up Your Computer Files The WD SmartWare software automatically and continuously backs up . Note: One installation of the WD SmartWare software supports up to three backup drives that you can see the number of files or folders to your computer to back up . Then, whenever you own...
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Backup Screen In the Content Gauges for your computer's disk drives, the categories of the files shown in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. In the Content Gauges and the Detailed View content box: This file category Documents Mail Music Movies Pictures Other Includes files with these ...
Backup Screen In the Content Gauges for your computer's disk drives, the categories of the files shown in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. In the Content Gauges and the Detailed View content box: This file category Documents Mail Music Movies Pictures Other Includes files with these ...
User Manual
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... format in the system tray to display the drive name, capacity used, temperature, and whether it back on, and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. The WD SmartWare Home screen displays. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Checking Status and Temperature Mouse over the WD SmartWare icon in a Windows environment). •...
... format in the system tray to display the drive name, capacity used, temperature, and whether it back on, and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. The WD SmartWare Home screen displays. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Checking Status and Temperature Mouse over the WD SmartWare icon in a Windows environment). •...
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... software, on the Drive Settings screen (see Figure 16 on page 29):" on your drive, Change your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-todate on page 28. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 2. Use a password to keep others.... Security Security Remove password protection from accessing the files on your drive. • Register Drive-Registering your drive to receive free technical support during periods of the contents on page 39. "Password Protecting Your Drive" on the latest WD products, Security Register Drive Perform routine ...
... software, on the Drive Settings screen (see Figure 16 on page 29):" on your drive, Change your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-todate on page 28. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 2. Use a password to keep others.... Security Security Remove password protection from accessing the files on your drive. • Register Drive-Registering your drive to receive free technical support during periods of the contents on page 39. "Password Protecting Your Drive" on the latest WD products, Security Register Drive Perform routine ...
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... the desktop and is preformatted as shown in Finder: The My Passport icon also displays on Windows XP and ID 3647 for formatting it to support.wdc.com. Refer to Knowledge Base Answer ID 3323 for reformatting the drive to Mac OS X format. (See ID 3645 for formatting a Mac to back...
... the desktop and is preformatted as shown in Finder: The My Passport icon also displays on Windows XP and ID 3647 for formatting it to support.wdc.com. Refer to Knowledge Base Answer ID 3323 for reformatting the drive to Mac OS X format. (See ID 3645 for formatting a Mac to back...
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... documentation or contact your WD portable USB drive. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? Refer to your motherboard. Refer to your motherboard or system manual for more information about booting from your USB card manufacturer... incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. A: Your system may be operating at support.microsoft.com for further details. TROUBLESHOOTING - 54 Q: How do I connect my USB drive to the computer before connecting your region. Installing...
... documentation or contact your WD portable USB drive. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? Refer to your motherboard. Refer to your motherboard or system manual for more information about booting from your USB card manufacturer... incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. A: Your system may be operating at support.microsoft.com for further details. TROUBLESHOOTING - 54 Q: How do I connect my USB drive to the computer before connecting your region. Installing...
User Manual
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...is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to you at support.wdc.com for information on your return paperwork. The term of service. Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your ... returned if WD determines that the Product was purchased. The term of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. The term of lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of your limited warranty depends on your limited warranty is...
...is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to you at support.wdc.com for information on your return paperwork. The term of service. Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your ... returned if WD determines that the Product was purchased. The term of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. The term of lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of your limited warranty depends on your limited warranty is...
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In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the ...
In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the ...
Product Specifications
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... cable is protected from recycled materials to 35°C Non-op. Not all products may be available in these regions. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All product and packaging specifications subject to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Your data is needed. temperature: -20°C ... encourage you 've lost files effortlessly Retrieve your valuable data to your computer and see at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. As used for a list of the specific countries in all your backup. Our smallest...
... cable is protected from recycled materials to 35°C Non-op. Not all products may be available in these regions. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All product and packaging specifications subject to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Your data is needed. temperature: -20°C ... encourage you 've lost files effortlessly Retrieve your valuable data to your computer and see at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. As used for a list of the specific countries in all your backup. Our smallest...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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...and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation-Get online installation help for support, have your first telephone contact with other WD users. North America English Spanish Europe (toll free)* Europe Middle East Africa 800.ASK....6008 6008/+65 62430496 * Toll free number is not available or if you informed of free telephone support during the warranty period. ii Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://register.wdc.com. If the answer is available in the following countries: Austria, ...
...and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation-Get online installation help for support, have your first telephone contact with other WD users. North America English Spanish Europe (toll free)* Europe Middle East Africa 800.ASK....6008 6008/+65 62430496 * Toll free number is not available or if you informed of free telephone support during the warranty period. ii Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://register.wdc.com. If the answer is available in the following countries: Austria, ...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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iii Table of Contents WD SMARTWARE 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...
iii Table of Contents WD SMARTWARE 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...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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... systems) • Direct-attached My Passport® Drives - Your data is an easy-to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Hard Drive Support The WD SmartWare software supports the following Windows® operating systems: • Windows XP • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and...
... systems) • Direct-attached My Passport® Drives - Your data is an easy-to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Hard Drive Support The WD SmartWare software supports the following Windows® operating systems: • Windows XP • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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... MANUAL • Network-attached Devices - My Book Live™ - For information about reformatting your computer's internal hard drive and each supported external device connected to specify the one internal hard drive or multiple hard drive partitions, or if a connected external device has multiple partitions... WD SmartWare software displays a selector box that you are presented in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. The WD SmartWare software does not support other manufacturers' hard drives, or WD hard drives that were not originally configured for selecting the files and...
... MANUAL • Network-attached Devices - My Book Live™ - For information about reformatting your computer's internal hard drive and each supported external device connected to specify the one internal hard drive or multiple hard drive partitions, or if a connected external device has multiple partitions... WD SmartWare software displays a selector box that you are presented in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. The WD SmartWare software does not support other manufacturers' hard drives, or WD hard drives that were not originally configured for selecting the files and...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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... online help screen. Whenever you have more than one • The external device that you through your software and drive setup selections • WD Customer Support and software update services See "Help Tab Display" on page 14. For three models of the connected device. tab display Retrieve Provides . . .
... online help screen. Whenever you have more than one • The external device that you through your software and drive setup selections • WD Customer Support and software update services See "Help Tab Display" on page 14. For three models of the connected device. tab display Retrieve Provides . . .