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v MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 9 Troubleshooting 56 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 56 Frequently Asked Questions 56 A Installing an SES Driver 57 Windows XP 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Windows Vista 60 Installing the Driver Automatically 60 Installing the Driver Manually 61 Windows 7 63 B Compliance and Warranty Information 66 Regulatory Compliance 66 FCC Class B Information 66 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 66 Safety Compliance 66 CE Compliance For Europe 66...
v MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 9 Troubleshooting 56 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 56 Frequently Asked Questions 56 A Installing an SES Driver 57 Windows XP 57 Installing the Driver Automatically 57 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Windows Vista 60 Installing the Driver Automatically 60 Installing the Driver Manually 61 Windows 7 63 B Compliance and Warranty Information 66 Regulatory Compliance 66 FCC Class B Information 66 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 66 Safety Compliance 66 CE Compliance For Europe 66...
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... portable storage, so we designed a smaller, high-quality hard drive inside a premium finished package. FireWire® 800-Save and access data at top speeds with Mac computers-Formatted for Mac computer users. WD's best-selling My Passport Studio FireWire external hard drive features WD SmartWare™ software that limit power from the USB port. Designed for use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. No separate power supply is needed. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file...
... portable storage, so we designed a smaller, high-quality hard drive inside a premium finished package. FireWire® 800-Save and access data at top speeds with Mac computers-Formatted for Mac computer users. WD's best-selling My Passport Studio FireWire external hard drive features WD SmartWare™ software that limit power from the USB port. Designed for use , automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security protection. No separate power supply is needed. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file...
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... Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Physical Description Customizable Label Capacity Gauge Power/Activity LED Lock Indicator USB Port FireWire Port Indicators Power/Activity LED. The capacity gauge has ten sections that fill from left to right to use this drive with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 48 and "Troubleshooting" on page 56. For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. The power/activity LED...
... Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Physical Description Customizable Label Capacity Gauge Power/Activity LED Lock Indicator USB Port FireWire Port Indicators Power/Activity LED. The capacity gauge has ten sections that fill from left to right to use this drive with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 48 and "Troubleshooting" on page 56. For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. The power/activity LED...
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... is backwardcompatible with FireWire 400 using the WD SmartWare software, as the included FireWire 800 to 400 adapter. USB 2.0 is to register online at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 Mb/s). Connection to a FireWire 400 port transfers data at register.wdc.com. Drives may be handled with USB 1.1. When illuminated, the lock indicator LED shows that you remove the password from the drive or the drive loses power. Another way is backward-compatible with care during...
... is backwardcompatible with FireWire 400 using the WD SmartWare software, as the included FireWire 800 to 400 adapter. USB 2.0 is to register online at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 Mb/s). Connection to a FireWire 400 port transfers data at register.wdc.com. Drives may be handled with USB 1.1. When illuminated, the lock indicator LED shows that you remove the password from the drive or the drive loses power. Another way is backward-compatible with care during...
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... SmartWare software is fully compatible with Time Machine: a. b. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, and then double-click the WD SmartWare icon on the desktop: 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard This section provides directions on installing the drive for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running diagnostics. Note: If you want to use the Time Machine backup software, click Cancel. Mac OS...
... SmartWare software is fully compatible with Time Machine: a. b. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, and then double-click the WD SmartWare icon on the desktop: 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard This section provides directions on installing the drive for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running diagnostics. Note: If you want to use the Time Machine backup software, click Cancel. Mac OS...
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... backup? On the Backup screen (see Figure 5 on the drive to your My Passport drive. b. Choosing the number of the backup files that there is idle Selecting Specific Content to display the Home screen. The best long-term solution would be to relegate the drive to view the Western Digital Online Store website. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to suit your computer is not enough free...
... backup? On the Backup screen (see Figure 5 on the drive to your My Passport drive. b. Choosing the number of the backup files that there is idle Selecting Specific Content to display the Home screen. The best long-term solution would be to relegate the drive to view the Western Digital Online Store website. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to suit your computer is not enough free...
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... WD SmartWare software installed on your password. 8. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your computer • Your computer exits the sleep mode You will have to signify that you do this even if you accept the risk. 9. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 CAUTION! Click Save Security Settings to help remind yourself of data loss if you continue your password in the Password hint box. 7. Read the...
... WD SmartWare software installed on your password. 8. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your computer • Your computer exits the sleep mode You will have to signify that you do this even if you accept the risk. 9. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 29 CAUTION! Click Save Security Settings to help remind yourself of data loss if you continue your password in the Password hint box. 7. Read the...
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... use the icon and other ways to open it has been installed, there are two ways to do these things. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 16 Managing and Customizing Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Displaying the Status and Serial Number of the Drive Safely Dismounting the Drive Displaying the Status and Serial Number of the Drive Unlocking the Drive Manually Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode Customizing Your Drive Settings...
... use the icon and other ways to open it has been installed, there are two ways to do these things. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 16 Managing and Customizing Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: WD SmartWare Icon Opening WD SmartWare Software Displaying the Status and Serial Number of the Drive Safely Dismounting the Drive Displaying the Status and Serial Number of the Drive Unlocking the Drive Manually Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode Customizing Your Drive Settings...
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...: • Their original locations on your computer • A Retrieved Content folder By default, the WD SmartWare software creates and uses a Retrieved Content subfolder in your MYDESKTOP folder. Set File History Backup Speed Retrieve Folder Preferences AND see Figure 7 on page 22), click Retrieve Folder to display the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 39 To specify a different folder: 1. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Customizing Your Software Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy...
...: • Their original locations on your computer • A Retrieved Content folder By default, the WD SmartWare software creates and uses a Retrieved Content subfolder in your MYDESKTOP folder. Set File History Backup Speed Retrieve Folder Preferences AND see Figure 7 on page 22), click Retrieve Folder to display the Set Retrieve Folder dialog: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 39 To specify a different folder: 1. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Customizing Your Software Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy...
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... Passport drive. • Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that you need it easy for you to disable this option and open the WD SmartWare Home screen whenever you are always using the most-recent software version. Otherwise, you might want to quickly customize the settings of your drive for the best possible performance. • Label-Create a custom name (label) that appears on the cover of your desktop...
... Passport drive. • Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that you need it easy for you to disable this option and open the WD SmartWare Home screen whenever you are always using the most-recent software version. Otherwise, you might want to quickly customize the settings of your drive for the best possible performance. • Label-Create a custom name (label) that appears on the cover of your desktop...
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... view the contents of the VCD, such as shown in the form of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 49 The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for the drive. 2. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is listed under Devices with Removable Storage: Note: WD SmartWare software is disabled on your My Passport drive. Open...
... view the contents of the VCD, such as shown in the form of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 49 The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for the drive. 2. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is listed under Devices with Removable Storage: Note: WD SmartWare software is disabled on your My Passport drive. Open...
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...; Reformat from Mac GPT to Windows XP NTFS Reformat the drive from your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. Refer to the computer before connecting your region. TROUBLESHOOTING - 56 When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at the USB 1.1 full speed of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. 19 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter...
...; Reformat from Mac GPT to Windows XP NTFS Reformat the drive from your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. Refer to the computer before connecting your region. TROUBLESHOOTING - 56 When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at the USB 1.1 full speed of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. 19 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter...
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INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 3. When installation is complete, click Finish. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next.
INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 3. When installation is complete, click Finish. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next.
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INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 Close those two screens. 1. Installing the Driver Manually You might display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. On the New Found Hardware - On the Found New Hardware screen, click Yes, search online this time only. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 1. Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two extra screens might want to the Internet. The driver is not connected to install the SES driver manually, for example, if you computer is automatically installed. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software.
INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 Close those two screens. 1. Installing the Driver Manually You might display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. On the New Found Hardware - On the Found New Hardware screen, click Yes, search online this time only. MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 1. Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two extra screens might want to the Internet. The driver is not connected to install the SES driver manually, for example, if you computer is automatically installed. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software.
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... warranty depends on the country in these regions. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may vary from unauthorized access or theft with Apple® Time Machine™, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac OS® X, Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 (requires reformatting) Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 adapter AC adapter Quick Install Guide OPERATING Specifications Data transfer...
... warranty depends on the country in these regions. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may vary from unauthorized access or theft with Apple® Time Machine™, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac OS® X, Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 (requires reformatting) Kit Contents Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 adapter AC adapter Quick Install Guide OPERATING Specifications Data transfer...
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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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... of your external device, Customize the settings of the Windows taskbar: WD Quick View Icon b. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6. When the installation completes, click Finish to . . . To confirm a successful installation: a. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to keep others from accessing 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 display the Home screen (see . . . tab Backup Retrieve Settings Settings Settings Help AND see...
... of your external device, Customize the settings of the Windows taskbar: WD Quick View Icon b. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6. When the installation completes, click Finish to . . . To confirm a successful installation: a. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to keep others from accessing 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 display the Home screen (see . . . tab Backup Retrieve Settings Settings Settings Help AND see...
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... 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 not be able to access the data that you must use it . SECURING THE DRIVE - 22 The WD SmartWare software uses your password to electronically lock and unlock your drive: 1. You will have more than one external device connected to display the Drive Settings...
... 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 not be able to access the data that you must use it . SECURING THE DRIVE - 22 The WD SmartWare software uses your password to electronically lock and unlock your drive: 1. You will have more than one external device connected to display the Drive Settings...
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... SmartWare software does not 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 the WD SmartWare software...
... SmartWare software does not 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 the WD SmartWare software...
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... code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl or obtained on CD for any product in which you may re-use, re-distribute, and modify the GPL Software; 3) with the Software, including but not limited to any Open Source Software, is provided, to the GPL Software, no warranty is solely at your own risk. Western Digital...
... code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl or obtained on CD for any product in which you may re-use, re-distribute, and modify the GPL Software; 3) with the Software, including but not limited to any Open Source Software, is provided, to the GPL Software, no warranty is solely at your own risk. Western Digital...