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Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 Asia Pacific Japan +800.6008.6008 00... registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; and My Passport Edge is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079-705099-800 Jul 2012 Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www....
Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 Asia Pacific Japan +800.6008.6008 00... registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; and My Passport Edge is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079-705099-800 Jul 2012 Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www....
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Table of Contents MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC 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 ...
Table of Contents MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC 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 ...
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MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL A Compliance and Warranty Information 30 Regulatory Compliance 30 FCC Class B Information 30 ICES/NMB-003 Compliance 30 Safety Compliance 30 CE Compliance for Europe 30 GS Mark (Germany only 31 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 31 Environmental Compliance (China 31 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 31 Obtaining Service 31 Limited Warranty 32 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand 32 Obtaining Service 33 Warranty 33 GNU General Public License ("GPL 34 Index 35 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL A Compliance and Warranty Information 30 Regulatory Compliance 30 FCC Class B Information 30 ICES/NMB-003 Compliance 30 Safety Compliance 30 CE Compliance for Europe 30 GS Mark (Germany only 31 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 31 Environmental Compliance (China 31 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 31 Obtaining Service 31 Limited Warranty 32 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand 32 Obtaining Service 33 Warranty 33 GNU General Public License ("GPL 34 Index 35 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
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... your drive-We know your drive, set password protection and hardware encryption for Mac users who need to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Edge for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility-With this ultra-slim, all-metal portable drive...Description Registering the Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Passport Edge for Mac drive include: Ultra-slim, all -metal enclosure designed for Windows® operating systems. Compatible with your important digital content. Reduce transfer time by up your files with your USB ...
... your drive-We know your drive, set password protection and hardware encryption for Mac users who need to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Edge for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility-With this ultra-slim, all-metal portable drive...Description Registering the Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Passport Edge for Mac drive include: Ultra-slim, all -metal enclosure designed for Windows® operating systems. Compatible with your important digital content. Reduce transfer time by up your files with your USB ...
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...• USB 3.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software (included on the drive) USB 3.0 Cable My Passport Edge for Mac portable hard drive kit includes the following operating systems: Mac OS X • Leopard • Snow Leopard • Lion • ...YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1048. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at http:// www.westerndigital.com. For the...
...• USB 3.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software (included on the drive) USB 3.0 Cable My Passport Edge for Mac portable hard drive kit includes the following operating systems: Mac OS X • Leopard • Snow Leopard • Lion • ...YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1048. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at http:// www.westerndigital.com. For the...
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... Another way is backward compatible with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 27 and "Troubleshooting" on page 25. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Physical Description As shown in... "Registering the Drive" on page 28. On Windows computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. My Passport Edge for Mac drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as follows: LED Appearance On steady Fast flashing, approximately 3 times per second Slow...
... Another way is backward compatible with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 27 and "Troubleshooting" on page 25. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Physical Description As shown in... "Registering the Drive" on page 28. On Windows computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. My Passport Edge for Mac drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as follows: LED Appearance On steady Fast flashing, approximately 3 times per second Slow...
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MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during activity. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and using your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damaged drives.
MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during activity. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and using your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damaged drives.
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... Security Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Passport drive to your computer and installing the WD software. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides...
... Security Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Passport drive to your computer and installing the WD software. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides...
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... Disk check box only appears on page 7. want to step a on computers using the Lion or Mountain Lion operating system. Verify that the My Passport drive appears under DEVICES in the Sidebar area of your Finder display: Note: If the External disks check box is selected on your Finder Preferences... dialog, the My Passport icon displays on your operating system: • On Leopard or Snow Leopard, proceed to step 5. • On Lion or Mountain Lion, skip to step ...
... Disk check box only appears on page 7. want to step a on computers using the Lion or Mountain Lion operating system. Verify that the My Passport drive appears under DEVICES in the Sidebar area of your Finder display: Note: If the External disks check box is selected on your Finder Preferences... dialog, the My Passport icon displays on your operating system: • On Leopard or Snow Leopard, proceed to step 5. • On Lion or Mountain Lion, skip to step ...
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...backup password dialog that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 The My Passport icon now displays as Backup Disk. Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO WD +TURBO is a utility on the screen that displays: d. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the My... Passport drive that you want to create a password to secure your backup files, select the Encrypt Backup Disk check box....
...backup password dialog that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 The My Passport icon now displays as Backup Disk. Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO WD +TURBO is a utility on the screen that displays: d. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the My... Passport drive that you want to create a password to secure your backup files, select the Encrypt Backup Disk check box....
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A message informs you that displays: 3. Double-click the WD +TURBO Installer application: 4. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue. Double-click the Extras folder on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen: 5. Click Install on the screen that installing the drivers requires you to restart your computer to make them active: Click Yes to continue. 6.
A message informs you that displays: 3. Double-click the WD +TURBO Installer application: 4. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue. Double-click the Extras folder on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen: 5. Click Install on the screen that installing the drivers requires you to restart your computer to make them active: Click Yes to continue. 6.
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... the password that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Installing the WD Security Software To install the WD Security software: 1. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the drive. After the computer restarts, the My...
... the password that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Installing the WD Security Software To install the WD Security software: 1. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the drive. After the computer restarts, the My...
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In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Security application. 4. See "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on the screen that displays: 3. Read the license agreement and click Accept to the alias Applications folder on page 13. Drag the WD Security application to continue and display the WD Security screen: 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 2.
In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Security application. 4. See "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on the screen that displays: 3. Read the license agreement and click Accept to the alias Applications folder on page 13. Drag the WD Security application to continue and display the WD Security screen: 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 2.
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MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software To install the WD Drive Utilities software: 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Drive Utilities application. Drag the WD Drive Utilities application to the alias Applications folder on the screen that displays: 3. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the screen that displays: 2.
MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software To install the WD Drive Utilities software: 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Drive Utilities application. Drag the WD Drive Utilities application to the alias Applications folder on the screen that displays: 3. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the screen that displays: 2.
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Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue and display the WD Drive Utilities screen: 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. See "Managing and Customizing the Drive" on page 19.
Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue and display the WD Drive Utilities screen: 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. See "Managing and Customizing the Drive" on page 19.
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... to : • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for . 3. Use the WD Security software to it again. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing... that someone else will gain access to your drive and you do not want to 25 characters. You will have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your drive: 1. Type your password in the Choose a password box, using up to create a password for a password To ...
... to : • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for . 3. Use the WD Security software to it again. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing... that someone else will gain access to your drive and you do not want to 25 characters. You will have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your drive: 1. Type your password in the Choose a password box, using up to create a password for a password To ...
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After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for user: check box, you continue your My Passport drive with the WD Unlocker virtual CD (VCD) icon: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 14 Then the WD Security software: • Locks the drive when ... your password for user: check box, the first time you do not have the WD Security software installed on this dialog in the future. 7. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. Retype your password. 8. Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you accept the risk. 9.
After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for user: check box, you continue your My Passport drive with the WD Unlocker virtual CD (VCD) icon: LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 14 Then the WD Security software: • Locks the drive when ... your password for user: check box, the first time you do not have the WD Security software installed on this dialog in the future. 7. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. Retype your password. 8. Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you accept the risk. 9.
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... WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: This happens either: • Automatically if you only have the one locked My Passport drive connected to your computer • When you select the locked drive on either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities screen if you have... you can use either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities software to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. On the Unlock Drive dialog: a. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL The WD Unlocker VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that is locked to unlock the drive. Or you have...
... WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: This happens either: • Automatically if you only have the one locked My Passport drive connected to your computer • When you select the locked drive on either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities screen if you have... you can use either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities software to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. On the Unlock Drive dialog: a. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL The WD Unlocker VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that is locked to unlock the drive. Or you have...
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... Unlock application on your desktop: 2. b. Double-click the WD Unlocker VCD icon on the screen that displays: The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: 3. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password-protected drive to a computer that appears...
... Unlock application on your desktop: 2. b. Double-click the WD Unlocker VCD icon on the screen that displays: The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: 3. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password-protected drive to a computer that appears...
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... one with the password that you want to change your new password in the Password box. 4. Type a hint to remember your current work session. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL c. Click Go > Applications > WD Security to close the WD Drive Unlock utility screen. Select the Change password option. 5. Select or...
... one with the password that you want to change your new password in the Password box. 4. Type a hint to remember your current work session. MY PASSPORT EDGE FOR MAC USER MANUAL c. Click Go > Applications > WD Security to close the WD Drive Unlock utility screen. Select the Change password option. 5. Select or...