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...My Book for Mac® (reformatted for Windows operating systems) ABOUT THE WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE - 1 My Passport Essential™ - My Passport Elite™ - My Passport Studio™ (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - Your data is safe. Hard Drive Support The WD ...Windows XP • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. My Passport for Mac® (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service ...
...My Book for Mac® (reformatted for Windows operating systems) ABOUT THE WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE - 1 My Passport Essential™ - My Passport Elite™ - My Passport Studio™ (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - Your data is safe. Hard Drive Support The WD ...Windows XP • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. My Passport for Mac® (reformatted for Windows operating systems) - For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service ...
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... or network shares, then the WD SmartWare software displays a selector box that you can use them with this version of your My Book or My Passport drive, see answer ID 3865 in five tab-selected screen displays where: The . . . For information about reformatting your computer's internal hard drive and each supported...
... or network shares, then the WD SmartWare software displays a selector box that you can use them with this version of your My Book or My Passport drive, see answer ID 3865 in five tab-selected screen displays where: The . . . For information about reformatting your computer's internal hard drive and each supported...
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...: • Backup volume that you want to copy the retrieved files • Files that you want to match the hardware configuration of My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides only the Software Settings screen. See "Settings Tab Displays" on the type and model of two dialogs, ... names and graphic images to retrieve Settings Help See "Retrieve Tab Displays" on your connected device. For all My Book drives and most My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides buttons for a brief functional description of the help , click the X icon in the upper-right corner ...
...: • Backup volume that you want to copy the retrieved files • Files that you want to match the hardware configuration of My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides only the Software Settings screen. See "Settings Tab Displays" on the type and model of two dialogs, ... names and graphic images to retrieve Settings Help See "Retrieve Tab Displays" on your connected device. For all My Book drives and most My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides buttons for a brief functional description of the help , click the X icon in the upper-right corner ...
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...software to access the drive settings functions. See Figure 4 on page 15 and Table 4 on page 16 for Windows operating systems) - 0748, My Passport For these drives, you must use Windows Explorer by right-clicking the device, selecting Properties, and clicking the Hardware tab: In these examples the model...the Settings tab display depends on the type and model of the selected external device: • For all My Book drives and most My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides buttons that support the WD Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™ software-the WD SmartWare software ...
...software to access the drive settings functions. See Figure 4 on page 15 and Table 4 on page 16 for Windows operating systems) - 0748, My Passport For these drives, you must use Windows Explorer by right-clicking the device, selecting Properties, and clicking the Hardware tab: In these examples the model...the Settings tab display depends on the type and model of the selected external device: • For all My Book drives and most My Passport drives, the Settings tab display provides buttons that support the WD Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™ software-the WD SmartWare software ...
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... your external device. Depending on page 15) Preferences button Registration button Retrieve Folder button Security button Set Up Drive button For My Book and My Passport drives that automatically checks for naming the drive. File History button Displays the Set File History dialog for specifying the number of inactivity for each...
... your external device. Depending on page 15) Preferences button Registration button Retrieve Folder button Security button Set Up Drive button For My Book and My Passport drives that automatically checks for naming the drive. File History button Displays the Set File History dialog for specifying the number of inactivity for each...
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... set the sleep timer for the one that you must use to name your drive: • My Book Elite • My Book Studio • My Passport Studio The name that you want -dark text against a light background, or vice versa. Click Save Settings. On the Home screen, if you have more...
... set the sleep timer for the one that you must use to name your drive: • My Book Elite • My Book Studio • My Passport Studio The name that you want -dark text against a light background, or vice versa. Click Save Settings. On the Home screen, if you have more...
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... is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and My Passport are registered trademarks and My Passport Essential, WD SmartWare, and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of WD. Other marks may result from its use...
... is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and My Passport are registered trademarks and My Passport Essential, WD SmartWare, and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of WD. Other marks may result from its use...
Quick Install Guide
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..., Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Russia 8.10.8002.3355011 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. Technical Support Services http://support.wd.com www.wd.com If you encounter problems with this product...
..., Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Russia 8.10.8002.3355011 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. Technical Support Services http://support.wd.com www.wd.com If you encounter problems with this product...
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iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ULTRA 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 ...
iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ULTRA 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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MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 49 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 50 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 51 Using the WD Quick View ...
MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 49 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 50 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 51 Using the WD Quick View ...
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v MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL B Compliance and Warranty Information 76 Regulatory Compliance 76 FCC Class B Information 76 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 76 Safety Compliance 76 CE Compliance For Europe 77 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 77 Environmental Compliance (China 77 Warranty Information 77 Obtaining Service 77 Limited Warranty 78 GNU General Public License ("GPL 78 Index 79 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
v MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL B Compliance and Warranty Information 76 Regulatory Compliance 76 FCC Class B Information 76 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 76 Safety Compliance 76 CE Compliance For Europe 77 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 77 Environmental Compliance (China 77 Warranty Information 77 Obtaining Service 77 Limited Warranty 78 GNU General Public License ("GPL 78 Index 79 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... Pro automatic backup software works quietly in a sleek portable device. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your data using Dropbox.* *A Dropbox account is required for your important digital content. It features ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity, local and cloud backup..., and password protection with hardware encryption to discover the digital media stored on your My Passport Ultra drive with an on-the-go digital life. Local and cloud backup-The WD SmartWare Pro software lets you choose where you get compatibility...
... Pro automatic backup software works quietly in a sleek portable device. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your data using Dropbox.* *A Dropbox account is required for your important digital content. It features ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity, local and cloud backup..., and password protection with hardware encryption to discover the digital media stored on your My Passport Ultra drive with an on-the-go digital life. Local and cloud backup-The WD SmartWare Pro software lets you choose where you get compatibility...
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...at http:// www.westerndigital.com. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to you. USB 3.0 Cable My Passport Ultra Portable Hard Drive Figure 1. Durable enclosure protects the drive inside to help protect your files from the USB port on your drive, set...we build the drive inside -We know your region. No separate power supply is important to http://support.wdc.com/downloads. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL WD SecurityTM software-Set password protection and hardware encryption for WD products, visit: US Canada Europe All others http://www...
...at http:// www.westerndigital.com. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to you. USB 3.0 Cable My Passport Ultra Portable Hard Drive Figure 1. Durable enclosure protects the drive inside to help protect your files from the USB port on your drive, set...we build the drive inside -We know your region. No separate power supply is important to http://support.wdc.com/downloads. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL WD SecurityTM software-Set password protection and hardware encryption for WD products, visit: US Canada Europe All others http://www...
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.... If you want to the Apple menu and select Software Update. My Passport Ultra Drive ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Ultra drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible ...• Windows Vista • Windows 7 • Windows 8 Compatibility can vary, depending on page 65. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport Ultra drive has: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port USB 3.0 Interface Port Power/Activity LED Figure 2. For highest...
.... If you want to the Apple menu and select Software Update. My Passport Ultra Drive ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Ultra drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible ...• Windows Vista • Windows 7 • Windows 8 Compatibility can vary, depending on page 65. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport Ultra drive has: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port USB 3.0 Interface Port Power/Activity LED Figure 2. For highest...
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....com. You can damage drives. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Passport Ultra drive to 5 Gb/s. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with USB 2.0. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as...
....com. You can damage drives. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Passport Ultra drive to 5 Gb/s. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with USB 2.0. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as...
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... installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. Your My Passport drive is on your computer. 2. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. Turn on ... 3. Verify that is now ready to use as shown in your computer's file management utility listing. 4. Connect the drive to close it. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. Connecting the My...
... installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. Your My Passport drive is on your computer. 2. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. Turn on ... 3. Verify that is now ready to use as shown in your computer's file management utility listing. 4. Connect the drive to close it. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. Connecting the My...
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... installation option that you do not want to install. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Click Next to display the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 2. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Getting Started with the WD Software 1. Read the license agreement and select the I accept the terms... Clear the check box for the...
... installation option that you do not want to install. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Click Next to display the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 2. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Getting Started with the WD Software 1. Read the license agreement and select the I accept the terms... Clear the check box for the...
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... (see Figure 6 on page 44). • Installing the WD SmartWare software displays the Upgrade to WD SmartWare Pro screen for the installation to complete: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 7. When the installation completes, click Finish to step 9). 6.
... (see Figure 6 on page 44). • Installing the WD SmartWare software displays the Upgrade to WD SmartWare Pro screen for the installation to complete: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 7. When the installation completes, click Finish to step 9). 6.
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WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 5. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Figure 4.
WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 5. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Figure 4.
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... complete the upgrade and display the Activation Result message: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Activating your first name in the First Name box. b. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Figure 6. a. c. Type your email address in the Last Name box. Type your last name in the Email Address box. Type your free...
... complete the upgrade and display the Activation Result message: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Activating your first name in the First Name box. b. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Figure 6. a. c. Type your email address in the Last Name box. Type your last name in the Email Address box. Type your free...