Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries; All rights reserved. and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac®
... in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries; All rights reserved. and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac®
User Manual
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..., Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product to address it before returning this product. Register your WD product or software. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at the best telephone number shown below. WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD...
..., Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product to address it before returning this product. Register your WD product or software. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at the best telephone number shown below. WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD...
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... PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this device with the USB cable supplied. Quick Install Guide My Passport for answer ID # 1550 and follow the instructions as prompted. To use only with Windows, you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents • My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive • USB cable • Quick Install Guide Important: My Passport is recommended that you must first reconfigure it is intended for use this WD product...
... PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this device with the USB cable supplied. Quick Install Guide My Passport for answer ID # 1550 and follow the instructions as prompted. To use only with Windows, you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents • My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive • USB cable • Quick Install Guide Important: My Passport is recommended that you must first reconfigure it is intended for use this WD product...
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... setup and technical support. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product, found on the label on top of the device. • Do not operate or store the device in an ambient temperature above 40°C (104°F). Drives may be handled with WD technical support. This information is necessary for your product. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
... setup and technical support. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product, found on the label on top of the device. • Do not operate or store the device in an ambient temperature above 40°C (104°F). Drives may be handled with WD technical support. This information is necessary for your product. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
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... Windows-based computers. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Important: Reformatting the drive erases all its contents. USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with Macintosh operating systems. To reformat the device to 480 Mb/s. File Backup-Apple® Time Machine™ Mac OS 10.5 users can manage automatic file backup and recovery using Time Machine. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in the U.S., visit shopwd.com. Drive Format This WD device is the industry standard interface for answer ID# 1550. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer...
... Windows-based computers. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Important: Reformatting the drive erases all its contents. USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with Macintosh operating systems. To reformat the device to 480 Mb/s. File Backup-Apple® Time Machine™ Mac OS 10.5 users can manage automatic file backup and recovery using Time Machine. Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in the U.S., visit shopwd.com. Drive Format This WD device is the industry standard interface for answer ID# 1550. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer...
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... Windows format. Search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for use. 3. Using the USB cable* supplied in the kit. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 4 To view the user manual, double-click the My Passport icon. To use the USB cable supplied in the kit, connect the drive to the computer as prompted. *To ensure proper operation of the drive, only use this device with Windows, you must first reconfigure it to the desktop and a My Passport icon appears. 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 2 1. Turn...
... Windows format. Search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for use. 3. Using the USB cable* supplied in the kit. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 4 To view the user manual, double-click the My Passport icon. To use the USB cable supplied in the kit, connect the drive to the computer as prompted. *To ensure proper operation of the drive, only use this device with Windows, you must first reconfigure it to the desktop and a My Passport icon appears. 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 2 1. Turn...
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The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. You may hear the drive power down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely.
The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. You may hear the drive power down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely.
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... recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be needed for more information. 45 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the computer? Contact the card manufacturer for usage with Windows 1550 obtain and reinstall the original software included with this product 1425 use the FireWire or USB cable supplied...
... recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be needed for more information. 45 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the computer? Contact the card manufacturer for usage with Windows 1550 obtain and reinstall the original software included with this product 1425 use the FireWire or USB cable supplied...
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... MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union, including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). However, there is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital...
... MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union, including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). However, there is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital...
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... limited warranty depends on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the Product. Subject to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the applicable instructions, as new. The remedies provided herein are registered trademarks in connection with the purchase, use , will be mentioned herein that the Product was purchased. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake...
... limited warranty depends on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the Product. Subject to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the applicable instructions, as new. The remedies provided herein are registered trademarks in connection with the purchase, use , will be mentioned herein that the Product was purchased. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake...
Product Specifications
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... stylish portable hard drive is available for Mac users on your Mac laptop using Apple Time Machine. • Compatible with Apple's Time Machine, or your favorite back up your office files and take them home, carry thousands of everyday life. • No power cables to guard your valuable data from place to pack up software. • Shock-resistant enclosure - Use with Apple Time Machine - Use it to place. No separate power supply is needed.* *A special cable is...
... stylish portable hard drive is available for Mac users on your Mac laptop using Apple Time Machine. • Compatible with Apple's Time Machine, or your favorite back up your office files and take them home, carry thousands of everyday life. • No power cables to guard your valuable data from place to pack up software. • Shock-resistant enclosure - Use with Apple Time Machine - Use it to place. No separate power supply is needed.* *A special cable is...
Product Specifications
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Capacities and Model Numbers 320 GB WDMEA3200Ax 500 GB WDMEA5000Ax Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate1: Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C 41°F to change without notice. Pictures shown may be mentioned herein that belong to other countries; All rights reserved. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte...
Capacities and Model Numbers 320 GB WDMEA3200Ax 500 GB WDMEA5000Ax Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate1: Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C 41°F to change without notice. Pictures shown may be mentioned herein that belong to other countries; All rights reserved. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte...