Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... reception. My Passport™ Elite™ 1 USB 2.0 Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa 2 1 2 USB 2.0 Please see the user manual located on the drive for more detailed information on the use of this product is 70db...
... reception. My Passport™ Elite™ 1 USB 2.0 Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa 2 1 2 USB 2.0 Please see the user manual located on the drive for more detailed information on the use of this product is 70db...
User Manual
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..., United Kingdom. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at the best telephone number shown below. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your WD product or software. If the answer is available 24/7. Get online installation help us keep...
..., United Kingdom. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at the best telephone number shown below. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your WD product or software. If the answer is available 24/7. Get online installation help us keep...
User Manual
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... use only with backup and sync & encryption software (PC only). For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. GETTING STARTED - 1 For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents • My Passport Elite Portable Hard Drive • USB cable...
... use only with backup and sync & encryption software (PC only). For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. GETTING STARTED - 1 For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents • My Passport Elite Portable Hard Drive • USB cable...
User Manual
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... applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during activity. • Do not stack any objects on top of the device. Register online at register.wdc.com. Drives may be handled with WD technical support...
... applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during activity. • Do not stack any objects on top of the device. Register online at register.wdc.com. Drives may be handled with WD technical support...
User Manual
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... drive capacity used on the drive during power-on state or power-save mode System standby Drive in use Capacity Gauge The capacity gauge is illuminated upon drive usage. Because this drive is preformatted and contains software and utilities, the first section is enabled only through installation of drive capacity. 2 About Your WD Drive Features MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Cover slides to the left Drive State Power-on state. Power/Activity LED Behavior Appearance Steady Slow flashing...
... drive capacity used on the drive during power-on state or power-save mode System standby Drive in use Capacity Gauge The capacity gauge is illuminated upon drive usage. Because this drive is preformatted and contains software and utilities, the first section is enabled only through installation of drive capacity. 2 About Your WD Drive Features MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Cover slides to the left Drive State Power-on state. Power/Activity LED Behavior Appearance Steady Slow flashing...
User Manual
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... using the Disk Management utility. After formatting, go to 12 Mbps). Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in My Passport. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up the software included in your product, download the My Passport utility, and follow the instructions as prompted. • WD Sync™ is a synchronization and encryption software that provides around-the-clock data protection. Windows 2000 and XP users can overcome file size limitations by reformatting the drive...
... using the Disk Management utility. After formatting, go to 12 Mbps). Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in My Passport. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up the software included in your product, download the My Passport utility, and follow the instructions as prompted. • WD Sync™ is a synchronization and encryption software that provides around-the-clock data protection. Windows 2000 and XP users can overcome file size limitations by reformatting the drive...
User Manual
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... kit to connect the drive to the desktop. 4. otherwise, click Quit to the computer as shown. 3. Open the WD_Mac_Tools folder and double-click WDDriveManager.dmg. 5. Turn on your computer. 2. Note: If autorun is displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 To install software, double-click your choice on your Windows computer, you must install the utilities and software manually. 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 1 2 Windows 1. Turn on...
... kit to connect the drive to the desktop. 4. otherwise, click Quit to the computer as shown. 3. Open the WD_Mac_Tools folder and double-click WDDriveManager.dmg. 5. Turn on your computer. 2. Note: If autorun is displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 To install software, double-click your choice on your Windows computer, you must install the utilities and software manually. 3 Connecting the Device MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 1 2 Windows 1. Turn on...
User Manual
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After the device icon disappears from the desktop, you may hear the drive power down properly, and you can safely disconnect the USB interface cable from your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 6 Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. You may disconnect the drive safely. MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Windows Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your computer.
After the device icon disappears from the desktop, you may hear the drive power down properly, and you can safely disconnect the USB interface cable from your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 6 Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. You may disconnect the drive safely. MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Windows Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your computer.
User Manual
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... support.wdc.com. A: USB 2.0 is built-in your WD portable USB drive. 45 MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. however, Windows 2000/XP users can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by reformatting the drive to NTFS using this product, refer to the computer before connecting your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. A: Depending on the computer desktop? A: For recommended formats for your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be used with USB...
... support.wdc.com. A: USB 2.0 is built-in your WD portable USB drive. 45 MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. however, Windows 2000/XP users can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by reformatting the drive to NTFS using this product, refer to the computer before connecting your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. A: Depending on the computer desktop? A: For recommended formats for your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be used with USB...
User Manual
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... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of sound pressure from information technology equipment. However, there is no guarantee that this system to the applicable Council Directives of the Voluntary Control Council for US and Canada. 6 MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance ... Union, including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). VCCI Notice (Japan only) This is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital Europe. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of sound pressure from information technology equipment. However, there is no guarantee that this system to the applicable Council Directives of the Voluntary Control Council for US and Canada. 6 MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance ... Union, including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). VCCI Notice (Japan only) This is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital Europe. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
User Manual
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... balance of the applicable period of WD. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for storing or shipping your WD product. Information furnished by law. WD reserves the right to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of such damages. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide...
... balance of the applicable period of WD. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for storing or shipping your WD product. Information furnished by law. WD reserves the right to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of such damages. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT ELITE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide...
Product Specifications
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... your changes back to edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Retrieve a forgotten presentation or file from the USB port on your computer. Then sync all of your computers with 128-bit encryption. (Windows® only) • Remote access - No separate power supply is automatically backed up. • Synchronized and secure - Portable Hard Drives My Passport™ Elite™ Portable Hard Drives Luxurious Soft-touch Finish Capacity Gauge Backup and Sync Software My Passport portable hard drive holds everything I need and helps...
... your changes back to edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Retrieve a forgotten presentation or file from the USB port on your computer. Then sync all of your computers with 128-bit encryption. (Windows® only) • Remote access - No separate power supply is automatically backed up. • Synchronized and secure - Portable Hard Drives My Passport™ Elite™ Portable Hard Drives Luxurious Soft-touch Finish Capacity Gauge Backup and Sync Software My Passport portable hard drive holds everything I need and helps...
Product Specifications
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... WDMLB5000 Limited Warranty 5 years Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to change without notice. and other companies. Other marks may vary from actual product. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second, and gigabit per second. © 2008 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Portable Hard Drives My Passport Elite Portable Hard Drives What it...
... WDMLB5000 Limited Warranty 5 years Kit Contents Portable hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to change without notice. and other companies. Other marks may vary from actual product. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second, and gigabit per second. © 2008 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Portable Hard Drives My Passport Elite Portable Hard Drives What it...