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Table of Contents MY PASSPORT EDGE 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 Accessories 2 ... 20 Settings Tab Display 23 Help Tab Display 24 4 Backing Up Your Computer Files 26 How the Backup Function Works 26 Backing Up Files 26 5 Retrieving Backup Files 31 How the Retrieve Function Works 31 Retrieving Files 31 6 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 35 Password Protecting the Drive 35 Unlocking the Drive...
Table of Contents MY PASSPORT EDGE 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 Accessories 2 ... 20 Settings Tab Display 23 Help Tab Display 24 4 Backing Up Your Computer Files 26 How the Backup Function Works 26 Backing Up Files 26 5 Retrieving Backup Files 31 How the Retrieve Function Works 31 Retrieving Files 31 6 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 35 Password Protecting the Drive 35 Unlocking the Drive...
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...Passport Edge lets you get compatibility with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of your files from unauthorized use, with blazing speed. WD SmartWareTM-Automatic, continuous backup software works quietly in a sleek portable drive. Whenever you are ready to help protect your digital...Physical Description Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Features With a new ultra-compact design, high capacity and password protection, My Passport Edge fits perfectly into the busy life of capacity for your hardware and system configuration. Ultra-sleek design with plenty of...
...Passport Edge lets you get compatibility with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of your files from unauthorized use, with blazing speed. WD SmartWareTM-Automatic, continuous backup software works quietly in a sleek portable drive. Whenever you are ready to help protect your digital...Physical Description Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Features With a new ultra-compact design, high capacity and password protection, My Passport Edge fits perfectly into the busy life of capacity for your hardware and system configuration. Ultra-sleek design with plenty of...
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...Tab Displays Retrieve Tab Displays Settings Tab Display Help Tab Display All operational features and capabilities of the WD SmartWare software are working with. • The by -category dialog provides content gauges showing the total capacity and category structure of your computer's...that you want to retrieve files from • Destination on page 20. (Continued) WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 12 MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of your computer's internal hard drive, and each...
...Tab Displays Retrieve Tab Displays Settings Tab Display Help Tab Display All operational features and capabilities of the WD SmartWare software are working with. • The by -category dialog provides content gauges showing the total capacity and category structure of your computer's...that you want to retrieve files from • Destination on page 20. (Continued) WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 12 MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of your computer's internal hard drive, and each...
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...your operating system files that are not available for a category-type backup, including: system files, program files, applications, working files like .tmp and .log files, and any files to the drive, the content gauge for a category-type backup...The Retrieved category, also shown against a dark gray background, includes all of the Backup tab displays. My Passport drive content gauge After installing the WD SmartWare software-before running a backup or copying files to the drive, ...system put there when you have retrieved from a prior backup. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Table 1.
...your operating system files that are not available for a category-type backup, including: system files, program files, applications, working files like .tmp and .log files, and any files to the drive, the content gauge for a category-type backup...The Retrieved category, also shown against a dark gray background, includes all of the Backup tab displays. My Passport drive content gauge After installing the WD SmartWare software-before running a backup or copying files to the drive, ...system put there when you have retrieved from a prior backup. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Table 1.
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... on your part-just make sure to leave your My Passport drive connected to back up . MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 14 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: How the Backup Function Works Backing Up Files How the Backup Function Works The WD SmartWare software automatically and continuously backs up...
... on your part-just make sure to leave your My Passport drive connected to back up . MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 14 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: How the Backup Function Works Backing Up Files How the Backup Function Works The WD SmartWare software automatically and continuously backs up...
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... 1. Click the Retrieve tab to display either the: • Select a destination for you to retrieve backed up files from your My Passport drive and copy them to either: • Their original locations on your computer, select the one that you want to retrieve: 2. ... retrieved files-either individual files, folders, or everything. 5. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 15 Retrieving Backup Files This chapter includes the following topics: How the Retrieve Function Works Retrieving Files How the Retrieve Function Works The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for retrieved files dialog ...
... 1. Click the Retrieve tab to display either the: • Select a destination for you to retrieve backed up files from your My Passport drive and copy them to either: • Their original locations on your computer, select the one that you want to retrieve: 2. ... retrieved files-either individual files, folders, or everything. 5. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 15 Retrieving Backup Files This chapter includes the following topics: How the Retrieve Function Works Retrieving Files How the Retrieve Function Works The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for retrieved files dialog ...
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MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 2. If you have the WD Security software installed on your drive, ...to create a password for user: check box when you created your password Unlocking the Drive After you forget your current work session. CAUTION! Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want to keep others from accessing the...password in the Verify password box. 5. Depending on this even if you do not have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one that you will have to save your password in the Choose a password...
MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL 2. If you have the WD Security software installed on your drive, ...to create a password for user: check box when you created your password Unlocking the Drive After you forget your current work session. CAUTION! Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want to keep others from accessing the...password in the Verify password box. 5. Depending on this even if you do not have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one that you will have to save your password in the Choose a password...
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...unlocked for user: check box when you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to remove password protection from your password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature To remove ... one when you changed your drive: 1. Type your current work session. Open the Change Security dialog by clicking either: • The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one that you continue your password in the Password box. 4. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL CAUTION!
...unlocked for user: check box when you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to remove password protection from your password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature To remove ... one when you changed your drive: 1. Type your current work session. Open the Change Security dialog by clicking either: • The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one that you continue your password in the Password box. 4. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL CAUTION!
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...USB 2.0 compatibility With this ultra-sleek drive is thin and fast with a durable enclosure designed for beauty. Automatic, continuous backup WD SmartWare backup software works quietly in (82 mm) Weight: 0.30 lb (0.14 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 ... Inc. Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. My Passport Edge Portable Hard Drives Product Features Ultra-sleek design with high capacity At just 12.8 mm thick, this single drive ...
...USB 2.0 compatibility With this ultra-sleek drive is thin and fast with a durable enclosure designed for beauty. Automatic, continuous backup WD SmartWare backup software works quietly in (82 mm) Weight: 0.30 lb (0.14 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 ... Inc. Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. My Passport Edge Portable Hard Drives Product Features Ultra-sleek design with high capacity At just 12.8 mm thick, this single drive ...