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... your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product or software. Get online installation help us an opportunity to register your product as instructed in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, ...* Toll free number available in "Registering Your Drive" on the date of your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact...
... your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product or software. Get online installation help us an opportunity to register your product as instructed in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, ...* Toll free number available in "Registering Your Drive" on the date of your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact...
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iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting ...Installing the Drive 6 Installing on Windows XP 7 Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 9 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 11 WD SmartWare Overview 13 WD SmartWare Home Screen 13 Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics 15 3 Backing Up ...Your Computer Files 16 Backing It All Up 18 Selecting Specific Content to Back Up 20 Changing the Backup Software Settings 21 4 Retrieving Backed Up Files 24 About Retrieving Files 24 Retrieving a File 24 Retrieving a Folder...
iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting ...Installing the Drive 6 Installing on Windows XP 7 Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7 9 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 11 WD SmartWare Overview 13 WD SmartWare Home Screen 13 Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics 15 3 Backing Up ...Your Computer Files 16 Backing It All Up 18 Selecting Specific Content to Back Up 20 Changing the Backup Software Settings 21 4 Retrieving Backed Up Files 24 About Retrieving Files 24 Retrieving a File 24 Retrieving a Folder...
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Unlocking Your Drive With the WD SmartWare Software 30 Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 31 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 32 Changing Your Password 32 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 33 WD SmartWare Icon 33 Opening WD SmartWare Software 33 ...Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard 43 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 45 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 47 Opening WD SmartWare Software 47 Dismounting the Virtual CD 49 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature 50 Unlocking the Drive ...
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Unlocking Your Drive With the WD SmartWare Software 30 Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 31 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 32 Changing Your Password 32 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 33 WD SmartWare Icon 33 Opening WD SmartWare Software 33 ...Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard 43 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 45 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 47 Opening WD SmartWare Software 47 Dismounting the Virtual CD 49 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature 50 Unlocking the Drive ...
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... Registering Your WD Product Handling Precautions Major Features of the Drive Major features of fun colors. WD SmartWare™ software - Gain peace of mind knowing that gives you the power to: • Protect your data, deleted a ...digital life. A simple connection that limit power from unauthorized access or theft with Windows PCs - capacity storage solution for the few computers that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of the My Passport Elite...
... Registering Your WD Product Handling Precautions Major Features of the Drive Major features of fun colors. WD SmartWare™ software - Gain peace of mind knowing that gives you the power to: • Protect your data, deleted a ...digital life. A simple connection that limit power from unauthorized access or theft with Windows PCs - capacity storage solution for the few computers that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. We've designed a smaller, high-quality integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package in a variety of the My Passport Elite...
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....com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Planet friendly - Kit Contents • My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive • WD SmartWare software (included on drive) • USB micro cable • Quick Install Guide • My Passport Dock USB Micro Cable My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide My...
....com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Planet friendly - Kit Contents • My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive • WD SmartWare software (included on drive) • USB micro cable • Quick Install Guide • My Passport Dock USB Micro Cable My Passport Elite Ultra-portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide My...
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... Windows operating systems. If you wish to indicate space used only if the WD SmartWare software is installed and running on state. Compatibility Windows® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista® • Windows 7® MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Mac® OS X® • Tiger® • Leopard® • Snow...
... Windows operating systems. If you wish to indicate space used only if the WD SmartWare software is installed and running on state. Compatibility Windows® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista® • Windows 7® MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Mac® OS X® • Tiger® • Leopard® • Snow...
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...is backward-compatible with care during activity. Drives may be handled with USB 1.1. You can easily register your drive using WD SmartWare software, as shown in "Registering Your Drive" on the drive. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your WD product... System standby Lock Indicator. USB 2.0 is turned off only when you remove the password from the drive, or the drive loses power. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. USB 2.0 Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. Handling Precautions WD...
...is backward-compatible with care during activity. Drives may be handled with USB 1.1. You can easily register your drive using WD SmartWare software, as shown in "Registering Your Drive" on the drive. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your WD product... System standby Lock Indicator. USB 2.0 is turned off only when you remove the password from the drive, or the drive loses power. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED. USB 2.0 Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. Handling Precautions WD...
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It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Installing the Drive Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Connecting the Drive Connect your computer. Connecting the My Passport Drive with USB Micro Cable CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and installing the drive on your My Passport drive as described below. Figure 1.
It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Installing the Drive Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Connecting the Drive Connect your computer. Connecting the My Passport Drive with USB Micro Cable CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and installing the drive on your My Passport drive as described below. Figure 1.
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Figure 3. Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. If a Flash Player is installed on Windows XP 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Found New Hardware Wizard 2. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is enabled on your computer, the screen is animated. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Click Cancel to bypass the wizard. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the Welcome to step 4.
Figure 3. Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. If a Flash Player is installed on Windows XP 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Found New Hardware Wizard 2. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is enabled on your computer, the screen is animated. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Click Cancel to bypass the wizard. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the Welcome to step 4.
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... on your computer, install the software manually: a. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. Continue to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on page 56 instead. Open...
... on your computer, install the software manually: a. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, which is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. Continue to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on page 56 instead. Open...
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is animated. If a Flash Player is disabled on page 9) appears, click Cancel. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your desktop ...virtual CD (VCD) drive on your computer: a. The VCD displays on page 11. If the Found New Hardware screen (Figure 4 on your My Passport drive. c. The WD SmartWare virtual CD drive is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-...
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your computer, the screen is animated. If a Flash Player is disabled on page 9) appears, click Cancel. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your desktop ...virtual CD (VCD) drive on your computer: a. The VCD displays on page 11. If the Found New Hardware screen (Figure 4 on your My Passport drive. c. The WD SmartWare virtual CD drive is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-...
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... 12 and "Password Pro- CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Note: If you want to do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see Figure 6 on a new installation. puter Files" on page 56 instead. Setting up your computer, the screen is available the system will.... If a newer version of software, especially on page 12 and "Backing Up Your Com- WD highly recommends using the latest version of software is animated. If a Flash Player is installed on your files (see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 16) - MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "...
... 12 and "Password Pro- CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Note: If you want to do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, see Figure 6 on a new installation. puter Files" on page 56 instead. Setting up your computer, the screen is available the system will.... If a newer version of software, especially on page 12 and "Backing Up Your Com- WD highly recommends using the latest version of software is animated. If a Flash Player is installed on your files (see "Installing an SES Driver" on page 16) - MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "...
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Then, whenever you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer, the WD SmartWare software rescans your computer for as long as your My Passport drive is connected to its original location whether you've lost files effortlessly-Bring back your valuable data to your backup as before. • See ... setup) provides four tab-selected options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge that gives you add or change a file. Home Screen WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is believing. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8.
Then, whenever you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer, the WD SmartWare software rescans your computer for as long as your My Passport drive is connected to its original location whether you've lost files effortlessly-Bring back your valuable data to your backup as before. • See ... setup) provides four tab-selected options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge that gives you add or change a file. Home Screen WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is believing. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8.
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...the system will identify the categories of files in the category. Note: The small number of files that are not available for backup. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL • Retrieve-Brings back valuable data that has been lost or overwritten (see Figure 12 on page 25) • Settings-...Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your files that are shown in the Additional Files category when you first install the WD SmartWare software-before performing your computer's operating system put there when you can modify the primary drive being categorized with these extensions .doc, .txt, ....
...the system will identify the categories of files in the category. Note: The small number of files that are not available for backup. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL • Retrieve-Brings back valuable data that has been lost or overwritten (see Figure 12 on page 25) • Settings-...Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your files that are shown in the Additional Files category when you first install the WD SmartWare software-before performing your computer's operating system put there when you can modify the primary drive being categorized with these extensions .doc, .txt, ....
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...before. Then, whenever you without any way This protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for starting and pausing backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 16 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About... Backing Up Your Computer Files Backing It All Up Advanced Backup Capabilities About Backing Up Your Computer Files The WD SmartWare software automatically and continuously ...
...before. Then, whenever you without any way This protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for starting and pausing backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 16 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About... Backing Up Your Computer Files Backing It All Up Advanced Backup Capabilities About Backing Up Your Computer Files The WD SmartWare software automatically and continuously ...
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...background. • A Pause Backup button is available for backup. To back up other functions because the WD SmartWare software will back up all of your files. 3. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, shows the files that ...background in the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive changes to yellow/amber for your computer's hard drive and the WD SmartWare software displays a: • Caution message indicating the number of a backup successfully finished message means that are not available for you have not...
...background. • A Pause Backup button is available for backup. To back up other functions because the WD SmartWare software will back up all of your files. 3. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, shows the files that ...background in the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive changes to yellow/amber for your computer's hard drive and the WD SmartWare software displays a: • Caution message indicating the number of a backup successfully finished message means that are not available for you have not...
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Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to back up • Changing the backup software settings: - Advanced Backup Capabilities The advanced backup capabilities include: • Selecting specific content to suit your future requirements. 5. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of backup versions to complete the backup. If you computer for other...
Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to back up • Changing the backup software settings: - Advanced Backup Capabilities The advanced backup capabilities include: • Selecting specific content to suit your future requirements. 5. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of backup versions to complete the backup. If you computer for other...
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BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 21 Settings Screen 2. Click the Settings tab to display the Software Settings screen (see Figure 10). Click Set Up Software to display the Settings screen (see Figure 11 on page 22). Figure 10. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Changing the Backup Software Settings To optimize your backup, you can: • Specify the number of backup versions to keep for each file • Pause backups until your computer is idle In order to configure these backup options: 1.
BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 21 Settings Screen 2. Click the Settings tab to display the Software Settings screen (see Figure 10). Click Set Up Software to display the Settings screen (see Figure 11 on page 22). Figure 10. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Changing the Backup Software Settings To optimize your backup, you can: • Specify the number of backup versions to keep for each file • Pause backups until your computer is idle In order to configure these backup options: 1.
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 11. You will always have the most-recent specified number of versions of... Apply to keep between 1 and 25 versions. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 22 On the Software Settings screen (see the file a couple of each file: 1. Software Settings Screen Specifying the Number of backup versions. If you to save and implement the new number... of Backup Versions. The WD SmartWare software enables you overwrite or delete a file by accident, or want to keep for you can choose to keep...
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 11. You will always have the most-recent specified number of versions of... Apply to keep between 1 and 25 versions. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 22 On the Software Settings screen (see the file a couple of each file: 1. Software Settings Screen Specifying the Number of backup versions. If you to save and implement the new number... of Backup Versions. The WD SmartWare software enables you overwrite or delete a file by accident, or want to keep for you can choose to keep...
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... pause backups until computer is completely idle. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 23 This is Idle. On the Software Settings screen (see Figure 11 on page 22), click Backup Speed to other tasks. A large backup can take a lot of time, and can reduce ... Pause backup until your system processing resources. Even with the WD SmartWare software running in the background, a backup can consume a lot of your computer is idle check box to enable or disable the Backup Speed option. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Pausing Backups Until Your Computer is the default configuration of the...
... pause backups until computer is completely idle. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 23 This is Idle. On the Software Settings screen (see Figure 11 on page 22), click Backup Speed to other tasks. A large backup can take a lot of time, and can reduce ... Pause backup until your system processing resources. Even with the WD SmartWare software running in the background, a backup can consume a lot of your computer is idle check box to enable or disable the Backup Speed option. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Pausing Backups Until Your Computer is the default configuration of the...