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...-WESN 4TB Silver-WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN 2TB Silver-WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESN CONTENTS • M y Passport Ultra for Mac portable storage • USB-C™ cable with USB 3.1 adapter • WD Discovery™* software and WD Drive Utilities™ • Quick install guide DIMENSIONS 4-5TB Length... Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in ) Weight: 130g (0.29 lb) INTERFACE USB-C (USB 3.1 compatible) OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Non-operating temperature: -20°C to enable you can also be required. MY PASSPORT™ ULTRA FOR MAC ...
...-WESN 4TB Silver-WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN 2TB Silver-WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESN CONTENTS • M y Passport Ultra for Mac portable storage • USB-C™ cable with USB 3.1 adapter • WD Discovery™* software and WD Drive Utilities™ • Quick install guide DIMENSIONS 4-5TB Length... Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in ) Weight: 130g (0.29 lb) INTERFACE USB-C (USB 3.1 compatible) OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Non-operating temperature: -20°C to enable you can also be required. MY PASSPORT™ ULTRA FOR MAC ...
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....wdc.com/knowledgebase ▪ WD Community - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers at: register.wdc.com ▪ Downloads -Download software and updates for contacting support by keyword, phrase, or answer ID at : community.wdc.com ▪ Phone Support - Share your WD product at : support.wdc...
....wdc.com/knowledgebase ▪ WD Community - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers at: register.wdc.com ▪ Downloads -Download software and updates for contacting support by keyword, phrase, or answer ID at : community.wdc.com ▪ Phone Support - Share your WD product at : support.wdc...
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...Activity LED...3 Registering Your Drive...4 Handling Precautions...4 _________ 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive...5 Getting Started with the WD Software 6 _________ 3 WD Discovery 7 Installing WD Discovery 7 Using WD Discovery...8 Devices Tab...8 Apps Tab...8 Available Apps...8 _________ 4 Locking and ......11 With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software 11 With the WD Drive Unlock Utility 12 Changing Your Password 13 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 15 _________ 5 Managing and Customizing the Drive 16 My Passport Ultra for Mac i User Manual
...Activity LED...3 Registering Your Drive...4 Handling Precautions...4 _________ 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive...5 Getting Started with the WD Software 6 _________ 3 WD Discovery 7 Installing WD Discovery 7 Using WD Discovery...8 Devices Tab...8 Apps Tab...8 Available Apps...8 _________ 4 Locking and ......11 With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software 11 With the WD Drive Unlock Utility 12 Changing Your Password 13 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 15 _________ 5 Managing and Customizing the Drive 16 My Passport Ultra for Mac i User Manual
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...Turning Off the LED...19 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 19 _________ 6 Managing and Customizing the Software 20 Checking for Software Updates 20 Uninstalling the WD Software 21 _________ 7 Reformatting the Drive 22 Reformatting the Drive 22 Restoring the WD Software 22 _________ 8 Troubleshooting 23 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 23 Frequently Asked ...Warranty Information...26 Obtaining Service...26 Limited Warranty...27 Australia/New Zealand...27 Warranty...28 Obtaining Service...29 GNU General Public License ("GPL 29 My Passport Ultra for Mac ii User Manual
...Turning Off the LED...19 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 19 _________ 6 Managing and Customizing the Software 20 Checking for Software Updates 20 Uninstalling the WD Software 21 _________ 7 Reformatting the Drive 22 Reformatting the Drive 22 Restoring the WD Software 22 _________ 8 Troubleshooting 23 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 23 Frequently Asked ...Warranty Information...26 Obtaining Service...26 Limited Warranty...27 Australia/New Zealand...27 Warranty...28 Obtaining Service...29 GNU General Public License ("GPL 29 My Passport Ultra for Mac ii User Manual
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... to http://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx My Passport Ultra for Mac 1 User Manual Password Protection with WD Security™ software helps keep your memories and backing up right away. Available in 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with Hardware Encryption - It comes with an on-thego digital life. This introductory chapter includes the following topics...
... to http://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx My Passport Ultra for Mac 1 User Manual Password Protection with WD Security™ software helps keep your memories and backing up right away. Available in 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with Hardware Encryption - It comes with an on-thego digital life. This introductory chapter includes the following topics...
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..., go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. My Passport Ultra for Mac drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with the WD Discovery™, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software ▪ USB 3.1 Type-C cable ▪ Type-C to A adapter ...Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for WD products, visit www.wdc.com Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Ultra for Mac 2 User Manual For Windows computers, ...
..., go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. My Passport Ultra for Mac drive and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with the WD Discovery™, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software ▪ USB 3.1 Type-C cable ▪ Type-C to A adapter ...Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for WD products, visit www.wdc.com Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Ultra for Mac 2 User Manual For Windows computers, ...
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...9642; Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Another way is to get the latest updates and special offers. My Passport Ultra for Mac drive to register online at http://register.wdc.com Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during activity.... About Your WD Drive Registering Your Drive Always register your My Passport Ultra for Mac 4 User Manual You can damage drives. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can easily register your drive using the WD Discovery...
...9642; Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Another way is to get the latest updates and special offers. My Passport Ultra for Mac drive to register online at http://register.wdc.com Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during activity.... About Your WD Drive Registering Your Drive Always register your My Passport Ultra for Mac 4 User Manual You can damage drives. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can easily register your drive using the WD Discovery...
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...: My Passport Ultra for connecting the drive. Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for Mac 5 User Manual Verify that the My Passport for Mac drive appears under DEVICES in figure 3. 3. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD Software Connecting the...
...: My Passport Ultra for connecting the drive. Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for Mac 5 User Manual Verify that the My Passport for Mac drive appears under DEVICES in figure 3. 3. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD Software Connecting the...
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...a backup plan and modify drive settings. For Windows, run WD Discovery.exe to install WD software to use as an external storage device. My Passport Ultra for Mac.dmg to install WD software to help you don't have internet connectivity, please install WD Backup™ and WD Drive... Utilities™ from the WD Software Offline Installers > For Mac folder. Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Figure 3: Connecting the My Passport Ultra for Mac Drive Your My Passport Ultra for Mac drive is on the drive: ▪ WD Apps Setup Getting Started with...
...a backup plan and modify drive settings. For Windows, run WD Discovery.exe to install WD software to use as an external storage device. My Passport Ultra for Mac.dmg to install WD software to help you don't have internet connectivity, please install WD Backup™ and WD Drive... Utilities™ from the WD Software Offline Installers > For Mac folder. Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Figure 3: Connecting the My Passport Ultra for Mac Drive Your My Passport Ultra for Mac drive is on the drive: ▪ WD Apps Setup Getting Started with...
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...on the My Passport Ultra for Mac drive, you should contact the publisher for Mac 8 User Manual WD Discovery Using WD Discovery By default, the WD Discovery application is running in a window. It is recommended that you to be established ▪ Notification of software and firmware updates ...Devices Tab The Devices tab displays the list of third party applications created by other companies and organizations. My Passport Ultra for full instructions and software license terms and warranty information. If it suddenly seems to keep your drive performing at its best, and ...
...on the My Passport Ultra for Mac drive, you should contact the publisher for Mac 8 User Manual WD Discovery Using WD Discovery By default, the WD Discovery application is running in a window. It is recommended that you to be established ▪ Notification of software and firmware updates ...Devices Tab The Devices tab displays the list of third party applications created by other companies and organizations. My Passport Ultra for full instructions and software license terms and warranty information. If it suddenly seems to keep your drive performing at its best, and ...
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...Important: If you select the Enable auto unlock for this computer... Then the WD Security software: My Passport Ultra for as long as you continue your current work session. The WD Security software uses your password to it again. 1. You will have more than one supported device connected...password for your password and enable hardware encryption for the selected drive on the drive. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for Mac 10 User Manual check box, the first time you want to see your password in the future. 8. Retype your password. 4. Type...
...Important: If you select the Enable auto unlock for this computer... Then the WD Security software: My Passport Ultra for as long as you continue your current work session. The WD Security software uses your password to it again. 1. You will have more than one supported device connected...password for your password and enable hardware encryption for the selected drive on the drive. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for Mac 10 User Manual check box, the first time you want to see your password in the future. 8. Retype your password. 4. Type...
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...files on your My Passport Ultra for Mac drive with the WD Unlocker virtual CD (VCD) icon: The WD Unlocker VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that you selected the Enable auto unlock for this computer... With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software Whenever you shut ... when you restart your computer or reconnect your drive, UNLESS you can use either : My Passport Ultra for Mac software installed on your computer, starting either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: This happens either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities...
...files on your My Passport Ultra for Mac drive with the WD Unlocker virtual CD (VCD) icon: The WD Unlocker VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that you selected the Enable auto unlock for this computer... With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software Whenever you shut ... when you restart your computer or reconnect your drive, UNLESS you can use either : My Passport Ultra for Mac software installed on your computer, starting either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: This happens either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities...
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...that is on a virtual CD (VCD) drive that appears on the screen that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. b. Click Unlock Drive. The Drive Unlock utility is... display. 1. On the Unlock Drive dialog: a. Type your password-protected drive to a computer that displays: The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: My Passport Ultra for Mac 12 User Manual Double-click the WD Unlocker VCD icon on either : ▪ Go > Applications > WD Security ▪ Go > Applications > WD ...
...that is on a virtual CD (VCD) drive that appears on the screen that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. b. Click Unlock Drive. The Drive Unlock utility is... display. 1. On the Unlock Drive dialog: a. Type your password-protected drive to a computer that displays: The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: My Passport Ultra for Mac 12 User Manual Double-click the WD Unlocker VCD icon on either : ▪ Go > Applications > WD Security ▪ Go > Applications > WD ...
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...a password, the drive remains unlocked for as long as you want the WD Security software to signify whether you continue your password My Passport Ultra for the selected drive on this computer. Locking and Unlocking the Drive 3. e. b.... check box to remember your new password for Mac 14 User Manual d. Select or clear the Enable auto unlock for this computer... CAUTION! check box when you selected the Enable auto unlock for this computer... Then the WD Security software...
...a password, the drive remains unlocked for as long as you want the WD Security software to signify whether you continue your password My Passport Ultra for the selected drive on this computer. Locking and Unlocking the Drive 3. e. b.... check box to remember your new password for Mac 14 User Manual d. Select or clear the Enable auto unlock for this computer... CAUTION! check box when you selected the Enable auto unlock for this computer... Then the WD Security software...
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... with your drive. My Passport Ultra for error conditions. Managing and Customizing the Drive 5 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following tests if you have set one. ▪ About-See the installed software version, check for software updates, and register your ...Run the following topics: Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Registering the Drive Restoring the WD Software Turning Off the LED Safely Disconnecting the Drive The My Passport Ultra for Mac software makes it easy for you to manage and customize your drive for the best possible performance:...
... with your drive. My Passport Ultra for error conditions. Managing and Customizing the Drive 5 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following tests if you have set one. ▪ About-See the installed software version, check for software updates, and register your ...Run the following topics: Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Registering the Drive Restoring the WD Software Turning Off the LED Safely Disconnecting the Drive The My Passport Ultra for Mac software makes it easy for you to manage and customize your drive for the best possible performance:...
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...to save any of the support files and utilities. You can download these to restore your My Passport Ultra for Mac drive. My Passport Ultra for Mac provides two ways to signify that you erase your My Passport Ultra for Mac to http://support.wdc.com and see . . . THEN see Knowledge Base answer ID 7...Diagnose dialog. 2. Click Erase Drive. Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities to specify the format for information about downloading and restoring the WD software on the drive, back it is . . . If you want to change the volume name, type over the name in the Volume Name ...
...to save any of the support files and utilities. You can download these to restore your My Passport Ultra for Mac drive. My Passport Ultra for Mac provides two ways to signify that you erase your My Passport Ultra for Mac to http://support.wdc.com and see . . . THEN see Knowledge Base answer ID 7...Diagnose dialog. 2. Click Erase Drive. Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities to specify the format for information about downloading and restoring the WD software on the drive, back it is . . . If you want to change the volume name, type over the name in the Volume Name ...
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... also removes your drive: a. c. My Passport Ultra for information about erasing all of the data on the application you will need to re-create it after restoring the WD software. (See Password Protecting the Drive.) Registering the Drive WD Discovery software uses your email address in the Password box...removes your password, you want to http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for Mac 18 User Manual See: ▪ With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software ▪ With the WD Drive Unlock Utility 1. d. c. If you are using the WD Security...
... also removes your drive: a. c. My Passport Ultra for information about erasing all of the data on the application you will need to re-create it after restoring the WD software. (See Password Protecting the Drive.) Registering the Drive WD Discovery software uses your email address in the Password box...removes your password, you want to http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for Mac 18 User Manual See: ▪ With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software ▪ With the WD Drive Unlock Utility 1. d. c. If you are using the WD Security...
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...system tray which, when used, ensures that all emails from system cache before device removal. ▪ Mac users can be turned off using the WD Drive Utilities software. 1. f. To do this , after you want to all data is flushed from WD check ...Mac 19 User Manual Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities to the trash before disconnecting it. Managing and Customizing the Drive e. Click Register device. Safely Disconnecting the Drive Windows and Macintosh operating systems have erased or reformatted the drive, go to restore the WD software on your drive. My Passport Ultra...
...system tray which, when used, ensures that all emails from system cache before device removal. ▪ Mac users can be turned off using the WD Drive Utilities software. 1. f. To do this , after you want to all data is flushed from WD check ...Mac 19 User Manual Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities to the trash before disconnecting it. Managing and Customizing the Drive e. Click Register device. Safely Disconnecting the Drive Windows and Macintosh operating systems have erased or reformatted the drive, go to restore the WD software on your drive. My Passport Ultra...
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.... 2. My Passport Ultra for Software Updates If an update is available, follow the on-screen download and installation instructions: Software Procedure WD Security 1. Click the here link to install the update. Managing and Customizing the Software 6 Managing and Customizing the Software This chapter includes the following topics: Checking for Software Updates Uninstalling the WD Software Checking for Mac 20...
.... 2. My Passport Ultra for Software Updates If an update is available, follow the on-screen download and installation instructions: Software Procedure WD Security 1. Click the here link to install the update. Managing and Customizing the Software 6 Managing and Customizing the Software This chapter includes the following topics: Checking for Software Updates Uninstalling the WD Software Checking for Mac 20...
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Click Go > Applications. 2. Managing and Customizing the Software Uninstalling the WD Software Use the Finder to the trash. Enter your computer. 1. Empty the trash. Drag the WD Drive Utilities icon to uninstall WD software from your password if prompted. 3. My Passport Ultra for Mac 21 User Manual
Click Go > Applications. 2. Managing and Customizing the Software Uninstalling the WD Software Use the Finder to the trash. Enter your computer. 1. Empty the trash. Drag the WD Drive Utilities icon to uninstall WD software from your password if prompted. 3. My Passport Ultra for Mac 21 User Manual