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... Changing the Language 45 Specifying Types of Access 45 Locking the Drive 46 Rebooting and Shutting Down 46 11 Resetting Your Drive and Password 47 Manually Resetting the Drive 47 Restoring Factory Settings Using the Dashboard 47 12 Updating Firmware 49 Updating with Available Firmware 49 Performing...
... Changing the Language 45 Specifying Types of Access 45 Locking the Drive 46 Rebooting and Shutting Down 46 11 Resetting Your Drive and Password 47 Manually Resetting the Drive 47 Restoring Factory Settings Using the Dashboard 47 12 Updating Firmware 49 Updating with Available Firmware 49 Performing...
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... video, music and important file you save , access and share your My Passport Wireless, you can keep you have the freedom to http://support.wd.com/downloads. 1 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL My Passport Wireless is important, so we back up to quickly transfer large amounts of wires ...and the Internet, My Passport Wireless lets you can instantly share your files securely from USB access using...
... video, music and important file you save , access and share your My Passport Wireless, you can keep you have the freedom to http://support.wd.com/downloads. 1 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL My Passport Wireless is important, so we back up to quickly transfer large amounts of wires ...and the Internet, My Passport Wireless lets you can instantly share your files securely from USB access using...
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... region. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. 2 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Kit Contents Your My Passport Wireless storage drive kit includes: My Passport Wireless storage drive USB 3.0 cable USB AC Power Adapter Quick Install Guide USB AC power adapter USB...
... region. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. 2 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Kit Contents Your My Passport Wireless storage drive kit includes: My Passport Wireless storage drive USB 3.0 cable USB AC Power Adapter Quick Install Guide USB AC power adapter USB...
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... your new product. Download the latest software for your product. Find in-depth, interactive information on supported Windows and Mac computers 3 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE About the Online Learning Center WD's online Learning Center...
... your new product. Download the latest software for your product. Find in-depth, interactive information on supported Windows and Mac computers 3 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE About the Online Learning Center WD's online Learning Center...
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Power and Battery Status LED Wi-Fi LED The drive has two buttons, Power and WPS, and a USB 3.0 port. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE Physical Description The drive has two LEDs: Power/Battery Status and Wi-Fi. Power button USB 3.0 port WPS button The drive contains a slot for an SD (secure digital) card. SD card port 4 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL
Power and Battery Status LED Wi-Fi LED The drive has two buttons, Power and WPS, and a USB 3.0 port. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE Physical Description The drive has two LEDs: Power/Battery Status and Wi-Fi. Power button USB 3.0 port WPS button The drive contains a slot for an SD (secure digital) card. SD card port 4 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL
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... out of the box as it may have been in the color of time. Power/Battery Status LED Behavior/Color Indicates... Battery charging 5 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL The following topics: Power and Battery Status LED Wi-Fi LED Other LED Behavior Buttons Power and Battery Status LED The drive is pre-charged...
... out of the box as it may have been in the color of time. Power/Battery Status LED Behavior/Color Indicates... Battery charging 5 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL The following topics: Power and Battery Status LED Wi-Fi LED Other LED Behavior Buttons Power and Battery Status LED The drive is pre-charged...
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...the slot, press momentarily to start WPS. • When the drive is off when you take the My Passport Wireless drive out of the box. Device in recovery mode Wi-Fi LED off and Power/Battery Status Device shutting ... push for about 3 seconds. • Connects to a router using WPS. • Press and hold about 5 seconds to the My Passport Wireless network in Home mode. • With SD card inserted in use, for a set period (1 minute) Blinks white Indicates ... Blinking red ...; Press momentarily for other devices to connect to start SD card transfer. 6 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL
...the slot, press momentarily to start WPS. • When the drive is off when you take the My Passport Wireless drive out of the box. Device in recovery mode Wi-Fi LED off and Power/Battery Status Device shutting ... push for about 3 seconds. • Connects to a router using WPS. • Press and hold about 5 seconds to the My Passport Wireless network in Home mode. • With SD card inserted in use, for a set period (1 minute) Blinks white Indicates ... Blinking red ...; Press momentarily for other devices to connect to start SD card transfer. 6 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL
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... on whether connected to connect. When the Wi-Fi LED is solid blue, the drive is best to charge the battery before using the My Passport Wireless drive the first time as the factory charge may have decreased during shipping. (See "Charging the Battery" on page 43.) To turn... the drive off . Note: To turn the drive on your smartphone or tablet. 7 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL 13 12 Setting up the Wireless Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Turning the Drive On Setting up the drive for about three seconds until the Power...
... on whether connected to connect. When the Wi-Fi LED is solid blue, the drive is best to charge the battery before using the My Passport Wireless drive the first time as the factory charge may have decreased during shipping. (See "Charging the Battery" on page 43.) To turn... the drive off . Note: To turn the drive on your smartphone or tablet. 7 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL 13 12 Setting up the Wireless Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Turning the Drive On Setting up the drive for about three seconds until the Power...
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Do one of the following: On your Windows computer, open the list of available networks. Using a Computer and Web Browser Note: The computer must be wireless enabled. Select MyPassport. 8 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 1. Windows 7 Windows 8 On a Mac computer, click System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi. 3. Make sure the My Passport Wireless drive is turned on and both LEDs are lit. 2.
Do one of the following: On your Windows computer, open the list of available networks. Using a Computer and Web Browser Note: The computer must be wireless enabled. Select MyPassport. 8 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 1. Windows 7 Windows 8 On a Mac computer, click System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi. 3. Make sure the My Passport Wireless drive is turned on and both LEDs are lit. 2.
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.... 6. (Optional) The drive's default Wi-Fi name is used in the examples in this User Guide. 9 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Note: The default name MyPassport is MyPassport. Read the agreement and click I accept: The Secure My Passport Wireless screen displays: Record network information Wi-Fi Name: Password: Important: If you enter a new name, you...
.... 6. (Optional) The drive's default Wi-Fi name is used in the examples in this User Guide. 9 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Note: The default name MyPassport is MyPassport. Read the agreement and click I accept: The Secure My Passport Wireless screen displays: Record network information Wi-Fi Name: Password: Important: If you enter a new name, you...
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...and confirm a password of MyPassport from the Wi-Fi list. 9. If you changed the name of the drive or your wireless drive. 10 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL If you are ready to use your password, the drive reboots and the Reconnect to the next screen without entering credentials, ...click the Skip check box. Click Next. 8. When the My Passport Wireless dashboard displays, you changed drive name, in step 2, select ...
...and confirm a password of MyPassport from the Wi-Fi list. 9. If you changed the name of the drive or your wireless drive. 10 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL If you are ready to use your password, the drive reboots and the Reconnect to the next screen without entering credentials, ...click the Skip check box. Click Next. 8. When the My Passport Wireless dashboard displays, you changed drive name, in step 2, select ...
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... icon to display the WD My Cloud Welcome screen. 11 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE About the Dashboard The dashboard is where you want. Read the agreement and tap Accept to display the My Passport Wireless Western Digital Technologies, Inc. For more information about the dashboard, see the ...the App Store, Android App for Google Play store, or Amazon Apps (for Android). 3. Download the WD My Cloud app to the My Passport Wireless using the new name of your new password. 2. Using WD My Cloud App on the right show an Android device. 4. Note: In this...
... icon to display the WD My Cloud Welcome screen. 11 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE About the Dashboard The dashboard is where you want. Read the agreement and tap Accept to display the My Passport Wireless Western Digital Technologies, Inc. For more information about the dashboard, see the ...the App Store, Android App for Google Play store, or Amazon Apps (for Android). 3. Download the WD My Cloud app to the My Passport Wireless using the new name of your new password. 2. Using WD My Cloud App on the right show an Android device. 4. Note: In this...
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Tap MyPassport and then tap Next to display the Secure Your Device screen: 7. (Optional) Enter or change a password, enter it in both password fields. Note: WD My Cloud for Android devices has a few more security screens to assign or change the Wi-Fi name of available WD network devices: 6. SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 5. Tap Connect Now to display a list of your My Passport Wireless drive. 8. (Optional) If you want to be completed. 12 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL
Tap MyPassport and then tap Next to display the Secure Your Device screen: 7. (Optional) Enter or change a password, enter it in both password fields. Note: WD My Cloud for Android devices has a few more security screens to assign or change the Wi-Fi name of available WD network devices: 6. SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 5. Tap Connect Now to display a list of your My Passport Wireless drive. 8. (Optional) If you want to be completed. 12 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL
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9. Tap Save Changes. SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 10. On your mobile device, go to Settings and connect to the My Passport Wireless using the new name of your drive and/or your new password. 13 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL The following page displays:.
9. Tap Save Changes. SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 10. On your mobile device, go to Settings and connect to the My Passport Wireless using the new name of your drive and/or your new password. 13 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL The following page displays:.
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Click Continue Using WD My Cloud App to view its contents: 14 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 11. You can now open any of the folders to display your drive) to display the following confirmation screen: 12. Tap the My Cloud icon on your mobile device and tap MyPassport (or whatever you named your folders. 13.
Click Continue Using WD My Cloud App to view its contents: 14 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 11. You can now open any of the folders to display your drive) to display the following confirmation screen: 12. Tap the My Cloud icon on your mobile device and tap MyPassport (or whatever you named your folders. 13.
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..., any time you prefer. USING THE DASHBOARD 14 Using the Dashboard Accessing the Dashboard Dashboard Home Page Icons Viewing Drive Status The My Passport Wireless dashboard is where you can customize settings and manage the drive as you want to see the dashboard, open a browser and type one of the ... icon bar across the page, and an instant overview of the status of the dashboard. Information icons Navigation Icons Status and update panels 15 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL
..., any time you prefer. USING THE DASHBOARD 14 Using the Dashboard Accessing the Dashboard Dashboard Home Page Icons Viewing Drive Status The My Passport Wireless dashboard is where you can customize settings and manage the drive as you want to see the dashboard, open a browser and type one of the ... icon bar across the page, and an instant overview of the status of the dashboard. Information icons Navigation Icons Status and update panels 15 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL
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...DLNA streaming, refresh or rebuild the DLNA database, view a media count, and copy or move files from a file. 16 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Click to create system reports, test and diagnose problems, and join the Product Improvement Program. Click to extend battery life or improve ... the drive provides, and restore factory settings. Click to connect to view current version information, update new firmware, or perform a manual update from an SD Card. Navigation Icons Use the navigation icons to mount. Admin Hardware Displays the Admin page so you can change...
...DLNA streaming, refresh or rebuild the DLNA database, view a media count, and copy or move files from a file. 16 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Click to create system reports, test and diagnose problems, and join the Product Improvement Program. Click to extend battery life or improve ... the drive provides, and restore factory settings. Click to connect to view current version information, update new firmware, or perform a manual update from an SD Card. Navigation Icons Use the navigation icons to mount. Admin Hardware Displays the Admin page so you can change...
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Click the panel to display the Wi-Fi page, where you can change how the drive is connected. 17 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Click the panel to two important tasks. Battery Panel Displays the current percentage of files in each category. If you click the panel, it shows ...
Click the panel to display the Wi-Fi page, where you can change how the drive is connected. 17 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Click the panel to two important tasks. Battery Panel Displays the current percentage of files in each category. If you click the panel, it shows ...
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...or the Internet under this direct connection between your drive and the computer provides the best throughput performance. 18 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE 15 Connecting the Drive Ways to Connect the Drive Making a Direct Connection Connecting to a Public Wi...Connection Ways to Connect the Drive You can connect to the My Passport Wireless drive using the following methods: Direct Connection Connect the wireless drive directly to your computer or a mobile device to the drive by joining the My Passport Wireless drive's Wi-Fi network. Set up a direct connection from your...
...or the Internet under this direct connection between your drive and the computer provides the best throughput performance. 18 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE 15 Connecting the Drive Ways to Connect the Drive Making a Direct Connection Connecting to a Public Wi...Connection Ways to Connect the Drive You can connect to the My Passport Wireless drive using the following methods: Direct Connection Connect the wireless drive directly to your computer or a mobile device to the drive by joining the My Passport Wireless drive's Wi-Fi network. Set up a direct connection from your...
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... on the home Wi-Fi network can access the content stored on the wireless drive and attached devices. 19 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Connect the wireless drive to share content and Internet connection. CONNECTING THE DRIVE Public Wireless Network Connection Connect the wireless drive to as Hotspot or Shared Connection mode. Any other computers or devices...
... on the home Wi-Fi network can access the content stored on the wireless drive and attached devices. 19 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Connect the wireless drive to share content and Internet connection. CONNECTING THE DRIVE Public Wireless Network Connection Connect the wireless drive to as Hotspot or Shared Connection mode. Any other computers or devices...