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and My Passport Essential is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and other companies. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. Specifications subject to...
and My Passport Essential is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and other companies. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. Specifications subject to...
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..., or answer ID. • Installation-Get online installation help us an opportunity to register your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. Your product includes 30 days of your product online at http://register.wdc.com. To help for your WD product serial number,...France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. This 30day period starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. North America English Spanish Europe (toll free)* Europe Middle East Africa 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778...
..., or answer ID. • Installation-Get online installation help us an opportunity to register your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. Your product includes 30 days of your product online at http://register.wdc.com. To help for your WD product serial number,...France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. This 30day period starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. North America English Spanish Europe (toll free)* Europe Middle East Africa 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778...
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iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE 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 Operating System Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Registering the ...
iii Table of Contents MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE 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 Operating System Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Registering the ...
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... Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport Essential or Essential SE disk drive kit includes the following accessories with the My Passport drive: • A special USB cable that might be needed for computers with all Windows operating systems. Support for this product, visit: US Canada ...www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your region. My Passport Drive Kit Contents Optional Accessories You can use the following : • My Passport Essential or Essential SE ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the...
... Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport Essential or Essential SE disk drive kit includes the following accessories with the My Passport drive: • A special USB cable that might be needed for computers with all Windows operating systems. Support for this product, visit: US Canada ...www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your region. My Passport Drive Kit Contents Optional Accessories You can use the following : • My Passport Essential or Essential SE ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the...
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... precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s Registering the Drive Always register your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to 5 Gb/s. Drives can easily register your drive using the WD...
... precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s Registering the Drive Always register your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to 5 Gb/s. Drives can easily register your drive using the WD...
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...25) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Drive Management Home Screen The drive management Home screen is not available for backups. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your computer's operating system put there when you installed ... that : • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes all of the files shown in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of your drive properties.
...25) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Drive Management Home Screen The drive management Home screen is not available for backups. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your computer's operating system put there when you installed ... that : • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes all of the files shown in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of your drive properties.
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... is connected to your computer. Note: One installation of the WD SmartWare software supports up to three backup drives that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is created on your computer or copied to your hard drive • ...your selections • Start Backup and Stop Backup buttons for starting and stopping backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 14 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About Backing Up Your Computer Files Backing...
... is connected to your computer. Note: One installation of the WD SmartWare software supports up to three backup drives that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is created on your computer or copied to your hard drive • ...your selections • Start Backup and Stop Backup buttons for starting and stopping backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 14 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About Backing Up Your Computer Files Backing...
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... your files. 3. If any other functions during the backup, as the backup completes. • You can click to see Figure 9 on page 15). 2. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes the files that have not yet been backed up. •... the files that you have retrieved from being backed up. They, too, are not available for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. Appearance of a backup successfully finished message means that the backup completed normally.
... your files. 3. If any other functions during the backup, as the backup completes. • You can click to see Figure 9 on page 15). 2. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes the files that have not yet been backed up. •... the files that you have retrieved from being backed up. They, too, are not available for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. Appearance of a backup successfully finished message means that the backup completed normally.
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...the WD SmartWare icon flashes . . . Overheated. Wait for 60 minutes. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Monitoring Icon Alerts The WD SmartWare icon in the taskbar, and then click Safely remove My Passport Essential USB HDD: You might be . . . "Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder" on...for each file, Enable anytime backups or inhibit them until times when your drive, on , and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. "Setting the Preferences Option" on page 19): IF you reconnect your computer, THEN click . . . MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE...
...the WD SmartWare icon flashes . . . Overheated. Wait for 60 minutes. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Monitoring Icon Alerts The WD SmartWare icon in the taskbar, and then click Safely remove My Passport Essential USB HDD: You might be . . . "Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder" on...for each file, Enable anytime backups or inhibit them until times when your drive, on , and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. "Setting the Preferences Option" on page 19): IF you reconnect your computer, THEN click . . . MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE...
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... Change your password, Remove password protection from accessing the files on your drive. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during periods of extended inactivity to conserve power and extend the life of the drive. • Drive Erase-Erase all of backups, Change...25. "Changing Your Password" on page 25): IF you want to . . . "Setting the Drive Sleep Timer" on page 32. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Customizing Your Drive Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to quickly customize the settings of your drive for...
... Change your password, Remove password protection from accessing the files on your drive. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during periods of extended inactivity to conserve power and extend the life of the drive. • Drive Erase-Erase all of backups, Change...25. "Changing Your Password" on page 25): IF you want to . . . "Setting the Drive Sleep Timer" on page 32. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Customizing Your Drive Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to quickly customize the settings of your drive for...
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... specify whether or not you want to the Internet. 2. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Registering the Drive The WD SmartWare software uses your computer's Internet connection to display the Register Drive dialog: 3. To register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-to-date...
... specify whether or not you want to the Internet. 2. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Registering the Drive The WD SmartWare software uses your computer's Internet connection to display the Register Drive dialog: 3. To register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-to-date...
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...deletes the WD SmartWare software and all of data if you accept the risk. 4. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 2. Erasing the Drive CAUTION! The WD SmartWare software provides two ways to support.wdc.com and see Figure 16 on page 36. "Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase... on your drive. You can download these to restore your My Passport to save and implement your My Passport drive. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your drive, you . . . AND you will need any of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. On the Drive...
...deletes the WD SmartWare software and all of data if you accept the risk. 4. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 2. Erasing the Drive CAUTION! The WD SmartWare software provides two ways to support.wdc.com and see Figure 16 on page 36. "Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase... on your drive. You can download these to restore your My Passport to save and implement your My Passport drive. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your drive, you . . . AND you will need any of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. On the Drive...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. On the disk management Drive Settings screen (see Knowledge Base Answer ID #5419 for information about the ...understand check box to the Settings screen • Remove the Preferences option from your drive. After the drive erase operation completes, go to support.wdc.com and see Figure 16 on page 25.) Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions If you selected Install Drive Settings at the What... and restoring the WD SmartWare software and disk image on your password. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your My Passport drive.
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. On the disk management Drive Settings screen (see Knowledge Base Answer ID #5419 for information about the ...understand check box to the Settings screen • Remove the Preferences option from your drive. After the drive erase operation completes, go to support.wdc.com and see Figure 16 on page 25.) Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions If you selected Install Drive Settings at the What... and restoring the WD SmartWare software and disk image on your password. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your My Passport drive.
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.... 2. Select WD SmartWare and click Remove. 4. Click Yes at the Are you wish to deleting all of the data on your My Passport drive. Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image In addition to proceed... Uninstalling on Windows Vista or Windows 7 To uninstall the WD ...XP: 1. Click WD SmartWare or the WD SmartWare icon and click Uninstall/Change at the top of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Uninstalling on Windows XP To uninstall the WD SmartWare software on Windows Vista or Windows 7:...
.... 2. Select WD SmartWare and click Remove. 4. Click Yes at the Are you wish to deleting all of the data on your My Passport drive. Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image In addition to proceed... Uninstalling on Windows Vista or Windows 7 To uninstall the WD ...XP: 1. Click WD SmartWare or the WD SmartWare icon and click Uninstall/Change at the top of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Uninstalling on Windows XP To uninstall the WD SmartWare software on Windows Vista or Windows 7:...
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... Drive Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! Connecting the Drive and Getting Started After you have reformatted your My Passport drive for use on a Mac computer and restored the Mac version of the WD SmartWare software and disk image on your computer...NTFS partition for use on Mac computers, go to support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID #5419 for more information about downloading and restoring the Mac version of the WD SmartWare software and disk image: 1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a...
... Drive Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! Connecting the Drive and Getting Started After you have reformatted your My Passport drive for use on a Mac computer and restored the Mac version of the WD SmartWare software and disk image on your computer...NTFS partition for use on Mac computers, go to support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID #5419 for more information about downloading and restoring the Mac version of the WD SmartWare software and disk image: 1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a...
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..., Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Install, partition, and format the drive in to a power source. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you ...contact your WD portable USB drive. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why does the drive not power up? For more information about booting from support.wdc.com/download. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to NTFS using this product, refer to ...
..., Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Install, partition, and format the drive in to a power source. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you ...contact your WD portable USB drive. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why does the drive not power up? For more information about booting from support.wdc.com/download. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to NTFS using this product, refer to ...
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Refer to install the appropriate chipset support for your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates ... to your motherboard or system manual for installation procedures and more information. Note: If your motherboard. A: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with USB 1.1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0? A: Refer to 12 Mbps.
Refer to install the appropriate chipset support for your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates ... to your motherboard or system manual for installation procedures and more information. Note: If your motherboard. A: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with USB 1.1. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0? A: Refer to 12 Mbps.
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...O SJ/T11363-2006 X ST/T11363-2006 X PBDE) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you at support.wdc.com for non-business purposes and may be defective, you originally purchased the Product or visit our product...expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. If it is determined that this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you will be returned to you the very best of service. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 66 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL KCC Notice (...
...O SJ/T11363-2006 X ST/T11363-2006 X PBDE) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you at support.wdc.com for non-business purposes and may be defective, you originally purchased the Product or visit our product...expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. If it is determined that this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you will be returned to you the very best of service. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 66 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL KCC Notice (...
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The term of your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty ... improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on your purchase receipt. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if...
The term of your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty ... improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on your purchase receipt. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if...
Product Specifications
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...3.0 performance rate. temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. My Passport Essential and WD SmartWare are required to minimize waste. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million.... Whenever you 're ready. We encourage you prefer, choose not to a USB 2.0 interface data transfers will occur at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for tomorrow. USB 3.0 transfers files up to three...
...3.0 performance rate. temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. My Passport Essential and WD SmartWare are required to minimize waste. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million.... Whenever you 're ready. We encourage you prefer, choose not to a USB 2.0 interface data transfers will occur at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for tomorrow. USB 3.0 transfers files up to three...