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... belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705061-800 Jul 2010 My Passport® Essential™ and Essential SE North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC ... Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies. and My Passport Essential is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
... belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705061-800 Jul 2010 My Passport® Essential™ and Essential SE North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC ... Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies. and My Passport Essential is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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 ...
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 ...
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iv MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 25 Password Protecting the Drive 25 Unlocking the Drive 26 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare ... 47 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 47 Checking Drive Status 48 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 49 Using the My Passport Icon 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iv MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 25 Password Protecting the Drive 25 Unlocking the Drive 26 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare ... 47 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 47 Checking Drive Status 48 Safely Dismounting the Drive 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 49 Using the My Passport Icon 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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v MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive 50 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 50 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 51 ...
v MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive 50 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 50 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 51 ...
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... System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering the Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives include: Smaller, sleeker, more from unauthorized access or theft with your digital life. Our latest edition features visual, easy-to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power...
... System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering the Drive Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Passport Essential and Essential SE drives include: Smaller, sleeker, more from unauthorized access or theft with your digital life. Our latest edition features visual, easy-to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power...
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....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 drive) •... USB cable • Quick Install Guide USB Cable My Passport Essential or Essential SE Ultra-Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Figure 1. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to...
....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 drive) •... USB cable • Quick Install Guide USB Cable My Passport Essential or Essential SE Ultra-Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Figure 1. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to...
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... Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 My Passport Essential and Essential SE Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single NTFS partition for ...; Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Compatibility can vary, depending on page 54. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive...
... Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds Power State/Activity Idle Activity System standby ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 My Passport Essential and Essential SE Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state as a single NTFS partition for ...; Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Compatibility can vary, depending on page 54. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive...
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...be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Another way is backwardcompatible with care during activity. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to register online at the port speed: •... USB 2.0-up to 480 Mb/s • USB 1.1-up to 12 Mb/s Registering the Drive Always register your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to get the latest updates and special offers. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your drive using the...
...be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Another way is backwardcompatible with care during activity. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to register online at the port speed: •... USB 2.0-up to 480 Mb/s • USB 1.1-up to 12 Mb/s Registering the Drive Always register your My Passport Essential or Essential SE drive to get the latest updates and special offers. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your drive using the...
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... system is on the drive installs the proper driver for your computer. The WD SmartWare software that the new My Passport drive appears under My Computer in Figure 3. 3. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the drive...
... system is on the drive installs the proper driver for your computer. The WD SmartWare software that the new My Passport drive appears under My Computer in Figure 3. 3. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the drive...
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... a Flash Player is installed on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is . . . b. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 6. For Windows XP, one or two screens might appear, depending on page 7. Continue to "Getting Started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) ...disabled, click to open the My Passport drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD...
... a Flash Player is installed on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is . . . b. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 6. For Windows XP, one or two screens might appear, depending on page 7. Continue to "Getting Started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) ...disabled, click to open the My Passport drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a. b. The What would you like to continue. 3. ... and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Password protect or register your My Passport drive on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen provides three options for the software installation to WD SmartWare screen (...Install Drive Settings button. Wait for getting started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the WD SmartWare software: IF you do...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL a. b. The What would you like to continue. 3. ... and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Password protect or register your My Passport drive on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen provides three options for the software installation to WD SmartWare screen (...Install Drive Settings button. Wait for getting started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Passport drive listing in the next section. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the WD SmartWare software: IF you do...
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... 25 and "Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions" on page 10). Skip to display the WD SmartWare Home screen (Figure 7 on page 37). MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. Install Drive Settings The initial Drive Settings screen for now and display the initial Drive Settings screen (Figure 6 on page 9)-See "Password...
... 25 and "Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions" on page 10). Skip to display the WD SmartWare Home screen (Figure 7 on page 37). MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL 4. Install Drive Settings The initial Drive Settings screen for now and display the initial Drive Settings screen (Figure 6 on page 9)-See "Password...
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Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 5. Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 6.
Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 5. Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 6.
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 7. WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 8. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 7. WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 8. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10
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...PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that drive. WD SmartWare Home Screen The WD SmartWare Home screen is believing. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Passport... of your backup as before. • See your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for as long as your My Passport drive is connected to your computer, the WD SmartWare software rescans your computer for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup...
...PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that drive. WD SmartWare Home Screen The WD SmartWare Home screen is believing. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Passport... of your backup as before. • See your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for as long as your My Passport drive is connected to your computer, the WD SmartWare software rescans your computer for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup...
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... are not available for backups. In the Content Gauge for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your files that are available for backup are shown ... your drive properties. It has two tab-selected screen options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge showing the capacity and contents of your My Passport drive (see Figure 8 on page 10) • Settings-Manages the same security, diagnostics, and power settings as the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen...
... are not available for backups. In the Content Gauge for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at support.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all of your files that are available for backup are shown ... your drive properties. It has two tab-selected screen options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge showing the capacity and contents of your My Passport drive (see Figure 8 on page 10) • Settings-Manages the same security, diagnostics, and power settings as the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen...
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MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL As you copy files to your drive, the Content Gauge shows them in six categories: • Documents • Mail • Music • ... all of the files on it with built-in the upper-right corner of any files to quickly guide you can still use your My Passport as an external hard drive. Whenever you are shown in the Additional Files category when you first install the WD SmartWare software-before copying any...
MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL As you copy files to your drive, the Content Gauge shows them in six categories: • Documents • Mail • Music • ... all of the files on it with built-in the upper-right corner of any files to quickly guide you can still use your My Passport as an external hard drive. Whenever you are shown in the Additional Files category when you first install the WD SmartWare software-before copying any...
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...way This protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is changed in any action on your computer or copied to your hard drive • Existing file that is connected to your ..., movies, photos, documents, email, and other files. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for as long as before. 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 It...
...way This protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Passport drive is changed in any action on your computer or copied to your hard drive • Existing file that is connected to your ..., movies, photos, documents, email, and other files. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for as long as before. 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 It...
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...jpg, .png, and other picture extensions Others that have been backed up In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the used space portion of your drive properties... original files that are shown where a: • Light blue background in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive identifies the potential backup copies of the original files • Dark blue background identifies categories of files ... that do not belong in the Content Gauge for backups. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 9.
...jpg, .png, and other picture extensions Others that have been backed up In the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the used space portion of your drive properties... original files that are shown where a: • Light blue background in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive identifies the potential backup copies of the original files • Dark blue background identifies categories of files ... that do not belong in the Content Gauge for backups. MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Figure 9.
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... up your drive or perform any files could not be backed up, their representations remain yellow/amber in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive changes to blue for each category as the WD SmartWare software backs up your files in the background. • A Stop Backup ... they were not backed up Some applications and running applications-including your e-mail program and web browser BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 16 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes the files that you have not yet...
... up your drive or perform any files could not be backed up, their representations remain yellow/amber in the Content Gauge for your My Passport drive changes to blue for each category as the WD SmartWare software backs up your files in the background. • A Stop Backup ... they were not backed up Some applications and running applications-including your e-mail program and web browser BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 16 MY PASSPORT ESSENTIAL AND ESSENTIAL SE USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes the files that you have not yet...