Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support.
... that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705029-800 Jul 2009 My Passport™ for Mac® and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support.
User Manual (pdf)
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... MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support 2 Accessing Online Support 2 Contacting WD Technical Support 2 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Major Features of the Drive 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 LED 3 USB 2.0 Interface 4 Registering Your WD Product 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Installing the Drive 6 Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard 6 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 8 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 9 WD...
... MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support 2 Accessing Online Support 2 Contacting WD Technical Support 2 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Major Features of the Drive 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 LED 3 USB 2.0 Interface 4 Registering Your WD Product 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Installing the Drive 6 Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard 6 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 8 Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software 9 WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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... design - Power miser - An easy-to-use , automatic, continuous backup software and drive lock security protection. Customize your backup. • Bring back lost files effortlessly. USB 2.0 interface - Drive lock - capacity storage solution for Mac® ultra-portable hard drive, an elegant, high- A simple connection that your backup as it happens - My Passport ultra-portable drives are designed to -use solution for Mac drive include: Smaller, sleeker, more from unauthorized access or theft with your data, deleted a file, or...
... design - Power miser - An easy-to-use , automatic, continuous backup software and drive lock security protection. Customize your backup. • Bring back lost files effortlessly. USB 2.0 interface - Drive lock - capacity storage solution for Mac® ultra-portable hard drive, an elegant, high- A simple connection that your backup as it happens - My Passport ultra-portable drives are designed to -use solution for Mac drive include: Smaller, sleeker, more from unauthorized access or theft with your data, deleted a file, or...
User Manual (pdf)
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...://products.wdc.com/updates. Formatted for compatibility with all Mac OS X operating systems. Support for computers with Mac computers - We designed a small box from recycled materials to three WD devices (My Passport and/or My Book drives) shipped with the My Passport drive: • A special cable that may be needed for multiple devices - One installation of the software supports up to minimize waste. Kit Contents • My Passport for Mac ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software...
...://products.wdc.com/updates. Formatted for compatibility with all Mac OS X operating systems. Support for computers with Mac computers - We designed a small box from recycled materials to three WD devices (My Passport and/or My Book drives) shipped with the My Passport drive: • A special cable that may be needed for multiple devices - One installation of the software supports up to minimize waste. Kit Contents • My Passport for Mac ultra-portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software...
User Manual (pdf)
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...; Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Important: For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Drive Format Your My Passport for compatibility with all Mac OS X operating systems. If you wish to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Physical Description USB LED LED The power/activity LED is preformatted as a single HFS+J partition for Mac drive is located on the spine of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see "Reformatting...
...; Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Important: For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Drive Format Your My Passport for compatibility with all Mac OS X operating systems. If you wish to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Physical Description USB LED LED The power/activity LED is preformatted as a single HFS+J partition for Mac drive is located on the spine of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see "Reformatting...
User Manual (pdf)
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... products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your drive using the WD SmartWare software, as described in "Registering Your Drive" on page 40. Connection to a USB 1.1 drive transfers data at register.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL USB 2.0 Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s). USB 2.0 is to register online at USB 1.1 speed...
... products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your drive using the WD SmartWare software, as described in "Registering Your Drive" on page 40. Connection to a USB 1.1 drive transfers data at register.wdc.com. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL USB 2.0 Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s). USB 2.0 is to register online at USB 1.1 speed...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... 2. Turn on your My Passport drive. The VCD displays on your operating system: • "Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard" on page 6 • "Installing on Windows XP" on page 46 • "Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7" on page 5. 3. Installing on installing the drive for the first time. Connect the drive's USB cable as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 2. Installing...
.... 2. Turn on your My Passport drive. The VCD displays on your operating system: • "Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard" on page 6 • "Installing on Windows XP" on page 46 • "Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7" on page 5. 3. Installing on installing the drive for the first time. Connect the drive's USB cable as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 2. Installing...
User Manual (pdf)
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... or change a file. Home Screen WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to its original location whether you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer (see Figure 6 on page 14) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 WD SmartWare Home Screen The WD SmartWare Home screen (available after installation and the initial backup and security setup...
... or change a file. Home Screen WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to its original location whether you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer (see Figure 6 on page 14) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 WD SmartWare Home Screen The WD SmartWare Home screen (available after installation and the initial backup and security setup...
User Manual (pdf)
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... gray background, includes all of the files shown in categories that are based on the following folders on your computer's main hard drive. They, too, are not available for backup are shown against a blue background in the used space portion of your drive properties. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL • Retrieve screen-Brings back valuable data that drive. This space is not available...
... gray background, includes all of the files shown in categories that are based on the following folders on your computer's main hard drive. They, too, are not available for backup are shown against a blue background in the used space portion of your drive properties. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL • Retrieve screen-Brings back valuable data that drive. This space is not available...
User Manual (pdf)
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...: • New file that you without any way This protection is created on page 14) provides: • Content Gauges for your computer's disk drives, so you can select specific types of content to back up all of content you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer for starting and stopping backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 13 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3 Backing...
...: • New file that you without any way This protection is created on page 14) provides: • Content Gauges for your computer's disk drives, so you can select specific types of content to back up all of content you disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer for starting and stopping backups BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 13 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3 Backing...
User Manual (pdf)
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... My Passport drive. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that there is idle BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 16 Click the Home tab to view the Western Digital Online Store website. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to suit your pause request, stop the backup before it completes, the WD SmartWare software removes all of the backup files...
... My Passport drive. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that there is idle BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 16 Click the Home tab to view the Western Digital Online Store website. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to suit your pause request, stop the backup before it completes, the WD SmartWare software removes all of the backup files...
User Manual (pdf)
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Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. Retype your password in the Password hint box. 7. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 27 Type your password. 8. Read the warning about the possibility of your password in the Choose a password box. 5. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 13. Drive Settings Screen 3. Click Security to signify that you forget your password in the Verify password box. 6. Click the I understand check box to display the Set Security dialog: 4.
Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you accept the risk. Retype your password in the Password hint box. 7. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 27 Type your password. 8. Read the warning about the possibility of your password in the Choose a password box. 5. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Figure 13. Drive Settings Screen 3. Click Security to signify that you forget your password in the Verify password box. 6. Click the I understand check box to display the Set Security dialog: 4.
User Manual (pdf)
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... PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Customizing Your Drive Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it to service if you to quickly customize the settings of the contents on the drive, including any password that keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Register Drive-Registering your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. • Diagnostics-Performing diagnostics and status...
... PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Customizing Your Drive Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it to service if you to quickly customize the settings of the contents on the drive, including any password that keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Register Drive-Registering your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. • Diagnostics-Performing diagnostics and status...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to the Downloads page of the Western Digital Service & Support website. Double-click the WD SmartWare Uninstaller icon to display the Home screen (see Figure 5 on your Internet connection opens the Downloads page of the Western Digital Service & Support website, Means that is installed on page 11). 2. Click Update Software. Then, if an update is . . . Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 1. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Updating Your Software Clicking the Update Software button on the desktop or WD SmartWare in the...
... to the Downloads page of the Western Digital Service & Support website. Double-click the WD SmartWare Uninstaller icon to display the Home screen (see Figure 5 on your Internet connection opens the Downloads page of the Western Digital Service & Support website, Means that is installed on page 11). 2. Click Update Software. Then, if an update is . . . Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 1. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Updating Your Software Clicking the Update Software button on the desktop or WD SmartWare in the...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., which is disabled on your computer, install the software manually: a. The VCD displays on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 46 Found New Hardware Wizard 2. Note: WD SmartWare software is provided in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Open My Computer. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. To view the contents of...
..., which is disabled on your computer, install the software manually: a. The VCD displays on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 46 Found New Hardware Wizard 2. Note: WD SmartWare software is provided in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. Open My Computer. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. To view the contents of...
User Manual (pdf)
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Power it back on the drive. Windows Vista or Windows 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Monitoring Icon Alerts • If the WD SmartWare icon flashes green and white, the drive may be overheated. To prevent data loss, close all of the screen. 4. Wait for 60 minutes. Important: You can easily uninstall the software. Windows XP 1. Select WD SmartWare and click Remove. 4. prompt. Click Yes at the...
Power it back on the drive. Windows Vista or Windows 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Monitoring Icon Alerts • If the WD SmartWare icon flashes green and white, the drive may be overheated. To prevent data loss, close all of the screen. 4. Wait for 60 minutes. Important: You can easily uninstall the software. Windows XP 1. Select WD SmartWare and click Remove. 4. prompt. Click Yes at the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from support.wdc.com/download. For more information about booting from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? Contact the adapter card manufacturer for further details. Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is backward-compatible with limited bus power. A: USB 2.0 is plugged into a USB 1.1 port...
... 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from support.wdc.com/download. For more information about booting from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? Contact the adapter card manufacturer for further details. Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is backward-compatible with limited bus power. A: USB 2.0 is plugged into a USB 1.1 port...
User Manual (pdf)
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... television reception, which the receiver is on file at Western Digital Europe. This device complies with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity" in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are... by one or more of the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to the applicable Council Directives of this equipment. This ...
... television reception, which the receiver is on file at Western Digital Europe. This device complies with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity" in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are... by one or more of the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to the applicable Council Directives of this equipment. This ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... drive 41 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL F FAQs 52 FCC Class B information 53 File history, drive setting 37 history, screen 19 Formatting the drive 52 Full Media Scan 43 H Handling precautions 4 Hardware 2 I ICES-003/NMB-003 compliance 53 Indicator light 3 Info/online help, viewing 12 K Kit contents 2 L Launching WD SmartWare software 31 LED indicator 3 Limited Warranty 55 M Managing the drive 52 Micro cables 2 My Passport Dock 2 O Online help, viewing 12 Operating systems 3 P Password protecting your drive 4, 40 Registration drive setting...
... drive 41 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL F FAQs 52 FCC Class B information 53 File history, drive setting 37 history, screen 19 Formatting the drive 52 Full Media Scan 43 H Handling precautions 4 Hardware 2 I ICES-003/NMB-003 compliance 53 Indicator light 3 Info/online help, viewing 12 K Kit contents 2 L Launching WD SmartWare software 31 LED indicator 3 Limited Warranty 55 M Managing the drive 52 Micro cables 2 My Passport Dock 2 O Online help, viewing 12 Operating systems 3 P Password protecting your drive 4, 40 Registration drive setting...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to 65°C 1A USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 certified cable are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for Mac Portable Hard Drives Product Features See your data or just overwritten an important file. My Passport...
... Portable hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to 65°C 1A USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 certified cable are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for Mac Portable Hard Drives Product Features See your data or just overwritten an important file. My Passport...