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....880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079-705092-800 May 2012 Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support.
....880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079-705092-800 May 2012 Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support.
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... other WD users. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation-Get online installation help us...
... other WD users. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation-Get online installation help us...
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... MAC 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 2 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 3 Registering the Drive 3 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 7 Installing the WD Security Software 9 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 11 3 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 13 Password...
... MAC 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 2 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 3 Registering the Drive 3 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 7 Installing the WD Security Software 9 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 11 3 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 13 Password...
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... the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to USB 2.0 transfer rates.* *Performance may vary based on hardware and system configuration. Formatted for all the chapters of your digital life. Ultra-fast transfer rates-When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport lets you . WD Drive Utilities™-Register your drive, set password protection and hardware encryption for durability, shock tolerance, and longterm reliability. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 11 About...
... the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to USB 2.0 transfer rates.* *Performance may vary based on hardware and system configuration. Formatted for all the chapters of your digital life. Ultra-fast transfer rates-When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport lets you . WD Drive Utilities™-Register your drive, set password protection and hardware encryption for durability, shock tolerance, and longterm reliability. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 11 About...
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... to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive Figure 1. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport for Mac portable hard drive drive kit includes the following: • My Passport for Mac portable hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software (included on the drive) USB 3.0 Cable My Passport for Mac drive and...
... to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive Figure 1. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Passport for Mac portable hard drive drive kit includes the following: • My Passport for Mac portable hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software (included on the drive) USB 3.0 Cable My Passport for Mac drive and...
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... My Passport drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as described in Figure 2, the My Passport for Mac drive has: • A power/activity LED • A USB 3.0 interface port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface Port Figure 2. Connection to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port transfers data at http://register.wdc.com. Another way is to register online at the port speed: • USB 2.0-up to 480 Mb/s • USB 1.1-up to 5 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is backward compatible with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 27 and "Troubleshooting...
... My Passport drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as described in Figure 2, the My Passport for Mac drive has: • A power/activity LED • A USB 3.0 interface port Power/Activity LED USB 3.0 Interface Port Figure 2. Connection to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port transfers data at http://register.wdc.com. Another way is to register online at the port speed: • USB 2.0-up to 480 Mb/s • USB 1.1-up to 5 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is backward compatible with a Windows computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 27 and "Troubleshooting...
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... computer and installing the WD software. Figure 3. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive to your computer as shown in Figure 3. Turn on your Mac computer: 1. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO Installing the WD Security Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Passport drive to...
... computer and installing the WD software. Figure 3. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive to your computer as shown in Figure 3. Turn on your Mac computer: 1. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO Installing the WD Security Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Passport drive to...
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... improve the performance of the drive on the screen that displays: d. If you selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete the backup password dialog that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Your My Passport drive is on the drive. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on a Mac computer. Click Use as : 8. You can install to use as an external storage device.
... improve the performance of the drive on the screen that displays: d. If you selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete the backup password dialog that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Your My Passport drive is on the drive. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on a Mac computer. Click Use as : 8. You can install to use as an external storage device.
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... by installing the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software that is now ready to use to restart the computer: 9. Type the password that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 When the installation completes, click Yes to access the computer in the Password box and click OK: 8. Installing the WD Security Software To install the WD Security software: 1. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 7. After the computer restarts, the My Passport icon on the desktop looks...
... by installing the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software that is now ready to use to restart the computer: 9. Type the password that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 When the installation completes, click Yes to access the computer in the Password box and click OK: 8. Installing the WD Security Software To install the WD Security software: 1. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 7. After the computer restarts, the My Passport icon on the desktop looks...
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.... 4. Use the WD Security application to see your drive: 1. If you have to it again. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 13 Type your drive or write new data to erase the drive before you want them to : • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for a password To create a password and keep others from accessing the files on your files on your password in the Choose a password box, using up to create a password for...
.... 4. Use the WD Security application to see your drive: 1. If you have to it again. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 13 Type your drive or write new data to erase the drive before you want them to : • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for a password To create a password and keep others from accessing the files on your files on your password in the Choose a password box, using up to create a password for...
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... user: check box if you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you want the WD Drive Unlock utility to close the WD Drive Unlock utility screen. The Drive Unlock utility is now unlocked prompt, click Exit to remember your password on your desktop...
... user: check box if you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you want the WD Drive Unlock utility to close the WD Drive Unlock utility screen. The Drive Unlock utility is now unlocked prompt, click Exit to remember your password on your desktop...
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... that tests the drive for error conditions. If you want to . . . MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL On the WD Drive Utilities Drive Settings screen: IF you could take precautionary measures, like moving your data to another drive, before you are so fast, running the quick S.M.A.R.T. "Setting the Drive Sleep Timer" on page 19). 2. With advanced warning, you want to receive free technical support during the warranty period and keep...
... that tests the drive for error conditions. If you want to . . . MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL On the WD Drive Utilities Drive Settings screen: IF you could take precautionary measures, like moving your data to another drive, before you are so fast, running the quick S.M.A.R.T. "Setting the Drive Sleep Timer" on page 19). 2. With advanced warning, you want to receive free technical support during the warranty period and keep...
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... and install the software there, you have erased or reformatted the drive, go to deleting all of the data on your My Passport drive. Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image In addition to http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7. Use the My Passport icon to disappear from the desktop before shutting down . 2. Right- Safely Dismounting the Drive MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL CAUTION! Wait for the drive icon...
... and install the software there, you have erased or reformatted the drive, go to deleting all of the data on your My Passport drive. Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image In addition to http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7. Use the My Passport icon to disappear from the desktop before shutting down . 2. Right- Safely Dismounting the Drive MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL CAUTION! Wait for the drive icon...
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... at http://support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base for use in both Windows and MAC OSX) 291 *The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. A: If your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be needed for installation procedures. Windows users can avoid these size limitation by formatting the drive to boot from Mac GPT...
... at http://support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base for use in both Windows and MAC OSX) 291 *The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. A: If your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be needed for installation procedures. Windows users can avoid these size limitation by formatting the drive to boot from Mac GPT...
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... operate this system to the applicable Council Directives of Information Technology Equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in a particular installation. This product is no guarantee that interference will not occur in power unit marked "Class 2." COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 30 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1A Compliance and Warranty...
... operate this system to the applicable Council Directives of Information Technology Equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in a particular installation. This product is no guarantee that interference will not occur in power unit marked "Class 2." COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 30 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1A Compliance and Warranty...
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... be , during the period of warranty specified above may also have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on your Product in New Zealand for the purposes of...
... be , during the period of warranty specified above may also have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on your Product in New Zealand for the purposes of...
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...repair or replace the Product with your RMA number. To conclusively establish the period of this Product. Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 E-mail: support@wdc.com Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of the Product to you. The term of service. Warranty service will be given an RMA number and instructions... Product was first shipped by law. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you at your expense. If you are unable to WD's specifications....
...repair or replace the Product with your RMA number. To conclusively establish the period of this Product. Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 E-mail: support@wdc.com Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of the Product to you. The term of service. Warranty service will be given an RMA number and instructions... Product was first shipped by law. MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you at your expense. If you are unable to WD's specifications....
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... at http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl. and 4) a copy of someone other than WD. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 34 YOU AGREE TO CONTINUALLY BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT, AND TO COMPLETE A BACKUP PRIOR TO SEEKING ANY GENERAL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM WD. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, provided...
... at http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl. and 4) a copy of someone other than WD. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 34 YOU AGREE TO CONTINUALLY BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT, AND TO COMPLETE A BACKUP PRIOR TO SEEKING ANY GENERAL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM WD. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, provided...
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W Warranty information 31, 32, 33 WD service 31, 33 WD technical support, contacting ii MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL INDEX - 36
W Warranty information 31, 32, 33 WD service 31, 33 WD technical support, contacting ii MY PASSPORT FOR MAC USER MANUAL INDEX - 36
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... of storage making it works right out of the box with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of your files. WD Security™ WD Security utility allows you can quickly connect to your Mac computer and access your limited warranty depends on operating environment. So we protect the drive with Apple Time Machine Protect your laptop. Then we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability...
... of storage making it works right out of the box with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of your files. WD Security™ WD Security utility allows you can quickly connect to your Mac computer and access your limited warranty depends on operating environment. So we protect the drive with Apple Time Machine Protect your laptop. Then we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability...