Western Digital WDME1600TN User Manual

Western Digital WDME1600TN - My Passport Essential 160 GB External Hard Drive Manual

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    External Portable My Passport® Portable Hard Drive User Manual My Passport User Manual
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    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
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    MY PASSPORT 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
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    Mac 54 Reformatting the Drive 54 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 54 Installing the Drive on Mac Computers 54 10 Troubleshooting 55 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 55 Frequently Asked Questions 55 A Installing an SES Driver 57 Installing on Windows XP Computers 57
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL B Compliance and Warranty Information 66 Regulatory Compliance 66 FCC Class B Korea only 67 Environmental Compliance (China 67 Warranty Information 67 Obtaining Service 67 Limited Warranty 68 GNU General Public License ("GPL 68 Index 69 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport® portable hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all the chapters of your digital life. Our latest edition features visual, easy-to- use, automatic, continuous backup software, and drive lock security
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    software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to http://support.wdc.com/downloads. Kit Contents As shown in Figure 1, your My Passport drive kit includes the following: • My Passport portable hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • Quick Install Guide • WD SmartWare, WD Security, and WD
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    with all updated Windows operating systems. If you want to use the drive with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 54 and "Troubleshooting" on page 55. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Passport drive has: • A power/activity LED indicator • A USB 3.0 interface port
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Registering Your Drive Always register your My Passport drive to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as described in "Registering the Drive" on page 45. Another way is to register online at http
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Getting Started with the WD Software After you have connected the drive to your computer, an installation wizard quickly gets you started with the WD software that is on the drive: • WD Security • WD Drive Utilities • WD SmartWare 1. Use your computer's file management
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 3. Read the license agreement, select the I accept the terms of the License Agreement check box, and click Next to continue: 4. On the Custom Setup dialog: a. Select an application name to see a brief description of the application: • WD Drive Utilities • WD Security • WD
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    : MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 6. When the installation completes, click Finish to close the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 7. If you see a message that a software update is available, click Update Software and follow the on-screen instructions for downloading and installing the software update: CONNECTING
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    PASSPORT USER MANUAL 8. Depending on your selections: • Installing the WD Drive Utilities software with the Launch Application option displays the WD Drive Utilities screen (see Figure 4 and "Managing and Customizing the Drive" on page 43). • Installing the WD Security software internal hard drive.
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Figure 4. WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 5. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Initial Category Backup Screen Note: The initial Backup screens only appear one time-when you install the WD SmartWare software on your computer. After that, launching the software displays the Home screen so you can choose what you want to do. Initial File Backup Screen
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Before first backup After first backup Figure 7. WD SmartWare Home Screens CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12
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    the total capacity and category structure of your computer's internal hard drive, and each supported external drive connected to it. If your computer has more than one: • Internal hard drive or multiple hard drive partitions, then the WD SmartWare software displays a selector box that you can use to
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    files and making your software setup selections • WD Customer Support and software update services See "Help Tab Display" on page 25. In each display, the WD SmartWare software changes the names and graphic images to match the hardware configuration of the connected drives. Note: In addition to
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Your Computer Icon Your Computer Content Gauge My Passport Drive Icon My Passport Drive Content Gauge Figure 8. Home Tab Display WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 15
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Table 1. Home Tab Functional Description Display Component Description Your computer icon Provides a graphic representation and name of the internal hard drive or drive partition on your computer that the WD SmartWare software will access for backup and retrieve functions
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Table 1. Home Tab Functional Description (Continued) Display Component Description Drive display scroll pointers (Not shown in Figure 8 on page 15.) One installation of the WD SmartWare software supports as many My Passport drives as you system can handle. When the number
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Table 1. Home Tab Functional Description (Continued) Display Component the content gauge for your computer's internal hard drive (see "Your computer content gauge" on page 17). Backup Tab Displays The WD SmartWare software provides one of two different Backup tab
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    's hard drive on the Home tab display. (See "Your computer content gauge" on page 17.) My Passport drive content Same as the content gauge for your My Passport drive on the gauges Home tab display. (See "My Passport drive content gauge" on page 18.) (Continued) WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL
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    for backup. After selecting the files or folders that you want to back up, clicking: • Apply Changes updates the content gauge for your My Passport drive. • Revert clears your recent selections and redisplays the prior applied configuration. (Continued) WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 20
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    software Retrieve tab displays guide you through the tasks for finding backup files and copying them to your computer's internal hard drive: • Selecting the backup volume to retrieve from • Selecting the destination for retrieved files • Selecting the files to retrieve from your My Passport drive
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Backed Up Volumes Selection Box Select a Volume to Retrieve From drive. You must select a backup volume before you can click Next to continue with the retrieve operation. Change retrieve folder box and Browse button By default, the WD SmartWare software creates and uses
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Table 3. Retrieve Tab Functional Description (Continued) Display Component Description Retrieve destination option buttons Specify the location on your computer's internal hard drive where you want to copy the files retrieved from the selected My Passport drive: • To the
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Settings Tab Display See Figure 11 and Table 4 for a brief functional description of the Settings tab button Displays the Set Preferences dialog for enabling/disabling the option that automatically checks for software updates. WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - 24
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Help Tab Display The WD SmartWare Help tab display provides quick access to Learning Center topics and links to online support services. See Figure 12 and Table 5 for a brief functional description of the Help tab display. Learning Center Topic Buttons Update Software Button
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    to connect to the WD Service & Support Home page at http://support.wdc.com. Update Software button Uses your Web browser to compare the versions of your WD SmartWare software and the firmware of the selected My Passport drive with the most-recent available versions. WD Store link If updated
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    and continuously backs up all of your important data files to your My Passport drive-music, movies, photos, documents, email, and other files. After the WD SmartWare software categorizes the different types of files on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 3. On the Backup screen: IF you want to back up . . . on the internal hard drive, All of the categories of files Selected categories of files All of the files and folders Selected files or folders THEN . . . Proceed to step 4. Skip
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL b. Click Advanced View to open the backup by categories hard drive: If your computer has more than one internal hard drive, select the check box for each one. c. Click Apply Changes to create a custom backup plan and refresh the content gauge for your My Passport drive
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    of data that has been backed up. • For a category backup, the blue background in the content gauge for your computer's internal hard drive Passport drive changes to blue as the backup completes. • You can continue to set up your drive or perform any other functions because the WD SmartWare software
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    b. Click the WD Store link to view the Western Digital Online Store website. c. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to suit your future requirements. 10. If you clicked Stop Backup at step 8, the Stop backup? confirmation message reminds you that the WD SmartWare software runs your
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 15 Retrieving Files This chapter includes the following topics: How the Retrieve Function Works Retrieving Files How the Retrieve Function Works The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to retrieve backed up files from your My Passport drive and copy them to either: •
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    on the selected My Passport drive from your computer, THEN the WD SmartWare software displays the . . . Select a destination for retrieved files dialog: Created multiple backup volumes on the selected My Passport drive from either: • Different internal hard drives or hard drive portions on your
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 3. On the Select a destination for retrieved files dialog: IF you want to copy your retrieved files to . . . Their original locations on your computer's internal hard drive, A retrieved content folder, THEN select the . . . option. To the Original Places Note: The To the
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. In the Retrieve Some Files selection box, navigate through the the retrieve: • The Retrieve screen displays a progress bar and a message indicating the amount of data that has been copied to the specified retrieve location. • A Cancel Retrieving button is available for
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    Security software to: • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for a password 1. Open the Set Security dialog by clicking either: • The WD Security icon on your desktop if you created one when you installed the application • Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 2. On the Set Security dialog: a. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your you want the WD Security software to remember your password for the selected drive on this computer. f. Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you
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    > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security • The WD Drive Utilities icon on your desktop if you created one when you installed the application or Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities 2. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to
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    PASSPORT USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software Whenever you shut down and restart your computer, or disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer, unless you selected the Enable auto unlock for user: check box when you created your password, the WD SmartWare software
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    MY PASSPORT 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 SmartWare, WD Security, or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there.
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    > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. On the Change Security dialog: a. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to box to signify whether you want the WD Security software to remember your new password for the selected drive on this computer. h. Click Update Security
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    icon if you created one when you installed the application • Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. On the Change Security dialog: a. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one that you want to remove password
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    Software If the WD SmartWare software does not start automatically, you can start it by: • Left- or right-clicking the WD Quick View icon in the taskbar and selecting WD SmartWare: • Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE
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    , THEN the drive might be . . . Locked or in a format that the WD SmartWare software does not understand (non-Windows format in a Windows environment). Overheated. Power down the drive and let it cool for 60 minutes. Power it back on, and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. MANAGING AND
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    icon if you created one when you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 4 on page 10. 3. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one that you want to register. MANAGING AND
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    Click Registration to display the Registration dialog: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. On the Registration dialog: a. Type your first notifications about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. f. Click Register Drive. Checking Drive Health WD Drive Utilities provides
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    icon if you created one when you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 4 on page 10. 2. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one that you want to check. 3. Click Diagnostics
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    of the data on your drive before erasing it. Note: Erasing the drive also deletes the WD software and all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. You can download these to restore your My Passport to its original configuration after erasing the drive. WD Drive Utilities provides
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Using the WD Drive Unlock Utility To erase your My Passport when the drive is locked and you have forgotten or lost your password: 1. Start the WD Drive Unlock utility by either: • Using your computer's file management utility to open the WD Unlocker virtual CD and double-
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    to display a warning about erasing all of the data on the drive: 5. Read the warning and select the I understand check box to signify that you accept the risk. 6. Click Erase. After the drive erase operation completes, see "Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image" on page 51. Note: Erasing the
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    Image In addition to deleting all of the data on your My Passport drive, erasing or reformatting the drive also removes the WD software and all of the support files, utilities, online help and user manual files. If you ever need to remove and reinstall the WD software on your computer, or move the
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 18 Managing and Customizing the Software This chapter includes the following topics: Specifying the Number of Backup Versions Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder Checking for Software Updates Uninstalling the WD Software Specifying the Number of Backup Versions The WD
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    option. Uninstalling the WD Software To uninstall the . . . software, WD SmartWare WD Drive Utilities WD Security Click Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > . . . WD SmartWare > Unistall WD SmartWare WD Apps > Uninstall WD Drive Utilities WD Apps > Uninstall WD Security You can also
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    all of the data on your My Passport drive, reformatting the drive also removes the WD software and all of the support files, utilities, online help, and user manual files. If you want to duplicate the drive management and drive lock features on your Mac computer, you can download and install the
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    third-party software documentation or support organization Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop? A: If your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers are installed before connecting your WD USB
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0? A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer. Note: If your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller is built in to the system motherboard, be sure to install the appropriate
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you do not install the WD software, you need an SES driver installed on Windows computers to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you connect your My Passport drive to your computer Note: The SES Driver is installed
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    4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58
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    driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to Windows Update: 2. Click Next to continue. 3. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Browse to My Computer and: a. Double-click the My Passport drive
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    d. Click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 60
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    , click Locate and install driver software: 3. On the Found New Hardware - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. On the Found New Hardware - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search
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    4. Browse to Computer and: a. Double-click the My Passport drive. b. Double-click the Extras folder. c. Select WD SES Device Driver. d. Click Next: MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 63
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    MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3 on page 5, use the Windows Computer Management utility to install the SES driver: 1. Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. Under Computer Management (Local
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    3. Click Browse my computer for driver software. MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL 4. Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. Click Next. 6. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 65
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    PASSPORT USER MANUAL not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the user's authority to operate this Western Digital Europe. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 66
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    PCBA X ᖂൟUSB⬉㓚 EMI ᑩⲪ O SJ/T11363-2006 X ST/T11363-2006 X PBDE) MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your support.wdc.com/warranty/policy.asp. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data
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    found at http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl. Modification of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to any Open Source Software, is solely at your own risk. Western Digital is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. Western Digital will not support any product in
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    Learning Center topic buttons 25 Online User Manuals link 25 Support link 26 Update Software button 26 WD Store link 26 Home tab displays description 14 drive content gauge 18 drive display scroll pointers 17 drive icon 16 functional overview 13 Internal drive selector box 16 your computer icon 16
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    folder box 22 description 21 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL functional overview 13 Retrieve destination support, contacting ii Temperature check 44 U Unlocking the drive 37 from the virtual CD 39, 44 with the WD Security software 38 without the WD Security software 40 Update Software button 26 USB drive
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    W Warranty 67 WD service 67 SmartWare icon 43 Store link 26 technical support, contacting ii Y Your computer content gauge, Backup tab displays 19 content gauge, Home tab displays 17 icon, Home tab display 16 MY PASSPORT USER MANUAL INDEX - 71
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    and My Passport Essential, WD SmartWare, and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. © 2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100
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