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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and installing the drive on your computer. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Installing the Drive Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Connecting the Drive Connect your My Passport drive as described below. Figure 1. Connecting the My Passport Drive with USB Micro Cable CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5

Section	Page
My Passport Elite Portable Hard Drive User Manual	1
WD Service and Support	2
Accessing Online Support	2
Contacting WD Technical Support	2
Table of Contents	3
About Your WD Drive	6
Major Features of the Drive	6
Kit Contents	7
Optional Accessories	7
Compatibility	8
Drive Format	8
Physical Description	8
Indicators	8
USB 2.0 Interface	9
Registering Your WD Product	9
Handling Precautions	9
Connecting the Drive and Getting Started	10
Connecting the Drive	10
Installing the Drive	11
Installing on Windows XP	12
Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7	14
Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software	16
WD SmartWare Overview	18
WD SmartWare Home Screen	18
Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics	20
Backing Up Your Computer Files	21
About Backing Up Your Computer Files	21
Backing It All Up	23
Selecting Specific Content to Back Up	25
Changing the Backup Software Settings	26
Retrieving Backed Up Files	29
About Retrieving Files	29
Retrieving a File	29
Retrieving a Folder	32
Retrieving an Earlier Version of a File or Deleted Files	32
Retrieving All of Your Content	32
Locking and Unlocking Your Drive	33
Password Protecting Your Drive	33
Unlocking Your Drive	35
Unlocking Your Drive With the WD SmartWare Software	35
Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software	36
Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature	37
Changing Your Password	37
Managing and Customizing Your Drive	38
WD SmartWare Icon	38
Opening WD SmartWare Software	38
Checking Status and Temperature	39
Monitoring Icon Alerts	39
Disconnecting the Drive Safely	40
Customizing Your Software Settings	40
Setting the Preferences Options	41
Customizing Your Drive Settings	42
Registering Your Drive	43
Setting the Drive Sleep Timer	44
Erasing Your Drive	44
Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software	45
Windows XP	45
Windows Vista or Windows 7	45
Checking Drive Health	46
Using the Drive with a Mac	48
Reformatting the Drive	48
Installing on a Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard	48
Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO	50
Using the WD SmartWare Icon	52
Opening WD SmartWare Software	52
Dismounting the Virtual CD	54
Safely Dismounting the Drive	54
Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature	55
Unlocking the Drive Manually	56
WD SmartWare Software is Not Available	56
Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode	56
Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software	57
Troubleshooting	59
Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive	59
Frequently Asked Questions	59
Installing an SES Driver	61
Windows XP	61
Installing the Driver Automatically	61
Installing the Driver Manually	62
Windows Vista	64
Installing the Driver Automatically	64
Installing the Driver Manually	64
Windows 7	66
Compliance and Warranty Information	69
Regulatory Compliance	69
FCC Class B Information	69
ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement	69
Safety Compliance	69
CE Compliance For Europe	69
KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only)	70
Environmental Compliance (China)	70
Warranty Information	70
Obtaining Service	70
Limited Warranty	70