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Western Digital MY PASSPORT EDGE User Manual

Western Digital MY PASSPORT EDGE
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External Portable
My Passport
®
Edge
Portable Hard Drive
User Manual
My Passport Edge User Manual

Table of Contents

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Western Digital MY PASSPORT EDGE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWestern Digital
ModelMY PASSPORT EDGE
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WD Service and Support

Accessing Online Support

Information on using the WD support website for downloads, registration, and troubleshooting.

Contacting WD Technical Support

Provides a list of international telephone numbers for direct technical assistance.

About Your WD Drive

Features

Highlights the key attributes of the My Passport Edge drive, including design, speed, and security.

Handling Precautions

Essential guidelines for safely unpacking, installing, and using the external hard drive.

Connecting the Drive and Getting Started

Connecting the Drive

Step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the My Passport Edge drive to your computer.

Getting Started with the WD Software

Guide to installing the WD SmartWare, WD Security, and WD Drive Utilities software from the drive.

WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview

Home Tab Display

Details the Home tab interface for viewing drive status, content, and selecting backup sources.

Backup Tab Displays

Explains the two backup modes (category and file) and how to perform backups.

Retrieve Tab Displays

Guides users on selecting backup volumes, destinations, and files for retrieval.

Locking and Unlocking the Drive

Password Protecting the Drive

Instructions on setting a password and enabling hardware encryption for drive security.

Unlocking the Drive

Methods to unlock the drive using WD software or a utility if it becomes locked.

Managing and Customizing the Drive

Checking Drive Health

How to use diagnostic tools like SMART Status, Quick Drive Test, and Complete Drive Test.

Erasing the Drive

Procedure for permanently deleting all data and software from the My Passport drive.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common issues like drive power problems, recognition, and slow data transfer rates.

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