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General| Type | HDD |
|---|---|
| HDD size | - \ |
| HDD speed | - RPM |
| HDD capacity | 1500 GB |
| File format system | NTFS |
| Storage drive buffer size | - MB |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| FireWire 400 | No |
| USB connector | USB |
| USB data transfer rates | 12, 480 Mbit/s |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity | 0 |
| Product color | Blue |
| Bundled software | SmartWare |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 83 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 110 mm |
| Height | 15 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
Provides essential safety guidelines for handling the drive to prevent damage.
Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the My Passport drive to a Windows computer.
Guides users through the initial setup and installation of the WD SmartWare software.
Provides step-by-step instructions to back up all of your data files.
Explains how to set a password to protect the drive from unauthorized access.
Details the process of unlocking the drive after a password has been set.
Guides users through the steps to change their existing drive password.
Provides instructions on how to remove password protection from the drive.
Provides instructions on how to safely remove the drive from the computer to prevent data loss.
Explains the purpose of diagnostic tools like Quick SMART Status and Complete Drive Test.
Details the process of reformatting the drive to be compatible with Mac OS X.
Offers guidance and answer IDs for common issues related to drive installation and formatting.
Addresses common user queries about drive power, recognition, booting, and transfer rates.
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