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Western Digital My Passport Slim - User Manual

Western Digital My Passport Slim
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External Portable
My Passport
®
Slim
Portable Hard Drive
User Manual
My Passport Slim User Manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

WD Service and Support

Contacting WD Technical Support

Lists telephone numbers for WD Technical Support by region and language for assistance.

1 About Your WD Drive

Handling Precautions

Provides essential precautions for handling the drive to prevent damage.

2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started

Connecting the Drive

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the My Passport Slim drive to a computer.

Getting Started with the WD Software

Guides users through installing and configuring the WD Apps Setup Wizard for the drive.

3 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview

Backup Tab Displays

Explains the two types of Backup tab displays: Category and File, for selecting backup items.

4 Backing Up Files

How the Backup Function Works

Explains the automatic and scheduled backup processes of WD SmartWare.

Backing Up Files

Step-by-step guide on initiating and performing file backups using WD SmartWare.

5 Retrieving Files

Retrieving Files

Step-by-step guide on initiating and performing file retrieval using WD SmartWare.

6 Managing and Customizing the Drive

Safely Disconnecting the Drive

Provides instructions for safely disconnecting the drive to prevent data loss.

Checking Drive Health

Details checking drive health using diagnostics, erasing the drive, and restoring software.

Erasing the Drive

Provides instructions and warnings for erasing all data from the drive.

7 Managing and Customizing the Software

Configuring a Remote Dropbox Account

Guides on configuring a Dropbox account for use with WD SmartWare for backup and retrieval.

8 Using the Drive with a Mac

Reformatting the Drive

Provides instructions and warnings for reformatting the drive for Mac compatibility.

9 Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Addresses common questions about drive recognition, booting issues, and data transfer rates.

Western Digital My Passport Slim Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHDD
HDD size- \
HDD speed- RPM
HDD capacity1000 GB
Storage drive buffer size- MB
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connectorMicro-USB B
USB data transfer rates480 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
Bus poweredUSB
Product colorSilver
Windows operating systems supportedYes
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C
Connectivity technologyWired
Fingerprint readerNo
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth110 mm
Width80 mm
Height12.3 mm
Weight134 g

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