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Western Digital My Passport WDBBEP0010BBK - User Manual

Western Digital My Passport WDBBEP0010BBK
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External Portable
My Passport
®
Portable Hard Drive
User Manual
My Passport User Manual

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Summary

WD Service and Support

Accessing Online Support

Guidance on accessing WD's online support resources and knowledge base.

Contacting WD Technical Support

Contact numbers for WD technical support across various global regions.

About Your WD Drive

Features

Overview of the key features and capabilities of the My Passport portable hard drive.

Connecting the Drive and Getting Started

Connecting the Drive

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

Settings Tab Display

File History button

Configures the number of backup versions to retain for each file.

Backup Speed button

Enables or disables the option to run backups only when the computer is idle.

Retrieve Folder button

Specifies a different destination folder for retrieved files.

Preferences button

Enables or disables automatic checking for WD SmartWare software updates.

Help Tab Display

Contact Us link

Link to the WD Service & Support Contact Us page for assistance.

Learning Center topic buttons

Provides links to main help topics within the Learning Center.

Online User Manuals link

Link to access WD SmartWare user manuals online.

Backing Up Your Computer Files

How the Backup Function Works

Explains the automatic and continuous backup process of WD SmartWare.

Backing Up Files

Step-by-step instructions for initiating and performing file backups using WD SmartWare.

Retrieving Backup Files

How the Retrieve Function Works

Overview of the process for retrieving backed-up files from the My Passport drive.

Retrieving Files

Detailed steps for selecting files and destinations to retrieve data.

Locking and Unlocking the Drive

Password Protecting the Drive

Guide on how to set up password protection and hardware encryption for the drive.

Unlocking the Drive with WD Security or WD Drive Utilities

Steps to unlock the drive using WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software.

Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software

Process to unlock the drive when using the WD SmartWare software interface.

Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility

Procedure to unlock the drive using the dedicated WD Drive Unlock utility.

Changing Your Password

Instructions on modifying the existing password for drive security.

Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature

Steps to remove password protection and disable the drive lock feature.

Managing and Customizing the Drive

Using the WD SmartWare Icon

Explains how to use the WD SmartWare icon in the taskbar for quick access.

Opening the WD SmartWare Software

Methods to start the WD SmartWare application if it does not launch automatically.

Checking Drive Status

How to view drive capacity, temperature, and lock status via the taskbar icon.

Safely Disconnecting the Drive

Procedure for safely removing the drive to prevent data loss.

Monitoring Icon Alerts

Interpreting flashing icon alerts for drive status like locked or overheating.

Setting the Drive Sleep Timer

Configuring the inactivity period before the drive enters sleep mode to save power.

Registering the Drive

Instructions for registering the drive online for warranty and support benefits.

Checking Drive Health

Using WD Drive Utilities to perform diagnostic tests like SMART Status.

Quick Drive Test

Performing a quick self-test to check the drive for major performance issues.

Complete Drive Test

Running a comprehensive diagnostic to test all drive sectors for errors.

Erasing the Drive

Steps to permanently delete all data and software from the drive.

Using the Drive with a Mac

Reformatting the Drive

Instructions for reformatting the drive for compatibility with Mac OS X systems.

Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image

Procedures for reinstalling WD software on Mac after reformatting.

Installing the Drive on Mac Computers

Steps to connect and set up the My Passport drive on a Mac computer.

Managing and Customizing the Software

Specifying the Number of Backup Versions

Setting the quantity of historical file versions to retain during backups.

Pausing Backups Until Your Computer is Idle

Configuring backups to run only when the computer is not actively in use.

Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder

Choosing an alternative location for storing retrieved backup files.

Checking for Software Updates

Enabling or disabling the automatic check for new software updates.

Uninstalling the WD Software

Guide on how to remove the WD software suite using the setup wizard.

Installing an SES Driver

Installing on Windows XP Computers

Instructions for installing the SES driver on Windows XP operating systems.

Installing the Driver Manually

Procedure to manually install the SES driver when offline.

Installing on Windows Vista Computers

Instructions for installing the SES driver on Windows Vista operating systems.

Installing on Windows 7 Computers

Instructions for installing the SES driver on Windows 7 operating systems.

Compliance and Warranty Information

Regulatory Compliance

Information regarding FCC, ICES, Safety, and CE compliance standards.

Western Digital My Passport WDBBEP0010BBK Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWestern Digital
ModelMy Passport WDBBEP0010BBK
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

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