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Western Digital My Passport - User Manual

Western Digital My Passport
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Summary

WD Service and Support

Accessing Online Support

How to find help and resources online.

Contacting WD Technical Support

Phone numbers and contact methods for support.

About Your WD Drive

Features

Key features and benefits of the WD My Passport Ultra.

Kit Contents

Lists all items included in the product packaging.

Operating System Compatibility

Lists supported Windows and Mac OS versions.

Disk Drive Format

Explains the default file system format.

Physical Description

Describes the drive's physical components and ports.

Power;Activity LED

Explains the meaning of the drive's LED indicator lights.

Registering Your Drive

Instructions for registering the product online or via software.

Handling Precautions

Guidelines for safe handling to prevent damage.

Connecting the Drive and Getting Started

Connecting the Drive

Steps to physically connect the drive to a computer.

Getting Started with the WD Software

Guide to installing bundled software applications.

WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview

Home Tab Display

Overview of the software's main interface.

Backup Tab Displays

Details on the backup interface and options.

Retrieve Tab Displays

Details on the file retrieval interface.

Settings Tab Display

Overview of the software configuration settings.

Help Tab Display

Access to support and learning resources.

Backing Up Files

How the Backup Function Works

Explains the automatic and scheduled backup mechanisms.

Backing Up Files

Step-by-step guide to performing a backup.

Retrieving Files

How the Retrieve Function Works

Explains the process of retrieving backed-up files.

Retrieving Files

Step-by-step guide to recovering files.

Locking and Unlocking the Drive

Password Protecting the Drive

Steps to enable drive encryption and password.

Unlocking the Drive

How to access the drive after it has been locked.

Changing Your Password

Instructions for modifying an existing password.

Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature

How to remove password protection.

Managing and Customizing the Drive

Checking Drive Health

Using diagnostics to assess drive condition.

Erasing the Drive

Procedures for securely deleting all data.

Registering the Drive

Steps to register the product for support and updates.

Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image

How to reinstall software after formatting.

Setting the Drive Sleep Timer

Configuring the drive's power-saving sleep mode.

Using the WD Quick View Icon

How to use the system tray utility.

Monitoring Icon Alerts

Understanding status indicators from the WD Quick View icon.

Opening the WD SmartWare Software

Methods to launch the software.

Safely Disconnecting the Drive

Proper procedures to prevent data loss.

Managing and Customizing the Software

Checking for Software Updates

How to check and install software updates.

Configuring a Remote Dropbox Account

Setting up Dropbox for cloud backup.

Specifying a Different Retrieved Content Folder

Changing the default save location for retrieved files.

Specifying the Number of Backup Versions

Setting how many historical versions of files to keep.

Uninstalling the WD Software

Instructions for removing software from Windows.

Using the Drive with a Mac Computer

Reformatting the Drive

How to prepare the drive for Mac OS X.

Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image

Restoring software on a Mac.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common user queries.

Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive

Guidance on drive setup procedures.

Installing the SES Driver

Installing on Windows Vista Computers

Manual/automatic installation for Vista.

Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers

Manual/automatic installation for Win 7/8.

Compliance and Warranty Information

Regulatory Compliance

Details on FCC and ICES regulations.

Environmental Compliance (China)

Information on hazardous substances.

Warranty Information

How to obtain service and warranty details.

Western Digital My Passport Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHDD
HDD size2.5 \
HDD speed- RPM
HDD capacity1000 GB
RAID supportNo
File format systemNTFS
Storage drive buffer size- MB
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
FireWire 400FireWire-interface with a data transmission speed of 400 Mbit/s (50MB/s). FireWire is a serial computer bus technology designed as replacement of SCSI and is based on the IEEE 1394 and 1394b standards.
USB connectorMicro-USB B
USB data transfer rates480, 5000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
MaterialPlastic
Data transfer rate5 Gbit/s
Dimensions (WxDxH)111 x 82 x 19 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports0
Number of products included1 pc(s)
CertificationRoHS
Product colorBlack
Bus power5 V
Bus poweredUSB
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C
Bundled softwareWD Security WD Drive Utilities
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth111 mm
Width82 mm
Height19 mm
Weight190 g

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