Western Digital Portable Hard Drive User Manual

Portable Hard Drives
My Passport
™
Essential
™
Portable Hard Drives
USB Powered
Sync & Encryption Software
Ultra-portable Design
Ideal for sharing large files
between office and home,
between PC and Mac.
Storage to go in 11
delicious colors. Indulge!
Carry your music, video, and photos in style with WD’s
My Passport Essential portable hard drive. Big capacity in a small
elegant design. Pick the one that satisfies your appetite for style.
USB powered — Powered directly from the USB port on your
computer. No separate power supply is needed.*
Synchronized and secure — Plug the My Passport portable
hard drive into any computer to edit files, read e-mail, and view
photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or
office computer. Your data is protected with 128-bit encryption.
(Windows
®
only)
Big capacity that fits in your pocket — This compact drive
fits easily in your pocket or purse, weighs only a few ounces
and, with capacities up to 500 GB, you can take tons of photos,
videos, files and music with you wherever you go.
*An optional cable is available for the few systems that limit power from the USB port.
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Western Digital Portable Hard Drive Specifications

General

Capacity	1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 5TB
Interface	USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Compatibility	Windows, Mac
Color	Black, Blue, White
Storage Category	Portable Hard Drive
Warranty	2-year limited warranty

Summary

My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drives Overview

Key Features

Highlights the product's USB power, synchronization, security, and large capacity for portable storage.

Color and Style Options

Emphasizes the availability of the portable hard drive in 11 colors to suit user style.

Technical Specifications and Compatibility

Interface and Dimensions

Details the USB 2.0 interface and physical dimensions (height, length, width, weight) of the drive.

System Compatibility

Outlines supported operating systems, including Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later.

Capacities and Model Numbers

Lists available storage capacities (160 GB to 500 GB) and corresponding model numbers and color options.

Warranty and Kit Contents

Specifies the 3-year limited warranty and lists the items included in the product kit.

Performance Specifications

Provides data transfer rate, operating, and non-operating temperature ranges for the hard drive.