My Passport™ for Mac® User Manual
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1. My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive User Manual jqeyogd jeUusO Xy Western Digital WD Service and Support Ka On O K Should you encounter any problem please give us an opportunity to address it befa returning this product Most technical support questions can be answered through ouf knowledge base or e mail support service at support wdc com If the answer is not availa or if you prefer please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below 2 Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period This 30 day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support O Cy Q E mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24 7 To help us keep you informed of new features and services remember to register your product online at https www wdc com register Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support wdc com and choose from these topics Downloads Download drivers software and updates for your WD product Registration Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers Warranty amp RMA Services Get Warranty Product Replacement RMA RMA Status and Data Recovery Information Knowledge Base Search by keyword phrase or answer ID Installation Get online installation help for your WD product or2. or visit our product support website at support wdc com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization RMA If it is determined that the Product may be defective you wi e given an RMA number and instructions for Product return An unauthorized return i e one for whi an RMA number has not been issued will be returned to you at your expense Authorized returns u be shipped in an approved shipping container prepaid and insured to the address provided on your return paperwork Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product To conclusively establish the period of warranty check the warranty expiration serial number required via support wdc com WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause recovery of lost data or data contained in any Product placed in its possession Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product in the course of its normal use will for the term defined below be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD s specification therefor The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased The term of your limited warranty is for 3 years in the North South and Central America region 3 years in the Europe the Middle East and Africa region and 3 years in the Asia Pacific region unless otherwise required by law The term of your limited warranty shall commence on
3. to operate on this equipment A S ICES 003 NMB 003 Statement Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme ICES 003 du Canada This device complies with Canadian ICES 003 Class B Safety Compliance Approved for US and Canada CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 UL 60950 1 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Approuv pour les Etats Unis et le Canada CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 UL 60950 1 S ret d quipement de technologie de l information CE Compliance For Europe Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union including the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe GS Mark Germany only Machine noise regulation 3 GPSGV Unless declared otherwise the highest level of sound pressure from this product is 70db A or less per EN ISO 7779 Maschinenlarminformations Verordnung 3 GPSGV Der h chste Schalldruckpegel betragt 70 db A oder weniger gem EN ISO 7779 falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert VCCI Notice Japan only CORE HHLBRESERRSAEMHBMS VCCI ORE CBO TTAB HARARE CT CORB REE CHAT SCE SAMCLTWIETH CORBI APT LEY a BRIE LT ASNE MEMBER FCePHVET RAHALE TELURYRUELTRSU This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control C
4. d Drive USB Cable Compatibility Macintosh Windows An available USB port An available USB port Mac OS X 10 4 11 or 10 5 3 Windows 2000 XP Vista Note Compatibility may vary depending on user s hardware configuration and operating system To use this device with Windows you must first reconfigure it to Windows format Search our knowledge base at support wdc com for answer ID 1550 and follow the instructions as prompted Important For highest performance and reliability it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack SP Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update GETTING STARTED 1 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE Q USER MANUAL Q K Recording Your WD Product Information a O In the following table write the serial number and model number of you aew WD product found on the label on the bottom of the device Also write the purchase date and other notes such as your operating system and version This information necessary for setup and technical support bh Q Serial Number 4 Model Number Purchase Date Sh System and Software Notes Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product The 30 day period commences on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support Register online at register wdc com Ha
5. ers are installed Contact the adapter card manufacturer for installation procedures How do partition and reformat the drive for Windows For directions on how to partition and format this device for Windows please search our knowledge base for answer ID 1550 at support wdc com Why is the data transfer rate slow Your system may be operating at USB 1 1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2 0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2 0 If your system includes a PCI slot you can achieve Hi Speed USB transfer rates by installing a USB 2 0 PCI adapter card Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information TROUBLESHOOTING 6 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE Q a USER MANUAL KA Appendix Op W Regulatory Compliance b FCC Class B Information w A This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of t CC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation unit generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 0 a particular installation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the user s authority
6. le For USB connectivity a special USB cable may be needed for computers with limited bus power For more information in the U S visit shopwd com Outside the U S contact WD Technical Support in your region For a list of Technical Support contacts visit support wdc com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048 File Backup Apple Time Machine Mac OS 10 5 users can manage automatic file backup and recovery using Time Machine Visit Apple s support website at support apple com and search for article HT1427 for more information ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE 3 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE Y USER MANUAL KA Connecting the Device py E Em Op Mo a 1 Turn on your computer 2 Using the USB cable supplied in the kit connect the drive to the computer as shown The drive mounts to the desktop and a My Passport icon appears The drive is ready for use 3 To view the user manual double click the My Passport icon To use this device with Windows you must first reconfigure it to Windows format Search our knowledge base at support wdc com for answer ID 1550 and follow the instructions as prompted To ensure proper operation of the drive only use the USB cable supplied in the kit CONNECTING THE DEVICE 4 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE Q Z USER MANUAL Q Turning Off Disconnecting the Device T Macintosh K Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismo
7. ndling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation Drives may be damaged by rough handling shock or vibration Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product Do not drop or jolt the device Do not move the device when connected Do not stack any objects on top of the device Do not operate or store the device in an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F GETTING STARTED 2 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE Q7 USER MANUAL i KA About Your WD Drive Op O Features a he T Km Q Vp Cg USB 2 0 eX LED LED The power activity LED is located on the bottom panel of the device USB 2 0 Interface USB is the industry standard interface for most Windows based computers Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb s USB 2 0 is backward compatible with USB 1 1 Connection to a USB 1 1 port transfers data at USB 1 1 speed up to 12 Mbps Drive Format This WD device is preformatted to HFS Journaled for compatibility with Macintosh operating systems To reformat the device to Windows visit support wdc com and search our knowledge base for answer ID 1550 Important Reformatting the drive erases all its contents If you have already saved files on the My Passport drive be sure to back them up before reformatting Optional Power Booster Cab
8. ose and b any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including but not limited to accidental consequential or special damages or any financial loss lost profits or expenses or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase use or performance of the Product even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages In the United States some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the limitations above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest California 92630 U S A Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable however no responsibility is assumed by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD WD reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Western Digital WD and the WD logo are registered trademarks in the U S and other countries and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies Inc Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies 2008 Western Digital Technologies Inc All rights reserved 4779 705018 A00 Nov 2008 APPENDIX 8 O Cy Q
9. ouncil for Interference VCCI from information technology equipment If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual MIC Notice Republic of Korea only of AAS AASLES AAMAS SS Bt Ba 7171 PSS B2BN7 7 77184A FAHAANE RE SE HYAA H ASH USC Class B Device 1 Please note that this device has been approved for non business purposes and may be used in any environment including residential areas Environmental Compliance China BABAR RRR PEE Pe m PA BEAT ED EN TC RB ft AK G A EREK BUM Pb Hg Cd i 2 ORT Cr VI PBB PBDE WERA O O O O O O WEL pes O O O O O O INHR 4 pes O O O O O O He BES NG Ei O O O O O Oo Wii Oo Oo Oo ie O O PCBA O O O O O GE TCA x O O O Q O PAAL USB Wii O O O O O EMI Ji it O O O O O O KR O oO O O O O O RRA EA in FINASA E R EET SJ T11363 2006 Fe X RAAT PSE Sy JS 1 E ST T11363 2006 pxHE REIN gt EIKE AA fe i BE TEL ERIC X HEISE TEA EAE 0 APPENDIX 7 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL K Warranty Information oe A Obtaining Service K WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service If Product requires maintenance either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Pr duct
10. software Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for support have your WD product serial number system hardware and system software versions available North America Asia Pacific English 800 ASK 4WDC Australia 800 275 4932 China Spanish 800 832 4778 Hong Kong India Europe toll free 00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia 00800 27549338 Japan Korea Europe 31 880062100 Malaysia Middle East 31 880062100 Philippines Africa 31 880062100 Singapore Taiwan 1 800 42 9861 800 820 6682 65 62430496 800 6008 6008 1 800 11 9393 MNTL 1 800 200 5789 Reliance 011 26384700 Pilot Line 803 852 9439 00 531 650442 02 703 6550 800 6008 6008 1 800 88 1908 65 62430496 1 800 1441 0159 800 6008 6008 800 608 6008 65 62430496 800 6008 6008 65 62430496 Toll free number available in the following countries Austria Belgium Denmark France Germany Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL KA Getting Started Zo O Thank you for purchasing this WD product For the latest WD product inf rmation and news visit our website at www westerndigital com Ly Kit Contents a My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive K7 USB cable con Quick Install Guide A Important My Passport is intended for use only with the USB cable supplied N M Quick Install Guide My Passport for MacPortable Har
11. the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a is not present b cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product or c is attributable to misuse improper installation alteration including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures unless the product is on the list of limited user serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions as found at support wdc com accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD Subject to the limitations specified above your sole and exclusive warranty shall be during the period of warranty specified above and at WD s option the repair or replacement of the Product The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety 90 days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product whichever is longer The foregoing limited warranty is WD s sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a any and all other remedies and warranties whether expressed implied or statutory including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purp
12. unt You mah the drive power down before the Power LED turns off The drive is now shut down p properly and you may disconnect the drive safely 2 TURNING OFF DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE 5 MY PASSPORT FOR MAC PORTABLE HARD DRIVE Q JA USER MANUAL Troubleshooting Op O If you have problems when installing or using this product refer to this K troubleshooting section or visit our support website at support wdc com an een our knowledge base for more help How to answers format the drive to Mac OS format Ber back up data using Mac OS 10 5 x and Time Machine 1694 D format a WD My Book Essential Studio Studio Il or My Passport Studio 1550 i Edition hard drive for usage with Windows obtain and reinstall the original software included with this product 1425 use a WD external drive with My Computer 1717 Frequently Asked Questions Q A RO RO Why does the drive not power up or is not recognized by the computer You must use the FireWire or USB cable supplied in the kit For USB connectivity a special USB cable may be needed for computers with limited bus power For more information in the U S visit shopwd com Outside the U S contact WD Technical Support in your region If your system has a USB 2 0 PCI adapter card be sure that its drivers are installed before connecting your WD USB 2 0 external storage product The drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2 0 root hub and host controller driv
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