Page 2 - WD Service and Support; Accessing Online Support; Downloads; Contacting WD Technical Support
ii WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or email support service at http://support.wdc.com . If the answer is not available or if...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS – iii Table of Contents WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Accessing Online Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - About Your WD Drive; Features
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 1 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Passport ® Studio ™ portable hard drive. My Passport Studio comes standard with two super-fast FireWire 800 ports, massive capacity, password protection, and a MacBook-inspired metal enclosure that make thi...
Page 6 - Kit Contents
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 2 Kit Contents As shown in Figure 1, your My Passport Studio drive kit includes the following: • My Passport Studio portable hard drive • FireWire 800 cable • USB Micro B cable • Quick Install Guide • WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software (i...
Page 7 - Operating System Compatibility
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 3 Operating System Compatibility Your My Passport Studio drive and the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software are compatible with the following operating systems: Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating syste...
Page 8 - The power/activity LED shows the drive’s power state and activity:; FireWire 800 Interface; Registering the Drive; You can easily register your drive online at; Handling Precautions; • Do not drop or jolt the drive.; LED Appearance
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 4 Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive’s power state and activity: FireWire 800 Interface The FireWire 800 interface supports data transfer rates of up to 800 Mb/s and is backward-compatible with FireWire 400. Connection to a ...
Page 9 - Connecting the Drive and Getting Started; Connecting the Drive; Turn on your computer.
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED – 5 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive to your computer and installing the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software. It includes the following topics: Connecti...
Page 10 - Backup Disk check box.
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED – 6 Note: If the External disks check box is selected on your Finder Preferences dialog, the My Passport icon displays on your desktop: 4. The first time you connect your My Passport drive to your computer, a message asks if you...
Page 11 - backup password dialog that displays:; Encrypt Disk; and complete the Time Machine setup procedure.; Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED – 7 c. If you selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete the backup password dialog that displays: d. Click Encrypt Disk and complete the Time Machine setup procedure. 7. The My Passport icon now displays as:...
Page 12 - Double-click the Extras folder on the screen that displays:; computer to make them active:; Click Yes to continue.
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED – 8 2. Double-click the Extras folder on the screen that displays: 3. Double-click the WD +TURBO Installer application: 4. Click Install on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen: 5. Read the license agreement and click Accept to...
Page 13 - Installing the WD Security Software
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED – 9 7. Type the password that you use to access the computer in the Password box and click OK: 8. When the installation completes, click Yes to restart the computer: 9. After the computer restarts, the My Passport icon on the de...
Page 14 - Read the license agreement and click; Accept; to continue and display the
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED – 10 2. Drag the WD Security application to the alias Applications folder on the screen that displays: 3. In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Security application. 4. Read the license agreement and click Accept...
Page 15 - Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED – 11 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 1. Double-click the My Passport icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the screen that displays: 2. Drag the WD Drive Utilities application to the alias Applications folder o...
Page 16 - to continue and display the WD Drive
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED – 12 4. Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue and display the WD Drive Utilities screen: 5. See “Managing and Customizing the Drive” on page 19.
Page 17 - Locking and Unlocking the Drive; Password Protecting the Drive; Go
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE – 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the DriveUnlocking the DriveChanging Your PasswordRemoving Password Protection Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect...
Page 18 - Unlocking the Drive; unlocked
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE – 14 5. Type a hint to help remember your password in the Password hint box. 6. Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want the WD Security software to remember your user name and password for the selected drive and aut...
Page 19 - The WD Unlocker virtual VCD provides the
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE – 15 The WD Unlocker virtual VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that you can use to unlock the drive. Or you can use either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities software to unlock the drive. Unlocking the Drive with the WD Sec...
Page 20 - On the Unlock Drive dialog:; Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility; Double-click the WD Unlocker virtual CD icon on your desktop:; Password
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE – 16 2. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the one that is locked to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. On the Unlock Drive dialog: a. Type your password in the Password box. b. Clic...
Page 21 - Changing Your Password
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE – 17 b. Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want the WD Drive Unlock utility to remember your user name and password for the drive and automatically unlock the drive for you on this computer. c. Click Unlock Drive . ...
Page 22 - Removing Password Protection
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE – 18 Removing Password Protection 1. Click Go > Applications > WD Security to display the WD Security screen, Change Security dialog: 2. If you have more than one supported My Passport drive connected to your computer, select the o...
Page 23 - Managing and Customizing the Drive; This chapter includes the following topics:
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE – 19 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Checking Drive HealthSetting the Drive Sleep TimerErasing the DriveRegistering the DriveSafely Dismounting the DriveRestoring the WD Software and Disk...
Page 24 - screen; Checking Drive Health
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE – 20 On the WD Drive Utilities screen : Checking Drive Health The WD Drive Utilities software provides three diagnostic tools to help make sure that your drive is performing well. Run the following tests if you are concerned that your...
Page 25 - Setting the Drive Sleep Timer
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE – 21 3. Click Diagnostics to display the Diagnostics dialog: 4. On the Diagnostics dialog, click the button for the test that you want to run: • S.M.A.R.T. Status • Quick Drive Test • Complete Drive Test Setting the Drive Sleep Timer ...
Page 26 - Erasing the Drive; Using the Drive Erase Function
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE – 22 4. On the Sleep Timer dialog: a. In the Sleep Timer box, select the inactivity time interval at which you want to turn off the drive. b. Click Set Timer . Erasing the Drive Note: Erasing your drive also deletes the WD software an...
Page 27 - Volume Name; Using the WD Drive Unlock Utility
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE – 23 4. On the Drive Erase dialog: a. If you want to change the volume name, type a new name in the Volume Name box. b. Select the Volume Format option for the drive: • HFS+J • ExFAT c. Read the warning about the loss of data if you e...
Page 28 - The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays:
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE – 24 The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: 3. Make five attempts to unlock the drive by: a. Typing a password in the Password box. b. Clicking Unlock Drive . 4. The fifth invalid password attempt displays the too many password ...
Page 30 - Registration
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE – 26 4. Click Registration to display the Registration dialog: 5. On the Registration dialog: a. Type your first name in the First name box. b. Type your last name in the Last name box. c. Type your email address in the E-mail address...
Page 31 - Safely Dismounting the Drive; Eject “My; You might hear the drive power down.; Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image; and see Knowledge Base answer; shutting down or disconnecting the drive.
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE – 27 Safely Dismounting the Drive 1. Right- or control-click the My Passport icon on the desktop and select Eject “My Passport Studio” : You might hear the drive power down. 2. Wait for the drive icon to disappear from the desktop bef...
Page 32 - Using the Drive with Windows; Reformatting the Drive; Go to; and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for information about
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS – 28 Using the Drive with Windows The My Passport drive is formatted as a single HFS+J partition for compatibility with Mac OS X operating systems. To use the drive on Windows computers, you must reformat it to a single NTFS partition. This...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; and; Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive; and see; How to
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING – 29 Troubleshooting If you have problems installing or using your My Passport drive, refer to this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at http://support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base for more help. This chapter includes the fol...
Page 34 - How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0?
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING – 30 Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer. Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is built into the system motherboard, be sure to install the appropriat...
Page 35 - Compliance and Warranty Information; This appendix includes the following topics:; Regulatory Compliance; FCC Class B Information; • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Safety Compliance
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION – 31 Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Compliance (China)Warranty InformationGNU General Public License (“GPL”) Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Infor...
Page 36 - Warranty Information; Obtaining Service; for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material; Limited Warranty
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION – 32 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only) Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product requires maintenance...
Page 37 - ), accident or mishandling while in the possession
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION – 33 (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 ins...
Page 38 - Index
MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL INDEX – 34 Index B Box contents 2 C CAUTION about erasing the drive 22 about lost passwords 13 about preventing data loss when dis- connecting 27 about your unlocked drive 14 , 17 China RoHs 32 Compatibility with operating systems 3 Compliance 31 Converting drive forma...
Page 39 - Western Digital
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