The sections below describe how to use the icon and alternative methods to perform
these actions, as well as how to unlock the My Passport for Mac drive using the virtual
CD on the desktop.
Launching WD SmartWare Software
If the WD SmartWare software is running in the background, you can launch it in the
following ways:
• Click Start > (All) Programs > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare.
• Double-click the WD SmartWare icon
Note: You can also right-click or left-click the WD SmartWare icon
task bar and select WD SmartWare.
The WD SmartWare Home screen displays.
Checking Status and Temperature
Mouse over the WD SmartWare icon
in the task bar.
in the system tray to display the information:
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MY PASSPORT FOR MAC
USER MANUAL
in the