Western Digital My Passport Studio User Manual
Western Digital My Passport Studio User Manual

Western Digital My Passport Studio User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® My Passport Studio ™ User Manual My Passport Studio User Manual placeholder...
  • Page 2: Wd Service And Support

    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 you prefer, ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Table of Contents WD Service and Support ........... ii Accessing Online Support .
  • Page 4 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Compliance and Warranty Information ......31 Regulatory Compliance ........... 31 FCC Class B Information .
  • Page 5: About Your Wd Drive

    Mac computer and resists scratching and fingerprints. High capacity, small enclosure—Offering high capacity in a small metal enclosure, My Passport Studio is the ideal companion for the photographer, videographer, graphic artist, or creative professional on the go.
  • Page 6: Kit Contents

    For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to http://support.wdc.com/downloads. 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 •...
  • Page 7: Operating System Compatibility

    Update. For Windows computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Disk Drive Format Your My Passport Studio drive is formatted as a single HFS+J partition for Mac OS X operating systems. If you want to use the drive with a Windows computer, see “Reformatting the Drive”...
  • Page 8: Power/Activity Led

    USB 1.1. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at USB 1.1 speed (up to 12 Mb/s). Registering the Drive Always register your My Passport Studio drive to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your drive online at http://register.wdc.com. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Drive And Getting Started

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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: Connecting the Drive...
  • Page 10 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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...
  • Page 11: Enhancing Performance With Wd +Turbo

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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: 8.
  • Page 12 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 continue.
  • Page 13: Installing The Wd Security Software

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 desktop looks like this: Your My Passport drive is now ready to use as an enhanced-performance external storage device.
  • Page 14 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 to continue and display the WD Security screen: 5.
  • Page 15: Installing The Wd Drive Utilities Software

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 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 on the screen that displays: 3.
  • Page 16 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED – 12...
  • Page 17: Locking And Unlocking The Drive

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Removing Password Protection Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will gain access to your drive and you do not want them to see your files on the drive.
  • Page 18: Unlocking The Drive

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 automatically unlock the drive for you on this computer.
  • Page 19: Unlocking The Drive With The Wd Security Or Wd Drive Utilities Software

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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.
  • Page 20: Unlocking The Drive With The Wd Drive Unlock Utility

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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.
  • Page 21: Changing Your Password

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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.
  • Page 22: Removing Password Protection

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL CAUTION! After changing your password, the drive remains unlocked for as long as you continue your current work session. Then, the WD Security software: • Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes into the sleep mode •...
  • Page 23: Managing And Customizing The Drive

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Checking Drive Health Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Erasing the Drive Registering the Drive Safely Dismounting the Drive Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image...
  • Page 24: Checking Drive Health

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL On the WD Drive Utilities screen: IF you want to . . . THEN click . . . AND see . . . Run drive diagnostics and status Diagnostics “Checking Drive Health” in the checks, next section.
  • Page 25: Setting The Drive Sleep Timer

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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...
  • Page 26: Erasing The Drive

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 CAUTION! Erasing your drive permanently deletes all of the data on the drive.
  • Page 27: Using The Wd Drive Unlock Utility

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 •...
  • Page 28 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 attempts prompt:...
  • Page 29: Registering The Drive

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 5. Click Erase Drive to display the warning about erasing all of the data on the drive: 6. Read the warning and select the I understand check box to signify that you accept the risk.
  • Page 30 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 box.
  • Page 31: Safely Dismounting The Drive

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Safely Dismounting the Drive CAUTION! To prevent data loss, close all active windows and applications before shutting down or disconnecting the drive. Right- or control-click the My Passport icon on the desktop and select Eject “My Passport Studio”:...
  • Page 32: Using The Drive With Windows

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 search the knowledge base for more help. This chapter includes the following topics:...
  • Page 34 MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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 appropriate chipset support for your motherboard.
  • Page 35: A Compliance And Warranty Information

    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. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION – 31...
  • Page 36: Kc Notice (Republic Of Korea Only)

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL 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, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com/...
  • Page 37: Gnu General Public License ("Gpl")

    Modification of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to any Open Source Software, is solely at your own risk. Western Digital is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. Western Digital will not support any product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital.
  • Page 38: Index

    MY PASSPORT STUDIO USER MANUAL Index Kit contents 2 Box contents 2 Limited Warranty 32 CAUTION Micro cables 2 about erasing the drive 22 about lost passwords 13 about preventing data loss when dis- Operating system compatibility 3 connecting 27...
  • Page 39 WD. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and My Passport are registered trademarks and My Passport Essential, My Passport Studio, WD SmartWare, and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.

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