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Western Digital WDBK8A0010BBK User Manual (74 pages)
Ultra-portable Hard Drive
Brand:
Western Digital
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 3.07 MB
Table of Contents
WD Service and Support
2
Accessing Online Support
2
Contacting WD Technical Support
2
Table of Contents
3
1 About Your WD Drive
6
Major Features of the Drive
6
Kit Contents
7
Optional Accessories
7
Compatibility
8
Drive Format
8
Physical Description
8
Indicators
8
USB 2.0 Interface
9
Registering Your WD Product
9
Handling Precautions
9
2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started
10
Connecting the Drive
10
Installing the Drive
11
Installing on Windows XP
12
Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7
14
Getting Started with WD Smartware Software
16
WD Smartware Overview
18
WD Smartware Home Screen
18
Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics
20
3 Backing up Your Computer Files
21
About Backing up Your Computer Files
21
Backing It All up
23
Selecting Specific Content to Back up
25
Changing the Backup Software Settings
26
4 Retrieving Backed up Files
29
About Retrieving Files
29
Retrieving a File
29
Retrieving a Folder
32
Retrieving an Earlier Version of a File or Deleted Files
32
Retrieving All of Your Content
32
5 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive
33
Password Protecting Your Drive
33
Unlocking Your Drive
35
Unlocking Your Drive with the WD Smartware Software
35
Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD Smartware Software
36
Turning off the Drive Lock Feature
37
Changing Your Password
37
6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive
38
WD Smartware Icon
38
Opening WD Smartware Software
38
Checking Status and Temperature
39
Monitoring Icon Alerts
39
Disconnecting the Drive Safely
40
Customizing Your Software Settings
40
Setting the Preferences Options
41
Customizing Your Drive Settings
42
Registering Your Drive
43
Erasing Your Drive
44
Setting the Drive Sleep Timer
44
Uninstalling the WD Smartware Software
45
Windows XP
45
Windows Vista or Windows 7
45
7 Checking Drive Health
46
8 Using the Drive with a Mac
48
Reformatting the Drive
48
Installing on a Mac os X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard
48
Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO
50
Using the WD Smartware Icon
52
Opening WD Smartware Software
52
Dismounting the Virtual CD
54
Safely Dismounting the Drive
54
Displaying the Status, Serial Number, and Temperature
55
Unlocking the Drive Manually
56
WD Smartware Software Is Not Available
56
Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode
56
Uninstalling WD Smartware Software
57
9 Troubleshooting
59
Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive
59
Frequently Asked Questions
59
Installing an SES Driver
61
Windows XP
61
Installing the Driver Automatically
61
Installing the Driver Manually
62
Windows Vista
64
Installing the Driver Automatically
64
Installing the Driver Manually
64
Windows 7
66
B Compliance and Warranty Information
69
Regulatory Compliance
69
FCC Class B Information
69
ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement
69
Safety Compliance
69
CE Compliance for Europe
69
KCC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
70
Environmental Compliance (China)
70
Warranty Information
70
Obtaining Service
70
Limited Warranty
70
Index
72
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