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Western Digital WDBADB5000Axxx User Manual (76 pages)
User Manual
Brand:
Western Digital
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 3 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
Drive Interfaces
9
Registering Your WD Product
9
Handling Precautions
9
2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started
10
Connecting the Drive
10
Installing on a Mac os X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard
11
Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO
12
Getting Started with WD Smartware Software
14
WD Smartware Overview
16
WD Smartware Home Screen
16
Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics
17
Hiding the WD Smartware Virtual CD
17
Showing the WD Smartware Virtual CD
19
3 Backing up Your Computer Files
22
About Backing up Your Computer Files
22
Backing It All up
24
Advanced Backup Capabilities
25
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/Folder
29
Retrieving a Folder
32
Retrieving All of Your Content
32
5 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive
33
Password Protecting Your Drive
33
Unlocking Your Drive
34
Unlocking Your Drive with the WD Smartware Software
35
Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD Smartware Software
35
Changing Your Password
36
Turning off the Drive Lock Feature
37
6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive
38
WD Smartware Icon
38
Opening WD Smartware Software
38
Dismounting the Virtual CD
40
Safely Dismounting the Drive
40
Displaying the Status and Serial Number of the Drive
41
Unlocking the Drive Manually
42
The WD Smartware Software Is Not Available
42
Your Computer Exits Sleep Mode
43
Customizing Your Software Settings
44
Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder
44
Setting the Preferences Options
45
Customizing Your Drive Settings
45
Specifying a Name for Your Drive
46
Registering Your Drive
47
Setting the Drive Sleep Timer
48
Erasing Your Drive
48
Showing or Hiding the Virtual CD Icon
49
Uninstalling the WD Smartware Software
50
7 Checking Drive Health
51
8 Using the Drive with Windows
53
Reformatting the Drive
53
Installing on Windows XP
54
Installing on Windows Vista/Windows 7
55
Managing the Drive on Windows
57
Opening the WD Smartware Software
58
Checking Status and Temperature
59
Monitoring Icon Alerts
59
Disconnecting the Drive Safely
59
Uninstalling the WD Smartware Software
59
Windows XP
59
Windows Vista or Windows 7
60
Getting Started Without WD Smartware Software
60
9 Troubleshooting
61
Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive
61
Frequently Asked Questions
61
Installing an SES Driver
62
Windows XP
62
Installing the Driver Automatically
62
Installing the Driver Manually
64
Windows Vista
65
Installing the Driver Automatically
65
Installing the Driver Manually
66
Windows 7
68
B Compliance and Warranty Information
71
Regulatory Compliance
71
FCC Class B Information
71
ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement
71
Safety Compliance
71
CE Compliance for Europe
71
KCC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
72
Environmental Compliance (China)
72
Warranty Information
72
Obtaining Service
72
Limited Warranty
72
Index
74
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Western Digital WDBADB5000Axxx Specifications (2 pages)
Portable Hard Drives
Brand:
Western Digital
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 0 MB
Western Digital WDBADB5000Axxx Quick Install Manual (2 pages)
Quick Install Guide
Brand:
Western Digital
| Category:
Storage
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