WD Passport Quick Install Manual

WD Passport

Portable

USB DRIVE

Quick Install Guide

Connect the USB cable to the drive

Connect the USB cable to the computer

KIT CONTENTS

! WD Passport Portable USB 2.0 Drive

! 22-inch USB 2.0 certified cable

! Quick Install Guide

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PC Users

! Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port

! Windows

®

98SE/Me/2000/XP (refer to the Technical

Support section in this guide)

Macintosh

®

Users

! Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port

! Mac

®

OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.1.5+

USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY

This portable USB device is powered by the USB bus and
does not require a separate power supply when connected
to most computers. An external power supply may be
needed if you are using the following:

a) laptop computer that has limited bus power

b) USB cable that is longer than 22 inches, or

c) USB bus-powered hub (in this case, you must

connect the optional power supply before the
USB cable).

If external power is needed, use WD’s optional power
supply for this device. WD’s power supply is guaranteed
compatible with this portable USB device, with
specifications defined as Class 2 and rated 5.0 VDC,

1.0A.

Optional Accessories

Power supplies and 22-inch USB cables can be purchased
from our online store at store.westerndigital.com/.

DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE

Windows

1. Double click on the Windows Unplug or Eject
Hardware icon in your system tray (typically located
in the bottom right corner of your screen). You can
also single-click on the system tray icon and select
USB Mass Storage Device from the pop-up dialog
box.

2. Select USB Mass Storage Device from the list and
click Stop. Click OK to confirm your selection of the
drive to be disconnected.

3. You may now safely disconnect the USB interface
cable from your computer.

Macintosh

1. Locate the Removable Drive(s) icon for this device on
the desktop and drag it to the Trash icon.

2. After the disk icon has disappeared from the desktop,
you may now safely disconnect the USB interface
cable from your computer.

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IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you install the
latest service packs and updates to obtain the highest
performance and reliability. For PC, run Windows
Update on your system. For Mac, go to the Apple menu
and select Software Update.

IMPORTANT: This product is intended to be supplied
by a Listed, Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked "Class 2"
and rated 5.0 VDC, 1.0A.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you need additional information or help during
installation or normal use of this product, visit the
WD Technical Support Web site at support.wdc.com.

Note forWindows 98SE users only: You must install the
USB Mass Storage driver on your system prior to
connecting the external drive. For proper download and
driver installation instructions, visit support.wdc.com and
download the WD knowledge base article ID# 1286.

The WD Passport Portable Drive comes preformatted as
a single FAT32 partition for best compatibility with both
Windows and Mac operating systems. The FAT32 file
system may have certain file, partition, and performance
limitations. For additional information on these
limitations, visit support.wdc.com and download the WD
knowledge base article ID# 1287.

Regulatory Compliance

This device has been tested and found to comply with
the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This unit generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by WD could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Warranty Information

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer
servicing to WD authorized personnel only.

Obtaining Service

Western Digital (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 Web site at support.wdc.com for
information on how to obtain service or a Return
Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that
the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA
number and instructions for Product return. An
unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA
number has not been issued) will be returned to you at

your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an
approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the
address provided on your return paperwork. Your
original box and packaging materials should be kept for
storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively
establish the period of warranty, check the warranty
expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com.
WD shall have no liability for lost data, regardless of the
cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any
Product placed in its possession.

One-Year Limited Warranty

WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its
normal use, will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year and will
conform to WD’s specification therefor. This limited
warranty period shall commence on the purchase date
appearing on your purchase receipt. WD shall have no
liability for any Product returned if WD determines that
the Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted
defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified
because of damage occurring before WD receives the
Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper
installation, alteration (including removing or
obliterating labels and opening or removing external
covers, unless authorized to do so by WD or an
authorized service center), accident or mishandling while
in the possession of someone other than WD. Subject to
the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive
warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified
above and at WD’s option, the repair or replacement of
the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend

to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the
applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90)
days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced
Product, whichever is longer.

The foregoing limited warranty is WD’s sole warranty
and is applicable only to products sold as new. The
remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all
other remedies and warranties, whether expressed,
implied or statutory, including but not limited to, any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, and b) any and all obligations and
liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited
to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any
financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising
out of or in connection with the purchase, use or
performance of the Product, even if WD has been
advised of the possibility of such damages. In the United
States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations
of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations
above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

Western Digital
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For service and literature:

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All rights reserved.

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