WD Passport

KIT CONTENTS
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 any of the following: Laptop computer with limited bus power USB cable that is longer than 22 inches ! USB bus-powered hub (in this case, you must connect the optional power supply before the USB cable) If external power is needed, use WDs optional power supply for this device. WDs power supply is guaranteed compatible with this portable USB device, with specifications defined as Class 2 and rated 5.0 VDC, 2.0A.

DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE

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

Portable HARD DRIVE

Quick Install Guide
Connect the USB cable to the drive
WD Passport Portable Hard Drive 22-inch USB 2.0 certified cable Quick Install Guide

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows ! Available USB port ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP (refer to the Technical Support section of this guide) Macintosh
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. Now you can 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 disappears from the desktop, you can safely disconnect the USB interface cable from your computer.
Available USB port Mac OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you install the latest service packs and updates to obtain the highest performance and reliability. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. 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.
Optional Accessories Connect the USB cable to the computer
Power supplies and 22-inch USB cables can be purchased from the WD Online Store at store.westerndigital.com.

USING WD SYNC

Go to My Computer and double-click the WD Passport drive icon. Locate and double-click wdsync.exe to launch WD Sync. Follow the instructions as prompted.

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. For Windows 98SE, you must install the USB Mass Storage driver on your system before connecting the external drive. For proper download and driver installation instructions, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1286. Your WD drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of 4 GB. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1287. Depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from your WD portable USB drive. Refer to your systems motherboard BIOS setting documentation to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. For more information about booting from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer.

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.
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.

Limited Warranty

exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WDs 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 WDs 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.
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Warranty Information

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to WD authorized personnel or a WD-approved service center.

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 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
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, unless otherwise required by law, and will conform to WDs 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 enclosures, 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
Western Digital is a registered trademark; and WD, the WD logo, WD Passport, and WD Sync are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

2079-001052-A03 May 2006

WD Sync Synchronization and Encryption Software
Improved Data Security for WD Passport Hard Drives
D Sync synchronization software with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128-bit encryption turns any PC into your own protected workspace. Beginning May 30, 2006, WD Sync is included with every new WD Passport Portable and Pocket hard drive.
WD Sync lets you save your critical data, personalized computer settings, and all your personal files on a WD Passport drive. When you travel, you can use WD Sync to plug your WD Passport drive into any PC to access and edit your Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets, MP3, and even Internet Explorer favorites in a cybercaf, on a friend's laptop, or in a colleague's office. You can even send and receive e-mail securely from your WD Passport drive using WD Sync. After you're back from your travels, WD Sync synchronizes all your changes to your home or office computer keeping your files up to date. WD Sync leaves no files behind and keeps your information secure regardless of the system you're using. With WD Sync, your personal files and Microsoft Outlook data remain on your WD Passport and are not copied to the computers you visit. WD Sync also provides a secure browsing function so that all data related to internet surfing (cookies, cache, history) is stored on the WD Passport and deleted afterwards.
Figure 1. WD Passport-to-PC Data Flow
Increased Data Security with AES WD Syncs encryption function uses AES 128-bit encryption technology to protect you from data exposure as a result of a lost or stolen unit. WD Sync does not provide a means to recover a lost passwordthe only way to use a WD Passport without a password is to delete the contents of the drive and reset it with a new password. In this way, WD Sync serves as a deterrent to data theft. AES 128-bit encryption also makes WD Passport data more difficult to hack via the empirical method (i.e., guessing the encrypt key pattern set by your password). AES vs. DES AES was developed to replace the single Data Encryption Standard (DES), which is being phased out of use and is currently permitted only in legacy systems. Both AES and DES use keys (passwords or tables needed to decipher encoded data) for encryption. DES keys are 56 bits long, meaning that there are approximately 7.2 x 1016 possible DES keys. By contrast, AES keys used for WD Passport drives are 128 bits long, providing a possible 3.4 x 1038 key numbers. Thus, there is somewhere in the neighborhood of 1021 times more possible AES 128-bit keys than DES 56-bit keys.
Figure 2. 128-bit AES vs. 56-bit DES
Western Digital is a registered trademark; and WD, the WD logo, WD Passport, and WD Sync are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Product specifications subject to change without notice. 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 2579-701178-A00 May 2006
For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com North America 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 Europe/Middle East/Africa