Western-digital My Passport Wireless User Manual Manual de usuario

My Passport® WirelessPortable Hard DriveUser Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE LEDS AND BUTTONS5 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUnderstanding the LEDs and ButtonsThis chapter includes the following topics:Power

UNDERSTANDING THE LEDS AND BUTTONS6 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALWi-Fi LEDThe Wi-Fi LED is off when you take the My Passport Wireless drive out of t

SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE7 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALSetting up the Wireless DriveThis chapter includes the following topics:Turning the Driv

SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE8 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUsing a Computer and Web BrowserNote: The computer must be wireless enabled.1. Make s

SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE9 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL4. Open a browser and type one of the following:Note: For a list of compatible browse

SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE10 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALYou have the following options:To go to the next screen without entering credentials,

SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE11 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALAbout the DashboardThe dashboard is where you can see the status of your drive and cust

SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE12 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL5. Tap Connect Now to display a list of available WD network devices:6. Tap MyPassp

SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE13 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL9. Tap Save Changes. The following page displays:. 10. On your mobile device, go to

SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE14 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL11. Tap the My Cloud icon on your mobile device and tap MyPassport (or whatever you nam

iiWD Service and SupportShould you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical su

USING THE DASHBOARD15 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUsing the Dashboard Accessing the DashboardDashboard Home PageIconsViewing Drive StatusThe My Pas

USING THE DASHBOARD16 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALIconsInformation IconsNavigation Icons Use the navigation icons to open screens where you can con

USING THE DASHBOARD17 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALViewing Drive StatusThe main body of the Home page shows the status of the device and provides sh

CONNECTING THE DRIVE18 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALConnecting the DriveWays to Connect the DriveMaking a Direct ConnectionConnecting to a Public Wi

CONNECTING THE DRIVE19 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALPublic Wireless Network ConnectionConnect the wireless drive to a public Wi-Fi network and the I

CONNECTING THE DRIVE20 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUSB ConnectionPlug the drive into your computer (USB mode) – Connect your computer and your My

CONNECTING THE DRIVE21 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALMaking a Direct ConnectionMaking a Direct Connection Using a Web BrowserAfter setup, when you wa

CONNECTING THE DRIVE22 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALMaking a Direct Connection to a Mobile Device via WD My CloudThis procedure assumes you have alr

CONNECTING THE DRIVE23 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALConnecting to a Public Wi-Fi Network/InternetA public Wi-Fi network (also called a hotspot) prov

CONNECTING THE DRIVE24 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALThe Connect to screen displays:3. Click Hotspot and do one of the following:Click Use Passwor

TABLE OF CONTENTS – iii Table of ContentsWD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiRegistering Your W

CONNECTING THE DRIVE25 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL5. Click OK to display the Wi-Fi screen showing the hotspot connection:If the network you join

CONNECTING THE DRIVE26 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL2. Click Switch to Another Network and from the list of networks that displays, select your ho

CONNECTING THE DRIVE27 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL5. Click OK to display the Current Connection: Home Network screen:If not already connected, c

CONNECTING THE DRIVE28 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL2. Click the settings icon in the upper right of the My Passport Wireless box to display the c

CONNECTING THE DRIVE29 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL4. Click Save.Removing a Connection 1. To remove a connection, click Remove Remembered Netwo

LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE30 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALLoading Content on Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics:Loading Conten

LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE31 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUsing a Wi-Fi Connection to Load ContentWhen you first connect to the My Passport Wirel

LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE32 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUsing a Compatible Wireless CameraFile Transfer Protocol (FTP) enables the transfer of

LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE33 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALBacking up a Computer to the DriveFollowing is a brief overview of using your My Passpo

LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE34 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL2. Click Go to Downloads to display the Downloads page: 3. In the WD SmartWare box,

TABLE OF CONTENTS – iv 5 Connecting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Ways to Connect the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE35 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALBacking up a Mac ComputerNote: To use Time Machine, reformat your drive to HFS+ Journa

USING AN SD CARD WITH THE DRIVE36 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUsing an SD Card with the DriveThis chapter includes the following topics:Moving or C

USING AN SD CARD WITH THE DRIVE37 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALViewing Content Imported from an SD CardNote: Besides using the computer to check th

USING AN SD CARD WITH THE DRIVE38 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALViewing Content on an SD Card1. On your computer, open the File Explorer (PC) windo

PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC39 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALPlaying/Streaming Videos, Photos, & MusicUsing the Drive as a Media

PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC40 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALDLNAThe DLNA section of the page allows you to enable or disable media

PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC41 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALOther Media PlayersFollowing are general steps for setting up devices s

USING THE BATTERY42 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUsing the BatteryThis chapter includes the following topics:Improving Battery Life or PerformanceCh

USING THE BATTERY43 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALCharging the Battery1. Connect one end of the cable (included in the box) into the drive’s USB po

PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS44 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALPerforming Administrative FunctionsThis chapter includes the following topics:Cha

TABLE OF CONTENTS – v 10 Performing Administrative Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 44Changing the Password and Device Name . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS45 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALChanging the Language1. In the Language section select the language in which you

PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS46 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALLocking the DriveYou can lock the drive on the Hardware page:1. Click the Hardwa

RESETTING YOUR DRIVE AND PASSWORD47 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALResetting Your Drive and PasswordThis chapter includes the following topics:Manuall

RESETTING YOUR DRIVE AND PASSWORD48 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL1. In the Restore Factory Settings section, you have the following options:Syste

UPDATING FIRMWARE49 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUpdating FirmwareThis chapter includes the following topicsUpdating with Available FirmwarePerformi

UPDATING FIRMWARE50 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALPerforming a Manual Update1. Go to http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp to locate and down

USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE51 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALUsing WD Quick View with the DriveThis chapter includes the following topics:Insta

USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE52 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL2. Access the online Learning Center Welcome page for My Passport Wireless: www.

USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE53 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALAccessing WD Quick View Shortcut OptionsWindows1. Right- or left-click the WD Qu

GETTING SUPPORT54 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALGetting SupportSupport PageThe Support page enables you run diagnostic tests and generate system repo

ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE1 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALAbout Your WD Storage DeviceThis chapter includes the following topics:FeaturesHandling P

GETTING SUPPORT55 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALDiagnosticsRun diagnostic tests if you are having problems with your drive. There are two types of di

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS56 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALProblems and SolutionsPasswordI forgot the Wi-Fi password of my drive.Reset the drive to its d

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS57 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALI am experiencing the following symptoms:The dashboard’s capacity panel is not showing a valu

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS58 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALThe wireless speed is slower than normal. The device may be in Battery Life mode. in this mod

APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS59 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALAppendix A. Technical SpecificationsCapacity 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TBWi-Fi protocol Co

APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS60 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALWeight500 GB1 TB2 TB0.55 lb (0.25 kg)0.60 lb (0.27 kg)0.77 lb (0.35 kg)Power sup

APPENDIX B. COMPATIBLE MEDIA FORMATS61 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALAppendix B. Compatible Media FormatsDLNA File FormatsNote: Some devices may not

APPENDIX C. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION62 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALAppendix C. Compliance and Warranty InformationThis appendix includes

APPENDIX C. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION63 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALdamage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to

APPENDIX C. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION64 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALLe produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appare

ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE2 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALHandling PrecautionsWD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care d

APPENDIX C. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION65 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUAL VCCI StatementEnvironmental Compliance (China)Battery SafetyThis pro

APPENDIX C. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION66 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALWarranty InformationObtaining ServiceWD values your business and alwa

APPENDIX C. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION67 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALGNU General Public License (“GPL”)Firmware incorporated into this pro

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ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE3 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALAbout the Online Learning CenterWD’s online Learning Center provides the latest informati

ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE4 MY PASSPORT WIRELESSUSER MANUALPhysical DescriptionThe drive has two LEDs: Power/Battery Status and Wi-Fi.The drive has