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For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service
pack (SP). For Windows computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows
Update. For Mac computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update.
Disk Drive Format
Your My Passport SSD drive is formatted as a single exFAT partition for
compatibility with updated Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. To use with
other operating systems, see Reformatting the Drive and Troubleshooting.
Physical Description
As shown in figure 2, the My Passport SSD drive has:
▪ A USB 3.1 Type-C interface port
USB 3.1 Type-C Interface
The USB 3.1 Type-C interface supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gb/s.
USB 3.1 is backward compatible with USB 2.0. A USB 2.0 Interface supports data
transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s.
Figure 2: My Passport SSD drive
Registering Your Drive
Always register your My Passport SSD drive to get the latest updates and special
offers. You can easily register your drive using the WD Discovery software. Another
way is to register online at http://register.wdc.com.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during
unpacking and installation. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage drives.
Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your
external storage product:
▪ Do not drop or jolt the drive.
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