Backup

The following article explains how to use an external drive directly with no software:

http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1198/

The following articles explains how to use WD SmartWare to run automatic backups:

Per category:

http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3828/

Specific files and folders:

http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7069/

Regards,