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... Mb/sec in USB 2.0 mode SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Windows® 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7 Requires reformatting for Mac OS® X LIMITED WARRANTY 2 years Americas/EMEA 3 years APAC/Japan Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Non-op. and/or other countries. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one billion bits per second. 4178-705863-A03 Feb 2016 Product Specifications INTERFACE USB 3.0 USB 2.0 KIT CONTENTS External hard drive USB cable AC adapter WD Backup software Quick install guide DIMENSIONS Height...
... Mb/sec in USB 2.0 mode SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Windows® 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7 Requires reformatting for Mac OS® X LIMITED WARRANTY 2 years Americas/EMEA 3 years APAC/Japan Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Non-op. and/or other countries. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one billion bits per second. 4178-705863-A03 Feb 2016 Product Specifications INTERFACE USB 3.0 USB 2.0 KIT CONTENTS External hard drive USB cable AC adapter WD Backup software Quick install guide DIMENSIONS Height...
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... BOOK USER MANUAL Setting the Drive Sleep Timer 28 Using the WD Quick View Icon 29 Checking Drive Status 29 Monitoring Icon Alerts 30 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 30 7 Managing and Customizing the Software 31 Checking for Software Updates 31 Configuring Your Cloud Service Account 32 Uninstalling the WD Software 34 8 Using the Drive with a Mac Computer 35 Reformatting the Drive 35 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 35 9 Troubleshooting 39 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 A Installing...
... BOOK USER MANUAL Setting the Drive Sleep Timer 28 Using the WD Quick View Icon 29 Checking Drive Status 29 Monitoring Icon Alerts 30 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 30 7 Managing and Customizing the Software 31 Checking for Software Updates 31 Configuring Your Cloud Service Account 32 Uninstalling the WD Software 34 8 Using the Drive with a Mac Computer 35 Reformatting the Drive 35 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 35 9 Troubleshooting 39 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 A Installing...
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... the following topics: Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format As shown in Figure 2, the My Book drive has: Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Kit Contents As shown in your My Book drive kit includes the following: My Book drive, with the WD Backup, WD Drive Utilities™, and WD Security™ software USB 3.0 cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Cable Quick Install Guide My Book Drive Figure 1.
... the following topics: Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format As shown in Figure 2, the My Book drive has: Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Kit Contents As shown in your My Book drive kit includes the following: My Book drive, with the WD Backup, WD Drive Utilities™, and WD Security™ software USB 3.0 cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Cable Quick Install Guide My Book Drive Figure 1.
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... drive: WD Backup WD Security WD Drive Utilities WD Quick View 2 Figure 3. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD software on your computer's file management utility listing. 4. MY BOOK USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your computer. Turn...
... drive: WD Backup WD Security WD Drive Utilities WD Quick View 2 Figure 3. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD software on your computer's file management utility listing. 4. MY BOOK USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your computer. Turn...
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... be able to access the data that is on the drive. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your drive. The WD Security software uses your password to electronically lock and unlock your drive. If you forget your password, you continue your current work session. Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on...
... be able to access the data that is on the drive. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your drive. The WD Security software uses your password to electronically lock and unlock your drive. If you forget your password, you continue your current work session. Open the WD Security software by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on...
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... Security or WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities 2. Type your drive, unless you selected the Enable auto unlock for this computer... check box, you have more than one that is locked to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. b. MY BOOK USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive After you have created a password to keep others from accessing...
... Security or WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities 2. Type your drive, unless you selected the Enable auto unlock for this computer... check box, you have more than one that is locked to display the Unlock Drive dialog. 3. b. MY BOOK USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive After you have created a password to keep others from accessing...
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... to remove to your computer, select the one with the password that you changed your password in the Password box. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 23 b. On the Edit security settings dialog, the Remove password option is selected by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on page 8. 2. Open the WD Security software by default: a. MY BOOK USER MANUAL CAUTION...
... to remove to your computer, select the one with the password that you changed your password in the Password box. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 23 b. On the Edit security settings dialog, the Remove password option is selected by clicking either: The WD Security desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security See Figure 5 on page 8. 2. Open the WD Security software by default: a. MY BOOK USER MANUAL CAUTION...
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... drive. "Using the Drive Erase Function" on the drive. MY BOOK USER MANUAL The best time to run the drive diagnostics and status checks is on a regular basis, before erasing it. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either : The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on page 9. 2. Erasing your drive permanently deletes all of assurance with your password...
... drive. "Using the Drive Erase Function" on the drive. MY BOOK USER MANUAL The best time to run the drive diagnostics and status checks is on a regular basis, before erasing it. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either : The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on page 9. 2. Erasing your drive permanently deletes all of assurance with your password...
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... Device screen: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 27 To erase your computer, select the one supported device connected to indicate that you up-to display the Register Your Device screen: 5. c. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you want to open the Unlock Drive dialog: Using the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software: 3. MY BOOK USER MANUAL 2. Read the explanation about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk...
... Device screen: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 27 To erase your computer, select the one supported device connected to indicate that you up-to display the Register Your Device screen: 5. c. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you want to open the Unlock Drive dialog: Using the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software: 3. MY BOOK USER MANUAL 2. Read the explanation about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk...
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... in the Email box. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on your drive, erasing or reformatting the drive also removes the WD software and all of the data on your drive. d. e. f. Setting the Drive Sleep Timer The drive sleep timer turns off the power to conserve power and minimize long-term wear...
... in the Email box. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure 6 on your drive, erasing or reformatting the drive also removes the WD software and all of the data on your drive. d. e. f. Setting the Drive Sleep Timer The drive sleep timer turns off the power to conserve power and minimize long-term wear...
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MY BOOK USER MANUAL 17 Managing and Customizing the Software This chapter includes the following topics: Checking for Software Updates Configuring Your Cloud Service Account Uninstalling the WD Software Checking for Software Updates If an update is available, follow the on-screen download and installation instructions: Software WD Drive Utilities Procedure 1 Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See...
MY BOOK USER MANUAL 17 Managing and Customizing the Software This chapter includes the following topics: Checking for Software Updates Configuring Your Cloud Service Account Uninstalling the WD Software Checking for Software Updates If an update is available, follow the on-screen download and installation instructions: Software WD Drive Utilities Procedure 1 Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either: The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See...
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... its drivers are installed. A: If your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. TROUBLESHOOTING - 39 MY BOOK USER MANUAL 91 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to use Windows or Mac OS...
... its drivers are installed. A: If your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. TROUBLESHOOTING - 39 MY BOOK USER MANUAL 91 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to use Windows or Mac OS...
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... Start icon, right-click Computer, and select Manage: 2. Note: The SES Driver is installed automatically when you connect your drive to your computer. On the Computer Management screen, under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 41 A1 MY BOOK USER MANUAL Installing the SES Driver If you do not install the WD software, you should install the SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver on page 4, use the Windows Computer Management utility...
... Start icon, right-click Computer, and select Manage: 2. Note: The SES Driver is installed automatically when you connect your drive to your computer. On the Computer Management screen, under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 41 A1 MY BOOK USER MANUAL Installing the SES Driver If you do not install the WD software, you should install the SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver on page 4, use the Windows Computer Management utility...
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... Product or refund the cost of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to those contained in the Sale of Goods Act, are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any expenses associated with your RMA number. MY BOOK USER MANUAL Warranty...
... Product or refund the cost of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to those contained in the Sale of Goods Act, are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any expenses associated with your RMA number. MY BOOK USER MANUAL Warranty...
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... ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. Western Digital will not support any such modification or tampering. MY BOOK USER MANUAL GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this product may be found at your own risk. Western Digital is solely at http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl. In accordance with respect solely to the GPL Software, no warranty is included herewith, may...
... ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. Western Digital will not support any such modification or tampering. MY BOOK USER MANUAL GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this product may be found at your own risk. Western Digital is solely at http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl. In accordance with respect solely to the GPL Software, no warranty is included herewith, may...
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...BOOK USER MANUAL 7 Using the Drive with a Mac Computer 29 Reformatting the Drive 29 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 29 8 Troubleshooting 30 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 30 Frequently Asked Questions 30 9 Installing the SES Driver 32 Installing on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 Computers 32 J Compliance and Warranty... Compliance (China 35 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 36 Obtaining Service 36 Limited Warranty 36 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand 37 Obtaining Service 37 Warranty 38 GNU General Public...
...BOOK USER MANUAL 7 Using the Drive with a Mac Computer 29 Reformatting the Drive 29 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 29 8 Troubleshooting 30 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 30 Frequently Asked Questions 30 9 Installing the SES Driver 32 Installing on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 Computers 32 J Compliance and Warranty... Compliance (China 35 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 36 Obtaining Service 36 Limited Warranty 36 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand 37 Obtaining Service 37 Warranty 38 GNU General Public...
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... as an external storage device. MY BOOK USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your computer's file management utility listing. 4. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD Software Connecting the Drive 1. Turn on the drive: WD Backup WD Drive Utilities WD Quick View 2 Figure...
... as an external storage device. MY BOOK USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your computer's file management utility listing. 4. You can enhance its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD Software Connecting the Drive 1. Turn on the drive: WD Backup WD Drive Utilities WD Quick View 2 Figure...
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... download these to restore your drive. Then, run all of assurance with your to display the drive erase dialog: 4. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either : The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure on your drive permanently deletes all of the data on page 9. 2. MY BOOK USER MANUAL The best time to run the drive diagnostics and status...
... download these to restore your drive. Then, run all of assurance with your to display the drive erase dialog: 4. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either : The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure on your drive permanently deletes all of the data on page 9. 2. MY BOOK USER MANUAL The best time to run the drive diagnostics and status...
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... Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure on /off toggle button to deleting all of the data on the drive. 1. f. Setting the Drive Sleep Timer The drive sleep timer turns off the drive. Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image In addition to the ON position. Select or clear the Inform me about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. If you ever need...
... Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities See Figure on /off toggle button to deleting all of the data on the drive. 1. f. Setting the Drive Sleep Timer The drive sleep timer turns off the drive. Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image In addition to the ON position. Select or clear the Inform me about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. If you ever need...
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... portable USB drive. For more help. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for WD products (from http://support.wd.com/product/download. MY BOOK USER MANUAL 81 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32* (to disable this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at support...
... portable USB drive. For more help. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for WD products (from http://support.wd.com/product/download. MY BOOK USER MANUAL 81 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third-party software. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32* (to disable this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at support...