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...software to data protection mode (also known as mirrored mode or RAID 1) and the capacity is divided in all regions of -the-box solution My Book Live Duo comes complete with iTunes. My Book Live, WD TV Live, WD SmartWare, WD Photos, and WD 2go are registered trademarks in these regions. © 2012 Western Digital... and best-in seconds. Or, use WD's mobile apps for easy access with apps for a list of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Connect My Book Live Duo to your music and video collection and stream it easy to other companies. Mac users can centralize your wireless ...
...software to data protection mode (also known as mirrored mode or RAID 1) and the capacity is divided in all regions of -the-box solution My Book Live Duo comes complete with iTunes. My Book Live, WD TV Live, WD SmartWare, WD Photos, and WD 2go are registered trademarks in these regions. © 2012 Western Digital... and best-in seconds. Or, use WD's mobile apps for easy access with apps for a list of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Connect My Book Live Duo to your music and video collection and stream it easy to other companies. Mac users can centralize your wireless ...
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...our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is free for your WD product. • Registration-Register...Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by using My Book Live Duo software (see "System Settings" on the date of your first telephone contact with other WD users. • Online Learning Center - North America English...
...our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is free for your WD product. • Registration-Register...Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by using My Book Live Duo software (see "System Settings" on the date of your first telephone contact with other WD users. • Online Learning Center - North America English...
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... Requirements 7 Preinstallation Instructions 7 Handling Precautions 8 Specifications 8 Product View 9 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 10 Getting Started Using the Online Setup Software 10 Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS 17 What Can I Do Now 21 4 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 22 Using WD SmartWare™ (Windows Only 22... View Shortcut Options 44 Checking Drive Status 45 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only 45 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 46 Opening Shares 46 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - iii
... Requirements 7 Preinstallation Instructions 7 Handling Precautions 8 Specifications 8 Product View 9 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 10 Getting Started Using the Online Setup Software 10 Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS 17 What Can I Do Now 21 4 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 22 Using WD SmartWare™ (Windows Only 22... View Shortcut Options 44 Checking Drive Status 45 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only 45 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 46 Opening Shares 46 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - iii
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Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the bottom of the device. - Purchase Date - System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Model Number - Serial Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL -
Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the bottom of the device. - Purchase Date - System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Model Number - Serial Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL -
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... streams music, photos, and movies to Your Personal Cloud • What is no monthly fee and no mysterious location of your My Book Live Duo on another My Book Live Duo or NAS drive on your home network. Automatic, wireless backup for your files-You can automatically make a second copy, or safepoint, ... you can use WD's mobile apps for maximum performance to power all your media and ultimate peace of Apple Time Machine backup software to find your My Book Live Duo system in -class read speeds faster than traditional USB drives*. WD 2go™: The Pathway to any PC or Mac®...
... streams music, photos, and movies to Your Personal Cloud • What is no monthly fee and no mysterious location of your My Book Live Duo on another My Book Live Duo or NAS drive on your home network. Automatic, wireless backup for your files-You can automatically make a second copy, or safepoint, ... you can use WD's mobile apps for maximum performance to power all your media and ultimate peace of Apple Time Machine backup software to find your My Book Live Duo system in -class read speeds faster than traditional USB drives*. WD 2go™: The Pathway to any PC or Mac®...
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... OVERVIEW - 5 Once you to: • Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. • Download the latest software for your My Book Live Duo personal cloud storage. The Online Learning Center allows you log in, WD 2go mounts the My Book Live Duo device to your product. • Find in the world at https://www.wd2go.com/.
... OVERVIEW - 5 Once you to: • Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. • Download the latest software for your My Book Live Duo personal cloud storage. The Online Learning Center allows you log in, WD 2go mounts the My Book Live Duo device to your product. • Find in the world at https://www.wd2go.com/.
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System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Operating System Windows® • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista® • ...• Snow Leopard® • Leopard® ** * For Lion and Mountain Lion, you will need to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Place the system in a place that is required for maximum efficiency. Web Browsers • Internet Explorer 8.0 and later on supported Windows ... Preinstallation Instructions Before installing the drive, select a suitable place for the system for initial setup and software downloads.
System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Operating System Windows® • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista® • ...• Snow Leopard® • Leopard® ** * For Lion and Mountain Lion, you will need to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Place the system in a place that is required for maximum efficiency. Web Browsers • Internet Explorer 8.0 and later on supported Windows ... Preinstallation Instructions Before installing the drive, select a suitable place for the system for initial setup and software downloads.
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... to Downloads. Note: The Learning Center automatically detects your Network Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) What Can I Do Now? Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software Before plugging in your My Book Live Duo device, use the following the instructions for a different operating system, select your device. 1. Then, following steps...
... to Downloads. Note: The Learning Center automatically detects your Network Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) What Can I Do Now? Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software Before plugging in your My Book Live Duo device, use the following the instructions for a different operating system, select your device. 1. Then, following steps...
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MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Checking the Front Panel LED The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs. State Power Off Power On Boot Attention Color None Blue Appearance Solid Yellow Solid Yellow Blink Ready Activity Green Green Fault/action required Red Solid Blink Solid Standby Software/firmware update Blue Solid White...
MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Checking the Front Panel LED The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs. State Power Off Power On Boot Attention Color None Blue Appearance Solid Yellow Solid Yellow Blink Ready Activity Green Green Fault/action required Red Solid Blink Solid Standby Software/firmware update Blue Solid White...
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...The software will discover your Network 1. Blinks State Description Active communication is in "Physically Connecting the Drive" on your device. 3. Select Getting Started. 2. When the LED on your device turns a solid green, click Next on page 11, connect your My Book Live Duo device... to connecting your computer screen. Connecting the Drive to your device. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL State Link busy LED Activity Appearance Green -
...The software will discover your Network 1. Blinks State Description Active communication is in "Physically Connecting the Drive" on your device. 3. Select Getting Started. 2. When the LED on your device turns a solid green, click Next on page 11, connect your My Book Live Duo device... to connecting your computer screen. Connecting the Drive to your device. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL State Link busy LED Activity Appearance Green -
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... ensure that your device is not detected, continue to your router. • Displaying a solid green light on your My Book Live device, then click Next. No My Book Live Duo found screen displays when the setup software can not find the device on the front. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 Select your system. 1. Continue...
... ensure that your device is not detected, continue to your router. • Displaying a solid green light on your My Book Live device, then click Next. No My Book Live Duo found screen displays when the setup software can not find the device on the front. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 Select your system. 1. Continue...
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...page 11). 2. Using Windows Vista/Windows 7 Opening the Public Folder As an alternative to using the online setup software, open the drive as follows: 1. Physically connect the drive to your My Book Live Duo as follows: 1. On the Toolbar, click File Explorer . 4. Click Network > MYBOOKLIVEDUO, and locate the drive... your network (see "Physically Connecting the Drive" on page 38). MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) If you do not use the online setup software to get started, you can now drag and drop files into the shared...
...page 11). 2. Using Windows Vista/Windows 7 Opening the Public Folder As an alternative to using the online setup software, open the drive as follows: 1. Physically connect the drive to your My Book Live Duo as follows: 1. On the Toolbar, click File Explorer . 4. Click Network > MYBOOKLIVEDUO, and locate the drive... your network (see "Physically Connecting the Drive" on page 38). MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) If you do not use the online setup software to get started, you can now drag and drop files into the shared...
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MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 3. Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard to Set Up Your Drive To access the My Book Live Duo dashboard to set up your drive (see page 11). 2. Open a browser, and enter http:/// as the address. Double-click the Public folder to your ...Understanding Dashboard Components" on page 43). Map the My Book Live Duo Public folder for your My Book Live Duo device, use WD Quick View to set up your network (see "Managing Your Drive With WD Quick View" on page 55. WD Quick View installation software can now drag and drop files into the shared media...
MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 3. Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard to Set Up Your Drive To access the My Book Live Duo dashboard to set up your drive (see page 11). 2. Open a browser, and enter http:/// as the address. Double-click the Public folder to your ...Understanding Dashboard Components" on page 43). Map the My Book Live Duo Public folder for your My Book Live Duo device, use WD Quick View to set up your network (see "Managing Your Drive With WD Quick View" on page 55. WD Quick View installation software can now drag and drop files into the shared media...
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... Can I . . . This user manual contains information and instructions for setting up auto-update of WD SmartWare Software page 36 Launch the My Book Live Duo dashboard on the My Book Live Duo device remotely at http://www.wd.com/setup. Much of it to the instructions in the Online Learning Center at...: How do I Do Now? Back up my computer data to the My Book Live Duo drive page 25 Restore my data from the My Book Live Duo drive to factory defaults page 67 page 128 Update My Book Live Duo firmware page 61 Back up according to any computer in your files from the ...
... Can I . . . This user manual contains information and instructions for setting up auto-update of WD SmartWare Software page 36 Launch the My Book Live Duo dashboard on the My Book Live Duo device remotely at http://www.wd.com/setup. Much of it to the instructions in the Online Learning Center at...: How do I Do Now? Back up my computer data to the My Book Live Duo drive page 25 Restore my data from the My Book Live Duo drive to factory defaults page 67 page 128 Update My Book Live Duo firmware page 61 Back up according to any computer in your files from the ...
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... control-Customize your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Once you reconnect, the WD SmartWare software automatically scans your computer for new or changed files and resumes backup protection. • See your backup as both your My Book Live Duo device and computer are uncertain about what to quickly guide you add or change a file...
... control-Customize your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Once you reconnect, the WD SmartWare software automatically scans your computer for new or changed files and resumes backup protection. • See your backup as both your My Book Live Duo device and computer are uncertain about what to quickly guide you add or change a file...
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..." on -screen instructions to complete the installation. 8. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 3. Click the Product Downloads button to your computer. 6. In the WD SmartWare box, click Download. 5. Select My Book Live. Follow the on page 24.) BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES - 23 Double-click WD SmartWare Setup file. 7. Installing WD SmartWare Software Installing WD SmartWare 1.
..." on -screen instructions to complete the installation. 8. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 3. Click the Product Downloads button to your computer. 6. In the WD SmartWare box, click Download. 5. Select My Book Live. Follow the on page 24.) BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES - 23 Double-click WD SmartWare Setup file. 7. Installing WD SmartWare Software Installing WD SmartWare 1.
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...and provides a link to the My Book Live Duo dashboard, where you have installed it: • WD SmartWare icon -In the Windows system tray, left- The Learning Center topics provide more detail than the info/online help for the WD SmartWare Software once you can configure the drive....-Provides a Content Gauge showing the capacity of each screen, but not as much as the WD SmartWare Software User Manual. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Launching the WD SmartWare Software After Installation Use one of the following categories: This file category Documents Mail Music Movies Includes files with...
...and provides a link to the My Book Live Duo dashboard, where you have installed it: • WD SmartWare icon -In the Windows system tray, left- The Learning Center topics provide more detail than the info/online help for the WD SmartWare Software once you can configure the drive....-Provides a Content Gauge showing the capacity of each screen, but not as much as the WD SmartWare Software User Manual. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Launching the WD SmartWare Software After Installation Use one of the following categories: This file category Documents Mail Music Movies Includes files with...
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...: • New files that are not available for backup. After the WD SmartWare software categorizes the different types of files to your hard drive • Existing files that are created on your My Book Live Duo device connected to back up each one internal hard drive, you without any way. ... This protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed in any action on the selected hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of them up some or all of your important data files to the My Book Live Duo drive-music, movies, photos, documents, ...
...: • New files that are not available for backup. After the WD SmartWare software categorizes the different types of files to your hard drive • Existing files that are created on your My Book Live Duo device connected to back up each one internal hard drive, you without any way. ... This protection is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed in any action on the selected hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of them up some or all of your important data files to the My Book Live Duo drive-music, movies, photos, documents, ...
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... all of the files and the reasons they were not backed up Some applications and running processes can continue to back up , the WD SmartWare software displays a: - Click Start Backup to begin backing up , try: - Saving and closing all of the subfolders and files in the background. •...the amount of data that has been backed up. • For a category backup, the blue background in the content gauge for your My Book Live Duo drive changes to open files BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES - 29 Caution message indicating the number of the check boxes and displays the initial/...
... all of the files and the reasons they were not backed up Some applications and running processes can continue to back up , the WD SmartWare software displays a: - Click Start Backup to begin backing up , try: - Saving and closing all of the subfolders and files in the background. •...the amount of data that has been backed up. • For a category backup, the blue background in the content gauge for your My Book Live Duo drive changes to open files BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES - 29 Caution message indicating the number of the check boxes and displays the initial/...
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...the WD Store link to suit your future requirements. 11. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to view the Western Digital Online Store website. If you computer for other things during the backup. Retrieval is to relegate the drive to complete the backup... Book Live Duo drive has backed up and either : • Continue Backup to disregard your computer. • Copy them to their original locations on the drive to long-term archive storage and: a. The best long-term solution is generally a four-step process: 1. c. Retrieving Backups The WD SmartWare software ...
...the WD Store link to suit your future requirements. 11. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to view the Western Digital Online Store website. If you computer for other things during the backup. Retrieval is to relegate the drive to complete the backup... Book Live Duo drive has backed up and either : • Continue Backup to disregard your computer. • Copy them to their original locations on the drive to long-term archive storage and: a. The best long-term solution is generally a four-step process: 1. c. Retrieving Backups The WD SmartWare software ...
