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... 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 -
... 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 -
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... Alerts 49 Ejecting A USB Storage Device Using Quick View 51 Uninstalling the WD Quick View Icon 51 6 Using the My Book Live Duo Dashboard 53 Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard 53 Starting the My Book Live Duo Dashboard 54 Understanding Dashboard Components 55 Obtaining Customer Support 56 What Can I Do Now 58 7 Configuring Basic Settings 59 System... 80 Deleting a User 80 9 Managing Shares 81 Viewing a List of Shares 81 Creating a New Share 82 Creating a New User 83 Making a Share Public 84 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... Alerts 49 Ejecting A USB Storage Device Using Quick View 51 Uninstalling the WD Quick View Icon 51 6 Using the My Book Live Duo Dashboard 53 Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard 53 Starting the My Book Live Duo Dashboard 54 Understanding Dashboard Components 55 Obtaining Customer Support 56 What Can I Do Now 58 7 Configuring Basic Settings 59 System... 80 Deleting a User 80 9 Managing Shares 81 Viewing a List of Shares 81 Creating a New Share 82 Creating a New User 83 Making a Share Public 84 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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...112 Media Server Overview 112 Media Server Settings 112 Media Types Supported 114 Media Storage 114 Accessing My Book Live Duo from Media Players 115 Accessing My Book Live Duo Using iTunes 121 13 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 123 Connecting a USB Hard Drive Overview 123 Connecting...the My Book Live Duo Device 128 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 129 16 Regulatory and Warranty Information 132 Regulatory Compliance 132 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) 133 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 134 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL TABLE OF...
...112 Media Server Overview 112 Media Server Settings 112 Media Types Supported 114 Media Storage 114 Accessing My Book Live Duo from Media Players 115 Accessing My Book Live Duo Using iTunes 121 13 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 123 Connecting a USB Hard Drive Overview 123 Connecting...the My Book Live Duo Device 128 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 129 16 Regulatory and Warranty Information 132 Regulatory Compliance 132 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) 133 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 134 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL TABLE OF...
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... exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Making sure the drive is designed and manufactured to normal condition. If you observe the following conditions: - MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is standing upright also helps prevent overheating. Operate...
... exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Making sure the drive is designed and manufactured to normal condition. If you observe the following conditions: - MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is standing upright also helps prevent overheating. Operate...
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Purchase Date - 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. - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 Serial Number - Model Number - If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL -
Purchase Date - 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. - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 Serial Number - Model Number - If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - 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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... network, accessing your files from within the enclosure for centralizing and sharing data on . For more information and news about your WD product. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 12 Product Overview About the System Features About the Online Learning Center Package Contents System Requirements Preinstallation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications Product View About the...
... network, accessing your files from within the enclosure for centralizing and sharing data on . For more information and news about your WD product. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 12 Product Overview About the System Features About the Online Learning Center Package Contents System Requirements Preinstallation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications Product View About the...
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...no mysterious location of your data. Keep your videos, music, photos, and files safe at home and under your control. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Speed without the monthly fees and mysterious location of your tablet or smartphone. Designed around the most recent advances in Ethernet chip technology..., My Book Live Duo device delivers best-in the system and access them securely over the Internet with any PC or Mac® computer...
...no mysterious location of your data. Keep your videos, music, photos, and files safe at home and under your control. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Speed without the monthly fees and mysterious location of your tablet or smartphone. Designed around the most recent advances in Ethernet chip technology..., My Book Live Duo device delivers best-in the system and access them securely over the Internet with any PC or Mac® computer...
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...'s features. • Update your product whenever new features become available. • Access an always-available resource online, without a manual or CD. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL • Get to your content from anywhere with WD 2go web access If you can securely access your media and files anywhere... in -depth, interactive information on how to explore each of their My Book Live Duo. It's an interactive resource to : • ...
...'s features. • Update your product whenever new features become available. • Access an always-available resource online, without a manual or CD. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL • Get to your content from anywhere with WD 2go web access If you can securely access your media and files anywhere... in -depth, interactive information on how to explore each of their My Book Live Duo. It's an interactive resource to : • ...
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For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 6 Global AC Adapter Configurations MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL For information on additional accessories for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region.
For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 6 Global AC Adapter Configurations MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL For information on additional accessories for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region.
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... electromagnetic fields from vibration • Well ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on supported Windows and Mac computers. System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Operating System Windows® • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista® • Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 or later Note: For Windows OS...
... electromagnetic fields from vibration • Well ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on supported Windows and Mac computers. System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Operating System Windows® • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista® • Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 or later Note: For Windows OS...
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MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Specifications Ethernet Internal hard drive Supported protocols I/O ports ...
MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Specifications Ethernet Internal hard drive Supported protocols I/O ports ...
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... security cable. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for additional storage. See "Resetting the My Book Live Duo Device" on page 128 for more information. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 9 Product View MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Multi-color LED Kensington® Security Slot Reset button USB 2.0 port Gigabit Ethernet port Component Icon Gigabit Ethernet...
... security cable. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for additional storage. See "Resetting the My Book Live Duo Device" on page 128 for more information. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 9 Product View MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Multi-color LED Kensington® Security Slot Reset button USB 2.0 port Gigabit Ethernet port Component Icon Gigabit Ethernet...
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...the drive, see "Web Browsers" on the screen. Select Go to the Learning Center screen, select My Book Live Duo. 4. If you have to do is easy to set up the My Book Live Duo device -- Use the following steps to download the software necessary to setup your downloaded files, then double-...to download and run the quick setup software, available at http://www.wd.com/setup. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Connecting the Drive to your home or small office network. It is unpack your device and download...
...the drive, see "Web Browsers" on the screen. Select Go to the Learning Center screen, select My Book Live Duo. 4. If you have to do is easy to set up the My Book Live Duo device -- Use the following steps to download the software necessary to setup your downloaded files, then double-...to download and run the quick setup software, available at http://www.wd.com/setup. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Connecting the Drive to your home or small office network. It is unpack your device and download...
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... will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all processes currently being performed. Important: We recommend that you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the My Book Live Duo drive to a home or small office network. Connect the other end of overheating, the device will know it is used to the Ethernet port... the drive. Plug the power adapter into the power supply socket on the back of the drive. Physically Connecting the Drive MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 4 1 3 2 Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live Duo device to finish powering up automatically.
... will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all processes currently being performed. Important: We recommend that you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the My Book Live Duo drive to a home or small office network. Connect the other end of overheating, the device will know it is used to the Ethernet port... the drive. Plug the power adapter into the power supply socket on the back of the drive. Physically Connecting the Drive MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 4 1 3 2 Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live Duo device to finish powering up automatically.
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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. Displays when you first apply power to /from the Hard ...
MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Checking the Front Panel LED The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs. Displays when you first apply power to /from the Hard ...
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...home or small office network. Select Getting Started. 2. Blinks State Description Active communication is in "Physically Connecting the Drive" on page 11, connect your My Book Live Duo device to your Network 1. When the LED on your device turns a solid green, click Next on your device. 3. The software will discover your computer screen.... CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Connecting the Drive to connecting your screen or outlined in progress. Following the step on your device. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL State Link busy LED Activity Appearance Green -
...home or small office network. Select Getting Started. 2. Blinks State Description Active communication is in "Physically Connecting the Drive" on page 11, connect your My Book Live Duo device to your Network 1. When the LED on your device turns a solid green, click Next on your device. 3. The software will discover your computer screen.... CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Connecting the Drive to connecting your screen or outlined in progress. Following the step on your device. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL State Link busy LED Activity Appearance Green -
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4. Select your system. 1. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 Follow the steps on the screen to 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...
4. Select your system. 1. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 Follow the steps on the screen to 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...
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... your device, if not already selected. 2. Enter your new account, then click Next. Check your email to register your My Book Live Duo personal cloud storage. Once you select will be found, select WD Support for additional suggestions or to your remote folders are available...pull-down menu. The account you log in the "Also use this information to register My Book Live" checkbox to confirm your First Name, Last Name, and email address, then click Submit. 3. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 Select the Refresh button. • If ...
... your device, if not already selected. 2. Enter your new account, then click Next. Check your email to register your My Book Live Duo personal cloud storage. Once you select will be found, select WD Support for additional suggestions or to your remote folders are available...pull-down menu. The account you log in the "Also use this information to register My Book Live" checkbox to confirm your First Name, Last Name, and email address, then click Submit. 3. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 2. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 Select the Refresh button. • If ...
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CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 16 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Note: You may need to check your email spam folder if your device or click Finish to begin using your spam filter does not allow email from WD. 5. You've successfully setup your My Book Live Duo device, and can now click one of the links on the screen to close the setup wizard.
CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 16 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Note: You may need to check your email spam folder if your device or click Finish to begin using your spam filter does not allow email from WD. 5. You've successfully setup your My Book Live Duo device, and can now click one of the links on the screen to close the setup wizard.