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....wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at the best telephone number shown below. My Book World Edition | 1 Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product serial number, system hardware, and...
....wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at the best telephone number shown below. My Book World Edition | 1 Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product serial number, system hardware, and...
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... your hardware configuration and operating system. Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. For Mac, go to manage RAID on My Book World Edition II. My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). only). System Requirements • ...shopwd.com (U.S. For Windows, click Start>All Programs>Windows Update. You can replace the failed drive and restore the system. My Book World Edition | 2 Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that is a single-drive configuration. If one drive fails in ...
... your hardware configuration and operating system. Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. For Mac, go to manage RAID on My Book World Edition II. My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). only). System Requirements • ...shopwd.com (U.S. For Windows, click Start>All Programs>Windows Update. You can replace the failed drive and restore the system. My Book World Edition | 2 Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that is a single-drive configuration. If one drive fails in ...
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... AC adapter into the DC power supply socket located on the back of the My Book device. 4. Connect the end of the Ethernet cable into a LAN port in a router or network switch. 3. My Book World Edition | 3 During this time, do not press the power button. System View Power ... configuring the device. The bottom LED on the back of the My Book device fully illuminates. Important: Wait for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable...
... AC adapter into the DC power supply socket located on the back of the My Book device. 4. Connect the end of the Ethernet cable into a LAN port in a router or network switch. 3. My Book World Edition | 3 During this time, do not press the power button. System View Power ... configuring the device. The bottom LED on the back of the My Book device fully illuminates. Important: Wait for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable...
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...shown in the root directory of options. The network drives appear. Windows XP/Vista 1. Click Start and point to access your My Book World Edition on the local area network (LAN) in the WD Discovery screen. 10. Available drive letters are assigned backwards from which you intend...XP/Vista using My Computer or Windows Explorer. Click Start>Computer (Windows Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP). Click Yes. 9. My Book World Edition | 4 All share folders available on the CD for all other basic and advanced device management functions. Click Map Network Drive in the ...
...shown in the root directory of options. The network drives appear. Windows XP/Vista 1. Click Start and point to access your My Book World Edition on the local area network (LAN) in the WD Discovery screen. 10. Available drive letters are assigned backwards from which you intend...XP/Vista using My Computer or Windows Explorer. Click Start>Computer (Windows Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP). Click Yes. 9. My Book World Edition | 4 All share folders available on the CD for all other basic and advanced device management functions. Click Map Network Drive in the ...
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... and wait for the operating system to support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base for all other basic and advanced device management functions. My Book World Edition | 5 In Finder, click mybookworld in the Shared list (if necessary, click All then double-click mybookworld). For instructions on creating an alias to make the...
... and wait for the operating system to support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base for all other basic and advanced device management functions. My Book World Edition | 5 In Finder, click mybookworld in the Shared list (if necessary, click All then double-click mybookworld). For instructions on creating an alias to make the...
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... Select the volumes to display the Download and Public folders. 3. See the complete user manual on your computer and wait for answer ID 2541. 5. My Book World Edition | 6 In Finder, click shares to mount list, then click OK. 6. Make sure that shares is highlighted in both the Name and Password fields, then click...
... Select the volumes to display the Download and Public folders. 3. See the complete user manual on your computer and wait for answer ID 2541. 5. My Book World Edition | 6 In Finder, click shares to mount list, then click OK. 6. Make sure that shares is highlighted in both the Name and Password fields, then click...
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...to the limitations specified above, your expense. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and World Edition and WD Discovery are designed to comply with FCC Part 15 Class B and EN-55022 Class B. Other marks may ...of or in any environment, including residential areas. Environmental Compliance (China) GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into My Book World Edition includes third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL ("GPL Software"). If it is provided "as new. All rights reserved. 4079...
...to the limitations specified above, your expense. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and World Edition and WD Discovery are designed to comply with FCC Part 15 Class B and EN-55022 Class B. Other marks may ...of or in any environment, including residential areas. Environmental Compliance (China) GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into My Book World Edition includes third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL ("GPL Software"). If it is provided "as new. All rights reserved. 4079...
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Single and Dual-drive Network Storage Systems My Book® World Edition™ User Manual
Single and Dual-drive Network Storage Systems My Book® World Edition™ User Manual
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... WD Product Information 7 System View 8 Ports 8 Reset Button 8 Power Button 9 Kensington Security Slot 9 LED Indicators (Lights 10 2 My Book World Edition Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to the Network 11 Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on the Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes...
... WD Product Information 7 System View 8 Ports 8 Reset Button 8 Power Button 9 Kensington Security Slot 9 LED Indicators (Lights 10 2 My Book World Edition Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to the Network 11 Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on the Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes...
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... to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . .64 Media Server Overview 64 Media Types Supported 64 Media Storage 64 Media Devices 66 7 Using iTunes with My Book World Edition 73 iTunes Media Server Overview 73 Media Types Supported 73 Storing Content 73 Streaming Audio in iTunes 73 8 Using WD Discovery (Windows only 75 Mapping...
... to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . .64 Media Server Overview 64 Media Types Supported 64 Media Storage 64 Media Devices 66 7 Using iTunes with My Book World Edition 73 iTunes Media Server Overview 73 Media Types Supported 73 Storing Content 73 Streaming Audio in iTunes 73 8 Using WD Discovery (Windows only 75 Mapping...
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iii 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 81 Configuring My Book World Edition 81 Accessing My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager . . . 86 My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager Features . . . . 87 User Interface Overview 88 Basic Mode 90 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode . . . .101 System Tab 102 Network Tab...FTP Tab 152 CTorrent Tab 157 12 Connecting and Managing a USB Hard Drive . . .163 Connecting 163 Copy Manager 163 Accessing Copy Manager 164 My Book World Edition-to-USB Copy 165 USB-to-My Book World Edition Copy 166 Copy Logs 168 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iii 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 81 Configuring My Book World Edition 81 Accessing My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager . . . 86 My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager Features . . . . 87 User Interface Overview 88 Basic Mode 90 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode . . . .101 System Tab 102 Network Tab...FTP Tab 152 CTorrent Tab 157 12 Connecting and Managing a USB Hard Drive . . .163 Connecting 163 Copy Manager 163 Accessing Copy Manager 164 My Book World Edition-to-USB Copy 165 USB-to-My Book World Edition Copy 166 Copy Logs 168 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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iv 13 Replacing a Drive (My Book World Edition II) . . .169 14 Troubleshooting 173 15 Glossary 180 Appendix 185 Regulatory Compliance 185 Environmental Compliance (China 186 Warranty Information 186 GNU General Public License ("GPL 187 Index 188 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iv 13 Replacing a Drive (My Book World Edition II) . . .169 14 Troubleshooting 173 15 Glossary 180 Appendix 185 Regulatory Compliance 185 Environmental Compliance (China 186 Warranty Information 186 GNU General Public License ("GPL 187 Index 188 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... base or e-mail support service at https://www.wdc.com/register. To help for your WD product to address it before returning this product. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register...
... base or e-mail support service at https://www.wdc.com/register. To help for your WD product to address it before returning this product. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register...
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WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at register.wdc.com.
WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at register.wdc.com.
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...for extra data protection. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your purchase of My Book® World Edition™, a high-speed network-attached storage system with one drive fails in RAID 1, the system still runs, and your...one or two WD drives using WD GreenPower™ technology for My Book World Edition II, see "Volumes and RAID Management" on page 124. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is preserved so you can ...
...for extra data protection. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your purchase of My Book® World Edition™, a high-speed network-attached storage system with one drive fails in RAID 1, the system still runs, and your...one or two WD drives using WD GreenPower™ technology for My Book World Edition II, see "Volumes and RAID Management" on page 124. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is preserved so you can ...
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... • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS® X Leopard® • Mac OS®X Snow Leopard™ Physical dimensions My Book World Edition • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 5.4 in (137 mm) • Height: 2.1 in (54 mm) • Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) My... Book World Edition II • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 6.0 in (152 mm) • Height: 3.8 in (97 mm) • Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) Power specifications • ...
... • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS® X Leopard® • Mac OS®X Snow Leopard™ Physical dimensions My Book World Edition • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 5.4 in (137 mm) • Height: 2.1 in (54 mm) • Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) My... Book World Edition II • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 6.0 in (152 mm) • Height: 3.8 in (97 mm) • Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) Power specifications • ...
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....com. OVERVIEW - 5 only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies, additional hard drives, and drive mounting rails for this product. Kit Contents MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL My Book World Edition AC adapter* Ethernet cable Installation CD with application software and user manual Quick Install Guide 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe...
....com. OVERVIEW - 5 only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies, additional hard drives, and drive mounting rails for this product. Kit Contents MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL My Book World Edition AC adapter* Ethernet cable Installation CD with application software and user manual Quick Install Guide 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe...
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... 7 • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, or Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Mac platforms supported by this product; OVERVIEW - 6 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended.
... 7 • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, or Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Mac platforms supported by this product; OVERVIEW - 6 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended.
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Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of the device.
Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of the device.
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Reset button Press to a USB hard drive for additional storage. System View MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power button LED USB port (for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Ports Component USB port Ethernet ...outlet. See "Connecting and Managing a USB Hard Drive" on page 173. Power port Connects the device to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for detailed instructions. OVERVIEW - 8 Reset Button The reset button restores configuration settings such as the network mode/IP address and admin name...
Reset button Press to a USB hard drive for additional storage. System View MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power button LED USB port (for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Ports Component USB port Ethernet ...outlet. See "Connecting and Managing a USB Hard Drive" on page 173. Power port Connects the device to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for detailed instructions. OVERVIEW - 8 Reset Button The reset button restores configuration settings such as the network mode/IP address and admin name...