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...Update. If one drive fails in this kit for more detailed information on the use of My Book World Edition. Kit Contents AC Adapter* *See the full user manual on the software CD for more information about global AC adapter configurations About Your WD Product Important: See...You can replace the failed drive and restore the system. My Book World Edition | 2 System Requirements • Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub) • Windows® XP/Vista; See the full user manual on My Book World Edition II. Kit Contents • Network hard drive (single or dual-...
...Update. If one drive fails in this kit for more detailed information on the use of My Book World Edition. Kit Contents AC Adapter* *See the full user manual on the software CD for more information about global AC adapter configurations About Your WD Product Important: See...You can replace the failed drive and restore the system. My Book World Edition | 2 System Requirements • Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub) • Windows® XP/Vista; See the full user manual on My Book World Edition II. Kit Contents • Network hard drive (single or dual-...
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...8. Available drive letters are assigned backwards from which you intend to access your My Book World Edition. When mapping completes, the share folders appear as shown in the Connect screen, click Next. 6. My Book World Edition | 4 Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on every PC connected to Computer (Windows Vista... and wait for all other basic and advanced device management functions. Click Accept in the Things To Do list. See the complete user manual on your computer, you have connected the My Book device properly as network drives in the root directory of options. Turn on...
...8. Available drive letters are assigned backwards from which you intend to access your My Book World Edition. When mapping completes, the share folders appear as shown in the Connect screen, click Next. 6. My Book World Edition | 4 Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on every PC connected to Computer (Windows Vista... and wait for all other basic and advanced device management functions. Click Accept in the Things To Do list. See the complete user manual on your computer, you have connected the My Book device properly as network drives in the root directory of options. Turn on...
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... mybookworld). For instructions on creating an alias to make the shared drive icon permanent on the software CD for answer ID 2541. 5. My Book World Edition | 5 See the complete user manual on the desktop, go to load. 2. Open Finder. 3. Double-click the Public share, then click OK. Turn on your computer and wait for...
... mybookworld). For instructions on creating an alias to make the shared drive icon permanent on the software CD for answer ID 2541. 5. My Book World Edition | 5 See the complete user manual on the desktop, go to load. 2. Open Finder. 3. Double-click the Public share, then click OK. Turn on your computer and wait for...
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..., click shares to mount list, then click OK. 6. Double-click the Public folder. See the complete user manual on your preferences. Open Finder. Turn on the software CD for the operating system to load. 2. My Book World Edition | 6 Note: The share may appear as a shared drive icon on the desktop depending on the desktop...
..., click shares to mount list, then click OK. 6. Double-click the Public folder. See the complete user manual on your preferences. Open Finder. Turn on the software CD for the operating system to load. 2. My Book World Edition | 6 Note: The share may appear as a shared drive icon on the desktop depending on the desktop...
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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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... our knowledge base or e-mail support service at https://www.wdc.com/register. To help for support, have your WD product. • Registration - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at support.wdc.com and choose from...
... our knowledge base or e-mail support service at https://www.wdc.com/register. To help for support, have your WD product. • Registration - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at support.wdc.com and choose from...
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Register online at register.wdc.com. WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 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. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
Register online at register.wdc.com. WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 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. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
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...com. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is equipped with a space-saving footprint. For more information and news about this user manual, can replace the failed drive and restore ... from http://products.wdc.com/updates. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your data is ideal for efficient cooling and power saving. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Overview Introduction Congratulations on page 124. ...
...com. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is equipped with a space-saving footprint. For more information and news about this user manual, can replace the failed drive and restore ... from http://products.wdc.com/updates. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your data is ideal for efficient cooling and power saving. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Overview Introduction Congratulations on page 124. ...
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection ...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...
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection ...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...
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... hard drives, and drive mounting rails for this product. Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. 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, Korea, Brazil, Chile 3 United Kingdom 4 China 5 Australia, New...
... hard drives, and drive mounting rails for this product. Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. 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, Korea, Brazil, Chile 3 United Kingdom 4 China 5 Australia, New...
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.... Place the device in a site that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). OVERVIEW - 6 Firefox 2.0 and later on the user's hardware configuration and operating system. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that is: • Near a grounded power outlet •...of heat • Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio, TV transmitters. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended.
.... Place the device in a site that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). OVERVIEW - 6 Firefox 2.0 and later on the user's hardware configuration and operating system. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that is: • Near a grounded power outlet •...of heat • Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio, TV transmitters. 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. 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. 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.
Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 This information is necessary for setup and technical support. 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. 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.
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... and vice-versa using the Copy Manager feature. OVERVIEW - 8 Power port Connects the device 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 port Icon Description Connects... the power outlet. Note: This port makes it possible to copy files from a USB hard drive to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for the device.
... and vice-versa using the Copy Manager feature. OVERVIEW - 8 Power port Connects the device 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 port Icon Description Connects... the power outlet. Note: This port makes it possible to copy files from a USB hard drive to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for the device.
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...9 Holding the button down until the bottom LED illuminates, and then release. After the initial setup, you power down a My Book World Edition by plugging in the external power supply connected to the DC plug connector, the unit automatically powers up to three minutes. If you ...unit will not turn the unit on and off . During this time, do not press the power button. Power Button MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Important: The device powers on automatically upon initial connection to power, which supports a standard Kensington security cable. You need to use ...
...9 Holding the button down until the bottom LED illuminates, and then release. After the initial setup, you power down a My Book World Edition by plugging in the external power supply connected to the DC plug connector, the unit automatically powers up to three minutes. If you ...unit will not turn the unit on and off . During this time, do not press the power button. Power Button MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Important: The device powers on automatically upon initial connection to power, which supports a standard Kensington security cable. You need to use ...
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.../even alternating pattern Drive State Drive powering down Slow flashing (every four seconds) Drive State Power-on page 177) Unit failure OVERVIEW - 10 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL LED Indicators (Lights) The Power/Activity and Capacity Gauge indicators are represented by fully illuminating six sections in an upward vertical direction. Each section represents...
.../even alternating pattern Drive State Drive powering down Slow flashing (every four seconds) Drive State Power-on page 177) Unit failure OVERVIEW - 10 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL LED Indicators (Lights) The Power/Activity and Capacity Gauge indicators are represented by fully illuminating six sections in an upward vertical direction. Each section represents...
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Important: Wait for the My Book World Edition to a small home/office network. 4 2 1 3 1. Connect the other end of your computer. Note: For faster initial loading of your content, connect the cable directly to ...) before configuring the device. During this time, do not press the power button. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 2 My Book World Edition Basic Setup Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into a router or...
Important: Wait for the My Book World Edition to a small home/office network. 4 2 1 3 1. Connect the other end of your computer. Note: For faster initial loading of your content, connect the cable directly to ...) before configuring the device. During this time, do not press the power button. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 2 My Book World Edition Basic Setup Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into a router or...
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...Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7" on page 12. • "Using Windows Vista/Windows 7" on your computer, you intend to access your My Book World Edition. 1. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run setup.exe, and then click Allow. 4....in the Terms of Agreement screen. Click Start and then (My) Computer. Turn on your My Book World Edition on the local area network (LAN). MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network You can easily find your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2....
...Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7" on page 12. • "Using Windows Vista/Windows 7" on your computer, you intend to access your My Book World Edition. 1. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run setup.exe, and then click Allow. 4....in the Terms of Agreement screen. Click Start and then (My) Computer. Turn on your My Book World Edition on the local area network (LAN). MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network You can easily find your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2....
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... complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on your desktop. 7. If you want to Do list. Click WD Discovery Tool. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Click MyBookWorld and click Map Network Drive in the Connect screen, click the Next button. 6. Complete...
... complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on your desktop. 7. If you want to Do list. Click WD Discovery Tool. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Click MyBookWorld and click Map Network Drive in the Connect screen, click the Next button. 6. Complete...
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...and then select a drive letter. The network drives display. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 14 When mapping completes, the share folders appear as network drives automatically. Click Yes to the main page. (b) To map the drive manually, click No. Click Start and then (My) Computer. Click Back...click Yes. You can now drag and drop files into the network drive folders using (My) Computer or Windows Explorer. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL All share folders available on -screen. Available drive letters are listed on the device are mapped as network drives in the WD ...
...and then select a drive letter. The network drives display. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 14 When mapping completes, the share folders appear as network drives automatically. Click Yes to the main page. (b) To map the drive manually, click No. Click Start and then (My) Computer. Click Back...click Yes. You can now drag and drop files into the network drive folders using (My) Computer or Windows Explorer. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL All share folders available on -screen. Available drive letters are listed on the device are mapped as network drives in the WD ...
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Right-click MyBookWorld in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. The Found New Hardware screen displays. 3. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 15 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Windows Vista/Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to WD Discovery for easy setup and mapping of the unit. 1. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended).
Right-click MyBookWorld in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. The Found New Hardware screen displays. 3. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 15 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Windows Vista/Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to WD Discovery for easy setup and mapping of the unit. 1. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended).