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... una "Declaración de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas correspondientes y se encuentra documentada en las instalaciones de Western Digital en Europa. CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien Euroopan unionin neuvoston direktiivien...233; d'équipement de technologie de l'information. Install and use of this equipment. MaschinenlärminformationsVerordnung 3. My Book® Studio Edition™ II Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008...
... una "Declaración de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas correspondientes y se encuentra documentada en las instalaciones de Western Digital en Europa. CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien Euroopan unionin neuvoston direktiivien...233; d'équipement de technologie de l'information. Install and use of this equipment. MaschinenlärminformationsVerordnung 3. My Book® Studio Edition™ II Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008...
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...800 11 9393 (MNTL)/ 1 800 200 5789 (Reliance) 011 26384700 (Pilot Line) 00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia +803 852 9439 (00800 27549338) Japan 00 531 650442 Korea 02 703 6550 +31 880062100 Malaysia +800 6008 6008/1 800 88 1908/+65 62430496 +31 880062100 Philippines 1 800 1441 0159 +...includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Register your WD ...
...800 11 9393 (MNTL)/ 1 800 200 5789 (Reliance) 011 26384700 (Pilot Line) 00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia +803 852 9439 (00800 27549338) Japan 00 531 650442 Korea 02 703 6550 +31 880062100 Malaysia +800 6008 6008/1 800 88 1908/+65 62430496 +31 880062100 Philippines 1 800 1441 0159 +...includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Register your WD ...
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... website at www.westerndigital.com. Optional Accessories For more information on your WD product. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing My Book® Studio Edition™ II, the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and... (9-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Studio Edition II FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 cable USB cable AC adapter (U.S.-only)* or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ...
... website at www.westerndigital.com. Optional Accessories For more information on your WD product. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing My Book® Studio Edition™ II, the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and... (9-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Studio Edition II FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 cable USB cable AC adapter (U.S.-only)* or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ...
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... it is necessary for answer ID# 1524. † Windows XP/2000 has a known limitation that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following: - Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model...
... it is necessary for answer ID# 1524. † Windows XP/2000 has a known limitation that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following: - Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model...
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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the device that may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use My Book as a portable device. •...
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the device that may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use My Book as a portable device. •...
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...to which must be preserved. USB and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of WD Drive Manager, which My Book is connected. If one state to another Alternate flashing between top and bottom LEDs RAID degraded mode Cycling from one drive fails the system... or drive format, see "WD RAID Manager for Mac" on page 22. Each section represents approximately 17 percent of the drive. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to top RAID rebuild mode Fast flashing (every second...
...to which must be preserved. USB and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of WD Drive Manager, which My Book is connected. If one state to another Alternate flashing between top and bottom LEDs RAID degraded mode Cycling from one drive fails the system... or drive format, see "WD RAID Manager for Mac" on page 22. Each section represents approximately 17 percent of the drive. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to top RAID rebuild mode Fast flashing (every second...
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... Kensington security cable (sold separately). This device is equipped with two FireWire 800 interfaces. The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers. Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s and...
... Kensington security cable (sold separately). This device is equipped with two FireWire 800 interfaces. The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers. Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s and...
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... provides around-the-clock data protection. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Software In addition to keep them current.
... provides around-the-clock data protection. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Software In addition to keep them current.
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... Install. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon. 6. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. Turn on your computer and wait for this...
... Install. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon. 6. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. Turn on your computer and wait for this...
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... agreement and continue with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your AC power receptacle. 13. The unit will appear in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. Click Accept to use. *This product may ship with the installation. 9. Connect ... the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the status menu. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. FireWire USB 15. Click Quit. 10. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. Note: For more information about interface...
... agreement and continue with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your AC power receptacle. 13. The unit will appear in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. Click Accept to use. *This product may ship with the installation. 9. Connect ... the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the status menu. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. FireWire USB 15. Click Quit. 10. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. Note: For more information about interface...
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...to the system. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 6. Plug the other end of the product. If you want to the DC power input at the... rear panel of the interface cable into the CD-ROM drive. 3. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. Turn on your ...
...to the system. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 6. Plug the other end of the product. If you want to the DC power input at the... rear panel of the interface cable into the CD-ROM drive. 3. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. Turn on your ...
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...the terms of your wall power adapter is disabled on your computer. 8. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for Windows so your computer, you do not want to install, then click Start. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must now reformat it to perform its search. 9.... Follow the steps below to WD My Book. Turn on the included CD before connecting the unit. WD Drive Manager ...
...the terms of your wall power adapter is disabled on your computer. 8. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for Windows so your computer, you do not want to install, then click Start. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must now reformat it to perform its search. 9.... Follow the steps below to WD My Book. Turn on the included CD before connecting the unit. WD Drive Manager ...
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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The My Book disk number is selected by default. SETTING UP - 12 Click Next. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. Click Next. 12. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears.
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The My Book disk number is selected by default. SETTING UP - 12 Click Next. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. Click Next. 12. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears.
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... Simple Volume Wizard appears. Select New Partition or New Simple Volume from the menu of available options. The device displays as a large Unallocated partition. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. Click Finish. 14. The Welcome to the next step. Windows XP: click Next to continue and select Primary partition. Do not...
... Simple Volume Wizard appears. Select New Partition or New Simple Volume from the menu of available options. The device displays as a large Unallocated partition. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. Click Finish. 14. The Welcome to the next step. Windows XP: click Next to continue and select Primary partition. Do not...
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SETTING UP - 14 On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you enter "My Book" in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create on the drive. The Format Partition screen appears. Select a drive letter to assign to create and click Next. 17. It is recommended that you wish to save time in the formatting process. Select the size of the partition you wish to the partition and click Next. 18. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16.
SETTING UP - 14 On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you enter "My Book" in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create on the drive. The Format Partition screen appears. Select a drive letter to assign to create and click Next. 17. It is recommended that you wish to save time in the formatting process. Select the size of the partition you wish to the partition and click Next. 18. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16.
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... partitions cannot be created on an external hard drive. Click Next to leave the allocation unit size at default. After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as a drive letter in My Computer and is now installed and ready to use NTFS as the file system (you can also select FAT16... the choices you selected. 20. The Windows 2000 and Windows XP Disk Management utility cannot support the format of a FAT32 partition larger than 32GB. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use .
... partitions cannot be created on an external hard drive. Click Next to leave the allocation unit size at default. After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as a drive letter in My Computer and is now installed and ready to use NTFS as the file system (you can also select FAT16... the choices you selected. 20. The Windows 2000 and Windows XP Disk Management utility cannot support the format of a FAT32 partition larger than 32GB. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use .
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... icon. Mac Condition Icon To view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu icon and point to WD My Book RAID. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 5 WD Drive Manager Status WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device.
... icon. Mac Condition Icon To view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu icon and point to WD My Book RAID. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 5 WD Drive Manager Status WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device.
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... Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to back up all files stored in My Book onto another storage device. Click Launch WD RAID Manager. My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to mirror the data on both drives... also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to help you proceed, make sure to WD My Book. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance...
... Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to back up all files stored in My Book onto another storage device. Click Launch WD RAID Manager. My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to mirror the data on both drives... also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to help you proceed, make sure to WD My Book. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance...
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... checkmark indicates the current RAID configuration. 2. Enter this information and click OK. FAT32 formats with PowerPC processor(s), an Apple Partition Map structure is created. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1. On Macintosh computers with an HFS Extended w/ Journal volume using the format and RAID type specified. As standard precaution, the system prompts...
... checkmark indicates the current RAID configuration. 2. Enter this information and click OK. FAT32 formats with PowerPC processor(s), an Apple Partition Map structure is created. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1. On Macintosh computers with an HFS Extended w/ Journal volume using the format and RAID type specified. As standard precaution, the system prompts...
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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can view the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a drawer on the right hand side of each drive and take the appropriate action. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19 To view the device status as well as the status of the main window.
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can view the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a drawer on the right hand side of each drive and take the appropriate action. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19 To view the device status as well as the status of the main window.