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... Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable 2 PCIe Adapter Card 3 Optional Accessories 3 System Requirements 3 Drive Format 3 Physical...
... Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable 2 PCIe Adapter Card 3 Optional Accessories 3 System Requirements 3 Drive Format 3 Physical...
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...PCIe adapter card) Kit Contents Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. This chapter includes the following topics: Kit Contents Drive ...Format Physical Description WD Product Registration Tools and Materials (kits with User Manual and PCIe adapter card driver utility (in kits that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available.
...PCIe adapter card) Kit Contents Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. This chapter includes the following topics: Kit Contents Drive ...Format Physical Description WD Product Registration Tools and Materials (kits with User Manual and PCIe adapter card driver utility (in kits that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available.
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... cable connects to your computer's USB 3.0 port (if available, e.g., from the PCIe adapter) or any available USB 2.0 port. The connector at USB 2.0 speeds. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive...
... cable connects to your computer's USB 3.0 port (if available, e.g., from the PCIe adapter) or any available USB 2.0 port. The connector at USB 2.0 speeds. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive...
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... a connected USB 2.0 device will only run at USB 3.0 super speeds. With the adapter card connected to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. The adapter card comes with all updated Windows operating...
... a connected USB 2.0 device will only run at USB 3.0 super speeds. With the adapter card connected to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. The adapter card comes with all updated Windows operating...
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Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
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... Product Registration Register your computer. To power on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Connection to 480 Mb/s. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off . 2.
... Product Registration Register your computer. To power on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Connection to 480 Mb/s. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off . 2.
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... 3. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your existing data. 3. Step 2. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card Step 2. Installing the Adapter Card Step 4. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card 1. computer system manual; Before performing any other components, discharge static...before installing the adapter card in the system. 5. Insert the product CD into your system manual for instructions). If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Remove the system cover (refer to your CD/DVD ...
... 3. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your existing data. 3. Step 2. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card Step 2. Installing the Adapter Card Step 4. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card 1. computer system manual; Before performing any other components, discharge static...before installing the adapter card in the system. 5. Insert the product CD into your system manual for instructions). If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Remove the system cover (refer to your CD/DVD ...
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The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. GETTING STARTED - 7 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. The InstallShield Wizard starts.
The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. GETTING STARTED - 7 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. The InstallShield Wizard starts.
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The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. Click Install. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6. Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. GETTING STARTED - 8
The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. Click Install. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6. Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. GETTING STARTED - 8
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... PCIe card in the system might still be sure to follow the instructions in the accessories box), using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to the card or system. Step 3. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card" on page 13 and consult your computer or by...
... PCIe card in the system might still be sure to follow the instructions in the accessories box), using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to the card or system. Step 3. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card" on page 13 and consult your computer or by...
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... fast internal drive may want to and from My Book 3.0. Motherboard Computer frame Expansion slot Bracket PCIe slot (Gen 2 recommended) PCIe adapter card 8. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may perform significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. Replace the system cover. Secure the adapter card to KBA...
... fast internal drive may want to and from My Book 3.0. Motherboard Computer frame Expansion slot Bracket PCIe slot (Gen 2 recommended) PCIe adapter card 8. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may perform significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. Replace the system cover. Secure the adapter card to KBA...
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... Note: The configuration of your region, you may vary. Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps .
... Note: The configuration of your region, you may vary. Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps .
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If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on /off with your system. You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your computer. GETTING STARTED - 12 Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on your My Book 3.0 drive. The system detects the drive, which is complete! MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Installation is now ready for use.
If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on /off with your system. You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your computer. GETTING STARTED - 12 Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on your My Book 3.0 drive. The system detects the drive, which is complete! MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Installation is now ready for use.
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...two drives, the transfer speeds are installed before booting? Refer to your computer manual to the computer before connecting your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. Refer to your motherboard or system manual for more information, please visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID... rate slow? Some newer systems support PCIe 2.0, which PCIe slot I determine whether or not my system supports USB 3.0? 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to the slower drive. Note: If your system has a USB 3.0...
...two drives, the transfer speeds are installed before booting? Refer to your computer manual to the computer before connecting your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. Refer to your motherboard or system manual for more information, please visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID... rate slow? Some newer systems support PCIe 2.0, which PCIe slot I determine whether or not my system supports USB 3.0? 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to the slower drive. Note: If your system has a USB 3.0...
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...FCC Rules. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. This device complies with UL Listed PC. regulation 3. KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only) Class B Device 1 Please...Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the applicable directives has been made and is 70db...
...FCC Rules. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. This device complies with UL Listed PC. regulation 3. KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only) Class B Device 1 Please...Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the applicable directives has been made and is 70db...
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... and insured, to the address provided on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). An unauthorized return (i.e., one for Product return. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂 O O O O O O HDD ᠬ...
... and insured, to the address provided on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). An unauthorized return (i.e., one for Product return. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂 O O O O O O HDD ᠬ...
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...at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other rights which your limited warranty depends on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is not present, b) cannot reasonably be , during the period of warranty specified above , your purchase receipt... below, be free from WD or that the asserted defect a) is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been...
...at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other rights which your limited warranty depends on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is not present, b) cannot reasonably be , during the period of warranty specified above , your purchase receipt... below, be free from WD or that the asserted defect a) is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been...
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... PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power adapters 11 Power button 5 Product registration 5 R Registration, online 5 Regulatory compliance 14 Requirements...
... PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power adapters 11 Power button 5 Product registration 5 R Registration, online 5 Regulatory compliance 14 Requirements...
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...of WD. All rights reserved. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of third parties which may be mentioned herein that belong to... be accurate and reliable; No license is believed to other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use nor for its use . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for any time without notice.
...of WD. All rights reserved. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of third parties which may be mentioned herein that belong to... be accurate and reliable; No license is believed to other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use nor for its use . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for any time without notice.