Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... och har registrerats hos Western Digital Europa. regulation 3. VCCI Notice (Japan only) LED FireWire 800 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 2 USB 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 This is intended to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consulte o manual do usuário localizado no guarantee that this product is used in power unit marked "Class 2." Szczegółowe informacje na temat korzystania z tego produktu...
... och har registrerats hos Western Digital Europa. regulation 3. VCCI Notice (Japan only) LED FireWire 800 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 2 USB 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 This is intended to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consulte o manual do usuário localizado no guarantee that this product is used in power unit marked "Class 2." Szczegółowe informacje na temat korzystania z tego produktu...
User Manual
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... Services - Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Download drivers, software, and updates for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is not available or, if you informed of new features and services, remember to register your WD product or software. Register your WD product. • Registration - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - North America English Spanish Europe (toll free...
... Services - Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Download drivers, software, and updates for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is not available or, if you informed of new features and services, remember to register your WD product or software. Register your WD product. • Registration - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - North America English Spanish Europe (toll free...
User Manual
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Kit Contents • Dual-drive storage system • USB cable • FireWire® 800 cable (9-pin to 9-pin) • FireWire 800 to 400 cable (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 ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on optional accessories for extra assurance...
Kit Contents • Dual-drive storage system • USB cable • FireWire® 800 cable (9-pin to 9-pin) • FireWire 800 to 400 cable (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 ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on optional accessories for extra assurance...
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... is necessary for setup and technical support. USB port - USB port - See our Knowledge Base Article# 2754 at support.wdc.com for more information. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 3 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following : - eSATA port or eSATA adapter card* • Windows 2000/XP/Vista† Note: Compatibility may vary depending on the bottom of the device. FireWire 800 or 400 port - For Macintosh...
... is necessary for setup and technical support. USB port - USB port - See our Knowledge Base Article# 2754 at support.wdc.com for more information. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 3 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following : - eSATA port or eSATA adapter card* • Windows 2000/XP/Vista† Note: Compatibility may vary depending on the bottom of the device. FireWire 800 or 400 port - For Macintosh...
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... activity. • Do not use My Book as a portable device. • To avoid overheating, do not block air slots on top of the enclosure. Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the device that may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 4 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and...
... activity. • Do not use My Book as a portable device. • To avoid overheating, do not block air slots on top of the enclosure. Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the device that may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 4 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and...
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... BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with instantaneous and automatic data updates. For more information, including instructions on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see "WD RAID Manager for Mac" on state or power-save mode Slow flashing (every four seconds) System standby Moving up the device. USB and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of...
... BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with instantaneous and automatic data updates. For more information, including instructions on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see "WD RAID Manager for Mac" on state or power-save mode Slow flashing (every four seconds) System standby Moving up the device. USB and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of...
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... using a special adapter such as the FireWire 800 to 3 Gb/s data transfers. The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers. eSATA - Connection to a FireWire 400 device transfers data at USB 1.1 speed (up to 400 Mb/s). USB 2.0 is backwardcompatible with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Up to 400 cable included in this device is equipped with USB 1.1. Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire...
... using a special adapter such as the FireWire 800 to 3 Gb/s data transfers. The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers. eSATA - Connection to a FireWire 400 device transfers data at USB 1.1 speed (up to 400 Mb/s). USB 2.0 is backwardcompatible with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Up to 400 cable included in this device is equipped with USB 1.1. Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire...
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... drive. 3. Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon. 6. Double-click the WD Drive Manager folder, which contains the software for the operating system to safely connect the device. 1. Turn on your computer and wait for this device 5. WD Drive Manager enables the capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown™ and also installs WD RAID Manager. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB...
... drive. 3. Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon. 6. Double-click the WD Drive Manager folder, which contains the software for the operating system to safely connect the device. 1. Turn on your computer and wait for this device 5. WD Drive Manager enables the capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown™ and also installs WD RAID Manager. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB...
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... interface cable into an available port on your region.* 12. SETTING UP - 9 Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the status menu. Connect the wall adapter to your wall power adapter is now installed and ready to 400) into the device. FireWire USB 15. Plug the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 800 to use. *This product may...
... interface cable into an available port on your region.* 12. SETTING UP - 9 Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the status menu. Connect the wall adapter to your wall power adapter is now installed and ready to 400) into the device. FireWire USB 15. Plug the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 800 to use. *This product may...
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... eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to the system. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to load. 2. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. SETTING UP - 10 If you want to use. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 1 2 Power Off 7. Insert the software CD into the device. 11. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for...
... eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to the system. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to load. 2. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. SETTING UP - 10 If you want to use. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 1 2 Power Off 7. Insert the software CD into the device. 11. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for...
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... WD Drive Manager and drivers are selected by default. Note: If Windows prompts for Windows so your system recognizes the device. Click WD RAID Manager. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your wall power adapter is the correct plug type. Connect the wall adapter to the DC power input at the rear panel of options including software, documentation, and a registration link. The WD Drive Manager icon flashes in the terms of the interface cable (USB, FireWire...
... WD Drive Manager and drivers are selected by default. Note: If Windows prompts for Windows so your system recognizes the device. Click WD RAID Manager. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your wall power adapter is the correct plug type. Connect the wall adapter to the DC power input at the rear panel of options including software, documentation, and a registration link. The WD Drive Manager icon flashes in the terms of the interface cable (USB, FireWire...
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... the formatting process completes, My Book appears as the file system (you selected. 20. Click Finish to support.microsoft.com and search for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 184006 for additional information. 19. 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 now installed and ready...
... the formatting process completes, My Book appears as the file system (you selected. 20. Click Finish to support.microsoft.com and search for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 184006 for additional information. 19. 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 now installed and ready...
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... other errors have been detected. Replace drive. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 21 data) Mismatched capacity. Replace drive with RAID device. Only WD Green Drives are compatible. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. The slot is compatible with identical capacity drive and re-create RAID set . (Loss of your Disk A and B. This will take several hours. Install drive that does not meet the unit's requirements. Initialization failed...
... other errors have been detected. Replace drive. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 21 data) Mismatched capacity. Replace drive with RAID device. Only WD Green Drives are compatible. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. The slot is compatible with identical capacity drive and re-create RAID set . (Loss of your Disk A and B. This will take several hours. Install drive that does not meet the unit's requirements. Initialization failed...
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... HDD Install drive in empty slot. Replace drive with RAID device. The slot is currently being Wait for rebuild to complete. The slot contains an HDD that is marked as faulty. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. The slot does not contain Create New RAID set . data) Mismatched capacity. Replace other errors have been detected. The slot is compatible...
... HDD Install drive in empty slot. Replace drive with RAID device. The slot is currently being Wait for rebuild to complete. The slot contains an HDD that is marked as faulty. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. The slot does not contain Create New RAID set . data) Mismatched capacity. Replace other errors have been detected. The slot is compatible...
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... through installation of My Book until all active windows, files, and applications before shutting down the computer. CAUTION: eSATA does not support Safe Shutdown. Safe Removal Mac Drag the My Book icon to the device or system. Unplug the AC adapter from the device. 2. Important: To prevent data loss, close all data is connected. My Book is still on the back of the interface cable from the power supply socket...
... through installation of My Book until all active windows, files, and applications before shutting down the computer. CAUTION: eSATA does not support Safe Shutdown. Safe Removal Mac Drag the My Book icon to the device or system. Unplug the AC adapter from the device. 2. Important: To prevent data loss, close all data is connected. My Book is still on the back of the interface cable from the power supply socket...
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...; use My Book Studio II Edition with your computer system service My Book Studio Edition II to replace a hard drive change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Studio Edition II format the drive to Mac OS format install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP/Vista install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 make a device bootable on Intel-based Mac systems obtain and reinstall the original software included on My Book obtain further information on external hard drive...
...; use My Book Studio II Edition with your computer system service My Book Studio Edition II to replace a hard drive change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Studio Edition II format the drive to Mac OS format install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP/Vista install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 make a device bootable on Intel-based Mac systems obtain and reinstall the original software included on My Book obtain further information on external hard drive...
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...) This is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital Europe. MIC Notice (Republic of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from this product is used in power unit marked "Class 2." 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 ᠬᶊ...
...) This is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital Europe. MIC Notice (Republic of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from this product is used in power unit marked "Class 2." 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 ᠬᶊ...
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..., and will conform to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of patents or other than WD. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in connection with the purchase, use , will be kept for Product return. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Limited Warranty WD warrants that belong to...
..., and will conform to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of patents or other than WD. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in connection with the purchase, use , will be kept for Product return. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Limited Warranty WD warrants that belong to...
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... eSATA 5 K Kensington Security Slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicators 4 capacity gauge 4 Limited warranty 31 O Obtaining service 30 P Product registration 2 R RAID configuring 16, 21 disk messages 20, 24 status messages 19, 23 troubleshooting 18, 22 Registration, product 2 Regulatory compliance 30 Replacing a drive 26 S Safe removal 25 Safe Shutdown 25 Safety compliance 30 Service, WD 30, 32 Software supplied on CD 6 WD RAID Manager-Mac 16 WD RAID Manager-Windows 21 Support, WD 32 System compatibility 2 T Troubleshooting 29 Turning off the device...
... eSATA 5 K Kensington Security Slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicators 4 capacity gauge 4 Limited warranty 31 O Obtaining service 30 P Product registration 2 R RAID configuring 16, 21 disk messages 20, 24 status messages 19, 23 troubleshooting 18, 22 Registration, product 2 Regulatory compliance 30 Replacing a drive 26 S Safe removal 25 Safe Shutdown 25 Safety compliance 30 Service, WD 30, 32 Software supplied on CD 6 WD RAID Manager-Mac 16 WD RAID Manager-Windows 21 Support, WD 32 System compatibility 2 T Troubleshooting 29 Turning off the device...
Product Specifications
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... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. no screwdriver needed. See at support.wdc.com/warranty for 5-years, unless otherwise required by region. All rights reserved. One gigabyte (GB) = one trillion bytes. All product and packaging specifications subject to 149 F 1The 4 TB version works with capacities above 2 TB. 2The term of the world. RAID 1 (Mirrored) accesses half of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. every time you save a change without notice. Studio Edition and...
... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. no screwdriver needed. See at support.wdc.com/warranty for 5-years, unless otherwise required by region. All rights reserved. One gigabyte (GB) = one trillion bytes. All product and packaging specifications subject to 149 F 1The 4 TB version works with capacities above 2 TB. 2The term of the world. RAID 1 (Mirrored) accesses half of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. every time you save a change without notice. Studio Edition and...