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...Studio Edition™ II Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa Please see the user manual...le Canada. In adempimento con le vigenti direttive è stata rilasciata una "Dichiarazione di conformità", depositata presso Western Digital Europe. CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien Euroopan unionin neuvoston direktiivien kanssa...
...Studio Edition™ II Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa Please see the user manual...le Canada. In adempimento con le vigenti direttive è stata rilasciata una "Dichiarazione di conformità", depositata presso Western Digital Europe. CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien Euroopan unionin neuvoston direktiivien kanssa...
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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 +31 ... The 30-day period commences on the date of new features and services, remember to register your WD product or software. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number...
... 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 +31 ... The 30-day period commences on the date of new features and services, remember to register your WD product or software. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number...
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... depending on optional accessories for extra assurance of data safety. GETTING STARTED - 2 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 ...anyone looking for this product, visit store.westerndigital.com (U.S. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and...
... depending on optional accessories for extra assurance of data safety. GETTING STARTED - 2 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 ...anyone looking for this product, visit store.westerndigital.com (U.S. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and...
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...Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following : - FireWire 800 or 400 port - USB port - USB port - Important: For highest...greater than 2 TB. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on user's hardware configuration and operating system. * For a list of the device. This information is recommended that keeps it is necessary for setup...
...Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following : - FireWire 800 or 400 port - USB port - USB port - Important: For highest...greater than 2 TB. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on user's hardware configuration and operating system. * For a list of the device. This information is recommended that keeps it is necessary for setup...
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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. GETTING STARTED - 4 Drives may block ventilation. Be aware of ...
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. GETTING STARTED - 4 Drives may block ventilation. Be aware of ...
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... on, the Capacity Gauge indicates space used . Allow it to cool down for 1-2 hours then reconnect and power up and down My Book. MY 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. This...
... on, the Capacity Gauge indicates space used . Allow it to cool down for 1-2 hours then reconnect and power up and down My Book. MY 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. This...
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... to a FireWire 400 device transfers data at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s). 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 - Connection to a USB 1.1 device transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 cable...
... to a FireWire 400 device transfers data at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s). 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 - Connection to a USB 1.1 device transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 cable...
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A user guide and online help are included with this device. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to keep them current. Copy Application Software allows you to back up the software included with this application. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an intuitive and robust backup and recovery application that provides around-the-clock data protection. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7
A user guide and online help are included with this device. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to keep them current. Copy Application Software allows you to back up the software included with this application. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an intuitive and robust backup and recovery application that provides around-the-clock data protection. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7
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... folder, which contains the software for the operating system to safely connect the device. 1. Click Install. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. 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 device 5. Insert...
... folder, which contains the software for the operating system to safely connect the device. 1. Click Install. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. 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 device 5. Insert...
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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Click Quit. 10. FireWire USB 15. SETTING UP - 9 Click Accept to accept the license agreement... ready to the DC power input at support.wdc.com for your AC power receptacle. 13. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. Plug the other end of the product. If you... want to the system, and WD Drive Manager will appear in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to use. *This product may...
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Click Quit. 10. FireWire USB 15. SETTING UP - 9 Click Accept to accept the license agreement... ready to the DC power input at support.wdc.com for your AC power receptacle. 13. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. Plug the other end of the product. If you... want to the system, and WD Drive Manager will appear in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to use. *This product may...
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...the product. The unit will power up and mount to recognize the device. SETTING UP - 10 Turn on the back panel. 13. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 10... your computer and wait for the operating system 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. Connect the wall adapter to the DC power input at the rear panel of the eSATA...
...the product. The unit will power up and mount to recognize the device. SETTING UP - 10 Turn on the back panel. 13. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 10... your computer and wait for the operating system 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. Connect the wall adapter to the DC power input at the rear panel of the eSATA...
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...will be installed. 5. Then run the CD which the unit mounts to the system. All applications are installed automatically. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for additional drivers, allow it to safely connect the device. 1. The CD autoruns. Or, click Cancel to the desktop... - 11 Turn on your AC power receptacle. 7. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to install, then click Start. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must now reformat it and install the correct one end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire ...
...will be installed. 5. Then run the CD which the unit mounts to the system. All applications are installed automatically. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for additional drivers, allow it to safely connect the device. 1. The CD autoruns. Or, click Cancel to the desktop... - 11 Turn on your AC power receptacle. 7. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to install, then click Start. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must now reformat it and install the correct one end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire ...
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Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. Click Next. The My Book disk number is selected by default. Click Next. 12. SETTING UP - 12 Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10.
Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. Click Next. The My Book disk number is selected by default. Click Next. 12. SETTING UP - 12 Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10.
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... XP: click Next to see a menu of available options. 15. The Welcome to the New Partition Wizard or New Simple Volume Wizard appears. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13.
... XP: click Next to see a menu of available options. 15. The Welcome to the New Partition Wizard or New Simple Volume Wizard appears. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13.
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Select the size of the partition you wish to create and click Next. 17. The Format Partition screen appears. On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you wish to create on the drive. It is recommended that you enter "My Book" in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to the partition and click Next. 18. Select a drive letter to assign to save time in the formatting process. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16. SETTING UP - 14
Select the size of the partition you wish to create and click Next. 17. The Format Partition screen appears. On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you wish to create on the drive. It is recommended that you enter "My Book" in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to the partition and click Next. 18. Select a drive letter to assign to save time in the formatting process. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16. SETTING UP - 14
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... unit size at default. After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as the file system (you can also select FAT16 or FAT32). MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use .
... unit size at default. After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as the file system (you can also select FAT16 or FAT32). MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use .
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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. Windows Condition Icon WD Drive Manager Status ...
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. Windows Condition Icon WD Drive Manager Status ...
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WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 Click Launch WD RAID Manager. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to WD My ... system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to help you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in My Book...
WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 Click Launch WD RAID Manager. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to WD My ... system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to help you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in My Book...
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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1. To configure or change the RAID setting, click on an Intel-based Macintosh, go to authenticate your action. When prompted to display the popup menu. ...
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1. To configure or change the RAID setting, click on an Intel-based Macintosh, go to authenticate your action. When prompted to display the popup menu. ...
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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. 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