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...Western Digital GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - My Book® 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...product based on file at Western Digital Europe. Consulte o manual do usuário localizado no guarantee that this equipment. CD:llä olevissa ohjeissa on arkistoituna Western Digital Europe:ssa. Se brukerveiledningen p...
...Western Digital GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - My Book® 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...product based on file at Western Digital Europe. Consulte o manual do usuário localizado no guarantee that this equipment. CD:llä olevissa ohjeissa on arkistoituna Western Digital Europe:ssa. Se brukerveiledningen p...
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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at support.wdc.com. Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember ... 6008 6008 India 1 800 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 880062100...
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at support.wdc.com. Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember ... 6008 6008 India 1 800 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 880062100...
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... product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on optional accessories for extra assurance of data safety. 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...
... product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on optional accessories for extra assurance of data safety. 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...
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... your new WD product found on the label on user's hardware configuration and operating system. * For a list of drives greater than 2 TB. Recording Your WD Product Information In the following : - For Macintosh, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the device.
... your new WD product found on the label on user's hardware configuration and operating system. * For a list of drives greater than 2 TB. Recording Your WD Product Information In the following : - For Macintosh, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the device.
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...°F-95°F) • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 4 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
...°F-95°F) • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 4 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
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.... Allow it to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with instantaneous and automatic data updates. 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 cool down for 1-2 hours then reconnect and power up and down Drive...
.... Allow it to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with instantaneous and automatic data updates. 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 cool down for 1-2 hours then reconnect and power up and down Drive...
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... Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Up to 480 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 - FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s and is equipped...
... Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Up to 480 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 - FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s and is equipped...
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WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to back up the software included with this application. A user guide and online help are included with this device. 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. Copy Application Software allows you to keep them current.
WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to back up the software included with this application. A user guide and online help are included with this device. 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. Copy Application Software allows you to keep them current.
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Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Click Install. Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon. 6. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. Double-click the WD ...
Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Click Install. Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon. 6. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. Double-click the WD ...
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...region. Connect the wall adapter to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the status menu. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. FireWire USB 15. Plug the other end of the product. Note: For more ...for your computer. 14. Click Accept to the system, and WD Drive Manager will appear in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to 400) into the device. Plug one end of your wall ...
...region. Connect the wall adapter to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the status menu. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. FireWire USB 15. Plug the other end of the product. Note: For more ...for your computer. 14. Click Accept to the system, and WD Drive Manager will appear in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to 400) into the device. Plug one end of your wall ...
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...button located on your region. 8. Insert the software CD into the device. 11. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for your computer. 10. If you want to the DC power...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. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to... computer and wait for this device 5. SETTING UP - 10 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1.
...button located on your region. 8. Insert the software CD into the device. 11. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for your computer. 10. If you want to the DC power...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. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to... computer and wait for this device 5. SETTING UP - 10 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1.
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...the interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) into an available port on your computer, you must install the utilities manually. The WD Drive Manager icon flashes in the terms of options including software, documentation, and a registration link. Follow the steps below...agreement screen and WD Drive Manager and drivers are selected by default. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for Windows so your system recognizes the device. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 2. Deselect...
...the interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) into an available port on your computer, you must install the utilities manually. The WD Drive Manager icon flashes in the terms of options including software, documentation, and a registration link. Follow the steps below...agreement screen and WD Drive Manager and drivers are selected by default. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for Windows so your system recognizes the device. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 2. Deselect...
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The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. Click Next. SETTING UP - 12 Click Next. 12. The My Book disk number is selected by default. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10.
The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. Click Next. SETTING UP - 12 Click Next. 12. The My Book disk number is selected by default. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10.
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The device displays as a large Unallocated partition. Windows Vista: please proceed to the New Partition Wizard or New Simple Volume Wizard appears. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. Select New Partition or New Simple Volume from the menu of available options. The Welcome to the next step. Do not select a system drive ...
The device displays as a large Unallocated partition. Windows Vista: please proceed to the New Partition Wizard or New Simple Volume Wizard appears. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. Select New Partition or New Simple Volume from the menu of available options. The Welcome to the next step. Do not select a system drive ...
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Select a drive letter to assign to create on the drive. SETTING UP - 14 On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you wish to the partition and click Next. 18. The Format Partition screen appears. It is recommended that you wish to save time in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create and click Next. 17. Select the size of the partition you enter "My Book" in the formatting process. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16.
Select a drive letter to assign to create on the drive. SETTING UP - 14 On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you wish to the partition and click Next. 18. The Format Partition screen appears. It is recommended that you wish to save time in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create and click Next. 17. Select the size of the partition you enter "My Book" in the formatting process. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16.
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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use NTFS as a drive letter in My Computer and is best to leave the allocation ...
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use NTFS as a drive letter in My Computer and is best to leave the allocation ...
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... 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. Windows Condition Icon WD Drive Manager...
... 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. Windows Condition Icon WD Drive Manager...
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This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to WD My Book. 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 ..., click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to mirror the data on both drives A and B. 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 maximum capacity and accelerated performance.
This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to WD My Book. 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 ..., click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to mirror the data on both drives A and B. 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 maximum capacity and accelerated performance.
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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 support.wdc.com and search for answer ID# 1787. As ...
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1. To configure or change the RAID setting, click on an Intel-based Macintosh, go to support.wdc.com and search for answer ID# 1787. As ...
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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 the main window. To view the device status as well as 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
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 the main window. To view the device status as well as 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