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... product. (c) If the product has been exposed to rest on the marking label. Do not block the slots and openings on the product. 2. The WD ShareSpace uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. Unplug this product only from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. 7. Follow all products plugged into the...
... product. (c) If the product has been exposed to rest on the marking label. Do not block the slots and openings on the product. 2. The WD ShareSpace uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. Unplug this product only from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. 7. Follow all products plugged into the...
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... 7 System View 8 LED Indicators 9 USB Backup Button 10 Ports 10 Reset Button 10 Kensington Hardware Features 10 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network 11 Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on a Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes 23...
... 7 System View 8 LED Indicators 9 USB Backup Button 10 Ports 10 Reset Button 10 Kensington Hardware Features 10 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network 11 Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on a Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes 23...
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...after registration 58 6 How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . . 65 Media Servers Overview 65 Media Types Supported 65 Media Storage 66 Media Devices 67 iTunes with WD ShareSpace 74 7 External USB Drive Sharing & Backup 76 Sharing Data on a USB Drive 76 USB Auto Backup ...Shortcut Creation 83 Turning Identify LED On or Off 84 Automatically Updating WD Discovery 85 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 87 Configuring WD ShareSpace 87 WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features 94 User Interface Overview 95 Basic Mode 96 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode . . . . ...
...after registration 58 6 How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . . 65 Media Servers Overview 65 Media Types Supported 65 Media Storage 66 Media Devices 67 iTunes with WD ShareSpace 74 7 External USB Drive Sharing & Backup 76 Sharing Data on a USB Drive 76 USB Auto Backup ...Shortcut Creation 83 Turning Identify LED On or Off 84 Automatically Updating WD Discovery 85 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 87 Configuring WD ShareSpace 87 WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features 94 User Interface Overview 95 Basic Mode 96 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode . . . . ...
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HTTP/FTP Tab 165 CTorrent Tab 171 12 Replacing a Drive 177 ESD precautions 177 13 Troubleshooting 182 Glossary 190 Appendix 195 Regulatory Compliance 195 Environmental Compliance (China 196 Warranty Information 196 GNU General Public License ("GPL 197 Index 198 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents - III
HTTP/FTP Tab 165 CTorrent Tab 171 12 Replacing a Drive 177 ESD precautions 177 13 Troubleshooting 182 Glossary 190 Appendix 195 Regulatory Compliance 195 Environmental Compliance (China 196 Warranty Information 196 GNU General Public License ("GPL 197 Index 198 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents - III
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... WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - WD Service and Support WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at...
... WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - WD Service and Support WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at...
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WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product. Register online at register.wdc.com.
WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product. Register online at register.wdc.com.
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...and store content on WD ShareSpace via network shares. To access the maximum capacity using WD GreenPower™ technology for efficient cooling and power saving. Shares can be shared with everyone (public) or with a space-saving footprint. folder for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes ...Service. These are folders that can be used to store parity information needed to organize and store files on your WD ShareSpace. In a spanned volume, the capacity is used to restore data...
...and store content on WD ShareSpace via network shares. To access the maximum capacity using WD GreenPower™ technology for efficient cooling and power saving. Shares can be shared with everyone (public) or with a space-saving footprint. folder for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes ...Service. These are folders that can be used to store parity information needed to organize and store files on your WD ShareSpace. In a spanned volume, the capacity is used to restore data...
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL • Download-for saving files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is not meant for sharing or storing data and should not be modified. It is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. OVERVIEW - 4
WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL • Download-for saving files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is not meant for sharing or storing data and should not be modified. It is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. OVERVIEW - 4
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...port Supported clients • Windows 2000® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista™ • Windows® 7 • Windows Server® 2003 • Windows Server 2008 (latest service packs required) • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS X Leopard® • Mac OSX ...temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to four WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drives External USB storage file NTFS, FAT/FAT32; WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection Internal hard drives Up to 149 °F) OVERVIEW - 5
...port Supported clients • Windows 2000® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista™ • Windows® 7 • Windows Server® 2003 • Windows Server 2008 (latest service packs required) • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS X Leopard® • Mac OSX ...temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to four WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drives External USB storage file NTFS, FAT/FAT32; WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection Internal hard drives Up to 149 °F) OVERVIEW - 5
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... platforms) • Adobe Flash ActiveX 9 or higher (required for WD Discovery™) OVERVIEW - 6 Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) AC adapter and power cords Ethernet cable.... Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008. • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Windows platforms...
... platforms) • Adobe Flash ActiveX 9 or higher (required for WD Discovery™) OVERVIEW - 6 Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) AC adapter and power cords Ethernet cable.... Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008. • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Windows platforms...
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... product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version. Local network • Router/switch (Gigabit required to maximize performance) WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Wide Area Network • Broadband Internet connection required for remote access using MioNet Pre-installation Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable...
... product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version. Local network • Router/switch (Gigabit required to maximize performance) WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Wide Area Network • Broadband Internet connection required for remote access using MioNet Pre-installation Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable...
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... flashes once, and then release. To turn on the device, press the power button and hold down for four seconds powers off . System View WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Power button 2 LED indicators 3 USB backup button 4 USB port 1 (Auto-backup) Power Button 5 Power port 6 Reset button 7 Ethernet port 8 USB ports 2 and 3 9 Kensington...
... flashes once, and then release. To turn on the device, press the power button and hold down for four seconds powers off . System View WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Power button 2 LED indicators 3 USB backup button 4 USB port 1 (Auto-backup) Power Button 5 Power port 6 Reset button 7 Ethernet port 8 USB ports 2 and 3 9 Kensington...
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Off System is not powered on the device provide information about the status of the system, its hard drives, and network connection. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on Flashing • System is booting • System is restoring to factory ... One flash per second-system is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to the power supply and turned on) and ready for use. The LEDs on the system indicate the following: Indicator and...
Off System is not powered on the device provide information about the status of the system, its hard drives, and network connection. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on Flashing • System is booting • System is restoring to factory ... One flash per second-system is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to the power supply and turned on) and ready for use. The LEDs on the system indicate the following: Indicator and...
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...default factory settings without erasing shared folders and volumes. Connects to a USB drive. For more information on the front USB port (port 1). WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL USB Backup Button The USB backup button allows you to back up data from a USB drive to the device or from a USB ... Description Connects to the device and viceversa. Note: This port has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to a USB drive. The USB backup feature only works on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www...
...default factory settings without erasing shared folders and volumes. Connects to a USB drive. For more information on the front USB port (port 1). WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL USB Backup Button The USB backup button allows you to back up data from a USB drive to the device or from a USB ... Description Connects to the device and viceversa. Note: This port has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to a USB drive. The USB backup feature only works on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www...
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... and hold down the power button for the WD ShareSpace to a small home/office network. 1. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the WD ShareSpace to finish powering up automatically as indicated by a steady... green LED illuminated on the back of the device. Connect the other end of the device. 3. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 11 After approximately 30 seconds, the unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. Connect one end ...
... and hold down the power button for the WD ShareSpace to a small home/office network. 1. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the WD ShareSpace to finish powering up automatically as indicated by a steady... green LED illuminated on the back of the device. Connect the other end of the device. 3. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 11 After approximately 30 seconds, the unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. Connect one end ...
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... "Using Windows Network and Sharing Center" on page 14. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your WD ShareSpace on the local area network (LAN). Click Start and then (My) Computer. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 12 Insert the software-installing CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. Mac OS X ...screen. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to access your WD ShareSpace. 1. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run setup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your computer, you intend to load. 2.
... "Using Windows Network and Sharing Center" on page 14. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your WD ShareSpace on the local area network (LAN). Click Start and then (My) Computer. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 12 Insert the software-installing CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. Mac OS X ...screen. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to access your WD ShareSpace. 1. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run setup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your computer, you intend to load. 2.
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The WD Discovery screen appears. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure. Click WD Discovery Tool. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options.
The WD Discovery screen appears. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure. Click WD Discovery Tool. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options.
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... and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on the desktop opens the Twonky user interface. The Found New Hardware screen displays. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 14 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. For information on how to... from the drop-down menu. Continue device setup by following the instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. The login screen appears.
... and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on the desktop opens the Twonky user interface. The Found New Hardware screen displays. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 14 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. For information on how to... from the drop-down menu. Continue device setup by following the instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. The login screen appears.
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Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. Click Close. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4. 3.
Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. Click Close. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4. 3.
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Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu. To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16
Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu. To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16
