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... Contents MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 4 Power Button 4 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Kensington® Security Slot 5 Registering the Drive 5 Handling Precautions 5 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting...
... Contents MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 4 Power Button 4 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Kensington® Security Slot 5 Registering the Drive 5 Handling Precautions 5 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting...
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...BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 27 Password Protecting the Drive 27 Unlocking the Drive 28 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 29 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 29 Changing Your Password 30 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 31 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive... Home Screen 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 50 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 50 Checking Drive Status 51 Safely Dismounting the Drive 52 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 52 Using the My Book Icon 53 Using the Drive Power Button 53 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
...BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 27 Password Protecting the Drive 27 Unlocking the Drive 28 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 29 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 29 Changing Your Password 30 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 31 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive... Home Screen 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 50 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 50 Checking Drive Status 51 Safely Dismounting the Drive 52 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 52 Using the My Book Icon 53 Using the Drive Power Button 53 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL Unlocking the Drive 53 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 53 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 55 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 56 9 Troubleshooting 57 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 57 Frequently Asked Questions 57 A ...Installing the SES Driver 59 Installing on Windows XP Computers 59 Installing the Driver Automatically 59 Installing the Driver Manually 61 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 63 ...
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL Unlocking the Drive 53 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 53 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 55 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 56 9 Troubleshooting 57 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 57 Frequently Asked Questions 57 A ...Installing the SES Driver 59 Installing on Windows XP Computers 59 Installing the Driver Automatically 59 Installing the Driver Manually 61 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 63 ...
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...of your digital life. Power miser-My Book external drives are designed to -use backup solution that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with your computer. Our latest edition features visual, easy-to save energy. WD's best-selling My Book Essential USB external hard drive features ...knowing that gives you add or change a file. • See your backup as it happens-Seeing is secure. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to : • Protect your data automatically-Relax! USB 3.0 interface-A simple connection that backs up to nestle ...
...of your digital life. Power miser-My Book external drives are designed to -use backup solution that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with your computer. Our latest edition features visual, easy-to save energy. WD's best-selling My Book Essential USB external hard drive features ...knowing that gives you add or change a file. • See your backup as it happens-Seeing is secure. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to : • Protect your data automatically-Relax! USB 3.0 interface-A simple connection that backs up to nestle ...
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... support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Planet friendly-We designed a small box from recycled materials to three WD drives (My Book or My Passport drives with WD SmartWare software). Ready to plug-and-play with Windows ...documentation and information, go to recycle it. Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Essential disk drive kit includes the following: • My Book Essential external hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) • USB cable • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide USB Cable...
... support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Planet friendly-We designed a small box from recycled materials to three WD drives (My Book or My Passport drives with WD SmartWare software). Ready to plug-and-play with Windows ...documentation and information, go to recycle it. Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Essential disk drive kit includes the following: • My Book Essential external hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) • USB cable • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide USB Cable...
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...Book Essential Drive ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Disk Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you want to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Essential drive... and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 44 and "Troubleshooting...
...Book Essential Drive ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Disk Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you want to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Essential drive... and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 44 and "Troubleshooting...
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...BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Power Button USB 3.0 Kensington® Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. Note: If you disconnect the drive after using the power button to turn it to your computer. USB 3.0 is installed on your running computer, the drive automatically powers on . USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gb... , when you must press the power button again to the drive. Back of the My Book Essential Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state and activity as follows: LED Appearance On steady Fast...
...BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Power Button USB 3.0 Kensington® Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. Note: If you disconnect the drive after using the power button to turn it to your computer. USB 3.0 is installed on your running computer, the drive automatically powers on . USB 3.0 Interface Super-Speed USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gb... , when you must press the power button again to the drive. Back of the My Book Essential Drive Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state and activity as follows: LED Appearance On steady Fast...
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... Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Registering the Drive Always register your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold...
... Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Registering the Drive Always register your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold...
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... EU/KO Installing Removing Installing 2. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Book drive to your Windows computer: 1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the...
... EU/KO Installing Removing Installing 2. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Book drive to your Windows computer: 1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the...
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.... . b. Skip to step 9 on page 44 instead. 4. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Note: If you have reformatted the drive for your My Book drive. 6. Verify that is animated. The WD SmartWare software that the new My Book drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare ...application file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays (see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on page 8. 7. ...
.... . b. Skip to step 9 on page 44 instead. 4. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Note: If you have reformatted the drive for your My Book drive. 6. Verify that is animated. The WD SmartWare software that the new My Book drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare ...application file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays (see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on page 8. 7. ...
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...to step a. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Book drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure...- 8 on another computer, Retrieve a backup link. 2. prompt on page 15 instead. 9. Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 8. Continue to install . . . If you want to "Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software" in the next ...
...to step a. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Book drive listing in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure...- 8 on another computer, Retrieve a backup link. 2. prompt on page 15 instead. 9. Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 8. Continue to install . . . If you want to "Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software" in the next ...
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... SmartWare The initial Backup screen for securing and registering your first backup. See: • "Password Protecting the Drive" on page 27 • "Registering the Drive" on page 23. b. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 4. Skip to display the WD SmartWare initial Drive Settings screen (Figure 7 on page 10). See Figure 8 on page 11 and "Retrieving Backed Up Files...
... SmartWare The initial Backup screen for securing and registering your first backup. See: • "Password Protecting the Drive" on page 27 • "Registering the Drive" on page 23. b. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 4. Skip to display the WD SmartWare initial Drive Settings screen (Figure 7 on page 10). See Figure 8 on page 11 and "Retrieving Backed Up Files...
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MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 6. Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7.
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 6. Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7.
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... screen. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install WD SmartWare and skipping the backup. 7. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 6. After password protecting or registering your drive, click Finish to close the WD SmartWare initial Drive Settings screen and display the WD SmartWare Home screen (Figure 8). This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install...
... screen. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install WD SmartWare and skipping the backup. 7. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 6. After password protecting or registering your drive, click Finish to close the WD SmartWare initial Drive Settings screen and display the WD SmartWare Home screen (Figure 8). This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install...
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...software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to your computer. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 9. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for as long as it happens-Seeing is connected... to protect your drive from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes...
...software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to your computer. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 9. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for as long as it happens-Seeing is connected... to protect your drive from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes...
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... under the name of your computer. Files that are not backed up files from your My Book drive to any location on your computer In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all included file extensions, search for backup are shown against a dark gray background, includes ... a category displays the number of files in the category. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Home Screen The WD SmartWare Home screen provides four tab-selected options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge with the capacity of each hard drive in or connected to your computer (see Figure 8 on page 11...
... under the name of your computer. Files that are not backed up files from your My Book drive to any location on your computer In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all included file extensions, search for backup are shown against a dark gray background, includes ... a category displays the number of files in the category. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Home Screen The WD SmartWare Home screen provides four tab-selected options: • Home-Provides a Content Gauge with the capacity of each hard drive in or connected to your computer (see Figure 8 on page 11...
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.../Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to your drive, the Content Gauge shows them in the upperright corner of the screen. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the...
.../Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to your drive, the Content Gauge shows them in the upperright corner of the screen. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the...
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...: 2. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software If you do want to install the WD SmartWare software. • Go Back if you have changed your mind and do not install the WD SmartWare software, you can still use your drive with the WD...drive and all of the files on it with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 27) • Customize your software and drive settings for the best possible performance (see "Managing and Customizing Your Drive" on page 32) • Check the operational condition of your My Book as an external hard drive...
...: 2. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software If you do want to install the WD SmartWare software. • Go Back if you have changed your mind and do not install the WD SmartWare software, you can still use your drive with the WD...drive and all of the files on it with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 27) • Customize your software and drive settings for the best possible performance (see "Managing and Customizing Your Drive" on page 32) • Check the operational condition of your My Book as an external hard drive...
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... any : • New file that is created on your computer or copied to your hard drive • Existing file that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Book drive is connected to your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for you can select... SmartWare software protects your files by backing up any action on your part-just make sure to leave your My Book drive connected to your computer. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About Backing Up Your Computer Files Backing It...
... any : • New file that is created on your computer or copied to your hard drive • Existing file that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Book drive is connected to your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for you can select... SmartWare software protects your files by backing up any action on your part-just make sure to leave your My Book drive connected to your computer. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 13 Backing Up Your Computer Files This chapter includes the following topics: About Backing Up Your Computer Files Backing It...
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... for your computer's hard drive represents the original files that are available for backups. This space is not available for backup • Gray background in the five main categories BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 17 Backup Screen In the Content Gauges for your computer's disk drives, the categories of... files that do not belong in the Content Gauge for your drive properties. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 10.
... for your computer's hard drive represents the original files that are available for backups. This space is not available for backup • Gray background in the five main categories BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 17 Backup Screen In the Content Gauges for your computer's disk drives, the categories of... files that do not belong in the Content Gauge for your drive properties. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 10.