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... Advanced Backup Capabilities 30 Retrieving Backups 33 5 Managing WD Software 37 Customizing WD SmartWare 37 Using WD Quick View Shortcuts 39 Monitoring Alerts 44 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... Advanced Backup Capabilities 30 Retrieving Backups 33 5 Managing WD Software 37 Customizing WD SmartWare 37 Using WD Quick View Shortcuts 39 Monitoring Alerts 44 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... 47 Windows Backup 47 Apple Time Machine 48 7 Introduction to My Book Live Dashboard 54 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 55 Understanding the My Book Live Dashboard 56 Obtaining Customer Support 57 What Can I Do Now 58 8 Configuring My Book Live Settings 59 System Settings 59 Network Settings 63 Utilities Settings 65... a Share Public 86 Deleting a Share 86 Opening a Share 86 11 Viewing a List of Backups 88 Viewing the List of Backups 88 Deleting a Backup 89 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
... 47 Windows Backup 47 Apple Time Machine 48 7 Introduction to My Book Live Dashboard 54 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 55 Understanding the My Book Live Dashboard 56 Obtaining Customer Support 57 What Can I Do Now 58 8 Configuring My Book Live Settings 59 System Settings 59 Network Settings 63 Utilities Settings 65... a Share Public 86 Deleting a Share 86 Opening a Share 86 11 Viewing a List of Backups 88 Viewing the List of Backups 88 Deleting a Backup 89 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
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... Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 100 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 106 14 Regulatory and Warranty Information 108 Regulatory Compliance 108 Obtaining Service 109 Limited Warranty 110 15 Troubleshooting 111 First Steps Checklist 111 Resetting the My Book Live 111 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 112 Glossary 115 Index 118 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE...
... Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 100 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 106 14 Regulatory and Warranty Information 108 Regulatory Compliance 108 Obtaining Service 109 Limited Warranty 110 15 Troubleshooting 111 First Steps Checklist 111 Resetting the My Book Live 111 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 112 Glossary 115 Index 118 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE...
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... manufactured to rest on the power cord. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will walk on the product. - If you observe the following conditions: - MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL Use a damp cloth for installation, use can result in a fire or electric shock. Unplug this product only from overheating, these openings must not...
... manufactured to rest on the power cord. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will walk on the product. - If you observe the following conditions: - MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL Use a damp cloth for installation, use can result in a fire or electric shock. Unplug this product only from overheating, these openings must not...
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If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment may result in performance, contact ...
If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment may result in performance, contact ...
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...and Windows 7 computers will automatically find on your network can wirelessly access the data from http://products.wdc.com/updates. MY BOOK LIVE 3 USER MANUAL This user manual provides step-by consolidating your movies, music, photos, and files in one location that everyone can share, whether they are using...our simple discovery software makes it easy to this product, visit our website at http://www.wdc.com/. Features Simplify your digital life-Store your My Book Live home network drive, a high-speed network-attached storage system with a WD drive using a Mac® or PC. Through ...
...and Windows 7 computers will automatically find on your network can wirelessly access the data from http://products.wdc.com/updates. MY BOOK LIVE 3 USER MANUAL This user manual provides step-by consolidating your movies, music, photos, and files in one location that everyone can share, whether they are using...our simple discovery software makes it easy to this product, visit our website at http://www.wdc.com/. Features Simplify your digital life-Store your My Book Live home network drive, a high-speed network-attached storage system with a WD drive using a Mac® or PC. Through ...
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...features of space on your WiFi network. Secure remote access-Access your files over your Macs wirelessly to their data. Stream digital media anywhere in your home-Watch your daughter's birthday party video or show off your entire photo collection without taking up ...in this product delivers read speeds up . Package Contents My Book Live home network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide MY BOOK LIVE 4 USER MANUAL Compatible with Apple® Time Machine™ -Mac computer users can...
...features of space on your WiFi network. Secure remote access-Access your files over your Macs wirelessly to their data. Stream digital media anywhere in your home-Watch your daughter's birthday party video or show off your entire photo collection without taking up ...in this product delivers read speeds up . Package Contents My Book Live home network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide MY BOOK LIVE 4 USER MANUAL Compatible with Apple® Time Machine™ -Mac computer users can...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW My Book Live Home network drive AC adapter* Ethernet cable Installation CD with application software and user manual Quick Install Guide Global AC Adapter Configurations MY BOOK LIVE 5 USER MANUAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW My Book Live Home network drive AC adapter* Ethernet cable Installation CD with application software and user manual Quick Install Guide Global AC Adapter Configurations MY BOOK LIVE 5 USER MANUAL
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... computer's hardware configuration and operating system. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP): For Windows, go to the Start or menu and select...
... computer's hardware configuration and operating system. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP): For Windows, go to the Start or menu and select...
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... DC, 1.5A Power supply: 18W Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) Non-operating temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to 149 °F) MY BOOK LIVE 7 USER MANUAL Be aware of heat Secluded from electromagnetic fields from vibration Well-ventilated, with care during unpacking and installation.
... DC, 1.5A Power supply: 18W Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) Non-operating temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to 149 °F) MY BOOK LIVE 7 USER MANUAL Be aware of heat Secluded from electromagnetic fields from vibration Well-ventilated, with care during unpacking and installation.
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See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 111 for more information. System View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Ethernet port Link LED Kensington® Security Slot ... and password for more information. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. MY BOOK LIVE 8 USER MANUAL Connects the device to a local network.
See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 111 for more information. System View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Ethernet port Link LED Kensington® Security Slot ... and password for more information. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. MY BOOK LIVE 8 USER MANUAL Connects the device to a local network.
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... 1 3 . Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is easy to your home or small office network. Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live to Your Network Getting Started Using the CD (Mac and Windows) Getting Started Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) What Can I Do Now? Note:.../Shutdown" on the front and the back of the drive let you have to do is connect it to set up the My Book Live drive -- MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL LEDs on page 67. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Connecting the Drive to a home ...
... 1 3 . Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is easy to your home or small office network. Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live to Your Network Getting Started Using the CD (Mac and Windows) Getting Started Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) What Can I Do Now? Note:.../Shutdown" on the front and the back of the drive let you have to do is connect it to set up the My Book Live drive -- MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL LEDs on page 67. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Connecting the Drive to a home ...
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... the Ethernet cable directly into the power supply socket located on the back of the Ethernet cable into a power outlet. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to /from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). Unit is ready when the LED turns solid green. Connect the end of the drive. 4. Displays when... OS is unplugged. You will know it is performing read or write commands to finish powering up automatically. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 1. MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL
... the Ethernet cable directly into the power supply socket located on the back of the Ethernet cable into a power outlet. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to /from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). Unit is ready when the LED turns solid green. Connect the end of the drive. 4. Displays when... OS is unplugged. You will know it is performing read or write commands to finish powering up automatically. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 1. MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL
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... under Devices with Removable Storage. 2. Using Mac Leopard/Snow Leopard Double-click the My Book Live CD, and then double-click My Book Live Setup to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Network negotiated at 10/100 Mbps. MY BOOK LIVE 11 USER MANUAL Cable is not in progress. Active communication is plugged in, and both ends of...
... under Devices with Removable Storage. 2. Using Mac Leopard/Snow Leopard Double-click the My Book Live CD, and then double-click My Book Live Setup to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Network negotiated at 10/100 Mbps. MY BOOK LIVE 11 USER MANUAL Cable is not in progress. Active communication is plugged in, and both ends of...
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... the How to Connect screen, providing assistance with the Welcome screen, the Administrator: Discovers and assigns a letter to the My Book Live drive on the network. Installs WD Quick View for example, when it is processing information, for easy access to the drive...Welcome screen, click the Start Discovery button. Note: The processing icon displays when the system is saving settings. MY BOOK LIVE 12 USER MANUAL My Book Live Welcome Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Discovering and Connecting to Your Drive Starting with connecting your drive to essential ...
... the How to Connect screen, providing assistance with the Welcome screen, the Administrator: Discovers and assigns a letter to the My Book Live drive on the network. Installs WD Quick View for example, when it is processing information, for easy access to the drive...Welcome screen, click the Start Discovery button. Note: The processing icon displays when the system is saving settings. MY BOOK LIVE 12 USER MANUAL My Book Live Welcome Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Discovering and Connecting to Your Drive Starting with connecting your drive to essential ...
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... or term. - UPnP Framework must be enabled for the discovery process to Connect screen appears. In the navigation panel a check mark appears beside Discover. MY BOOK LIVE 13 USER MANUAL To exit the screen, click the Exit link at the top right of a word indicates a tool tip is available. - Note: The My...
... or term. - UPnP Framework must be enabled for the discovery process to Connect screen appears. In the navigation panel a check mark appears beside Discover. MY BOOK LIVE 13 USER MANUAL To exit the screen, click the Exit link at the top right of a word indicates a tool tip is available. - Note: The My...
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... the drive letter, click the arrow at the bottom right of the white boxes in one of the table (or press Enter or Esc). MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL To display drive properties, click the Details link. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 2. Click the Close link. 3.
... the drive letter, click the arrow at the bottom right of the white boxes in one of the table (or press Enter or Esc). MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL To display drive properties, click the Details link. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 2. Click the Close link. 3.
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CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the Skip to MyBookLive check box. You may install WD Quick View ... check box, and on a Mac, select the Create an alias to Next Steps link and continue with "Step 3: Perform Next Steps" on page 17. MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL
CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the Skip to MyBookLive check box. You may install WD Quick View ... check box, and on a Mac, select the Create an alias to Next Steps link and continue with "Step 3: Perform Next Steps" on page 17. MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL
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... you install WD Quick View, you can upgrade it in a similar way. A Windows system tray now displays the icon; Click the Start Install button. MY BOOK LIVE 16 USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 1.
... you install WD Quick View, you can upgrade it in a similar way. A Windows system tray now displays the icon; Click the Start Install button. MY BOOK LIVE 16 USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 1.
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Click the Next Steps button on the Install Complete screen, or the Next Steps link in the navigation panel at any time, to display the Next Steps screen: Note: Discovery must take place before Next Steps is available. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Step 3: Perform Next Steps 1. Next Steps screen for Windows Next Steps screen for Mac OS X MY BOOK LIVE 17 USER MANUAL
Click the Next Steps button on the Install Complete screen, or the Next Steps link in the navigation panel at any time, to display the Next Steps screen: Note: Discovery must take place before Next Steps is available. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Step 3: Perform Next Steps 1. Next Steps screen for Windows Next Steps screen for Mac OS X MY BOOK LIVE 17 USER MANUAL