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... SmartWare (Windows only 47 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 47 Opening Shares 47 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 48 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... SmartWare (Windows only 47 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 47 Opening Shares 47 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 48 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... Public 83 Deleting a Share 83 Opening a Share 84 10 Managing Safepoints 86 Backing Up a My Book Live Drive With Safepoints 86 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... Public 83 Deleting a Share 83 Opening a Share 84 10 Managing Safepoints 86 Backing Up a My Book Live Drive With Safepoints 86 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... 130 Limited Warranty 131 GNU General Public License ("GPL 131 15 Appendix 132 TwonkyMedia 132 16 Glossary 134 17 Index 137 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - v
... 130 Limited Warranty 131 GNU General Public License ("GPL 131 15 Appendix 132 TwonkyMedia 132 16 Glossary 134 17 Index 137 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - v
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... product. Unplug this product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Also, make sure that are fol- MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to rain or water. - If...
... product. Unplug this product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Also, make sure that are fol- MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to rain or water. - If...
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Purchase Date - System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 Serial Number - Model Number - MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the bottom of the device. - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support.
Purchase Date - System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 Serial Number - Model Number - MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the bottom of the device. - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support.
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...For more information and news about this product, visit our website at http://www.wdc.com. Translated versions and updates to this user manual can store and access files with your WD product. Or, use all your applications from http://products.wdc.com/updates. MY BOOK LIVE USER...this powerful drive to your wireless router for shared storage on your home network that you save something, it's instantly backed up. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your tablet or smartphone. It's like having up all your PCs and Macs...
...For more information and news about this product, visit our website at http://www.wdc.com. Translated versions and updates to this user manual can store and access files with your WD product. Or, use all your applications from http://products.wdc.com/updates. MY BOOK LIVE USER...this powerful drive to your wireless router for shared storage on your home network that you save something, it's instantly backed up. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your tablet or smartphone. It's like having up all your PCs and Macs...
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... PC. Now you've got double-safe protection for your files-You can automatically make a second copy, or safepoint, of -mind knowing that all your digital content is a snap. WD 2go web access provides fee-free remote access to your drive. Seamlessly open, save as, and attach files to your content...securely access your media and files anywhere in seconds. WD 2go mobile app-Access your files, music, and photos with iTunes. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Serve up your music with iTunes®-The drive includes iTunes server support so you can centralize your music and video collection and stream it...
... PC. Now you've got double-safe protection for your files-You can automatically make a second copy, or safepoint, of -mind knowing that all your digital content is a snap. WD 2go web access provides fee-free remote access to your drive. Seamlessly open, save as, and attach files to your content...securely access your media and files anywhere in seconds. WD 2go mobile app-Access your files, music, and photos with iTunes. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Serve up your music with iTunes®-The drive includes iTunes server support so you can centralize your music and video collection and stream it...
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.... Download the latest software for your product whenever new features become available. Access an always-available resource online, without a manual or CD. Package Contents My Book Live personal cloud storage network drive Ethernet cable AC adapter Quick...OVERVIEW - 5 It's an interactive resource to walk users through installing and using their personal cloud storage. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL About WD's Online Learning Center WD's Online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions and software to help with setting up ...
.... Download the latest software for your product whenever new features become available. Access an always-available resource online, without a manual or CD. Package Contents My Book Live personal cloud storage network drive Ethernet cable AC adapter Quick...OVERVIEW - 5 It's an interactive resource to walk users through installing and using their personal cloud storage. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL About WD's Online Learning Center WD's Online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions and software to help with setting up ...
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Global AC Adapter Configurations MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL For information on additional accessories for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 6 For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048.
Global AC Adapter Configurations MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL For information on additional accessories for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 6 For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048.
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... later on supported Windows and Mac computers • Google® Chrome™ 14 and later on an Intel processor. System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Operating System Windows • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 or later Note: For Windows OS, you will need...
... later on supported Windows and Mac computers • Google® Chrome™ 14 and later on an Intel processor. System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Operating System Windows • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 or later Note: For Windows OS, you will need...
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...; Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio, TV transmitters. Drives may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as a portable drive. Specifications Ethernet Internal hard drive Supported protocols I/O ports Supported clients Physical dimensions Power...
...; Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio, TV transmitters. Drives may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as a portable drive. Specifications Ethernet Internal hard drive Supported protocols I/O ports Supported clients Physical dimensions Power...
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... for the device. Visit http://www.kensington.com for more information. Connects the device to a local network. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 9 Product View MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Gigabit Ethernet port Link LED Kensington® Security Slot Component Icon Gigabit Ethernet port Reset button Power port...
... for the device. Visit http://www.kensington.com for more information. Connects the device to a local network. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 9 Product View MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Gigabit Ethernet port Link LED Kensington® Security Slot Component Icon Gigabit Ethernet port Reset button Power port...
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... the drive, see "Web Browsers" on the front and the back of the page before selecting the Download Setup Software button. 5. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 13 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Getting Started Using the Online Setup Software Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) What...
... the drive, see "Web Browsers" on the front and the back of the page before selecting the Download Setup Software button. 5. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 13 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Getting Started Using the Online Setup Software Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) What...
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... of the drive. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to a home or small office network. 1. Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is upright as shown in the illustration above and nothing is ready when the LED stops flashing...
... of the drive. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to a home or small office network. 1. Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is upright as shown in the illustration above and nothing is ready when the LED stops flashing...
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... Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following table describes the front panel tricolor (red/green/blue) LED behavior. Cable is not operational. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Checking the Front Panel LED The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs. Note: Looking at 100 Mbps. State Power Off Power On...
... Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following table describes the front panel tricolor (red/green/blue) LED behavior. Cable is not operational. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Checking the Front Panel LED The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs. Note: Looking at 100 Mbps. State Power Off Power On...
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... is in progress. Network negotiated at 1000 Mbps. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Connecting the Drive to Your Network 1. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL State LED Link up - 1000 Mbps Link Link idle Link busy Activity Activity Appearance Green Off Green -
... is in progress. Network negotiated at 1000 Mbps. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Connecting the Drive to Your Network 1. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL State LED Link up - 1000 Mbps Link Link idle Link busy Activity Activity Appearance Green Off Green -
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Continue following the instructions on the screen and outlined in "Creating a Personal Cloud with WD 2Go and Registration" on page 15 If your My Book Live device, then click Next. 5. Select your device is not detected, continue to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on your device. 4. When the LED on your device turns a solid green, click Next on page 15. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 3. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 The software will discover your computer screen.
Continue following the instructions on the screen and outlined in "Creating a Personal Cloud with WD 2Go and Registration" on page 15 If your My Book Live device, then click Next. 5. Select your device is not detected, continue to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on your device. 4. When the LED on your device turns a solid green, click Next on page 15. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 3. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 The software will discover your computer screen.
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... Book Live device to your device is not supported by Mac Leopard (OS X 10.5.x) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Connecting and Troubleshooting The Connect - Follow the steps on the front. 2. No My Book Live found , select WD Support for additional suggestions or to your...
... Book Live device to your device is not supported by Mac Leopard (OS X 10.5.x) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Connecting and Troubleshooting The Connect - Follow the steps on the front. 2. No My Book Live found , select WD Support for additional suggestions or to your...
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..., then click Next. Note: You may need to confirm your spam filter does not allow email from the pull-down menu. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1. Enter your WD 2go account. 4. The account you select will be connected to register your device, if not already selected. 2. On the Personal Cloud screen...
..., then click Next. Note: You may need to confirm your spam filter does not allow email from the pull-down menu. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1. Enter your WD 2go account. 4. The account you select will be connected to register your device, if not already selected. 2. On the Personal Cloud screen...
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.... 4. Using Windows 8 Opening the Public Network As an alternative to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, Shared Videos, and Software subfolders. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 5. Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) If you do not use the online setup software to get started, you can still...
.... 4. Using Windows 8 Opening the Public Network As an alternative to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, Shared Videos, and Software subfolders. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 5. Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) If you do not use the online setup software to get started, you can still...