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... Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California, U.S.A. 92612 4079-705102-800 Aug 2012 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of additional phone support numbers by region. Specifications subject to other countries; United States/North America....wdc.com/contact/mbl for a list of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.wd.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned ...
... Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California, U.S.A. 92612 4079-705102-800 Aug 2012 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of additional phone support numbers by region. Specifications subject to other countries; United States/North America....wdc.com/contact/mbl for a list of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.wd.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned ...
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... and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of your product online at http://register.wdc.com. Get the most out of your personal cloud storage...
... and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of your product online at http://register.wdc.com. Get the most out of your personal cloud storage...
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... Options 45 Checking Drive Status 46 Launching WD 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 - iii
... Options 45 Checking Drive Status 46 Launching WD 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 - iii
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... Drive Properties 49 Safely Shutting Down 50 Monitoring Alerts 51 Uninstalling the WD Quick View Icon 53 6 Using the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 55 Understanding Dashboard Components 56 Obtaining Customer Support 57 What Can I Do Now 59 7 Configuring Basic Settings 60 ...Creating a New Share 81 Creating a New User 82 Making a Share 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 - iv
... Drive Properties 49 Safely Shutting Down 50 Monitoring Alerts 51 Uninstalling the WD Quick View Icon 53 6 Using the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 55 Understanding Dashboard Components 56 Obtaining Customer Support 57 What Can I Do Now 59 7 Configuring Basic Settings 60 ...Creating a New Share 81 Creating a New User 82 Making a Share 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 - iv
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... Server Overview 112 Media Server Settings 112 Media Types Supported 115 Media Storage 116 Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 117 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 123 13 Troubleshooting 125 First Steps Checklist 125 Resetting the My Book Live 125 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 126 14 Regulatory and Warranty Information 129 Regulatory Compliance...
... Server Overview 112 Media Server Settings 112 Media Types Supported 115 Media Storage 116 Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 117 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 123 13 Troubleshooting 125 First Steps Checklist 125 Resetting the My Book Live 125 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 126 14 Regulatory and Warranty Information 129 Regulatory Compliance...
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... to the product to protect it from the wall outlet before cleaning. If the product exhibits a distinct change in electric shock or fire hazard. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is damaged or frayed. - to assure personal...
... to the product to protect it from the wall outlet before cleaning. If the product exhibits a distinct change in electric shock or fire hazard. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is damaged or frayed. - to assure personal...
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System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 Model Number - Serial 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 Model Number - Serial 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 -
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...Macs wirelessly to one place for everyone in your files remotely with any DLNA®-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV™ Live™ network media player, Blu-ray Disc® player, Xbox 360™, PlayStation®3 and connected TV. The built-in -... all the features of extra storage for your mobile device. Speed without the monthly fees and mysterious location of your data. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 2 Product Overview About the Drive Features About WD's Online Learning Center Package Contents System Requirements Pre-Installation Instructions Handling Precautions...
...Macs wirelessly to one place for everyone in your files remotely with any DLNA®-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV™ Live™ network media player, Blu-ray Disc® player, Xbox 360™, PlayStation®3 and connected TV. The built-in -... all the features of extra storage for your mobile device. Speed without the monthly fees and mysterious location of your data. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 2 Product Overview About the Drive Features About WD's Online Learning Center Package Contents System Requirements Pre-Installation Instructions Handling Precautions...
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... will automatically find on your iPad®, iPhone®,Blackberry™, and Android™ smartphone or tablet. WD's apps for all your digital content is a personal cloud? Share files, stream media, and access your mobile devices. If you can access the Internet from this virtual drive. ... What is secure at https://www.wd2go.com. No monthly fee. Easy to set up, easy to find your My Book Live drive in , WD 2go mounts My Book Live to your computer like a local drive and provides access to your remote folders from anywhere with your smartphone or tablet. WD...
... will automatically find on your iPad®, iPhone®,Blackberry™, and Android™ smartphone or tablet. WD's apps for all your digital content is a personal cloud? Share files, stream media, and access your mobile devices. If you can access the Internet from this virtual drive. ... What is secure at https://www.wd2go.com. No monthly fee. Easy to set up, easy to find your My Book Live drive in , WD 2go mounts My Book Live to your computer like a local drive and provides access to your remote folders from anywhere with your smartphone or tablet. WD...
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... drive AC adapter Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5 It's an interactive resource to explore each of their My Book Live. The Online Learning Center allows you to: Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. Download the ... software for your product whenever new features become available. Access an always-available resource online, without a manual or CD. 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 ...
... drive AC adapter Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5 It's an interactive resource to explore each of their My Book Live. The Online Learning Center allows you to: Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. Download the ... software for your product whenever new features become available. Access an always-available resource online, without a manual or CD. 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. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 6
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. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 6
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...; On a stable surface free from vibration. Well-ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings 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...
...; On a stable surface free from vibration. Well-ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings 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...
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... products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. 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.
... products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. 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.
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See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 125 for more information. Connects the device to a local network. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot ... http://www.kensington.com for more information. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for the device. 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...
See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 125 for more information. Connects the device to a local network. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot ... http://www.kensington.com for more information. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for the device. 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...
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... Online Setup Software The online setup software walks you 'd like to your downloaded files, then double-click Setup.exe (Windows) or My Book Live Setup.dmg (Mac). If you through the steps necessary to easily connect your device to download setup software for connecting your device. 1.... Open a web browser. LEDs on page 7. 2. Select Go to the Learning Center screen, select My Book Live. 4. Use the following steps to download the software necessary to do is available from the pull-down and disconnecting the drive, see "Web ...
... Online Setup Software The online setup software walks you 'd like to your downloaded files, then double-click Setup.exe (Windows) or My Book Live Setup.dmg (Mac). If you through the steps necessary to easily connect your device to download setup software for connecting your device. 1.... Open a web browser. LEDs on page 7. 2. Select Go to the Learning Center screen, select My Book Live. 4. Use the following steps to download the software necessary to do is available from the pull-down and disconnecting the drive, see "Web ...
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... of the drive. In the event of the drive. If this occurs, data may be lost. 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 blocking or covering the... device will know it is ready when the LED stops flashing and turns solid green (normal) or blue (standby). Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to a home or small office network. 1. The unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the drive. WARNING! CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND...
... of the drive. In the event of the drive. If this occurs, data may be lost. 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 blocking or covering the... device will know it is ready when the LED stops flashing and turns solid green (normal) or blue (standby). Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to a home or small office network. 1. The unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the drive. WARNING! CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND...
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MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Checking the Front Panel LED The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs. Drive has begun loading the Operating System (OS). ...
MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Checking the Front Panel LED The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs. Drive has begun loading the Operating System (OS). ...
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...1000 Mbps. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Active communication is in "Physically Connecting the Drive" on page 11, connect your My Book Live device to Your Network 1. Following the step on your screen or outlined in progress. Active communication is not in , and both ends of the... State Description Cable is plugged in progress. Note: Remove the sticker from the back of the link have successfully established communications. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL State LED Link up - 1000 Mbps Link Link idle Link busy Activity Activity Appearance Green Off Green -
...1000 Mbps. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 Active communication is in "Physically Connecting the Drive" on page 11, connect your My Book Live device to Your Network 1. Following the step on your screen or outlined in progress. Active communication is not in , and both ends of the... State Description Cable is plugged in progress. Note: Remove the sticker from the back of the link have successfully established communications. 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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CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 Continue following the instructions on the screen and outlined in "Creating a Personal Cloud with WD 2Go and Registration" on page 15 If your device is not detected, continue to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on your device turns a solid green, click Next on page 15. When the LED on your computer screen. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 3. Select your device. 4. The software will discover your My Book Live device, then click Next. 5.
CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 Continue following the instructions on the screen and outlined in "Creating a Personal Cloud with WD 2Go and Registration" on page 15 If your device is not detected, continue to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on your device turns a solid green, click Next on page 15. When the LED on your computer screen. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 3. Select your device. 4. The software will discover your My Book Live device, then click Next. 5.
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...the device on your router. Displaying a solid green light on the front. 2. Once you log in, WD 2go mounts your My Book Live device to your computer like a local drive and your remote folders are available on the screen to contact WD Support. Follow the steps on ...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 - No My Book Live found screen displays when the setup software can not be found, select WD Support for additional suggestions or to ensure...
...the device on your router. Displaying a solid green light on the front. 2. Once you log in, WD 2go mounts your My Book Live device to your computer like a local drive and your remote folders are available on the screen to contact WD Support. Follow the steps on ...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 - No My Book Live found screen displays when the setup software can not be found, select WD Support for additional suggestions or to ensure...