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... Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705059-802 Oct 2010 Specifications subject to other countries; and My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD..., Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S.
... Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705059-802 Oct 2010 Specifications subject to other countries; and My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD..., Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S.
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... features and services, remember to address it before returning this product. To help for support, have your WD product. • Registration - Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of your WD product or software. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your first telephone contact...
... features and services, remember to address it before returning this product. To help for support, have your WD product. • Registration - Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of your WD product or software. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your first telephone contact...
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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 -
... 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 -
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... Photos 94 13 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music . . . . . 98 Media Server Overview 98 Media Types Supported 99 Media Storage 99 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...
... Photos 94 13 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music . . . . . 98 Media Server Overview 98 Media Types Supported 99 Media Storage 99 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...
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.... Follow all products plugged into this product on an unstable surface. Also, make sure that could result in electric shock or fire hazard. MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL Use a damp cloth for installation, use this product near any kind into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. Never...
.... Follow all products plugged into this product on an unstable surface. Also, make sure that could result in electric shock or fire hazard. MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL Use a damp cloth for installation, use this product near any kind into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. Never...
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... adjustment may result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of your...
... adjustment may result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of your...
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... Contents System Requirements Pre-Installation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications System View About the Drive Welcome to your WD product. Through the My Book Live, you 're up and running Windows XP, our simple discovery software makes it easy to a variety of all your photos ...®, iPod touch®, or iPad™. Reduce the clutter of media players. Simplify your digital life by -step installation instructions and other important information regarding your My Book Live home network drive, a high-speed network-attached storage system with your movies, music, photos, ...
... Contents System Requirements Pre-Installation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications System View About the Drive Welcome to your WD product. Through the My Book Live, you 're up and running Windows XP, our simple discovery software makes it easy to a variety of all your photos ...®, iPod touch®, or iPad™. Reduce the clutter of media players. Simplify your digital life by -step installation instructions and other important information regarding your My Book Live home network drive, a high-speed network-attached storage system with your movies, music, photos, ...
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... to protect their original location with just a few clicks. Easily customize drive settings-Use the simple My Book Live Dashboard software to a single, reliable place. Package Contents My Book Live home network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD ...you 're on the go. Restore lost, damaged or older files to any computer in Ethernet chip technology, this category today. Stream digital media anywhere in media server streams music, photos and movies to their data. It's easy to a Mac or PC. Compatible with Apple...
... to protect their original location with just a few clicks. Easily customize drive settings-Use the simple My Book Live Dashboard software to a single, reliable place. Package Contents My Book Live home network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD ...you 're on the go. Restore lost, damaged or older files to any computer in Ethernet chip technology, this category today. Stream digital media anywhere in media server streams music, photos and movies to their data. It's easy to a Mac or PC. Compatible with Apple...
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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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... select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to maximize performance.) Wide Area Network Broadband Internet connection for remote access using MioNet and WD Photos. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL Web Browsers Internet Explorer 7.0 and later on Windows platforms supported by this product Safari 4.0 and later on your region. System Requirements...
... select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to maximize performance.) Wide Area Network Broadband Internet connection for remote access using MioNet and WD Photos. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL Web Browsers Internet Explorer 7.0 and later on Windows platforms supported by this product Safari 4.0 and later on your region. System Requirements...
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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. Specifications Ethernet Internal...
... 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. Specifications Ethernet Internal...
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... 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 See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 111 for the device. System View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Ethernet port Link LED Kensington...
... 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 See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 111 for the device. System View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Ethernet port Link LED Kensington...
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...the CD (Mac and Windows) Getting Started Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) What Can I Do Now? LEDs on page 67. MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL all you know whether the connections are functioning properly. Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 . Connecting the Drive to Your Network... It is connect it to set up the My Book Live drive -- Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is upright as shown in the illustration above. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED ...
...the CD (Mac and Windows) Getting Started Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) What Can I Do Now? LEDs on page 67. MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL all you know whether the connections are functioning properly. Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 . Connecting the Drive to Your Network... It is connect it to set up the My Book Live drive -- Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is upright as shown in the illustration above. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED ...
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... or write commands to/from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). Unit is unplugged. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to the unit. WARNING! You will know it is now ready. MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL The OS is ready when the LED turns solid green. Firmware is in HDD standby mode...
... or write commands to/from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). Unit is unplugged. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to the unit. WARNING! You will know it is now ready. MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL The OS is ready when the LED turns solid green. Firmware is in HDD standby mode...
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...the CD (Mac and Windows) For Windows and Mac OS X, after physically connecting the drive, insert the product CD to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Checking Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs. ...Using Mac Leopard/Snow Leopard Double-click the My Book Live CD, and then double-click My Book Live Setup to discover the drive and get started using it. Cable is not in , and both ends of link is ...
...the CD (Mac and Windows) For Windows and Mac OS X, after physically connecting the drive, insert the product CD to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Checking Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs. ...Using Mac Leopard/Snow Leopard Double-click the My Book Live CD, and then double-click My Book Live Setup to discover the drive and get started using it. Cable is not in , and both ends of link is ...
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... your drive to the network. On the Welcome screen, click the Start Discovery button. The My Book Live Discovery progress screen appears, showing how long the process may take. MY BOOK LIVE 12 USER MANUAL Note: The processing icon displays when the system is processing information, for easy access... to the drive, drive status, and other options. Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to the My Book Live drive on the network. Installs WD Quick View for example, when it is saving settings. Note: Clicking the Cancel Search link displays...
... your drive to the network. On the Welcome screen, click the Start Discovery button. The My Book Live Discovery progress screen appears, showing how long the process may take. MY BOOK LIVE 12 USER MANUAL Note: The processing icon displays when the system is processing information, for easy access... to the drive, drive status, and other options. Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to the My Book Live drive on the network. Installs WD Quick View for example, when it is saving settings. Note: Clicking the Cancel Search link displays...
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...screen, click the Exit link at the top right of the screen connects to a Help file on the network, the How to detect your My Book Live from the Drive Name drop-down list. For more than one drive was discovered, select your drive. Note: You can change the name and description... when you configure the drive using the My Book Live Dashboard (see "General" on enabling UPnP Framework, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886257#8. If more information on page 60). Placing the mouse ...
...screen, click the Exit link at the top right of the screen connects to a Help file on the network, the How to detect your My Book Live from the Drive Name drop-down list. For more than one drive was discovered, select your drive. Note: You can change the name and description... when you configure the drive using the My Book Live Dashboard (see "General" on enabling UPnP Framework, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886257#8. If more information on page 60). Placing the mouse ...
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... the drive letter, click the arrow at the bottom right of the white boxes in the table: After you can map the drive to. MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 2.
... the drive letter, click the arrow at the bottom right of the white boxes in the table: After you can map the drive to. MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 2.
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... later by clicking Install in Windows, select the Create a desktop shortcut to your drive check box, and on page 17. Click the Continue button. MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the Skip to Next Steps link and continue with "Step 3: Perform Next Steps... or checking drive status quickly. The Windows icon is blue . The Mac icon is black . CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. The Install WD Quick View screen displays.
... later by clicking Install in Windows, select the Create a desktop shortcut to your drive check box, and on page 17. Click the Continue button. MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the Skip to Next Steps link and continue with "Step 3: Perform Next Steps... or checking drive status quickly. The Windows icon is blue . The Mac icon is black . CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. The Install WD Quick View screen displays.