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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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... exceed the fuse rating. Never push objects of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL The safeguards incorporated into this product on the cord. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total...
... exceed the fuse rating. Never push objects of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL The safeguards incorporated into this product on the cord. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total...
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... found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of the device. This information is necessary for setup...
... found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of the device. This information is necessary for setup...
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...find on your network-Setup is ideal for efficient cooling and power saving. Simplify your digital life by -step installation instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. Features Simplify your digital life-Store your entire family's movies, music, photos, and important files in seconds.... high performance for small offices or home users and is a snap. This user manual provides step-by consolidating your movies, music, photos, and files in one safe place. Through the My Book Live, you 're up the drive. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview About the Drive ...
...find on your network-Setup is ideal for efficient cooling and power saving. Simplify your digital life by -step installation instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. Features Simplify your digital life-Store your entire family's movies, music, photos, and important files in seconds.... high performance for small offices or home users and is a snap. This user manual provides step-by consolidating your movies, music, photos, and files in one safe place. Through the My Book Live, you 're up the drive. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview About the Drive ...
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... network. Play your music on any DLNA-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV® Live™ HD media player, Blu-ray Disc™ player, Xbox 360®, or PlayStation® 3. Stream digital media anywhere in your home-Watch your daughter's birthday party video or show off your entire photo... network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide MY BOOK LIVE 4 USER MANUAL Every time you 're on the go. Back up all the features of space on your WiFi network. It's easy to a single, reliable place. That's...
... network. Play your music on any DLNA-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV® Live™ HD media player, Blu-ray Disc™ player, Xbox 360®, or PlayStation® 3. Stream digital media anywhere in your home-Watch your daughter's birthday party video or show off your entire photo... network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide MY BOOK LIVE 4 USER MANUAL Every time you 're on the go. Back up all the features of space on your WiFi network. It's easy to a single, reliable place. That's...
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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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....ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. PRODUCT OVERVIEW For information on your...
....ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. PRODUCT OVERVIEW For information on your...
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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
... 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
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See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 111 for more information. Connects the device to a local network. System View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Ethernet port ... 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 Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device.
See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 111 for more information. Connects the device to a local network. System View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Ethernet port ... 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 Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device.
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... is connect it to set up the My Book Live drive -- 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? MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 . CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND...
... is connect it to set up the My Book Live drive -- 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? MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 . CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND...
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Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to finish powering up automatically. You will know it is currently being updated. Firmware is ready when the LED turns solid green. The unit ... look somewhat violet) Solid State Description Displays if the drive is in HDD standby mode. Drive has begun loading the Operating System (OS). MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL Displays when you first apply power to /from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). Connect the other end of the drive. 4. The following table describes...
Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to finish powering up automatically. You will know it is currently being updated. Firmware is ready when the LED turns solid green. The unit ... look somewhat violet) Solid State Description Displays if the drive is in HDD standby mode. Drive has begun loading the Operating System (OS). MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL Displays when you first apply power to /from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). Connect the other end of the drive. 4. The following table describes...
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... 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 discover the drive and get started using it. MY BOOK LIVE 11 USER MANUAL Blinks State Description Cable or drive is not plugged in progress. Doubleclick the CD..., and then double-click Setup.exe to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Click Start or > Computer and locate the My Book Live CD drive under Devices with...
... 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 discover the drive and get started using it. MY BOOK LIVE 11 USER MANUAL Blinks State Description Cable or drive is not plugged in progress. Doubleclick the CD..., and then double-click Setup.exe to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Click Start or > Computer and locate the My Book Live CD drive under Devices with...
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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 ... when the system is saving settings. Note: Non-administrators can discover the drive, access My Book Live Dashboard, and open the Public share. 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...
...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 ... when the system is saving settings. Note: Non-administrators can discover the drive, access My Book Live Dashboard, and open the Public share. 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...
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In the navigation panel a check mark appears beside Discover. Proceed to Connect screen appears. MY BOOK LIVE 13 USER MANUAL Note: The My Book Live screens have some helpful features: - The Support link at the bottom-left of any page, or press the ESC key on the keyboard. If... the process does not find a My Book Live on the network, the How to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on the network, the My Book Live ...
In the navigation panel a check mark appears beside Discover. Proceed to Connect screen appears. MY BOOK LIVE 13 USER MANUAL Note: The My Book Live screens have some helpful features: - The Support link at the bottom-left of any page, or press the ESC key on the keyboard. If... the process does not find a My Book Live on the network, the How to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on the network, the My Book Live ...
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A pop-up window lists the model name, IP address, and MAC address. Click the Close link. 3. MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 2. Drive Letter displays the next available drive letter on your network that you select the drive letter, the screen ...
A pop-up window lists the model name, IP address, and MAC address. Click the Close link. 3. MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 2. Drive Letter displays the next available drive letter on your network that you select the drive letter, the screen ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... the Start Install button. A Windows system tray now displays the icon; Instead of the Start Install button, the Start Upgrade button is available. MY BOOK LIVE 16 USER MANUAL For information on using WD Quick View, see "Using WD Quick View Shortcuts" on page 39. a Mac OS X menu bar now displays the icon...
... the Start Install button. A Windows system tray now displays the icon; Instead of the Start Install button, the Start Upgrade button is available. MY BOOK LIVE 16 USER MANUAL For information on using WD Quick View, see "Using WD Quick View Shortcuts" on page 39. a Mac OS X menu bar now displays the icon...
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CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Step 3: Perform Next Steps 1. 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. Next Steps screen for Windows Next Steps screen for Mac OS X MY BOOK LIVE 17 USER MANUAL
CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Step 3: Perform Next Steps 1. 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. Next Steps screen for Windows Next Steps screen for Mac OS X MY BOOK LIVE 17 USER MANUAL