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... U.S.A. 92630 4079-705059-802 Oct 2010 and My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Specifications subject to other countries; and other companies. North..., 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. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter...
... U.S.A. 92630 4079-705059-802 Oct 2010 and My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Specifications subject to other countries; and other companies. North..., 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. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter...
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... Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 2 Product Overview 3 About the Drive 3 Features 3 Package Contents 4 System Requirements 6 Pre-Installation Instructions 7 Handling Precautions 7 Specifications 7 System View 8 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 9 Connecting the Drive to Your Network 9 Getting Started Using the CD (Mac and Windows 11 Getting Started... 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 -
... Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 2 Product Overview 3 About the Drive 3 Features 3 Package Contents 4 System Requirements 6 Pre-Installation Instructions 7 Handling Precautions 7 Specifications 7 System View 8 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 9 Connecting the Drive to Your Network 9 Getting Started Using the CD (Mac and Windows 11 Getting Started... 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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... 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 Steps Checklist 111 Resetting the My Book Live 111 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 112 Glossary 115...
... 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 Steps Checklist 111 Resetting the My Book Live 111 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 112 Glossary 115...
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..., and files in one safe place. If you're running . Simplify your digital life by -step installation instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. Through the My Book Live, you 're up and sharing files over the Internet, stream movies to your...PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview About the Drive Features Package Contents System Requirements Pre-Installation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications System View About the Drive Welcome to your My Book Live home network drive, a high-speed network-attached storage system with your Apple iPhone®, iPod ...
..., and files in one safe place. If you're running . Simplify your digital life by -step installation instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. Through the My Book Live, you 're up and sharing files over the Internet, stream movies to your...PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview About the Drive Features Package Contents System Requirements Pre-Installation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications System View About the Drive Welcome to your My Book Live home network drive, a high-speed network-attached storage system with your Apple iPhone®, iPod ...
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Drives may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Specifications Ethernet Internal hard drive Supported protocols I/O ports Supported clients Physical dimensions Power supply Temperature High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection WD... 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 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Pre-Installation Instructions Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency.
Drives may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Specifications Ethernet Internal hard drive Supported protocols I/O ports Supported clients Physical dimensions Power supply Temperature High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection WD... 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 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Pre-Installation Instructions Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency.
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Click Start Backup to open the backup files content box: 2. Auto-updates Selecting Specific Content to Back Up To back up some of your My Book Live drive and apply the selection. 4. On the Backup screen, select Detailed View to back up Changing the backup software settings: - In the backup files ...
Click Start Backup to open the backup files content box: 2. Auto-updates Selecting Specific Content to Back Up To back up some of your My Book Live drive and apply the selection. 4. On the Backup screen, select Detailed View to back up Changing the backup software settings: - In the backup files ...
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Select the desired volume, and click the Select Destination button. 3. b. a. Select the In a Retrieved Content Folder option. c. The drive may contain backups from a specific computer (volume): a. Its original location, Note: Not available when retrieving a backup of a different computer. Click the Select Files button to display the Select content to ... save and implement the new retrieve folder. b. Click the Apply button to specify a different retrieve folder, click Browse and identify the new retrieve folder. MY BOOK LIVE 34 USER MANUAL
Select the desired volume, and click the Select Destination button. 3. b. a. Select the In a Retrieved Content Folder option. c. The drive may contain backups from a specific computer (volume): a. Its original location, Note: Not available when retrieving a backup of a different computer. Click the Select Files button to display the Select content to ... save and implement the new retrieve folder. b. Click the Apply button to specify a different retrieve folder, click Browse and identify the new retrieve folder. MY BOOK LIVE 34 USER MANUAL
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...& Time The date and time are not connected to the Internet, you made any changes, click the Save button that identifies the specific unit. MY BOOK LIVE 60 USER MANUAL View or modify the following settings: Device Name Enter a unique name for your drive. 2. If you must enter ... and the total storage capacity. Change the device name only when necessary. 1. Device Description The default description is English. CONFIGURING MY BOOK LIVE SETTINGS General Use the General section of the page to show the drive name and description, select the language in which the web ...
...& Time The date and time are not connected to the Internet, you made any changes, click the Save button that identifies the specific unit. MY BOOK LIVE 60 USER MANUAL View or modify the following settings: Device Name Enter a unique name for your drive. 2. If you must enter ... and the total storage capacity. Change the device name only when necessary. 1. Device Description The default description is English. CONFIGURING MY BOOK LIVE SETTINGS General Use the General section of the page to show the drive name and description, select the language in which the web ...
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.... 2. From the results, select the desired album or picture. Tap the calendar icon at the bottom of the device. 2. MY BOOK LIVE 96 USER MANUAL The view is unstructured (no folders and subfolders). Date 1. Type the approximate date you are organized into folders and subfolders... 3. Album View-If the pictures in Shared Pictures are looking for specific photos in Shared Pictures. Note: You can search for , and then click the search icon (magnifying glass). 3. REMOTELY ACCESSING YOUR MY BOOK LIVE Image View Album View Folder View Image View-Displays all the photos ...
.... 2. From the results, select the desired album or picture. Tap the calendar icon at the bottom of the device. 2. MY BOOK LIVE 96 USER MANUAL The view is unstructured (no folders and subfolders). Date 1. Type the approximate date you are organized into folders and subfolders... 3. Album View-If the pictures in Shared Pictures are looking for specific photos in Shared Pictures. Note: You can search for , and then click the search icon (magnifying glass). 3. REMOTELY ACCESSING YOUR MY BOOK LIVE Image View Album View Folder View Image View-Displays all the photos ...
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...not serving media. For more information, visit http://www.twonkymedia.com. Media Server Overview My Book Live is designed to find specific files, place them in the Public share on the My Book Live connected to your home entertainment center and/or other computers on your home entertainment center, ... your multimedia content to the respective shared folders on your My Book Live (as WD TV™ Live HD Media Player). The TwonkyMedia server searches for example, Xbox 360™, PlayStation® 3, or DLNA® 1.5 Digital Media Adapters, such as described on the next page), and ...
...not serving media. For more information, visit http://www.twonkymedia.com. Media Server Overview My Book Live is designed to find specific files, place them in the Public share on the My Book Live connected to your home entertainment center and/or other computers on your home entertainment center, ... your multimedia content to the respective shared folders on your My Book Live (as WD TV™ Live HD Media Player). The TwonkyMedia server searches for example, Xbox 360™, PlayStation® 3, or DLNA® 1.5 Digital Media Adapters, such as described on the next page), and ...
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... . 3. Following are general steps for more specific instructions on the device. 2. PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC 7. Make sure the WD TV Live is connected to your TV and powered on a My Book Live. Note: Please refer to your WD TV Live HD Media Player user guide for using the ...screen, and select the icon for access to play. MY BOOK LIVE 103 USER MANUAL Connect the WD TV Live to your media content. 1. Connect My Book Live to your home network and power on connecting to the My Book Live and accessing and playing your home network for the media ...
... . 3. Following are general steps for more specific instructions on the device. 2. PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC 7. Make sure the WD TV Live is connected to your TV and powered on a My Book Live. Note: Please refer to your WD TV Live HD Media Player user guide for using the ...screen, and select the icon for access to play. MY BOOK LIVE 103 USER MANUAL Connect the WD TV Live to your media content. 1. Connect My Book Live to your home network and power on connecting to the My Book Live and accessing and playing your home network for the media ...
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...Serving setting enabled, including the Public share by default. Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes iTunes Media Server Overview With the iTunes Media Server, you may need to your player's user guide for specific instructions. Media Types Supported The iTunes Media Server supports the following file... WAV MPEG-4 Music and video playlists Note: The iTunes server scans any shares that your My Book Live. DLNA Devices See specific DLNA media device user manuals for further information. Storing Content You can link to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. MY...
...Serving setting enabled, including the Public share by default. Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes iTunes Media Server Overview With the iTunes Media Server, you may need to your player's user guide for specific instructions. Media Types Supported The iTunes Media Server supports the following file... WAV MPEG-4 Music and video playlists Note: The iTunes server scans any shares that your My Book Live. DLNA Devices See specific DLNA media device user manuals for further information. Storing Content You can link to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. MY...
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... external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. MY BOOK LIVE 110 USER MANUAL The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing... on the country in which vary from WD or that the Product was purchased. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may ...
... external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. MY BOOK LIVE 110 USER MANUAL The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing... on the country in which vary from WD or that the Product was purchased. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may ...
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... do not have access to default IP settings. If you do have forgotten it is powered up to "Checking the Front Panel LED" on My Book Live Dashboard and have access, and then plug the drive in to reset the device using the latest firmware for My... value of none and to the back of the unit: 2. If not, refer to three minutes). TROUBLESHOOTING 14 Troubleshooting First Steps Checklist Resetting the My Book Live Specific Problems and Corrective Actions For any issue, first ensure that you are using the reset button: WARNING! Resetting the My...
... do not have access to default IP settings. If you do have forgotten it is powered up to "Checking the Front Panel LED" on My Book Live Dashboard and have access, and then plug the drive in to reset the device using the latest firmware for My... value of none and to the back of the unit: 2. If not, refer to three minutes). TROUBLESHOOTING 14 Troubleshooting First Steps Checklist Resetting the My Book Live Specific Problems and Corrective Actions For any issue, first ensure that you are using the reset button: WARNING! Resetting the My...
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... port with a working network device may arise during the use of the My Book Live. Double-click (My) Computer. 3. Click the Finish button. My router has failed. Click My Network Places. 4. LEDs do not light up. Make sure ... has power. 3. Leave the drive set to the computer's Ethernet port. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING Specific Problems and Corrective Actions The following contains specific problems that the wall outlet has power. How do not light. 1. MY BOOK LIVE 112 USER MANUAL The My Book Live front panel light is properly connected to Map Network Drive. 5. Confirm the network...
... port with a working network device may arise during the use of the My Book Live. Double-click (My) Computer. 3. Click the Finish button. My router has failed. Click My Network Places. 4. LEDs do not light up. Make sure ... has power. 3. Leave the drive set to the computer's Ethernet port. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING Specific Problems and Corrective Actions The following contains specific problems that the wall outlet has power. How do not light. 1. MY BOOK LIVE 112 USER MANUAL The My Book Live front panel light is properly connected to Map Network Drive. 5. Confirm the network...
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... 76 utilities settings 65 warning 61 Welcome screen 12 workgroups 64 N Need to safely shut down the My Book Live 113 Network connection 9 Network settings 63 Next steps screen 17 Non-administrator access 12 O Opening a share ...86 Operating system requirements 6 P Package contents 4 Password for My Book Live drive 80 Physically connecting the drive 9 Picture files 27 PlayStation 3 105 Precautions 7 Preferences options 38 Pre-installation requirements... settings preferences 38 retrieve folder 38 Specifications 7 Streaming media in iTunes 107 119
... 76 utilities settings 65 warning 61 Welcome screen 12 workgroups 64 N Need to safely shut down the My Book Live 113 Network connection 9 Network settings 63 Next steps screen 17 Non-administrator access 12 O Opening a share ...86 Operating system requirements 6 P Package contents 4 Password for My Book Live drive 80 Physically connecting the drive 9 Picture files 27 PlayStation 3 105 Precautions 7 Preferences options 38 Pre-installation requirements... settings preferences 38 retrieve folder 38 Specifications 7 Streaming media in iTunes 107 119
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... to other countries; and other companies. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and My Passport are trademarks of WD. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 4779...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No license is assumed by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Information furnished by WD for its use. and My Book Live...
... to other countries; and other companies. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and My Passport are trademarks of WD. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 4779...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No license is assumed by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Information furnished by WD for its use. and My Book Live...
Product Specifications
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...; DLNA/UPnP™ enabled devices Capacities and models 2 TB WDBACG0020HCH 1 TB WDBACG0010HCH Kit Contents Home network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mb/s compatible Ethernet Operating ...That's four times faster than most recent advances in these regions. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. My Book Live Home Network Drive Product Features Simplify your digital life Store and back up your home computers to a single, reliable place.
...; DLNA/UPnP™ enabled devices Capacities and models 2 TB WDBACG0020HCH 1 TB WDBACG0010HCH Kit Contents Home network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mb/s compatible Ethernet Operating ...That's four times faster than most recent advances in these regions. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. My Book Live Home Network Drive Product Features Simplify your digital life Store and back up your home computers to a single, reliable place.