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... to other countries; and My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest..., 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...
... to other countries; and My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest..., 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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... and services, remember to register your product online at http://support.wdc.com. This 30-day period starts on page 59). Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. North America English Spanish Europe (toll free)* Europe Middle East...
... and services, remember to register your product online at http://support.wdc.com. This 30-day period starts on page 59). Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. North America English Spanish Europe (toll free)* Europe Middle East...
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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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... the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. „ Never push objects of the equipment plugged into this product on the power cord. MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL If you observe the following conditions: - If the product has been exposed to rest on an unstable surface. Do not locate this product...
... the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. „ Never push objects of the equipment plugged into this product on the power cord. MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL If you observe the following conditions: - If the product has been exposed to rest on an unstable surface. Do not locate this product...
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... are fol- If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL This information is necessary for setup and technical support. If the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and require extensive work by a qualified...
... are fol- If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL This information is necessary for setup and technical support. If the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and require extensive work by a qualified...
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... media content to this product, visit our website at http://www.wdc.com/. Simplify your digital life by -step installation instructions and other important information regarding your My Book Live drive in seconds. Share your media collection on your wireless network-Plug the drive into your...network-Setup is a snap. Through the My Book Live, you can be downloaded from any Windows or Mac computer on your network router and everyone on your Apple iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPad™. Features Simplify your digital life-Store your entire family's movies, music...
... media content to this product, visit our website at http://www.wdc.com/. Simplify your digital life by -step installation instructions and other important information regarding your My Book Live drive in seconds. Share your media collection on your wireless network-Plug the drive into your...network-Setup is a snap. Through the My Book Live, you can be downloaded from any Windows or Mac computer on your network router and everyone on your Apple iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPad™. Features Simplify your digital life-Store your entire family's movies, music...
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... and family while you can utilize all your Macs wirelessly to 100 MBps. Stream digital media anywhere in Ethernet chip technology, this category today. Easily customize drive settings-Use the simple My Book Live Dashboard software to define device and network settings, set up all the features of ...a single, reliable place. Secure remote access-Access your home network drive. Play your music on your TV. Package Contents „ My Book Live home network drive „ Ethernet cable „ AC power adapter „ Installation and software CD „ Quick Install Guide MY...
... and family while you can utilize all your Macs wirelessly to 100 MBps. Stream digital media anywhere in Ethernet chip technology, this category today. Easily customize drive settings-Use the simple My Book Live Dashboard software to define device and network settings, set up all the features of ...a single, reliable place. Secure remote access-Access your home network drive. Play your music on your TV. Package Contents „ My Book Live home network drive „ Ethernet cable „ AC power adapter „ Installation and software CD „ Quick Install Guide MY...
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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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... this product „ Firefox 3.6 and later on your region. PRODUCT OVERVIEW For information on additional accessories for remote access using MioNet and WD Photos. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL
... this product „ Firefox 3.6 and later on your region. PRODUCT OVERVIEW For information on additional accessories for remote access using MioNet and WD Photos. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL
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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. Drives may be...
... 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. Drives may be...
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... Ethernet port Reset button Power port Description Connects the device to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Connects the device to a local network. MY BOOK LIVE 8 USER MANUAL Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports... a standard Kensington security cable. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 111 for more information.
... Ethernet port Reset button Power port Description Connects the device to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Connects the device to a local network. MY BOOK LIVE 8 USER MANUAL Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports... a standard Kensington security cable. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 111 for more information.
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Connecting the Drive to Your Network It is easy to a home or small office network. Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live to set up the My Book Live drive -- CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Connecting the Drive to your home or small office network... Getting Started Using the CD (Mac and Windows) Getting Started Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) What Can I Do Now? Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 . MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL
Connecting the Drive to Your Network It is easy to a home or small office network. Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live to set up the My Book Live drive -- CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Connecting the Drive to your home or small office network... Getting Started Using the CD (Mac and Windows) Getting Started Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) What Can I Do Now? Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 . MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL
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... Solid White (may look somewhat violet) Solid State Description Displays if the drive is now ready. The OS is unplugged. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to the unit. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back of the drive. 4. To meet Class.... 2. Connect the end of the adapter into a power outlet. You will know it is in HDD standby mode. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 1. MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL The unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the drive.
... Solid White (may look somewhat violet) Solid State Description Displays if the drive is now ready. The OS is unplugged. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to the unit. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back of the drive. 4. To meet Class.... 2. Connect the end of the adapter into a power outlet. You will know it is in HDD standby mode. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 1. MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL The unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the drive.
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... and Mac OS X, after physically connecting the drive, insert the product CD to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Doubleclick the CD, and then double-click Setup.exe 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. Active communication is the Link LED. Click Start or > Computer and locate the My Book Live CD drive under Devices with the LEDs on the bottom, the LED on the top is the Activity LED, and the one on the bottom...
... and Mac OS X, after physically connecting the drive, insert the product CD to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Doubleclick the CD, and then double-click Setup.exe 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. Active communication is the Link LED. Click Start or > Computer and locate the My Book Live CD drive under Devices with the LEDs on the bottom, the LED on the top is the Activity LED, and the one on the bottom...
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... 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 saving settings. MY BOOK LIVE 12 USER MANUAL On the Welcome screen, click the Start Discovery button. Note: The processing icon.... „ Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to essential procedures such as backing up files and configuring drive settings. The My Book Live Discovery progress screen appears, showing how long the process may take. Note: Non-administrators can discover the drive, access My...
... 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 saving settings. MY BOOK LIVE 12 USER MANUAL On the Welcome screen, click the Start Discovery button. Note: The processing icon.... „ Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to essential procedures such as backing up files and configuring drive settings. The My Book Live Discovery progress screen appears, showing how long the process may take. Note: Non-administrators can discover the drive, access My...
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...An i to Connect screen appears. UPnP Framework must be enabled for the discovery process to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on the network, the My Book Live Found screen displays along with a default description and a drive letter assignment. The Support link at the bottom-left of a word indicates a... tool tip is available. - Proceed to detect your CD. - MY BOOK LIVE 13 USER MANUAL In the navigation panel a check mark appears beside Discover. The screen displays a default description in the Windows XP firewall if ...
...An i to Connect screen appears. UPnP Framework must be enabled for the discovery process to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on the network, the My Book Live Found screen displays along with a default description and a drive letter assignment. The Support link at the bottom-left of a word indicates a... tool tip is available. - Proceed to detect your CD. - MY BOOK LIVE 13 USER MANUAL In the navigation panel a check mark appears beside Discover. The screen displays a default description in the Windows XP firewall if ...
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... map the drive to another letter, click the Change link, and select the desired letter in the table: After you want to map to . MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL Click the Close link. 3. To display drive properties, click the Details link. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 2. A pop-up window lists...
... map the drive to another letter, click the Change link, and select the desired letter in the table: After you want to map to . MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL Click the Close link. 3. To display drive properties, click the Details link. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 2. A pop-up window lists...
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CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the Skip to MyBookLive check box. Step 2: Install WD Quick View WD ...Quick View installs the WD Quick View icon in the Windows system tray or in the navigation panel. MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL The Install WD Quick View screen displays. You may install WD Quick View later by clicking Install in the Mac OS X menu...
CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the Skip to MyBookLive check box. Step 2: Install WD Quick View WD ...Quick View installs the WD Quick View icon in the Windows system tray or in the navigation panel. MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL The Install WD Quick View screen displays. You may install WD Quick View later by clicking Install in the Mac OS X menu...
