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...support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.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. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705059-802 Oct 2010 and other companies. North America English... 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.
...support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.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. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705059-802 Oct 2010 and other companies. North America English... 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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... Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product. • Registration - Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. Your product includes 30 days of...
... Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product. • Registration - Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. Your product includes 30 days of...
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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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... dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to protect it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to rain or water. MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that the total rating of all warnings and instructions marked on the...
... dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to protect it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to rain or water. MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that the total rating of all warnings and instructions marked on the...
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... extensive work by a qualified technician to the product to normal condition. - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL lowed. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment may result...
... extensive work by a qualified technician to the product to normal condition. - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL lowed. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment may result...
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... and files in one safe place. Translated versions and updates to your network-Setup is a snap. Features Simplify your digital life-Store your My Book Live drive in one location that everyone can be downloaded from any Windows or Mac computer on your network. Easy to set...PCs to one safe place, access files securely over your home network. MY BOOK LIVE 3 USER MANUAL 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 network router...
... and files in one safe place. Translated versions and updates to your network-Setup is a snap. Features Simplify your digital life-Store your My Book Live drive in one location that everyone can be downloaded from any Windows or Mac computer on your network. Easy to set...PCs to one safe place, access files securely over your home network. MY BOOK LIVE 3 USER MANUAL 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 network router...
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... access to all the photos stored on your files over the Internet from anywhere, using WD's MioNet® remote access technology. Stream digital media anywhere in your home-Watch your daughter's birthday party video or show off your vacation sideshow on your WiFi network. That's 4...and documents with just a few clicks. It's easy to 100 MBps. DLNA 1.5 & UPnP certified. Easily customize drive settings-Use the simple My Book Live Dashboard software to a single, reliable place. Every time you save something, it's instantly backed up users, create public and private shares, and enable...
... access to all the photos stored on your files over the Internet from anywhere, using WD's MioNet® remote access technology. Stream digital media anywhere in your home-Watch your daughter's birthday party video or show off your vacation sideshow on your WiFi network. That's 4...and documents with just a few clicks. It's easy to 100 MBps. DLNA 1.5 & UPnP certified. Easily customize drive settings-Use the simple My Book Live Dashboard software to a single, reliable place. Every time you save something, it's instantly backed up users, create public and private shares, and enable...
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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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... XP • Windows Vista • Windows 7 Mac OS X® • Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your region. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP): For Windows, go to the Start or menu and...
... XP • Windows Vista • Windows 7 Mac OS X® • Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your region. MY BOOK LIVE 6 USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP): For Windows, go to the Start or menu and...
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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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... 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 more information. 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 more information. System View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Ethernet port Link LED Kensington...
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Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 . MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL LEDs on page 67. Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is...have to do is connect it to a home or small office network. Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live to your home or small office network. all you know whether the connections are functioning properly. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND ...STARTED 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Connecting the Drive to set up the My Book Live drive -- Connecting the Drive to Your Network It is upright as shown in the illustration above.
Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 . MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL LEDs on page 67. Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is...have to do is connect it to a home or small office network. Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live to your home or small office network. all you know whether the connections are functioning properly. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND ...STARTED 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Connecting the Drive to set up the My Book Live drive -- Connecting the Drive to Your Network It is upright as shown in the illustration above.
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... meet Class B emission standards, use the shielded Ethernet cable provided. 2. Plug the power adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to finish powering up automatically. State Power Off Power On Color None Blue Appearance Solid Boot Yellow Solid Ready Activity Green Green Solid Blink... violet) Solid State Description Displays if the drive is now ready. Displays when you first apply power to /from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL
... meet Class B emission standards, use the shielded Ethernet cable provided. 2. Plug the power adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to finish powering up automatically. State Power Off Power On Color None Blue Appearance Solid Boot Yellow Solid Ready Activity Green Green Solid Blink... violet) Solid State Description Displays if the drive is now ready. Displays when you first apply power to /from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL
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... the CD, and then double-click Setup.exe to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Using Mac Leopard/Snow Leopard Double-click the My Book Live CD, and then double-click My Book Live Setup to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Network negotiated at 10/100 Mbps. Active communication is in...the bottom, the LED on the top is the Activity LED, and the one on the bottom is enabled, the My Book Live Welcome screen displays. MY BOOK LIVE 11 USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Checking Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following table describes the network state...
... the CD, and then double-click Setup.exe to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Using Mac Leopard/Snow Leopard Double-click the My Book Live CD, and then double-click My Book Live Setup to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. Network negotiated at 10/100 Mbps. Active communication is in...the bottom, the LED on the top is the Activity LED, and the one on the bottom is enabled, the My Book Live Welcome screen displays. MY BOOK LIVE 11 USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Checking Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following table describes the network state...
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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 drive,... Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to the network. On the Welcome screen, click the Start Discovery button. My Book Live Welcome Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Discovering and Connecting to Your Drive Starting with connecting your drive to essential procedures such ...
... 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 drive,... Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to the network. On the Welcome screen, click the Start Discovery button. My Book Live Welcome Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Discovering and Connecting to Your Drive Starting with connecting your drive to essential procedures such ...
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.... - The screen displays a default description in the Windows XP firewall if it has not been enabled previously. MY BOOK LIVE 13 USER MANUAL Note: The My Book Live screens have some helpful features: - Proceed to Connect screen appears. For more than one drive was discovered, select your...navigation panel a check mark appears beside Discover. 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)....
.... - The screen displays a default description in the Windows XP firewall if it has not been enabled previously. MY BOOK LIVE 13 USER MANUAL Note: The My Book Live screens have some helpful features: - Proceed to Connect screen appears. For more than one drive was discovered, select your...navigation panel a check mark appears beside Discover. 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)....
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... changing the drive letter, click the arrow at the bottom right of the white boxes in the table: After you want to map to . MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL Click the Close link. 3. If you select the drive letter, the screen closes. To display drive properties, click the Details link. Drive...
... changing the drive letter, click the arrow at the bottom right of the white boxes in the table: After you want to map to . MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL Click the Close link. 3. If you select the drive letter, the screen closes. To display drive properties, click the Details link. Drive...
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CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. The Install WD Quick View screen displays. MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL You may install WD Quick View later by clicking Install in the Mac OS X menu bar, so that you can perform important ...
CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. The Install WD Quick View screen displays. MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL You may install WD Quick View later by clicking Install in the Mac OS X menu bar, so that you can perform important ...