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...My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Specifications subject to other countries; All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705059-802 Oct 2010 Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital ... 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. and other companies.
...My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Specifications subject to other countries; All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705059-802 Oct 2010 Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital ... 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. and other companies.
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....com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
....com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. Search by using My Book Live software (see "System Settings" on the date of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
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... Options 49 Checking Drive Status 50 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only 51 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 51 Opening Shares 51 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 52 Mapping the Drive (Windows only 53 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows only 53 Viewing Drive Properties 54 MY...
... Options 49 Checking Drive Status 50 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only 51 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 51 Opening Shares 51 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 52 Mapping the Drive (Windows only 53 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows only 53 Viewing Drive Properties 54 MY...
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... Down 55 Monitoring Alerts 55 Accessing the Learning Center 57 Uninstalling the WD Quick View Icon 57 6 Using the My Book Live Dashboard 58 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 58 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 59 Understanding Dashboard Components 60 Obtaining Customer Support 61 What Can I Do Now 63 7 Configuring Basic Settings 64 ... Making a Share Public 86 Deleting a Share 86 Opening a Share 86 10 Managing Computer Backups and Safepoints . . . 88 Listing Computer Backups 88 Backing Up a My Book Live Drive With Safepoints 89 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... Down 55 Monitoring Alerts 55 Accessing the Learning Center 57 Uninstalling the WD Quick View Icon 57 6 Using the My Book Live Dashboard 58 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 58 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 59 Understanding Dashboard Components 60 Obtaining Customer Support 61 What Can I Do Now 63 7 Configuring Basic Settings 64 ... Making a Share Public 86 Deleting a Share 86 Opening a Share 86 10 Managing Computer Backups and Safepoints . . . 88 Listing Computer Backups 88 Backing Up a My Book Live Drive With Safepoints 89 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... Server Overview 116 Media Server Settings 116 Media Types Supported 119 Media Storage 120 Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 121 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 127 13 Troubleshooting 129 First Steps Checklist 129 Resetting the My Book Live 129 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 130 14 Regulatory and Warranty Information 133 Regulatory Compliance...
... Server Overview 116 Media Server Settings 116 Media Types Supported 119 Media Storage 120 Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 121 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 127 13 Troubleshooting 129 First Steps Checklist 129 Resetting the My Book Live 129 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 130 14 Regulatory and Warranty Information 133 Regulatory Compliance...
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... dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Making sure the drive is damaged or frayed. - MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into this product through the chassis slots as they may fall...
... dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Making sure the drive is damaged or frayed. - MY BOOK LIVE 1 USER MANUAL Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into this product through the chassis slots as they may fall...
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... damage and require extensive work by a qualified technician to the product to normal condition. - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment...
... damage and require extensive work by a qualified technician to the product to normal condition. - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: MY BOOK LIVE 2 USER MANUAL IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment...
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... to share. Share files with any DLNA®-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV™ Live™ network media player, Blu-ray Disc® player, Xbox 360™, PlayStation®3 and connected TV. MY BOOK LIVE 3 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview About the Drive Features Package Contents System Requirements Pre-Installation...
... to share. Share files with any DLNA®-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV™ Live™ network media player, Blu-ray Disc® player, Xbox 360™, PlayStation®3 and connected TV. MY BOOK LIVE 3 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview About the Drive Features Package Contents System Requirements Pre-Installation...
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...A personal cloud is a snap. No monthly fees. No mysterious location of mind. The WD 2go and WD Photos™ mobile apps bring your My Book Live personal cloud storage. Now you to keep all the photos stored on your personal cloud storage and show off with your home network. Unlike public...under your data. If you can access the Internet from a computer, you can automatically make a second copy, or safepoint, of your My Book Live on another My Book Live or NAS drive on your drive. Seamlessly open, save as, and attach files to your network-Set up the drive. WD 2go mobile app...
...A personal cloud is a snap. No monthly fees. No mysterious location of mind. The WD 2go and WD Photos™ mobile apps bring your My Book Live personal cloud storage. Now you to keep all the photos stored on your personal cloud storage and show off with your home network. Unlike public...under your data. If you can access the Internet from a computer, you can automatically make a second copy, or safepoint, of your My Book Live on another My Book Live or NAS drive on your drive. Seamlessly open, save as, and attach files to your network-Set up the drive. WD 2go mobile app...
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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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... later on supported Windows and Mac platforms Local Network Router/switch or direct connect (Gigabit recommended to the Apple menu and select Software Update. 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 Mac platforms supported by...
... later on supported Windows and Mac platforms Local Network Router/switch or direct connect (Gigabit recommended to the Apple menu and select Software Update. 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 Mac platforms supported by...
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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 sources of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product...
... 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 sources of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product...
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... power outlet. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 129 for more information. MY BOOK LIVE 8 USER MANUAL Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device.
... power outlet. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 129 for more information. MY BOOK LIVE 8 USER MANUAL Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device.
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... easy to Your Network It is upright as shown in the illustration above. . LEDs on page 71. Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live to Your Network Getting Started Using the CD (Windows and Mac) Getting Started Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) What Can I Do Now? ...To meet Class B emission standards, use the shielded Ethernet cable provided. 2. Connecting the Drive to set up the My Book Live drive -- Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back of the Ethernet cable directly into a router or network...
... easy to Your Network It is upright as shown in the illustration above. . LEDs on page 71. Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live to Your Network Getting Started Using the CD (Windows and Mac) Getting Started Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) What Can I Do Now? ...To meet Class B emission standards, use the shielded Ethernet cable provided. 2. Connecting the Drive to set up the My Book Live drive -- Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back of the Ethernet cable directly into a router or network...
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.... Displays when you first apply power to /from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to finish powering up automatically. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 3. MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL Connect the end of the drive. 4. The OS is in HDD standby mode. The unit powers...
.... Displays when you first apply power to /from the Hard Drive Disk (HDD). Important: Wait for the My Book Live drive to finish powering up automatically. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 3. MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL Connect the end of the drive. 4. The OS is in HDD standby mode. The unit powers...
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...and get started using it. Cable is not operational. Double-click the CD, and then double-click Setup.exe to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. MY BOOK LIVE 11 USER MANUAL Blinks State Description Cable or drive is not plugged in, or other end of the link have successfully established communications.... Activity Appearance Off Yellow Green Off Green - Using Windows XP If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is disabled, click Start > 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 get started using it. Cable is not operational. Double-click the CD, and then double-click Setup.exe to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. MY BOOK LIVE 11 USER MANUAL Blinks State Description Cable or drive is not plugged in, or other end of the link have successfully established communications.... Activity Appearance Off Yellow Green Off Green - Using Windows XP If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is disabled, click Start > 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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... the drive, drive status, and other options. Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to the network. Step 1: Discover the My Book Live Drive 1. Note: Clicking the Cancel Search link displays 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 saving settings. The My Book Live Discovery progress screen appears, showing how long the process may take. On the Welcome ...
... the drive, drive status, and other options. Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to the network. Step 1: Discover the My Book Live Drive 1. Note: Clicking the Cancel Search link displays 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 saving settings. The My Book Live Discovery progress screen appears, showing how long the process may take. On the Welcome ...
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... beside Discover. Note: The CD enables UPnP Framework in Drive Description. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED If the process finds a My Book Live drive on page 65). An i to Connect screen appears. To exit the screen, click the Exit link at the top right of a word ..., select your drive. Placing the mouse over a tool tip displays details about enabling UPnP Framework, see "General" on the network, the My Book Live Found screen displays along with a default description and a drive letter assignment. Note: You can change the name and description later when you configure ...
... beside Discover. Note: The CD enables UPnP Framework in Drive Description. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED If the process finds a My Book Live drive on page 65). An i to Connect screen appears. To exit the screen, click the Exit link at the top right of a word ..., select your drive. Placing the mouse over a tool tip displays details about enabling UPnP Framework, see "General" on the network, the My Book Live Found screen displays along with a default description and a drive letter assignment. Note: You can change the name and description later when you configure ...
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... you do not want to map to map the drive automatically, clear the Map network drive check box near the bottom of the screen. MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL The drive will not be mapped after you click the Continue button in step 5. If you want to another letter, click...
... you do not want to map to map the drive automatically, clear the Map network drive check box near the bottom of the screen. MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL The drive will not be mapped after you click the Continue button in step 5. If you want to another letter, click...
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...Create an alias to Next Steps link and continue with "Step 3: Perform Next Steps" on page 17. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. The Install WD Quick View screen displays. Step 2: Install WD Quick View WD Quick View installs the WD Quick View... such as launching WD SmartWare or checking drive status quickly. The Windows icon is blue . The Mac icon is black . MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the Skip to MyBookLive check box. 5. Click the Continue button.
...Create an alias to Next Steps link and continue with "Step 3: Perform Next Steps" on page 17. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED The My Book Live Found screen displays again: 4. The Install WD Quick View screen displays. Step 2: Install WD Quick View WD Quick View installs the WD Quick View... such as launching WD SmartWare or checking drive status quickly. The Windows icon is blue . The Mac icon is black . MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the Skip to MyBookLive check box. 5. Click the Continue button.