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....com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705045-803 Jul 2010 My Book® Studio™ and Studio LX North America English 800.ASK.4WDC (800..., 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. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; and other companies.
....com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705045-803 Jul 2010 My Book® Studio™ and Studio LX North America English 800.ASK.4WDC (800..., 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. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; and other companies.
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iii Table of Contents MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 ...
iii Table of Contents MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 ...
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iv MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive 30 Password Protecting Your Drive 30 Unlocking Your Drive 31 Unlocking Your Drive with ... Opening the WD SmartWare Software 34 Dismounting the Virtual CD 36 Safely Dismounting the Drive 36 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 36 Using the My Book Icon 37 Using the Drive Power Button 37 Displaying the Drive Serial Number and Status 37 Unlocking the Drive Manually 38 When the WD SmartWare...
iv MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive 30 Password Protecting Your Drive 30 Unlocking Your Drive 31 Unlocking Your Drive with ... Opening the WD SmartWare Software 34 Dismounting the Virtual CD 36 Safely Dismounting the Drive 36 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 36 Using the My Book Icon 37 Using the Drive Power Button 37 Displaying the Drive Serial Number and Status 37 Unlocking the Drive Manually 38 When the WD SmartWare...
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v MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 59 Uninstalling on Windows XP Computers 59 Uninstalling on Windows Vista or Windows 7 Computers ...
v MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Uninstalling the WD SmartWare Software 59 Uninstalling on Windows XP Computers 59 Uninstalling on Windows Vista or Windows 7 Computers ...
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... or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. You can even see the label when the drive is secure. As always, the book-like volumes on each drive. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you 've lost all your data, deleted a file...security protection. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to its original location whether you add or change a file. • See your My Book® Studio™ or Studio LX external hard drive. Designed for Mac-Formatted for Mac and compatible with WD SmartWare software for Mac computers....
... or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. You can even see the label when the drive is secure. As always, the book-like volumes on each drive. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you 've lost all your data, deleted a file...security protection. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to its original location whether you add or change a file. • See your My Book® Studio™ or Studio LX external hard drive. Designed for Mac-Formatted for Mac and compatible with WD SmartWare software for Mac computers....
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...may vary depending on region) • Quick Install Guide • WD SmartWare software (included on page 3, your computer. Power miser-My Book external drives are designed to recycle it. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces ... and information, go to minimize waste. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 A USB 2.0 interface is also provided for maximum flexibility. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Pure performance-Save and access data at www.westerndigital.com. Important: For the latest WD product information and...
...may vary depending on region) • Quick Install Guide • WD SmartWare software (included on page 3, your computer. Power miser-My Book external drives are designed to recycle it. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces ... and information, go to minimize waste. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 A USB 2.0 interface is also provided for maximum flexibility. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Pure performance-Save and access data at www.westerndigital.com. Important: For the latest WD product information and...
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...computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 on page 4, the My Book Studio and Studio LX drives have: • Indicators on the front • The power connector and button, interface ports, and a security...Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Note: Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. My Book Drive Kit Components Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Studio or Studio LX disk drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with Windows" on page 49 and "...
...computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 on page 4, the My Book Studio and Studio LX drives have: • Indicators on the front • The power connector and button, interface ports, and a security...Windows Vista® • Windows 7 Note: Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. My Book Drive Kit Components Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Studio or Studio LX disk drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with Windows" on page 49 and "...
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Capacity Gauge MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Customizable Label Lock Indicator LED Power/Activity LED Figure 2. Back of My Book Studio and Studio LX Drive Power Button FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Kensington® Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. Front of My Book Studio and Studio LX Drive Indicators My Book Studio and Studio LX drives have four indicators: • Capacity gauge • Customizable label • Power/activity LED • Lock indicator LED ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
Capacity Gauge MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Customizable Label Lock Indicator LED Power/Activity LED Figure 2. Back of My Book Studio and Studio LX Drive Power Button FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Kensington® Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. Front of My Book Studio and Studio LX Drive Indicators My Book Studio and Studio LX drives have four indicators: • Capacity gauge • Customizable label • Power/activity LED • Lock indicator LED ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
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... Button The power button is used on the drive during the power-on . If you must press the power button again to the drive. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Capacity Gauge. The capacity gauge only works if the WD SmartWare software is horizontal) to your computer. ABOUT YOUR...
... Button The power button is used on the drive during the power-on . If you must press the power button again to the drive. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Capacity Gauge. The capacity gauge only works if the WD SmartWare software is horizontal) to your computer. ABOUT YOUR...
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...your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Drive Interfaces As shown in "Registering Your Drive" on page 43. The USB 2.0 port supports data transfer rates... Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 Mb/s). Observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive to 480 Mb/s. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). Connection to a FireWire 400 device transfers data at USB 1.1 speed (up ...
...your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Drive Interfaces As shown in "Registering Your Drive" on page 43. The USB 2.0 port supports data transfer rates... Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 Mb/s). Observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive to 480 Mb/s. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). Connection to a FireWire 400 device transfers data at USB 1.1 speed (up ...
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... Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Hiding the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Showing the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Connecting the Drive To connect your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive to your Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/ Snow Leopard computer: 1. Note: WD SmartWare software is provided in Figure 4 on... page 8. 4. If you have reformatted the drive for connecting the drive and installing the WD SmartWare software on your computer. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for use on a Windows ...
... Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Hiding the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Showing the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Connecting the Drive To connect your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive to your Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/ Snow Leopard computer: 1. Note: WD SmartWare software is provided in Figure 4 on... page 8. 4. If you have reformatted the drive for connecting the drive and installing the WD SmartWare software on your computer. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for use on a Windows ...
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Connecting the My Book Drive 5. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 4, the WD SmartWare virtual CD icon: • Displays on the desktop: • Is listed under Devices in Finder: The My Book icon also displays on the desktop: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4.
Connecting the My Book Drive 5. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 4, the WD SmartWare virtual CD icon: • Displays on the desktop: • Is listed under Devices in Finder: The My Book icon also displays on the desktop: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4.
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... Machine, WD SmartWare software can still be used for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running diagnostics. b. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 6. a. The My Book icon now displays as Backup Disk. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, and then double-click the WD SmartWare icon... on the VCD file listing: Note: Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard only: A message asks whether you do not want to use the My Book drive to use the Time Machine backup software, click Use as : CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 If you want to back up with ...
... Machine, WD SmartWare software can still be used for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running diagnostics. b. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 6. a. The My Book icon now displays as Backup Disk. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD, and then double-click the WD SmartWare icon... on the VCD file listing: Note: Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard only: A message asks whether you do not want to use the My Book drive to use the Time Machine backup software, click Use as : CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 If you want to back up with ...
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... available, the system will either Back Up Files, Set Up Drive, or Retrieve a backup, the software guides you want to WD SmartWare screen displays: MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL If a flash video player is animated. 8. Continue to "Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software After you select either...
... available, the system will either Back Up Files, Set Up Drive, or Retrieve a backup, the software guides you want to WD SmartWare screen displays: MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL If a flash video player is animated. 8. Continue to "Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software After you select either...
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Initial Backup Screen Figure 6. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 5. Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11
Initial Backup Screen Figure 6. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 5. Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11
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.... Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as before. • See your backup as your My Book drive is connected to your data or just overwritten an important file. Home Screen WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is believing. CONNECTING THE... from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you 've lost all your computer. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 7.
.... Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as before. • See your backup as your My Book drive is connected to your data or just overwritten an important file. Home Screen WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is believing. CONNECTING THE... from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you 've lost all your computer. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 7.
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...8226; The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes all other folders on your computer. In the Content Gauge for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in all of your operating system files that are not available for backups. Files...system put there when you installed the drive. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Book drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up include system files, program files, applications, and working files. • The Retrieved category, also ...
...8226; The System category, shown against a dark gray background, includes all other folders on your computer. In the Content Gauge for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in all of your operating system files that are not available for backups. Files...system put there when you installed the drive. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Book drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up include system files, program files, applications, and working files. • The Retrieved category, also ...
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... of the following precautions: • Hiding the VCD inhibits access to the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility that enables and disables the VCD. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help , click the red...
... of the following precautions: • Hiding the VCD inhibits access to the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility that enables and disables the VCD. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help , click the red...
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...or FireWire cable to your drive. Disconnect the AC power adapter cable from your drive. Reconnect the AC power adapter cable to your My Book drive: a. Double-click the Virtual CD Manager file on your desktop to take effect, you want to continue. Disconnect the USB or...for your drive. Click Continue. 5. Read the license agreement and click Accept to configure: 6. The WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility locates your My Book drive, and the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility displays its current and target VCD settings: 7. b. c. d. Select your drives and asks you to...
...or FireWire cable to your drive. Disconnect the AC power adapter cable from your drive. Reconnect the AC power adapter cable to your My Book drive: a. Double-click the Virtual CD Manager file on your desktop to take effect, you want to continue. Disconnect the USB or...for your drive. Click Continue. 5. Read the license agreement and click Accept to configure: 6. The WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility locates your My Book drive, and the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility displays its current and target VCD settings: 7. b. c. d. Select your drives and asks you to...
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... the WD SmartWare software, then use your Internet connection to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Mac from your desktop to your My Book drive to another computer, or install the WD SmartWare software, you got started without installing the WD SmartWare software, hid (disabled) the WD SmartWare ... Virtual CD Icon" on the other computer. If you think you have hidden the VCD, it is the file that you copied to your My Book drive at step 9 of your computer. (This is more involved. Showing the WD SmartWare Virtual CD If you might later want to another computer, ...
... the WD SmartWare software, then use your Internet connection to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Mac from your desktop to your My Book drive to another computer, or install the WD SmartWare software, you got started without installing the WD SmartWare software, hid (disabled) the WD SmartWare ... Virtual CD Icon" on the other computer. If you think you have hidden the VCD, it is the file that you copied to your My Book drive at step 9 of your computer. (This is more involved. Showing the WD SmartWare Virtual CD If you might later want to another computer, ...