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..., 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. Specifications subject to other countries; 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, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705045-803 Jul 2010 My Book® Studio™ and Studio LX All rights reserved. Technical Support...
..., 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. Specifications subject to other countries; 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, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705045-803 Jul 2010 My Book® Studio™ and Studio LX All rights reserved. Technical Support...
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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 ...
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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... diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from unauthorized access or theft with WD SmartWare software for Mac computers. As always, the book-like volumes on a shelf. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 Major features of mind knowing that gives you 've lost files effortlessly-...256-bit hardwarebased encryption. Smart display-Create your drive and easily archive media collections, and a blazing-fast FireWire 800 interface. My Book Studio and Studio LX external drives are plug-and-play ready for automatic, continuous backup, an innovative e-label system to personalize your...
... diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from unauthorized access or theft with WD SmartWare software for Mac computers. As always, the book-like volumes on a shelf. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 Major features of mind knowing that gives you 've lost files effortlessly-...256-bit hardwarebased encryption. Smart display-Create your drive and easily archive media collections, and a blazing-fast FireWire 800 interface. My Book Studio and Studio LX external drives are plug-and-play ready for automatic, continuous backup, an innovative e-label system to personalize your...
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... materials to save energy. We encourage you to http://products.wdc.com/updates Kit Contents As shown in Figure 1 on page 3, your My Book Studio or Studio LX disk drive kit includes the following: • External hard drive • USB cable • FireWire 400 cable •... software (included on with WD SmartWare software). For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to recycle it. 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...
... materials to save energy. We encourage you to http://products.wdc.com/updates Kit Contents As shown in Figure 1 on page 3, your My Book Studio or Studio LX disk drive kit includes the following: • External hard drive • USB cable • FireWire 400 cable •... software (included on with WD SmartWare software). For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to recycle it. 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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...For Windows 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 slot on ...hardware configuration and operating system. Disk Drive Format Your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive is preformatted with Windows" on page 49 and "Troubleshooting" on page 61. For Mac computers, go to use...
...For Windows 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 slot on ...hardware configuration and operating system. Disk Drive Format Your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive is preformatted with Windows" on page 49 and "Troubleshooting" on page 61. For Mac computers, go to use...
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Capacity Gauge MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Customizable Label Lock Indicator LED Power/Activity LED Figure 2. 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 Back of My Book Studio and Studio LX Drive Power Button FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Kensington® Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3.
Capacity Gauge MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Customizable Label Lock Indicator LED Power/Activity LED Figure 2. 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 Back of My Book Studio and Studio LX Drive Power Button FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Kensington® Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3.
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.... Each segment represents approximately 10 percent of drive capacity: Segment Number 1 2 3 4 5 % Used Segment Number (90 The numerical display indicates the percentage of capacity available. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Capacity Gauge. The customizable label that fill from bottom to top (if the drive is vertical) or from right...
.... Each segment represents approximately 10 percent of drive capacity: Segment Number 1 2 3 4 5 % Used Segment Number (90 The numerical display indicates the percentage of capacity available. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Capacity Gauge. The customizable label that fill from bottom to top (if the drive is vertical) or from right...
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...To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of up to get the latest updates and special offers. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Drive Interfaces As shown in "Registering Your Drive" on page 43. Another way is backward-compatible with USB ...a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive to 400 Mb/s). For more information on page 4, My Book Studio and Studio LX drives have three interface ports: • Two FireWire 800 ports • ...
...To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of up to get the latest updates and special offers. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Drive Interfaces As shown in "Registering Your Drive" on page 43. Another way is backward-compatible with USB ...a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive to 400 Mb/s). For more information on page 4, My Book Studio and Studio LX drives have three interface ports: • Two FireWire 800 ports • ...
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... 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. If you have reformatted the drive for ...SmartWare software on your computer. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with Windows" on page 49 or "Troubleshooting" on your My Book drive. Note: WD SmartWare software is provided in Figure 4 on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING ...
... 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. If you have reformatted the drive for ...SmartWare software on your computer. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with Windows" on page 49 or "Troubleshooting" on your My Book drive. Note: WD SmartWare software is provided in Figure 4 on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING ...
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Connecting the My Book Drive 5. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. 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
Connecting the My Book Drive 5. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. 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
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When using Time Machine, WD SmartWare software can still be used for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running diagnostics. 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 ... want to use the Time Machine backup software, click Use as : CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 a. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 6. If you want to use the My Book drive to use the Time Machine backup software, click Cancel. If you do not want to back up with...
When using Time Machine, WD SmartWare software can still be used for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running diagnostics. 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 ... want to use the Time Machine backup software, click Use as : CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 a. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 6. If you want to use the My Book drive to use the Time Machine backup software, click Cancel. If you do not want to back up with...
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... Drive" on page 30) • Display the Home screen (see Figure 6 on page 11 and "Password Pro- The Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays: MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL If a flash video player is installed on your files (see Figure 5 on a new installation. After the installation is animated...
... Drive" on page 30) • Display the Home screen (see Figure 6 on page 11 and "Password Pro- The Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays: MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL If a flash video player is installed on your files (see Figure 5 on a new installation. After the installation is animated...
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Initial Backup Screen Figure 6. Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 5.
Initial Backup Screen Figure 6. Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 5.
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... and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your backup. • Retrieve lost all your valuable data to your My Book drive is believing. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 7. Home Screen WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that...
... and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your backup. • Retrieve lost all your valuable data to your My Book drive is believing. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 7. Home Screen WD SmartWare Software Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that...
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... on that you can modify the primary drive being categorized with the dropdown selection box under the name of your computer. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Home Screen The WD SmartWare Home screen (available after installation and the initial backup...Settings-Manages security, diagnostics, power settings, and backup parameters (see Figure 9 on page 23) On the Home screen, you have retrieved from your My Book drive to retrieve backed up include system files, program files, applications, and working files. • The Retrieved category, also shown against a dark gray...
... on that you can modify the primary drive being categorized with the dropdown selection box under the name of your computer. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Home Screen The WD SmartWare Home screen (available after installation and the initial backup...Settings-Manages security, diagnostics, power settings, and backup parameters (see Figure 9 on page 23) On the Home screen, you have retrieved from your My Book drive to retrieve backed up include system files, program files, applications, and working files. • The Retrieved category, also shown against a dark gray...
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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 X ...
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 X ...
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Select your drive. Click Configure Drive to continue and, as prompted, for your My Book drive: a. d. Click Continue. 5. b. Disconnect the AC power adapter cable from your drive. c. e. The WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility locates your drives and asks ... effect, you want to your drive. Wait ten seconds. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 Disconnect the USB or FireWire cable from your My Book drive, and the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility displays its current and target VCD settings: 7. Reconnect the USB or FireWire cable to configure: 6. ...
Select your drive. Click Configure Drive to continue and, as prompted, for your My Book drive: a. d. Click Continue. 5. b. Disconnect the AC power adapter cable from your drive. c. e. The WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility locates your drives and asks ... effect, you want to your drive. Wait ten seconds. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 Disconnect the USB or FireWire cable from your My Book drive, and the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility displays its current and target VCD settings: 7. Reconnect the USB or FireWire cable to configure: 6. ...
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.... If you think you have not installed the WD SmartWare software and have not installed the WD SmartWare software and want to move your My Book drive when you have hidden the VCD, it is the file that you copied to confirm the change. 9. Click Exit to close the WD SmartWare... If you got started without installing the WD SmartWare software, hid (disabled) the WD SmartWare virtual CD (VCD), and now want to move your My Book drive to another computer, or install the WD SmartWare software, you might later want to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Mac from...
.... If you think you have not installed the WD SmartWare software and have not installed the WD SmartWare software and want to move your My Book drive when you have hidden the VCD, it is the file that you copied to confirm the change. 9. Click Exit to close the WD SmartWare... If you got started without installing the WD SmartWare software, hid (disabled) the WD SmartWare virtual CD (VCD), and now want to move your My Book drive to another computer, or install the WD SmartWare software, you might later want to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Mac from...