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...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 ...Checking Drive Health 47 8 Using the Drive with Windows 49 Reformatting the Drive 49 Installing the Drive on Windows Computers 49 Installing on Windows XP Computers 50 Installing on Windows Vista or Windows 7 Computers 52 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software on Windows 54 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 57 Opening ...
...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 ...Checking Drive Health 47 8 Using the Drive with Windows 49 Reformatting the Drive 49 Installing the Drive on Windows Computers 49 Installing on Windows XP Computers 50 Installing on Windows Vista or Windows 7 Computers 52 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software on Windows 54 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 57 Opening ...
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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 59 Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software 60 9 Troubleshooting 61 Installing, Partitioning, and ...Drive 61 Frequently Asked Questions 61 A Installing an SES Driver 63 Installing on Windows XP Computers 63 Installing the Driver Automatically 63 Installing the Driver Manually 65 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 67 Installing the Driver Automatically 67 Installing the Driver Manually 68 ...
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 59 Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software 60 9 Troubleshooting 61 Installing, Partitioning, and ...Drive 61 Frequently Asked Questions 61 A Installing an SES Driver 63 Installing on Windows XP Computers 63 Installing the Driver Automatically 63 Installing the Driver Manually 65 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 67 Installing the Driver Automatically 67 Installing the Driver Manually 68 ...
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... OS X® Leopard® • Mac OS X® Snow Leopard™ Windows® • Windows XP • 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...
... OS X® Leopard® • Mac OS X® Snow Leopard™ Windows® • Windows XP • 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...
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It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with Windows" on page 49 or "Troubleshooting" on page 61 instead. Turn on...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 computer. 3. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Depending... on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Connect the My Book drive as follows: US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. Note:...
It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with Windows" on page 49 or "Troubleshooting" on page 61 instead. Turn on...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 computer. 3. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Depending... on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Connect the My Book drive as follows: US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. Note:...
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... can safely dismount the drive from the desktop before you to dismount, and then on your desktop. To clean up your Mac, multiple My Book VCD icons display on the submenu, click Unmount CD: Safely Dismounting the Drive You can dismount duplicate VCDs. 1. Using the WD SmartWare Icon...before shutting down as the drive or volume. See "Dismounting the Virtual CD" and dismount the Virtual CD to make sure that all active windows and applications before you have more than one volume, a prompt asks you physically disconnect it, dismount the Virtual CD as well as the ...
... can safely dismount the drive from the desktop before you to dismount, and then on your desktop. To clean up your Mac, multiple My Book VCD icons display on the submenu, click Unmount CD: Safely Dismounting the Drive You can dismount duplicate VCDs. 1. Using the WD SmartWare Icon...before shutting down as the drive or volume. See "Dismounting the Virtual CD" and dismount the Virtual CD to make sure that all active windows and applications before you have more than one volume, a prompt asks you physically disconnect it, dismount the Virtual CD as well as the ...
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...computer's operating system, see: • "Installing on Windows XP Computers" on page 50 • "Installing on Windows Vista or Windows 7 Computers" on Windows Computers This section describes installing the drive for the first time. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive... with Windows The My Book drive is preformatted as a single HFS+J ...
...computer's operating system, see: • "Installing on Windows XP Computers" on page 50 • "Installing on Windows Vista or Windows 7 Computers" on Windows Computers This section describes installing the drive for the first time. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive... with Windows The My Book drive is preformatted as a single HFS+J ...
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... rest of this drive. 2. One or two screens might appear, depending on a Windows XP computer: 1. Enabled Disabled Proceed to step 5. 3. Skip to step 3. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Installing on Windows XP Computers To install your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive on your computer setup: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is...
... rest of this drive. 2. One or two screens might appear, depending on a Windows XP computer: 1. Enabled Disabled Proceed to step 5. 3. Skip to step 3. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Installing on Windows XP Computers To install your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive on your computer setup: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is...
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AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled-Open Computer. 6. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Book drive. The VCD displays on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. The Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays: If a flash video player is ... is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 51 Note: If you do not want to "Getting Started with Removable Storage: Note: WD SmartWare software is animated. 7. Continue to install the WD SmartWare...
AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled-Open Computer. 6. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Book drive. The VCD displays on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. The Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays: If a flash video player is ... is provided in the form of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 51 Note: If you do not want to "Getting Started with Removable Storage: Note: WD SmartWare software is animated. 7. Continue to install the WD SmartWare...
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... appropriate driver for the drive. 2. Enabled Disabled Proceed to step 5. 3. AutoRun (AutoPlay) enabled-Click Run WDSmartWare.exe on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer: 1. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista or Windows 7 Computers To install your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive on the AutoPlay screen: USING THE DRIVE WITH...
... appropriate driver for the drive. 2. Enabled Disabled Proceed to step 5. 3. AutoRun (AutoPlay) enabled-Click Run WDSmartWare.exe on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer: 1. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista or Windows 7 Computers To install your My Book Studio or Studio LX drive on the AutoPlay screen: USING THE DRIVE WITH...
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... like a physical CD. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD that is provided in the form of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Book drive. AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled-Open Computer. 6. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to WD SmartWare screen displays...of this procedure and continue to "Getting Started with Removable Storage: Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with the WD SmartWare Software on Windows" on page 54. Disregard the rest of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. USING ...
... like a physical CD. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD that is provided in the form of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Book drive. AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled-Open Computer. 6. Note: If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to WD SmartWare screen displays...of this procedure and continue to "Getting Started with Removable Storage: Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with the WD SmartWare Software on Windows" on page 54. Disregard the rest of the VCD, such as the documentation and some extra programs, right-click and select Open. USING ...
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..., • Password protect or register your computer, the screen is installed on another computer, 2. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 54 Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays: MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL If a flash video player is animated. 7. The full version of the WD SmartWare ...software, with WD SmartWare software: IF you like to your My Book drive on your drive, Install Drive Settings. The full version of the WD SmartWare software and retrieve Retrieve a backup. Note: If you...
..., • Password protect or register your computer, the screen is installed on another computer, 2. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 54 Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays: MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL If a flash video player is animated. 7. The full version of the WD SmartWare ...software, with WD SmartWare software: IF you like to your My Book drive on your drive, Install Drive Settings. The full version of the WD SmartWare software and retrieve Retrieve a backup. Note: If you...
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... that you can choose what you clicked . . . See Figure 5 on page 11 and "Backing Up Your Computer Files" on page 26. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 55 Wait for securing and registering your first backup: a. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 3.
... that you can choose what you clicked . . . See Figure 5 on page 11 and "Backing Up Your Computer Files" on page 26. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 55 Wait for securing and registering your first backup: a. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 3.
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Drive Maintenance Home Screen Figure 17. Drive Maintenance Drive Settings Screen USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 56 MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 16.
Drive Maintenance Home Screen Figure 17. Drive Maintenance Drive Settings Screen USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 56 MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Figure 16.
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...restart it by: • Clicking Start > (All) Programs > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare. • Double-clicking the WD SmartWare icon in the task bar. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Using the WD SmartWare Icon After you have installed the WD SmartWare software (see : • Figure 7 on page 12... 56 In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all included file extensions, search for backup are shown against a blue background in the Windows task bar. By clicking the icon, you can also left- in the task bar The WD SmartWare Home screen displays, see "Getting Started with ...
...restart it by: • Clicking Start > (All) Programs > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare. • Double-clicking the WD SmartWare icon in the task bar. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Using the WD SmartWare Icon After you have installed the WD SmartWare software (see : • Figure 7 on page 12... 56 In the Content Gauge for your computer's hard drive, all included file extensions, search for backup are shown against a blue background in the Windows task bar. By clicking the icon, you can also left- in the task bar The WD SmartWare Home screen displays, see "Getting Started with ...
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...the drive and let it back on, and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. To prevent data loss, close all active windows and applications before disconnecting the drive from the computer. Power it cool for the power/activity LED to indicate drive IF the WD SmartWare... You might be . . . Locked or in a format that the WD SmartWare software does not understand (non-Windows format in the system tray, and then click Safely remove My Book Studio USB HDD. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Checking Drive Status and Temperature Hover the pointer over the WD SmartWare...
...the drive and let it back on, and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. To prevent data loss, close all active windows and applications before disconnecting the drive from the computer. Power it cool for the power/activity LED to indicate drive IF the WD SmartWare... You might be . . . Locked or in a format that the WD SmartWare software does not understand (non-Windows format in the system tray, and then click Safely remove My Book Studio USB HDD. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Checking Drive Status and Temperature Hover the pointer over the WD SmartWare...
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... options to enable the Backup and Retrieve functions: 1. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Programs and Features. 3. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 59 prompt on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen and now want to the Settings screen • Remove the Preferences option from your computer: ... Do you sure... However, you like to do? Uninstalling on page 56), click Preferences to display the Set Preferences dialog: 2. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions If you selected Install Drive Settings at the What would you will need...
... options to enable the Backup and Retrieve functions: 1. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Programs and Features. 3. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 59 prompt on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen and now want to the Settings screen • Remove the Preferences option from your computer: ... Do you sure... However, you like to do? Uninstalling on page 56), click Preferences to display the Set Preferences dialog: 2. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions If you selected Install Drive Settings at the What would you will need...
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... case, however, you will not be able to display the Continue without installing WD SmartWare? Click: • Continue without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software If you do ? prompt on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen to... can still use your mind and do want to "Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software on Windows" on page 54. In this case, go to install the WD SmartWare software. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 60 Click Do Not Install at the What would you like to do not install the...
... case, however, you will not be able to display the Continue without installing WD SmartWare? Click: • Continue without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software If you do ? prompt on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen to... can still use your mind and do want to "Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software on Windows" on page 54. In this case, go to install the WD SmartWare software. USING THE DRIVE WITH WINDOWS - 60 Click Do Not Install at the What would you like to do not install the...
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...1364 291 *The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows; Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? Note: If an additional external drive is connected...When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.microsoft.com for your USB card manufacturer. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions ...
...1364 291 *The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows; Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? Note: If an additional external drive is connected...When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.microsoft.com for your USB card manufacturer. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions ...
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... Wizard screen, select Yes this appendix: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing on Windows Vista Computers Installing on Windows 7 Computers Installing on computers running Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you connect your My Book drive to your computer is connected to the Internet....appear at the same time as shown in this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to Windows Update: 3. The following topics are included in Figure 4 on the Welcome to continue. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If ...
... Wizard screen, select Yes this appendix: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing on Windows Vista Computers Installing on Windows 7 Computers Installing on computers running Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you connect your My Book drive to your computer is connected to the Internet....appear at the same time as shown in this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to Windows Update: 3. The following topics are included in Figure 4 on the Welcome to continue. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If ...
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Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Double-click the extras folder. c. Double-click the WD SmartWare VCD drive. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 65 b. Select WD SES Device Driver. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to My Computer and: a. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to continue. 3. Click Next to Windows Update: 2. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4.
Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Double-click the extras folder. c. Double-click the WD SmartWare VCD drive. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 65 b. Select WD SES Device Driver. MY BOOK STUDIO AND STUDIO LX USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to My Computer and: a. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to continue. 3. Click Next to Windows Update: 2. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4.
