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Table of Contents MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System ...
Table of Contents MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System ...
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iv MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive 31 Password Protecting Your Drive 31 Unlocking Your Drive 32 Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 33 Unlocking ...
iv MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive 31 Password Protecting Your Drive 31 Unlocking Your Drive 32 Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 33 Unlocking ...
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MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Safely Dismounting the Drive 58 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 58 Using the My Book Icon 59 Using the Drive Power Button 60 Unlocking the ... an SES Driver 66 Installing on Windows XP Computers 66 Installing the Driver Automatically 66 Installing the Driver Manually 68 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 70 Installing the Driver Automatically 70 Installing the Driver Manually 71 Installing on Windows 7 Computers 73 B Compliance and Warranty Information 75 Regulatory Compliance 75 FCC Class B Information...
MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Safely Dismounting the Drive 58 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 58 Using the My Book Icon 59 Using the Drive Power Button 60 Unlocking the ... an SES Driver 66 Installing on Windows XP Computers 66 Installing the Driver Automatically 66 Installing the Driver Manually 68 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 70 Installing the Driver Automatically 70 Installing the Driver Manually 71 Installing on Windows 7 Computers 73 B Compliance and Warranty Information 75 Regulatory Compliance 75 FCC Class B Information...
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...'ve made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more from the WD SmartWare control center. • Drive lock-Gain peace of your digital life. As always, this book-like shape takes up your data automatically and continuously, shows your backup as it happens, and brings back lost all...Elite drive include: Smart display-Create your data is believing. You can even view the label when the drive is secure. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Book™ Elite™ external hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all ...
...'ve made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more from the WD SmartWare control center. • Drive lock-Gain peace of your digital life. As always, this book-like shape takes up your data automatically and continuously, shows your backup as it happens, and brings back lost all...Elite drive include: Smart display-Create your data is believing. You can even view the label when the drive is secure. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Book™ Elite™ external hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all ...
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....wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Planet friendly-We designed a small box from recycled materials to recycle it. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.
....wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Planet friendly-We designed a small box from recycled materials to recycle it. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.
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... and button, interface port, and a security slot on the back Capacity Gauge Customizable Label Lock Indicator LED Power/Activity LED Figure 2. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Elite drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 49...
... and button, interface port, and a security slot on the back Capacity Gauge Customizable Label Lock Indicator LED Power/Activity LED Figure 2. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Elite drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 49...
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... works if the WD SmartWare software is horizontal) to indicate space used on the drive during the power-on your computer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Power Button USB 2.0 Kensington Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. Each segment represents approximately 10 percent of drive capacity: Segment Number 10 9 8 7 6 Percent Used Segment Number...
... works if the WD SmartWare software is horizontal) to indicate space used on the drive during the power-on your computer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Power Button USB 2.0 Kensington Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. Each segment represents approximately 10 percent of drive capacity: Segment Number 10 9 8 7 6 Percent Used Segment Number...
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...® Security Slot For drive security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Customizable Label. The power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity as described in "Registering Your Drive" on page 41. Connection to a USB...
...® Security Slot For drive security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Customizable Label. The power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity as described in "Registering Your Drive" on page 41. Connection to a USB...
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ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 Drives may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use this product as a portable drive. • To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Be aware of the enclosure's air slots. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 Drives may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use this product as a portable drive. • To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Be aware of the enclosure's air slots. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
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... you have reformatted the drive for use on a Mac computer, skip the rest of this procedure and see Figure on page 8. 4. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare...
... you have reformatted the drive for use on a Mac computer, skip the rest of this procedure and see Figure on page 8. 4. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare...
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... Proceed to step b on your My Book drive. 7. For Windows XP, one or two screens might also appear, depending on page 9. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. Skip to step a on your computer's operating system: IF your operating system is . . .
... Proceed to step b on your My Book drive. 7. For Windows XP, one or two screens might also appear, depending on page 9. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. Skip to step a on your computer's operating system: IF your operating system is . . .
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... animated. on your computer, THEN . . . On Windows XP with the WD SmartWare Software" on page 15 instead. 10. To see Figure 5). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. b. Skip to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 10. Figure 5. If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to...
... animated. on your computer, THEN . . . On Windows XP with the WD SmartWare Software" on page 15 instead. 10. To see Figure 5). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. b. Skip to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 10. Figure 5. If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to...
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... and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 9). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. The What would you do ? If you like to complete. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 This could take several minutes. Wait for getting...
... and double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 9). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. The What would you do ? If you like to complete. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 This could take several minutes. Wait for getting...
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... • "Registering Your Drive" on page 12). Install Drive Settings The initial Drive Settings screen for performing all WD SmartWare functions: a. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. In this case, the initial Drive Settings screen includes a Return to Backup button for now and display the initial Drive Settings screen (Figure 7 on your...
... • "Registering Your Drive" on page 12). Install Drive Settings The initial Drive Settings screen for performing all WD SmartWare functions: a. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. In this case, the initial Drive Settings screen includes a Return to Backup button for now and display the initial Drive Settings screen (Figure 7 on your...
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Figure 6. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL • Clicking the Settings tab displays the drive management Drive Settings screen with a Preferences button that you can use to enable the WD SmartWare Backup and Retrieve functions (see Figure 17 on page 32 and "Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions" on page 46). Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7.
Figure 6. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL • Clicking the Settings tab displays the drive management Drive Settings screen with a Preferences button that you can use to enable the WD SmartWare Backup and Retrieve functions (see Figure 17 on page 32 and "Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions" on page 46). Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7.
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WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 9. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8.
WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 9. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8.
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... data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you 've lost all of your computer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings...
... data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you 've lost all of your computer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings...
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... it with built-in diagnostic features (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 7) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in...
... it with built-in diagnostic features (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 7) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in...
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... get started without installing the WD SmartWare software, you might also want to hide (disable) the WD SmartWare virtual CD (VCD). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL To forego these performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1.
... get started without installing the WD SmartWare software, you might also want to hide (disable) the WD SmartWare virtual CD (VCD). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL To forego these performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1.
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... current and target VCD settings: 5. Either disconnect the AC power adapter cable or press the power button to hide the VCD: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL With those precautions in mind, if you have not installed the WD SmartWare software and want to off. b. d. Reconnect the USB cable to your drive...
... current and target VCD settings: 5. Either disconnect the AC power adapter cable or press the power button to hide the VCD: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL With those precautions in mind, if you have not installed the WD SmartWare software and want to off. b. d. Reconnect the USB cable to your drive...