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... Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 101 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes 102 12 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 103 Overview 103 Connecting A USB Drive 103 Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only 104 Creating a Shortcut to the USB Drive (Windows only 104 13 Appendix A: Specifications 105 14 Appendix B: Troubleshooting 106 First Steps Checklist 106 Resetting the...
... Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 101 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes 102 12 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 103 Overview 103 Connecting A USB Drive 103 Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only 104 Creating a Shortcut to the USB Drive (Windows only 104 13 Appendix A: Specifications 105 14 Appendix B: Troubleshooting 106 First Steps Checklist 106 Resetting the...
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..., videos, music, and important documents in your own - Connect to Dropbox™ and more storage for all the features of your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 external hard drive to your wireless router for your home network. Save everything on your home network and accessing your mobile devices at http://www.wd.com/. Are...
..., videos, music, and important documents in your own - Connect to Dropbox™ and more storage for all the features of your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 external hard drive to your wireless router for your home network. Save everything on your home network and accessing your mobile devices at http://www.wd.com/. Are...
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Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Connects to a local network. Power port Connects the drive to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable.
Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Connects to a local network. Power port Connects the drive to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable.
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...bottom of the procedures described below. You can still: „ Use your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage device as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping files to contact WD Support. In the left panel, click Network. 4. Click Rescan. 2. Getting Started Without ...on page 20.) Getting to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, Shared Videos subfolders. Double-click WDMyCloud under Network, and then locate the drive's Public folder. 5. GETTING STARTED 1. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. Using Windows 8 1. Double-...
...bottom of the procedures described below. You can still: „ Use your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage device as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping files to contact WD Support. In the left panel, click Network. 4. Click Rescan. 2. Getting Started Without ...on page 20.) Getting to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, Shared Videos subfolders. Double-click WDMyCloud under Network, and then locate the drive's Public folder. 5. GETTING STARTED 1. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. Using Windows 8 1. Double-...
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... and select the WD My Cloud device as the backup destination. 6. Select a share where you can store these backups, so that if your hard drive or operating system should crash, or you lose a file, you want to your WD My Cloud device. If you lose files or your system...PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 23 USER MANUAL Click Select Folder and then OK. 11. Make sure the backup destination is a built-in the Select a File History drive list. 7. Using Windows 8 File History Windows 8 File History automatically backs up Backup button and follow the steps in the wizard. 4. Double-click ...
... and select the WD My Cloud device as the backup destination. 6. Select a share where you can store these backups, so that if your hard drive or operating system should crash, or you lose a file, you want to your WD My Cloud device. If you lose files or your system...PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 23 USER MANUAL Click Select Folder and then OK. 11. Make sure the backup destination is a built-in the Select a File History drive list. 7. Using Windows 8 File History Windows 8 File History automatically backs up Backup button and follow the steps in the wizard. 4. Double-click ...
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...retrieve individual items, multiple items, shares, or if your system crashes, your hard drive: 1. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 26 USER MANUAL To retrieve backed...: Starting a Backup To start a backup at any time, select Back Up Now on the WD My Cloud drive. Open the window on your computer where you do not need to open a window.) 2. Click the Time...item on your desktop, you want the item restored. For example, you might sometimes want to your entire hard drive. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES To see files from the drop-down menu (above). Retrieving Backed-Up Items ...
...retrieve individual items, multiple items, shares, or if your system crashes, your hard drive: 1. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 26 USER MANUAL To retrieve backed...: Starting a Backup To start a backup at any time, select Back Up Now on the WD My Cloud drive. Open the window on your computer where you do not need to open a window.) 2. Click the Time...item on your desktop, you want the item restored. For example, you might sometimes want to your entire hard drive. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES To see files from the drop-down menu (above). Retrieving Backed-Up Items ...
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...to display the Time Machine Settings dialog box: 2. With the Time Machine switch ON, click the Configure link to back up. Drive Sleep is enabled, the hard drive goes into standby mode to save power use by default. Mac Backups This section of the General page enables or disables Time ...on or off. Energy Saver You can also configure Time Machine Settings. To configure backup settings: 1. View or change the following settings: Drive Sleep LED If this function is enabled by the WD My Cloud device. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 76 USER MANUAL You can ...
...to display the Time Machine Settings dialog box: 2. With the Time Machine switch ON, click the Configure link to back up. Drive Sleep is enabled, the hard drive goes into standby mode to save power use by default. Mac Backups This section of the General page enables or disables Time ...on or off. Energy Saver You can also configure Time Machine Settings. To configure backup settings: 1. View or change the following settings: Drive Sleep LED If this function is enabled by the WD My Cloud device. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 76 USER MANUAL You can ...
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... about various events, including whether a firmware update is available, a firmware installation was successful, capacity was exceeded, and so on how your drive is configured. The Notification Emails section of by email, depending on . Click Open, and when the Import Configuration File dialog displays, click OK...to be notified of the page enables you to set up email addresses for up panel and are not as severe as over temperature, or hard drive, volume, and network status. As an administrator, you can configure: „ Event categories you want to be addressed immediately. „...
... about various events, including whether a firmware update is available, a firmware installation was successful, capacity was exceeded, and so on how your drive is configured. The Notification Emails section of by email, depending on . Click Open, and when the Import Configuration File dialog displays, click OK...to be notified of the page enables you to set up email addresses for up panel and are not as severe as over temperature, or hard drive, volume, and network status. As an administrator, you can configure: „ Event categories you want to be addressed immediately. „...
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..." on the rear of your WD My Cloud device for additional storage. CONNECTING A USB HARD DRIVE 12 Connecting a USB Hard Drive Overview Connecting A USB Drive Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only) Creating a Shortcut to the USB Drive (Windows only) Overview When you can access it with Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. „... external USB port and attach up to seven USB devices to the WD My Cloud device, it becomes a network drive. Connecting A USB Drive Connect a USB hard drive to the USB port on page 50.) The WD My Cloud device supports the following capabilities: „ When you...
..." on the rear of your WD My Cloud device for additional storage. CONNECTING A USB HARD DRIVE 12 Connecting a USB Hard Drive Overview Connecting A USB Drive Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only) Creating a Shortcut to the USB Drive (Windows only) Overview When you can access it with Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. „... external USB port and attach up to seven USB devices to the WD My Cloud device, it becomes a network drive. Connecting A USB Drive Connect a USB hard drive to the USB port on page 50.) The WD My Cloud device supports the following capabilities: „ When you...
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... over or click to open the mapped network drive prompts a new login window. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 104 USER MANUAL CONNECTING A USB HARD DRIVE Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only) 1. Attempting to select your USB Drive. Creating a Shortcut to be accessible again (...until the next reboot). The Map Network Drive dialog box displays: 4. This can occur if the...
... over or click to open the mapped network drive prompts a new login window. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 104 USER MANUAL CONNECTING A USB HARD DRIVE Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only) 1. Attempting to select your USB Drive. Creating a Shortcut to be accessible again (...until the next reboot). The Map Network Drive dialog box displays: 4. This can occur if the...
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... protocols I/O ports Data transfer rate High performance (100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drive CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, AFP Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 3.0 up to 5 Gb/s USB 2.0 up to 480 Mb/s Compatibility Note: Compatibility may vary depending ...
... protocols I/O ports Data transfer rate High performance (100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drive CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, AFP Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 3.0 up to 5 Gb/s USB 2.0 up to 480 Mb/s Compatibility Note: Compatibility may vary depending ...
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... 107 manually mapping the drive letter 107 resetting the system 106 Setup or WD SmartWare cannot detect my drive 108 Troubleshooting connections 16 TwonkyMedia 97 U Uninstalling WD Quick View 36 USB hard drive connect and manage 103 creating...WAN 6 Warning deleting a share 52 do not move drive 106 interrupting the factory restore 82 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL unplugging drive during reboot or shutdown 83 Warranty information all regions ... alerts 35 managing 28 mapping the drive 33 monitoring storage 34 opening shares 31 safely shutting down 109 cannot play media through...
... 107 manually mapping the drive letter 107 resetting the system 106 Setup or WD SmartWare cannot detect my drive 108 Troubleshooting connections 16 TwonkyMedia 97 U Uninstalling WD Quick View 36 USB hard drive connect and manage 103 creating...WAN 6 Warning deleting a share 52 do not move drive 106 interrupting the factory restore 82 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL unplugging drive during reboot or shutdown 83 Warranty information all regions ... alerts 35 managing 28 mapping the drive 33 monitoring storage 34 opening shares 31 safely shutting down 109 cannot play media through...
Product Specifications
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...temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. System REQUIREMENTS Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista® or Windows XP (SP 3)...office network. Increase your personal cloud capacity Simply attach a compatible USB 3.0 hard drive directly to the USB expansion port on your personal cloud. With double-safe... OS platforms Capacities and models 4 TB WDBCTL0040HWT 3 TB WDBCTL0030HWT 2 TB WDBCTL0020HWT Limited Warranty 2 years Worldwide Compatibility may be mentioned herein that belong to change...
...temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. System REQUIREMENTS Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista® or Windows XP (SP 3)...office network. Increase your personal cloud capacity Simply attach a compatible USB 3.0 hard drive directly to the USB expansion port on your personal cloud. With double-safe... OS platforms Capacities and models 4 TB WDBCTL0040HWT 3 TB WDBCTL0030HWT 2 TB WDBCTL0020HWT Limited Warranty 2 years Worldwide Compatibility may be mentioned herein that belong to change...
