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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 Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 33 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 34 Changing Your Password 35 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 36 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 36 Opening WD SmartWare Software 36 Checking Drive Status 36 Monitoring Icon Alerts 37 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 37 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 37 Using the Drive Power Button 37 Customizing...
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 Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 33 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 34 Changing Your Password 35 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 36 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 36 Opening WD SmartWare Software 36 Checking Drive Status 36 Monitoring Icon Alerts 37 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 37 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 37 Using the Drive Power Button 37 Customizing...
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...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 Drive 60 Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 60 Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 61 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 62 9 Troubleshooting 64 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 64 Frequently Asked Questions 64 A Installing an SES Driver 66 Installing on Windows XP Computers 66 Installing the Driver Automatically 66 Installing the Driver Manually 68 Installing on Windows...
...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 Drive 60 Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 60 Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 61 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 62 9 Troubleshooting 64 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 64 Frequently Asked Questions 64 A Installing an SES Driver 66 Installing on Windows XP Computers 66 Installing the Driver Automatically 66 Installing the Driver Manually 68 Installing on Windows...
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... Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your WD Product Handling Precautions Features Major features of your own personalized drive label to its original location whether you the power to identify what 's stored on a shelf. The display also includes available capacity and security status. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file. • See your desk and allows...
... Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your WD Product Handling Precautions Features Major features of your own personalized drive label to its original location whether you the power to identify what 's stored on a shelf. The display also includes available capacity and security status. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file. • See your desk and allows...
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.... The full version of the WD SmartWare software and retrieve files that you want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 5 on page 15 instead. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with continuous automatic backup, retrieve, drive lock password protection, and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Create a drive label • Password protect or register your drive Install Drive Settings button. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10
.... The full version of the WD SmartWare software and retrieve files that you want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 5 on page 15 instead. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with continuous automatic backup, retrieve, drive lock password protection, and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Create a drive label • Password protect or register your drive Install Drive Settings button. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10
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..., or install the WD SmartWare software, then use the copy/paste or drag/drop function to copy the Virtual CD Manager folder from the downloaded .zip file 4. Open the Virtual CD Manager folder or the downloaded utility .zip file (WDSmartWareVirtualCDManagerforWindows-vx.x.x.x.zip) and double-click the appropriate .exe file to continue. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 18 If you might want to move your Internet connection to show the VCD: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL...
..., or install the WD SmartWare software, then use the copy/paste or drag/drop function to copy the Virtual CD Manager folder from the downloaded .zip file 4. Open the Virtual CD Manager folder or the downloaded utility .zip file (WDSmartWareVirtualCDManagerforWindows-vx.x.x.x.zip) and double-click the appropriate .exe file to continue. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 18 If you might want to move your Internet connection to show the VCD: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL...
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... open the backup files content box: BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 23 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your future requirements. 5. Click the WDStore link in the background, so you can continue using you computer for other things during the backup. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to suit your drive is full means that the WD SmartWare software...
... open the backup files content box: BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 23 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your future requirements. 5. Click the WDStore link in the background, so you can continue using you computer for other things during the backup. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to suit your drive is full means that the WD SmartWare software...
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... of backup versions. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 12. If you overwrite or delete a file by mistake, or want to keep (from 1 to retrieve files from a longer back-in the Enter the number of backup versions to keep up to save and implement the new number of each file available for retrieves, and you want to display the Set File History dialog: 2. On the Software Settings...
... of backup versions. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 12. If you overwrite or delete a file by mistake, or want to keep (from 1 to retrieve files from a longer back-in the Enter the number of backup versions to keep up to save and implement the new number of each file available for retrieves, and you want to display the Set File History dialog: 2. On the Software Settings...
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... topics: Password Protecting Your Drive Unlocking Your Drive Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Changing Your Password MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Password Protecting Your Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that is on your drive or write new data to it again. CAUTION! If you can use it . The WD SmartWare software uses your password to see Figure 17 on the drive. You will gain access to your drive and you...
... topics: Password Protecting Your Drive Unlocking Your Drive Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Changing Your Password MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Password Protecting Your Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that is on your drive or write new data to it again. CAUTION! If you can use it . The WD SmartWare software uses your password to see Figure 17 on the drive. You will gain access to your drive and you...
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... exits the sleep mode You will have created a password to keep others from accessing the files on your computer. Read the warning about the possibility of your password and enable password protection for as long as you accept the risk. 8. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your current work session. CAUTION! LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 32 Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if...
... exits the sleep mode You will have created a password to keep others from accessing the files on your computer. Read the warning about the possibility of your password and enable password protection for as long as you accept the risk. 8. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your current work session. CAUTION! LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 32 Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if...
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... is Idle" on page 39. On the Software Settings screen (see . . . Click Browse and use . 2. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 38 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Customizing Your Software Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to quickly customize its own software settings for software updates whenever you reconnect your My Book drive to use the browse function to . . . File History Backup Speed Retrieve Folder Preferences AND see Figure 12 on page...
... is Idle" on page 39. On the Software Settings screen (see . . . Click Browse and use . 2. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 38 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Customizing Your Software Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to quickly customize its own software settings for software updates whenever you reconnect your My Book drive to use the browse function to . . . File History Backup Speed Retrieve Folder Preferences AND see Figure 12 on page...
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... CD and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file - Read the warning about the loss of data if you have forgotten or lost your drive. 3. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your My Book when the drive is not locked: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase Function. On the Drive Settings screen (see Figure 17 on the Home screen to open the WD SmartWare vir- Click the I understand...
... CD and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file - Read the warning about the loss of data if you have forgotten or lost your drive. 3. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your My Book when the drive is not locked: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase Function. On the Drive Settings screen (see Figure 17 on the Home screen to open the WD SmartWare vir- Click the I understand...
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... driver installation of up to the FAT32 file system* Use the drive on a Mac and a PC simultaneously 207, 3322 287, 3323 3645 3647 1425 1364 291 *The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from Mac GPT to Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the original software...
... driver installation of up to the FAT32 file system* Use the drive on a Mac and a PC simultaneously 207, 3322 287, 3323 3645 3647 1425 1364 291 *The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from Mac GPT to Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the original software...
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... Internet • Manually, whether your computer must have an SES driver installed on page 8, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software, you must be connected to the Internet...
... Internet • Manually, whether your computer must have an SES driver installed on page 8, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software, you must be connected to the Internet...
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When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 67 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5.
When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 67 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5.
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... additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or Figure 4 on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. On the Found New Hardware - MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on page 6, the Found New Hardware screen displays. If they appear...
... additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or Figure 4 on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. On the Found New Hardware - MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on page 6, the Found New Hardware screen displays. If they appear...
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On the Found New Hardware - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 71 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2.
On the Found New Hardware - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 71 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2.
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... BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL F FAQs USBs 64 FCC Class B information 75 File categories, defined 14, 21 history, drive setting 38 history, screen 25 Flashing icon alerts 37 Formatting the drive 64 Front and back views 3 Full Media Scan 47 H Handling precautions 6 Hardware 2 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 75 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L Label, specifying 41 Launching WD SmartWare software on the Mac 56 LED indicators 4 LEDs lock indicator 5 Limited warranty 76 M Mac reformatting...
... BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL F FAQs USBs 64 FCC Class B information 75 File categories, defined 14, 21 history, drive setting 38 history, screen 25 Flashing icon alerts 37 Formatting the drive 64 Front and back views 3 Full Media Scan 47 H Handling precautions 6 Hardware 2 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 75 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L Label, specifying 41 Launching WD SmartWare software on the Mac 56 LED indicators 4 LEDs lock indicator 5 Limited warranty 76 M Mac reformatting...
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... change a file. As used for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Capacities and models 2 TB WDBAAH0020HCH 1.5 TB WDBAAH0015HCH 1 TB WDBAAH0010HCH 640 GB WDBAAH6400ECH Kit Contents External hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to remind you to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Total accessible capacity varies depending on and off with password...
... change a file. As used for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Capacities and models 2 TB WDBAAH0020HCH 1.5 TB WDBAAH0015HCH 1 TB WDBAAH0010HCH 640 GB WDBAAH6400ECH Kit Contents External hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to remind you to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Total accessible capacity varies depending on and off with password...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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... Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to display the Home screen (see . . . tab Backup Retrieve Settings Settings Settings Help AND see Figure 1 on page 17 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 21 "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on your external device, Customize the settings of your external device, Create a password to online support services, THEN click the . . . Back up the files on your computer's internal hard drive to your external device, Retrieve backed up files from accessing the files on page 33. "Securing...
... Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to display the Home screen (see . . . tab Backup Retrieve Settings Settings Settings Help AND see Figure 1 on page 17 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 21 "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on your external device, Customize the settings of your external device, Create a password to online support services, THEN click the . . . Back up the files on your computer's internal hard drive to your external device, Retrieve backed up files from accessing the files on page 33. "Securing...
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... Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 37 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6 Managing and Customizing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Using the WD Quick View Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Naming the Drive Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image Using the WD Quick View Icon After you can use the icon to...
... Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 37 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 6 Managing and Customizing the Drive 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Using the WD Quick View Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Naming the Drive Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image Using the WD Quick View Icon After you can use the icon to...