Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... FireWire or USB port Mac® OS X 10.2.8 or later Windows® Available USB or FireWire port Windows 2000/XP Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Windows FireWire Installations You must first connect the drive using the USB cable to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For Mac, go to install FireWire device drivers. Before Getting Started Kit Contents My Book Pro Edition external hard drive...
... FireWire or USB port Mac® OS X 10.2.8 or later Windows® Available USB or FireWire port Windows 2000/XP Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Windows FireWire Installations You must first connect the drive using the USB cable to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For Mac, go to install FireWire device drivers. Before Getting Started Kit Contents My Book Pro Edition external hard drive...
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... is enabled only through installation of its driver, which must install utilities manually. If AutoPlay is connected. To update the Capacity Gauge without restarting, simply right-click the Button Manager icon in use Capacity Gauge The Capacity Gauge (inner LED) consists of the drive when utilities are installed automatically. For Windows, the autorun menu appears only on first installation of six sections which My Book is disabled on your computer or if...
... is enabled only through installation of its driver, which must install utilities manually. If AutoPlay is connected. To update the Capacity Gauge without restarting, simply right-click the Button Manager icon in use Capacity Gauge The Capacity Gauge (inner LED) consists of the drive when utilities are installed automatically. For Windows, the autorun menu appears only on first installation of six sections which My Book is disabled on your computer or if...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...transferred at USB 1.1 speed (up to a USB 1.1 device, data is not backward-compatible with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Note: If you connect to 1.5 Mb/s). USB 2.0 is equipped with FireWire 400. Kensington Security Slot For drive security, My Book Pro Edition is backward-compatible with three interfaces: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. FireWire 800 FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s. Choosing an Interface My Book Pro Edition is USB. FireWire 400 FireWire 400 supports data...
...transferred at USB 1.1 speed (up to a USB 1.1 device, data is not backward-compatible with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Note: If you connect to 1.5 Mb/s). USB 2.0 is equipped with FireWire 400. Kensington Security Slot For drive security, My Book Pro Edition is backward-compatible with three interfaces: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. FireWire 800 FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s. Choosing an Interface My Book Pro Edition is USB. FireWire 400 FireWire 400 supports data...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... must reformat the drive to Mac system format. Double-click the WD Button Manager package inside the Mac disk image to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. If you have already saved files on My Book, be sure to install the backup software now, double-click the EMC® Retrospect® Express icon located in the Mac folder and follow instructions as shown. To use My Book with FAT32 partitions greater than 128 GB...
... must reformat the drive to Mac system format. Double-click the WD Button Manager package inside the Mac disk image to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. If you have already saved files on My Book, be sure to install the backup software now, double-click the EMC® Retrospect® Express icon located in the Mac folder and follow instructions as shown. To use My Book with FAT32 partitions greater than 128 GB...
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... install the software, simply double-click your computer. otherwise, click Quit to use this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. Depending on your system's available ports, connect the FireWire 800 or FireWire 400 cable to the drive and your choice on how to the desktop. Connect the drive's power cord and USB cable as prompted. Navigate through the menus, make your files. Power Adapter EMC Retrospect Express EMC Retrospect Express is disabled...
... install the software, simply double-click your computer. otherwise, click Quit to use this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. Depending on your system's available ports, connect the FireWire 800 or FireWire 400 cable to the drive and your choice on how to the desktop. Connect the drive's power cord and USB cable as prompted. Navigate through the menus, make your files. Power Adapter EMC Retrospect Express EMC Retrospect Express is disabled...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... installed automatically. You may hear the drive power down as the Power LED flashes. For Windows, the autorun menu appears only on first installation of its driver, which My Book is disabled on your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. If AutoPlay is connected. Double-click My Computer, the My Book folder, the WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. To engage Safe Shutdown, press the Power button once. The drive...
... installed automatically. You may hear the drive power down as the Power LED flashes. For Windows, the autorun menu appears only on first installation of its driver, which My Book is disabled on your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. If AutoPlay is connected. Double-click My Computer, the My Book folder, the WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. To engage Safe Shutdown, press the Power button once. The drive...
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... using the Disk Management utility. How to use the drive on a Macintosh and a PC simultaneously format the drive to Mac OS format obtain and reinstall the original software included on My Book install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 format the drive to the FAT32 file system** disable the setting that boots the system from the external drive restore FireWire performance after upgrading to this product...
... using the Disk Management utility. How to use the drive on a Macintosh and a PC simultaneously format the drive to Mac OS format obtain and reinstall the original software included on My Book install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 format the drive to the FAT32 file system** disable the setting that boots the system from the external drive restore FireWire performance after upgrading to this product...
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... B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). To conclusively establish the period of the FCC Rules. Safety - Limited Warranty WD warrants that interference will conform to the limitations specified above, your purchase receipt. Subject to WD's specification therefor. Other marks may be mentioned herein that the Product may...
... B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). To conclusively establish the period of the FCC Rules. Safety - Limited Warranty WD warrants that interference will conform to the limitations specified above, your purchase receipt. Subject to WD's specification therefor. Other marks may be mentioned herein that the Product may...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...My Book™ Pro Edition™ Triple Interface Backup & Recovery Software Capacity Gauge Interface FireWire® 800 FireWire 400 USB 2.0 Software EMC® Retrospect® Express Capacities 250 - 500 GB Order Numbers WDG1T2500x WDG1T3200x WDG1T5000x WDG1T7500x Note: Not all regions of course! WD's My Book Pro Edition external hard drive with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology, and superior customer support. FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 - Product Features Triple interface - Intelligent drive management - Smart design - Inside the case...
...My Book™ Pro Edition™ Triple Interface Backup & Recovery Software Capacity Gauge Interface FireWire® 800 FireWire 400 USB 2.0 Software EMC® Retrospect® Express Capacities 250 - 500 GB Order Numbers WDG1T2500x WDG1T3200x WDG1T5000x WDG1T7500x Note: Not all regions of course! WD's My Book Pro Edition external hard drive with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology, and superior customer support. FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 - Product Features Triple interface - Intelligent drive management - Smart design - Inside the case...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... in these regions. The term of the limited warranty is effective in the EU beginning July 1, 2006, aims to protect human health and the environment by law. Product specifications subject to change without notice. © 2007 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. External Storage My Book Pro Edition Performance Specifications Data transfer rate FireWire 800 FireWire 400 USB 2.0 800 Mb/s (maximum) 400 Mb/s (maximum) 480 Mb...
... in these regions. The term of the limited warranty is effective in the EU beginning July 1, 2006, aims to protect human health and the environment by law. Product specifications subject to change without notice. © 2007 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. External Storage My Book Pro Edition Performance Specifications Data transfer rate FireWire 800 FireWire 400 USB 2.0 800 Mb/s (maximum) 400 Mb/s (maximum) 480 Mb...