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... environment, including residential areas. Se ha realizado una "Declaración de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas correspondientes y se encuentra documentada en las instalaciones de Western Digital en Europa. VCCI Notice (Japan only) LED FireWire 800 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 2 USB 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 This ...229;gspänning (2006/95/EC). Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. If this product. My Book® Studio Edition™ II Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800....
... environment, including residential areas. Se ha realizado una "Declaración de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas correspondientes y se encuentra documentada en las instalaciones de Western Digital en Europa. VCCI Notice (Japan only) LED FireWire 800 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 2 USB 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 This ...229;gspänning (2006/95/EC). Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. If this product. My Book® Studio Edition™ II Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800....
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... answer ID. • Installation - If the answer is available 24/7. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone...
... answer ID. • Installation - If the answer is available 24/7. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone...
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... USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing My Book® Studio Edition™ II, the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and anyone looking for this product, visit store.westerndigital.com (U.S. GETTING ... FireWire 800 to 400 cable (9-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Studio Edition II FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 cable USB cable AC adapter (U.S.-only)* or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different...
... USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing My Book® Studio Edition™ II, the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and anyone looking for this product, visit store.westerndigital.com (U.S. GETTING ... FireWire 800 to 400 cable (9-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Studio Edition II FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 cable USB cable AC adapter (U.S.-only)* or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different...
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... information is recommended that keeps it is necessary for setup and technical support. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of compatible eSATA cards, search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for more information.
... information is recommended that keeps it is necessary for setup and technical support. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of compatible eSATA cards, search our knowledge base at support.wdc.com for more information.
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...;C-35°C (41°F-95°F) • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. GETTING STARTED - 4
...;C-35°C (41°F-95°F) • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. GETTING STARTED - 4
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... and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of the drive. Allow it to cool down . MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with ...Capacity Gauge indicators are represented by illuminating six sections in eSATA mode. eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is turned on each system to which My Book is illuminated upon installation. You can replace the failed drive and restore the system. For more information, including instructions on changing the ...
... and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of the drive. Allow it to cool down . MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with ...Capacity Gauge indicators are represented by illuminating six sections in eSATA mode. eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is turned on each system to which My Book is illuminated upon installation. You can replace the failed drive and restore the system. For more information, including instructions on changing the ...
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... separately). Up to 480 Mb/s. This device is backward-compatible with FireWire 400 using a special adapter such as the FireWire 800 to 1.5 Mb/s). Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - Kensington Security Slot For drive security, this kit.
... separately). Up to 480 Mb/s. This device is backward-compatible with FireWire 400 using a special adapter such as the FireWire 800 to 1.5 Mb/s). Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - Kensington Security Slot For drive security, this kit.
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ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 Copy Application Software allows you to keep them current. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. A user guide and online help are included with this device. It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to back up the software included with this application. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an intuitive and robust backup and recovery application that provides around-the-clock data protection.
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 Copy Application Software allows you to keep them current. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. A user guide and online help are included with this device. It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to back up the software included with this application. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an intuitive and robust backup and recovery application that provides around-the-clock data protection.
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... capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown™ and also installs WD RAID Manager. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. Click Install. SETTING UP - 8 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. Double-click the WD Drive Manager folder, which...
... capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown™ and also installs WD RAID Manager. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. Click Install. SETTING UP - 8 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. Double-click the WD Drive Manager folder, which...
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...support.wdc.com for your wall power adapter is now installed and ready to use. *This product may ship with the installation. 9. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. If you want to the system, and WD Drive Manager will appear in the ... in the status menu. Click Accept to your computer. 14. Plug one end of the interface cable into an available port on your region. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Click Quit. 10. SETTING UP - 9 Verify that plug type of the product. Note: For more information about interface types and ...
...support.wdc.com for your wall power adapter is now installed and ready to use. *This product may ship with the installation. 9. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. If you want to the system, and WD Drive Manager will appear in the ... in the status menu. Click Accept to your computer. 14. Plug one end of the interface cable into an available port on your region. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Click Quit. 10. SETTING UP - 9 Verify that plug type of the product. Note: For more information about interface types and ...
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... pressing the power button located on your computer. 12. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for your AC power receptacle. 9. SETTING UP - ...the interface cable into an available port on your wall power adapter is now installed and ready to use. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. If you want to load... software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 6. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3.
... pressing the power button located on your computer. 12. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for your AC power receptacle. 9. SETTING UP - ...the interface cable into an available port on your wall power adapter is now installed and ready to use. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. If you want to load... software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 6. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3.
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...UP - 11 Or, click Cancel to safely connect the device. 1. Plug the other end of your AC power receptacle. 7. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 8. Connect the wall adapter to your wall...remove it for Windows so your system recognizes the device. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to perform its search. 9. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for additional drivers, allow it to the DC power input at the rear panel of options including software, documentation, and...
...UP - 11 Or, click Cancel to safely connect the device. 1. Plug the other end of your AC power receptacle. 7. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 8. Connect the wall adapter to your wall...remove it for Windows so your system recognizes the device. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to perform its search. 9. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for additional drivers, allow it to the DC power input at the rear panel of options including software, documentation, and...
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Click Next. 12. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. Click Next. SETTING UP - 12 The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. The My Book disk number is selected by default.
Click Next. 12. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. Click Next. SETTING UP - 12 The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. The My Book disk number is selected by default.
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... Disk Wizard completes. Windows Vista: please proceed to select the Unallocated drive (black bar). Click Finish. 14. CAUTION: Be sure to the next step. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. Right-click on the black bar (Unallocated space) to see a menu of available options. 15. The Welcome to continue and select...
... Disk Wizard completes. Windows Vista: please proceed to select the Unallocated drive (black bar). Click Finish. 14. CAUTION: Be sure to the next step. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. Right-click on the black bar (Unallocated space) to see a menu of available options. 15. The Welcome to continue and select...
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The Format Partition screen appears. SETTING UP - 14 Select a drive letter to assign to create and click Next. 17. It is recommended that you wish to save time in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create on the drive. On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you enter "My Book" in the formatting process. Select the size of the partition you wish to the partition and click Next. 18. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16.
The Format Partition screen appears. SETTING UP - 14 Select a drive letter to assign to create and click Next. 17. It is recommended that you wish to save time in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create on the drive. On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you enter "My Book" in the formatting process. Select the size of the partition you wish to the partition and click Next. 18. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16.
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The Windows 2000 and Windows XP Disk Management utility cannot support the format of a FAT32 partition larger than 32GB. After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as a drive letter in My Computer and is now installed and ready to use NTFS as the file system (you can also select FAT16 ... dual-booting, it is best to verify the process and the choices you use . Dynamic partitions cannot be created on an external hard drive. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you selected. 20.
The Windows 2000 and Windows XP Disk Management utility cannot support the format of a FAT32 partition larger than 32GB. After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as a drive letter in My Computer and is now installed and ready to use NTFS as the file system (you can also select FAT16 ... dual-booting, it is best to verify the process and the choices you use . Dynamic partitions cannot be created on an external hard drive. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you selected. 20.
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... Blue flashing Yellow RAID 1 degraded Blue Yellow RAID 1 rebuilding Red flashing Red See WD Drive Manager Status for details WD DRIVE MANAGER STATUS - 16 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 5 WD Drive Manager Status WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device. Mac Condition Icon To... view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu icon and point to WD My Book RAID. To view WD Drive Manager Status in Windows, roll the cursor over the WD Drive Manager system tray icon.
... Blue flashing Yellow RAID 1 degraded Blue Yellow RAID 1 rebuilding Red flashing Red See WD Drive Manager Status for details WD DRIVE MANAGER STATUS - 16 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 5 WD Drive Manager Status WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device. Mac Condition Icon To... view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu icon and point to WD My Book RAID. To view WD Drive Manager Status in Windows, roll the cursor over the WD Drive Manager system tray icon.
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...WD RAID Manager. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to help you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in My Book onto another storage device. To launch WD RAID Manager, click the...and accelerated performance. Configuring RAID Important: Before you easily manage your RAID system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which ...
...WD RAID Manager. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to help you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in My Book onto another storage device. To launch WD RAID Manager, click the...and accelerated performance. Configuring RAID Important: Before you easily manage your RAID system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which ...
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... the format and RAID type specified. Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. 3. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 18 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1. As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator's name and password to authenticate your My... Book bootable on how to make your action. Enter this information and click OK. When configuring the device, WD RAID Manager automatically formats the disk as ...
... the format and RAID type specified. Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. 3. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 18 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1. As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator's name and password to authenticate your My... Book bootable on how to make your action. Enter this information and click OK. When configuring the device, WD RAID Manager automatically formats the disk as ...
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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can view the status of the main window. To view the device status as well as the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a drawer on the right hand side of each drive and take the appropriate action. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can view the status of the main window. To view the device status as well as the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a drawer on the right hand side of each drive and take the appropriate action. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19