Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...). My Book® Home Edition™ LED Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa Please see the user manual located on the drive for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to the instruction manual...
...). My Book® Home Edition™ LED Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa Please see the user manual located on the drive for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to the instruction manual...
User Manual
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...WD product. FireWire 400 port - FireWire 400 port - MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents • Triple-interface external hard drive • USB cable • FireWire® 400 cable (6-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide AC Adapter Quick Install Guide My Book Home Edition USB Cable FireWire 400 Cable Optional Accessories For more information on user's hardware configuration and operating system. For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update...
...WD product. FireWire 400 port - FireWire 400 port - MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents • Triple-interface external hard drive • USB cable • FireWire® 400 cable (6-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide AC Adapter Quick Install Guide My Book Home Edition USB Cable FireWire 400 Cable Optional Accessories For more information on user's hardware configuration and operating system. For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update...
User Manual
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during activity. • Do not use My Book as your operating system and version. This information is necessary for your first telephone contact with care during the applicable warranty period...
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during activity. • Do not use My Book as your operating system and version. This information is necessary for your first telephone contact with care during the applicable warranty period...
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... through installation of the device when utilities are connecting My Book to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. The Capacity Gauge is located on page 4. Important: Reformatting My Book erases all updated Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of the device. For Mac, you must install WD Drive Manager. LED Indicators The power/activity LED is updated automatically upon drive usage. See answer ID 1287 at support.wdc...
... through installation of the device when utilities are connecting My Book to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. The Capacity Gauge is located on page 4. Important: Reformatting My Book erases all updated Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of the device. For Mac, you must install WD Drive Manager. LED Indicators The power/activity LED is updated automatically upon drive usage. See answer ID 1287 at support.wdc...
User Manual
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... file recovery. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that displays at all times. For further information or help with a Kensington Security Slot, which can be installed from the WD installer screen that allows you to preserve your data files with you to the drivers and utilities, this device is equipped with Memeo software, go to www.memeo.com Copy Application Software is shipped with free...
... file recovery. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that displays at all times. For further information or help with a Kensington Security Slot, which can be installed from the WD installer screen that allows you to preserve your data files with you to the drivers and utilities, this device is equipped with Memeo software, go to www.memeo.com Copy Application Software is shipped with free...
User Manual
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... software and other options. Otherwise, click Exit to begin using the drive. 5. FireWire 1. When the system detects the device and displays a message to install drivers, click Cancel to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. Go to launch autorun which automatically installs the driver utilities. 4. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. To install, click the checkbox to another computer, you must install utilities manually. If autorun is disabled on the first installation...
... software and other options. Otherwise, click Exit to begin using the drive. 5. FireWire 1. When the system detects the device and displays a message to install drivers, click Cancel to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. Go to launch autorun which automatically installs the driver utilities. 4. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. To install, click the checkbox to another computer, you must install utilities manually. If autorun is disabled on the first installation...
User Manual
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... available folders. 5. Connect the AC adapter and eSATA cable (optional) as shown. 3. Turn on the back panel. 4. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to install the included software. Double-click LifeAgent.dmg to install the device utilities. 6. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer and begin using My Book. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Macintosh 1. The drive...
... available folders. 5. Connect the AC adapter and eSATA cable (optional) as shown. 3. Turn on the back panel. 4. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to install the included software. Double-click LifeAgent.dmg to install the device utilities. 6. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer and begin using My Book. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Macintosh 1. The drive...
User Manual
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... Safely Remove Hardware icon in eSATA mode. Pressing the power button to safely turn off the drive safely. You may also follow these steps to turn off the drive when connected via eSATA may hear the drive power down as the Power LED flashes. You may hear the drive power down before shutting down the computer: Windows USB or FireWire Mode Using Safe Shutdown 1. Using Auto-off (Windows) 1. Verify that all active windows and applications before the power light turns...
... Safely Remove Hardware icon in eSATA mode. Pressing the power button to safely turn off the drive safely. You may also follow these steps to turn off the drive when connected via eSATA may hear the drive power down as the Power LED flashes. You may hear the drive power down before shutting down the computer: Windows USB or FireWire Mode Using Safe Shutdown 1. Using Auto-off (Windows) 1. Verify that all active windows and applications before the power light turns...
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45 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. A: Be sure the drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? A: If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be operating at support.wdc.com and search...
45 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. A: Be sure the drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? A: If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be operating at support.wdc.com and search...
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... Part 15 of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Information furnished by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in lieu of a) any time without notice. This product is longer. Your original box and packaging materials should be supplied by WD is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products...
... Part 15 of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Information furnished by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in lieu of a) any time without notice. This product is longer. Your original box and packaging materials should be supplied by WD is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products...
Product Specifications
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... backed up . Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up on a My Book Home Edition triple interface external hard drive. With this elegant, collectable product that takes no more important? and masterpieces. - Your baby's first step, your wedding in Bali, all captured in digital photos and video. External Storage My Book® Home Edition™ Designed for Home Users Automatic, Continuous Backup Triple Interface My Book helps me preserve...
... backed up . Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up on a My Book Home Edition triple interface external hard drive. With this elegant, collectable product that takes no more important? and masterpieces. - Your baby's first step, your wedding in Bali, all captured in digital photos and video. External Storage My Book® Home Edition™ Designed for Home Users Automatic, Continuous Backup Triple Interface My Book helps me preserve...
Product Specifications
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.... 4178-705002-A01 Feb 2009 Capacities 500 GB 640 GB 750 GB 1 TB 1.5 TB 2 TB WDH1CS5000 WDH1CS6400 WDH1CS7500 WDH1CS10000 WDH1CS15000 WDH1CS20000 Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents External hard drive FireWire cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Pictures shown may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. temperature: -20...
.... 4178-705002-A01 Feb 2009 Capacities 500 GB 640 GB 750 GB 1 TB 1.5 TB 2 TB WDH1CS5000 WDH1CS6400 WDH1CS7500 WDH1CS10000 WDH1CS15000 WDH1CS20000 Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents External hard drive FireWire cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Pictures shown may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. temperature: -20...