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... Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable 2 PCIe Adapter Card 3 Optional Accessories 3 System Requirements 3 Drive Format 3 Physical...
... Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable 2 PCIe Adapter Card 3 Optional Accessories 3 System Requirements 3 Drive Format 3 Physical...
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...WD DRIVE - 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Kit Contents Drive Format Physical Description WD Product Registration Tools and Materials (kits with User Manual and PCIe adapter card driver utility (in kits that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available. For the latest software, firmware... depending on region) • USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card (gen2) attached to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to full-height bracket (in kits that include an adapter card) • Half-height bracket (in kits that...
...WD DRIVE - 1 This chapter includes the following topics: Kit Contents Drive Format Physical Description WD Product Registration Tools and Materials (kits with User Manual and PCIe adapter card driver utility (in kits that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available. For the latest software, firmware... depending on region) • USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card (gen2) attached to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to full-height bracket (in kits that include an adapter card) • Half-height bracket (in kits that...
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... the cable connects to your computer's USB 3.0 port (if available, e.g., from the PCIe adapter) or any available USB 2.0 port. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive...
... the cable connects to your computer's USB 3.0 port (if available, e.g., from the PCIe adapter) or any available USB 2.0 port. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive...
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....wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds.
....wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds.
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Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
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...® Security Slot For drive security, this time, push the power button and hold it for approx. 3 times per second) Slow flashing (approx. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on the drive again, simply press the power button. If you will need the following for installation: •...
...® Security Slot For drive security, this time, push the power button and hold it for approx. 3 times per second) Slow flashing (approx. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on the drive again, simply press the power button. If you will need the following for installation: •...
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... system cover (refer to your CD/DVD player. 2. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not... enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Phillips...
... system cover (refer to your CD/DVD player. 2. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not... enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Phillips...
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Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. The InstallShield Wizard starts. GETTING STARTED - 7 The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays.
Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. The InstallShield Wizard starts. GETTING STARTED - 7 The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays.
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The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6. GETTING STARTED - 8 Click Install. Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7.
The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6. GETTING STARTED - 8 Click Install. Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7.
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... from the wall outlet. 1. Remove the cover of your computer design, replace the full-height bracket with the half-height bracket (in "Step 1. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to install the PCIe adapter card in the system might still be sure to unplug it from its anti-static bag...
... from the wall outlet. 1. Remove the cover of your computer design, replace the full-height bracket with the half-height bracket (in "Step 1. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to install the PCIe adapter card in the system might still be sure to unplug it from its anti-static bag...
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... card in the PCIe slot and make sure it is , refer to the computer by installing the provided screw on the same motherboard. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation.
... card in the PCIe slot and make sure it is , refer to the computer by installing the provided screw on the same motherboard. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation.
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... your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4.
... your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4.
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The system detects the drive, which is complete! Installation is now ready for use. GETTING STARTED - 12 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on /off with your system. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your computer. You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on your My Book 3.0 drive.
The system detects the drive, which is complete! Installation is now ready for use. GETTING STARTED - 12 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on /off with your system. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your computer. You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on your My Book 3.0 drive.
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13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates ...see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Q: Why is physically identical to my computer? If your motherboard or system manual for more information about booting from a lower performance drive. Contact the card manufacturer for your USB card manufacturer....refer to disable this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at USB 2.0 speed. Refer to your computer manual to determine whether your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to this feature or visit support.wdc.com and ...
13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates ...see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Q: Why is physically identical to my computer? If your motherboard or system manual for more information about booting from a lower performance drive. Contact the card manufacturer for your USB card manufacturer....refer to disable this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at USB 2.0 speed. Refer to your computer manual to determine whether your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to this feature or visit support.wdc.com and ...
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...144 Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the applicable directives has been made and is no guarantee that this... Safety Compliance Approved for non-business purposes and may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is on file at Western Digital Europe. Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3.
...144 Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the applicable directives has been made and is no guarantee that this... Safety Compliance Approved for non-business purposes and may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is on file at Western Digital Europe. Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3.
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... Product or visit our product support website at your return paperwork. Authorized returns must be returned to you the very best of service. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂 O O O O O O HDD ᠬ...
... Product or visit our product support website at your return paperwork. Authorized returns must be returned to you the very best of service. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂 O O O O O O HDD ᠬ...
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... of someone other than WD. The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is not present, b) cannot reasonably be , during the period of warranty specified above may not apply to...limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is for damages including, but not limited to you. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 16 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised...
... of someone other than WD. The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is not present, b) cannot reasonably be , during the period of warranty specified above may not apply to...limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is for damages including, but not limited to you. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 16 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised...
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... PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power adapters 11 Power button 5 Product registration 5 R Registration, online 5 Regulatory compliance 14 Requirements...
... PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power adapters 11 Power button 5 Product registration 5 R Registration, online 5 Regulatory compliance 14 Requirements...
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... WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of WD. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 4779-705039-A01 Jan 2010 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any ...infringement of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to other rights ...
... WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of WD. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 4779-705039-A01 Jan 2010 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any ...infringement of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to other rights ...