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.../95/EG). En "Försäkran om Överensstämmelse" har gjorts enligt de gällande direktiven och har registrerats hos Western Digital Europa. Macintosh® 1 2 3 4 3 2 3 4 1 CD:llä olevissa ohjeissa on the standard of Korea only) Class...Edition™ LED 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile 3 United Kingdom 4 China 5 Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 1 2 Windows® 1 2 Please see the user manual located on the CD for more detailed information on file at Western Digital ...
.../95/EG). En "Försäkran om Överensstämmelse" har gjorts enligt de gällande direktiven och har registrerats hos Western Digital Europa. Macintosh® 1 2 3 4 3 2 3 4 1 CD:llä olevissa ohjeissa on the standard of Korea only) Class...Edition™ LED 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile 3 United Kingdom 4 China 5 Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 1 2 Windows® 1 2 Please see the user manual located on the CD for more detailed information on file at Western Digital ...
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Table of Contents 1 WD Service and Support 1 Registering Your WD Product 2 2 Getting Started 2 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Precautions 4 3 About Your WD Drive 5 Format and Configuration 5 LED Indicators (Lights 5 Power/Activity LED Behavior 5 Capacity Gauge 5 Interfaces 6 Kensington Security Slot 6 Software 7 4 Setting Up 8 Windows 8 Macintosh 9 5 WD Drive Manager Status 12 WD Drive Manager Status Messages 12 6 WD RAID Manager for Windows 13 Configuring RAID 13 RAID Troubleshooting 14 7 WD RAID Manager ...
Table of Contents 1 WD Service and Support 1 Registering Your WD Product 2 2 Getting Started 2 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Compatibility 3 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Precautions 4 3 About Your WD Drive 5 Format and Configuration 5 LED Indicators (Lights 5 Power/Activity LED Behavior 5 Capacity Gauge 5 Interfaces 6 Kensington Security Slot 6 Software 7 4 Setting Up 8 Windows 8 Macintosh 9 5 WD Drive Manager Status 12 WD Drive Manager Status Messages 12 6 WD RAID Manager for Windows 13 Configuring RAID 13 RAID Troubleshooting 14 7 WD RAID Manager ...
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8 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device 21 Auto-off 21 Safe Shutdown 21 Safe Removal 21 Unplugging the Device 21 9 Replacing a Drive 22 10 Troubleshooting 25 11 Appendix 26 Regulatory Compliance 26 Warranty Information 27 Index 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
8 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device 21 Auto-off 21 Safe Shutdown 21 Safe Removal 21 Unplugging the Device 21 9 Replacing a Drive 22 10 Troubleshooting 25 11 Appendix 26 Regulatory Compliance 26 Warranty Information 27 Index 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
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.... Get online installation help us keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at https:// www.wdc.com...
.... Get online installation help us keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at https:// www.wdc.com...
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.... GETTING STARTED - 2 only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies, and carrying cases for purchasing My Book® Mirror Edition™. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. This user manual provides step-by-step...; USB cable • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Mirror Edition AC adapter (U.S.-only)* USB cable or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your ...
.... GETTING STARTED - 2 only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies, and carrying cases for purchasing My Book® Mirror Edition™. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. This user manual provides step-by-step...; USB cable • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Mirror Edition AC adapter (U.S.-only)* USB cable or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your ...
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MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Compatibility Windows ® • Available USB port • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Macintosh ® • Available USB port • Mac® OS X 10.4....
MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Compatibility Windows ® • Available USB port • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Macintosh ® • Available USB port • Mac® OS X 10.4....
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..., top, or rear of the device that may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Drives may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED - 4 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
..., top, or rear of the device that may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Drives may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED - 4 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
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... drive format, see "WD RAID Manager for Windows" on page 17 for extra data protection with a Macintosh computer, you must be preserved. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted as the drive is used on the drive by a single bar...
... drive format, see "WD RAID Manager for Windows" on page 17 for extra data protection with a Macintosh computer, you must be preserved. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted as the drive is used on the drive by a single bar...
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..., this device is backward-compatible with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 Interfaces MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL LED Power button/ Safe Shutdown™ Kensington® Security Slot USB USB The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers. Connection to...
..., this device is backward-compatible with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 Interfaces MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL LED Power button/ Safe Shutdown™ Kensington® Security Slot USB USB The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers. Connection to...
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MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that allows you to preserve your data files with the following bonus software. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 Features include multiple destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery. WD Anywhere™ Backup is shipped with around-the-clock protection.
MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that allows you to preserve your data files with the following bonus software. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 Features include multiple destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery. WD Anywhere™ Backup is shipped with around-the-clock protection.
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... software CD into the device, after which installs the drivers. 4. Then run the CD which the unit mounts to perform its search. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. Follow the steps below to load. 2. Turn on your computer, you do not...
... software CD into the device, after which installs the drivers. 4. Then run the CD which the unit mounts to perform its search. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. Follow the steps below to load. 2. Turn on your computer, you do not...
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... also installs WD RAID Manager. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Macintosh® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. SETTING UP - 9 Turn on your computer and wait for this device 5. Double-click the...
... also installs WD RAID Manager. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Macintosh® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. SETTING UP - 9 Turn on your computer and wait for this device 5. Double-click the...
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... the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to your AC power receptacle. 12. Plug the other end of the product. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 8. Click Quit. 10. Click Launch WD RAID Manager.
... the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to your AC power receptacle. 12. Plug the other end of the product. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 8. Click Quit. 10. Click Launch WD RAID Manager.
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When prompted to use. The device is now installed and ready to confirm, click Configure again. 17. Enter this information and click OK. SETTING UP - 11 As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator's name and password to display the pop-up menu. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 15. Click on the device to authenticate your action. Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. 16.
When prompted to use. The device is now installed and ready to confirm, click Configure again. 17. Enter this information and click OK. SETTING UP - 11 As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator's name and password to display the pop-up menu. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 15. Click on the device to authenticate your action. Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. 16.
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MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 5 WD Drive Manager Status WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device. Windows Condition Icon To view ...
MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 5 WD Drive Manager Status WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device. Windows Condition Icon To view ...
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Configuring RAID My Book Mirror Edition is preformatted as a single Windows NTFS partition and is a tool designed to mirror the data in My Book onto another storage device. 1. To configure or ..., including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. Select Quick NTFS format if you proceed, make sure to WD My Book. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Windows WD RAID Manager is pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance.
Configuring RAID My Book Mirror Edition is preformatted as a single Windows NTFS partition and is a tool designed to mirror the data in My Book onto another storage device. 1. To configure or ..., including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. Select Quick NTFS format if you proceed, make sure to WD My Book. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Windows WD RAID Manager is pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance.
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... in the WD RAID Manager main screen to run Windows Disk Management Tool, perform NTFS quick format, or change the RAID configuration. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 3.
... in the WD RAID Manager main screen to run Windows Disk Management Tool, perform NTFS quick format, or change the RAID configuration. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 3.
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... a new array with the installed drives. None Both slots have valid array configurations, but one slot is properly configured and operating normally. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL RAID Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a different RAID array. RAID 1 only Consult the...
... a new array with the installed drives. None Both slots have valid array configurations, but one slot is properly configured and operating normally. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL RAID Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a different RAID array. RAID 1 only Consult the...
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... meet the unit's requirements. This will take several hours. The slot contains an HDD that is marked as faulty. Replace other slot. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. The slot is compatible with...
... meet the unit's requirements. This will take several hours. The slot contains an HDD that is marked as faulty. Replace other slot. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. The slot is compatible with...
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...0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to WD My Book. Click Launch WD RAID Manager. Configuring RAID My Book Mirror Edition is a tool designed to display the popup menu. To launch WD RAID Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to mirror... the device. To configure or change the RAID setting, click on both drives A and B. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 7 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. 1.
...0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to WD My Book. Click Launch WD RAID Manager. Configuring RAID My Book Mirror Edition is a tool designed to display the popup menu. To launch WD RAID Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to mirror... the device. To configure or change the RAID setting, click on both drives A and B. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 7 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. 1.