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iii Table of Contents MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Storage Device 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 3 Optional Accessories 3 Operating ...
iii Table of Contents MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Storage Device 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 3 Optional Accessories 3 Operating ...
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iv MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 6 Locking and Unlocking the Device 47 Password Protecting the Device 47 Unlocking the Device 49 With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software 49 ...
iv MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 6 Locking and Unlocking the Device 47 Password Protecting the Device 47 Unlocking the Device 49 With the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software 49 ...
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v MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 11 Troubleshooting 82 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 82 Frequently Asked Questions 82 A Installing the SES Driver 84 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 84 Installing the Driver Automatically 84 Installing the Driver Manually 85 Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers 87 B Compliance and Warranty Information 90 Regulatory Compliance 90...
v MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 11 Troubleshooting 82 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 82 Frequently Asked Questions 82 A Installing the SES Driver 84 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 84 Installing the Driver Automatically 84 Installing the Driver Manually 85 Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers 87 B Compliance and Warranty Information 90 Regulatory Compliance 90...
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... (RAID 1) half the capacity is used for a duplicate copy, offering twice the data protection. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Storage Device My Book® Duo premium RAID storage provides the quickest way to transfer, save and protect your photos, videos, music and ...topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Device Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your Device Handling Precautions Features My Book Duo is the ultimate storage solution offering the capacity and security you have peace of capacity, you need, with the 256-...
... (RAID 1) half the capacity is used for a duplicate copy, offering twice the data protection. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Storage Device My Book® Duo premium RAID storage provides the quickest way to transfer, save and protect your photos, videos, music and ...topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Device Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your Device Handling Precautions Features My Book Duo is the ultimate storage solution offering the capacity and security you have peace of capacity, you need, with the 256-...
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... after a system crash or restore selected system files that your data is required for cloud backup. With a systemlevel backup to your My Book Duo device, you can restore your privacy. Connect additional drives to expand as your device, and more ways to protect your important content, you... for more . No special tools required. Or use right out of your files to your My Book Duo device. Configure, manage, and diagnose your files at http://www.wd.com. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL select the scheduled backup option to automatically back up your device with the WD Drive Utilities™...
... after a system crash or restore selected system files that your data is required for cloud backup. With a systemlevel backup to your My Book Duo device, you can restore your privacy. Connect additional drives to expand as your device, and more ways to protect your important content, you... for more . No special tools required. Or use right out of your files to your My Book Duo device. Configure, manage, and diagnose your files at http://www.wd.com. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL select the scheduled backup option to automatically back up your device with the WD Drive Utilities™...
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...www.shopwd.eu or http://www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your region. Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Duo device and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with WD SmartWare Pro, WD Drive Utilities, and WD ... Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1048. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Duo device kit includes the following: My Book Duo device, with the following operating systems: Windows Windows Vista® Mac OS X Snow Leopard Windows...
...www.shopwd.eu or http://www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your region. Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Duo device and the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are compatible with WD SmartWare Pro, WD Drive Utilities, and WD ... Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1048. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Duo device kit includes the following: My Book Duo device, with the following operating systems: Windows Windows Vista® Mac OS X Snow Leopard Windows...
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...7 Windows 8 Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Book Duo device has the device power/activity LED indicator and a status indicator for compatibility with all supported Windows operating systems. If you want... select Windows Update. Figure 2. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL The WD SmartWare Pro software is compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Device Drives" on page 81 and "Troubleshooting"...
...7 Windows 8 Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Book Duo device has the device power/activity LED indicator and a status indicator for compatibility with all supported Windows operating systems. If you want... select Windows Update. Figure 2. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL The WD SmartWare Pro software is compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Device Drives" on page 81 and "Troubleshooting"...
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MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL As shown in Figure 3, the My Book Duo device has the power connector, reset button, interface port, two USB 3.0 hub connectors, and a security slot on the back. Back of the My Book Duo Device Device Power/Activity LED The device power/activity LED shows the condition of the device as follows: LED Appearance...
MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL As shown in Figure 3, the My Book Duo device has the power connector, reset button, interface port, two USB 3.0 hub connectors, and a security slot on the back. Back of the My Book Duo Device Device Power/Activity LED The device power/activity LED shows the condition of the device as follows: LED Appearance...
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... from your device using the WD Drive Utilities software, as a portable device. Another way is backward compatible with care during activity. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. For more information about the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington....
... from your device using the WD Drive Utilities software, as a portable device. Another way is backward compatible with care during activity. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Interface USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. For more information about the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington....
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... the Device 1. Your My Book Duo device is on your computer. 2. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the device and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Device and ...Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your device. 4. Connect the My Book Duo device as an external storage device. You can enhance its capabilities by installing...
... the Device 1. Your My Book Duo device is on your computer. 2. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the device and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Device and ...Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your device. 4. Connect the My Book Duo device as an external storage device. You can enhance its capabilities by installing...
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MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Figure 4. Read the license agreement and privacy policy and select the I have read and agree... Select an application name to accept the agreement and activate ... option check boxes for any application that appears in the listing for the device in your computer's file management utility to install. Connecting the My Book Duo Device Getting Started with the WD Software 1. Click Next to display the Custom Setup dialog: 5. Double-click the WD Apps Setup file that you do...
MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Figure 4. Read the license agreement and privacy policy and select the I have read and agree... Select an application name to accept the agreement and activate ... option check boxes for any application that appears in the listing for the device in your computer's file management utility to install. Connecting the My Book Duo Device Getting Started with the WD Software 1. Click Next to display the Custom Setup dialog: 5. Double-click the WD Apps Setup file that you do...
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... THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 If your computer is connected to the Internet, installing the WD SmartWare software displays the Upgrade to complete: MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 7. Click Next to exit the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 8. Installing the WD Security software with the Launch Application option displays the WD Drive Utilities screen...
... THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 If your computer is connected to the Internet, installing the WD SmartWare software displays the Upgrade to complete: MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 7. Click Next to exit the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 8. Installing the WD Security software with the Launch Application option displays the WD Drive Utilities screen...
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MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Figure 5. WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 6. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 10
MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Figure 5. WD Drive Utilities Screen Figure 6. WD Security Screen CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 10
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... WD SmartWare Pro software on this computer and provides email delivery of an activation code that you can use to WD SmartWare Pro Screen 9. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Figure 7. Activating your last name in the Last Name box.
... WD SmartWare Pro software on this computer and provides email delivery of an activation code that you can use to WD SmartWare Pro Screen 9. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Figure 7. Activating your last name in the Last Name box.
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... Dropbox account for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software before you want to step 10. 10. CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL e. If you want to display the Select Backup Source and Backup Target screen: At this point, the WD SmartWare Pro software is selected and...
... Dropbox account for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software before you want to step 10. 10. CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL e. If you want to display the Select Backup Source and Backup Target screen: At this point, the WD SmartWare Pro software is selected and...
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MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL After configuring your Dropbox account for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software, the Dropbox icon signifies that the backup source device will be your ...
MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL After configuring your Dropbox account for access by the WD SmartWare Pro software, the Dropbox icon signifies that the backup source device will be your ...
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File Backup-Backs up all of the files of the backup source device. Click Next on the backup source device. On the Select Backup Plan screen: a. b. Click Next to display the Select Backup Plan screen: 13. Select the option for the type of backup that you want to run: Category Backup-Finds and backs up files or folders that you select from a folder view of the selected categories on the Select Backup Source and Backup Target screen to display the initial Select Backup Frequency screen: CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 12.
File Backup-Backs up all of the files of the backup source device. Click Next on the backup source device. On the Select Backup Plan screen: a. b. Click Next to display the Select Backup Plan screen: 13. Select the option for the type of backup that you want to run: Category Backup-Finds and backs up files or folders that you select from a folder view of the selected categories on the Select Backup Source and Backup Target screen to display the initial Select Backup Frequency screen: CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 12.
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... can either: Run your backup-First, Second, Third, Fourth, or Last. c. On the initial Backup screen you want to run your backups: Selecting . . . MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 14. On the selected day of day that you want to run your backup. On the initial Select Backup Frequency screen: a. Every hour, on page...
... can either: Run your backup-First, Second, Third, Fourth, or Last. c. On the initial Backup screen you want to run your backups: Selecting . . . MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 14. On the selected day of day that you want to run your backup. On the initial Select Backup Frequency screen: a. Every hour, on page...
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Initial Backup Screens CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 16 After that, launching the software displays the Home screen so you can choose what you install the WD SmartWare software on your computer. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Initial Category Backup Screen Note: The initial Backup screens only appear one time- Initial File Backup Screen Figure 8. when you want to do.
Initial Backup Screens CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 16 After that, launching the software displays the Home screen so you can choose what you install the WD SmartWare software on your computer. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL Initial Category Backup Screen Note: The initial Backup screens only appear one time- Initial File Backup Screen Figure 8. when you want to do.
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... Displays Settings Tab Display Help Tab Display All operational features and capabilities of the selected backup source device and each available backup target device. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of the selected backup source and backup target devices.
... Displays Settings Tab Display Help Tab Display All operational features and capabilities of the selected backup source device and each available backup target device. MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL 13 WD SmartWare Software Functional Overview This chapter provides a brief functional overview of the selected backup source and backup target devices.