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...; Windows 2000/XP/Vista™ Macintosh ® • Any of the following : - FireWire 400 port - GETTING STARTED - 1 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Compatibility Windows ® • Any of the following : -...) • 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. USB port - For the latest WD product information and...
...; Windows 2000/XP/Vista™ Macintosh ® • Any of the following : - FireWire 400 port - GETTING STARTED - 1 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Compatibility Windows ® • Any of the following : -...) • 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. USB port - For the latest WD product information and...
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... of your new WD product found on the label on the date of your first telephone contact with care during unpacking and installation. 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 product. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
... of your new WD product found on the label on the date of your first telephone contact with care during unpacking and installation. 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 product. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
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... is updated automatically upon drive usage. See "Connecting the Device" on the first installation of 4 GB. Reformatting the Drive-Windows Windows 2000 and XP users can manually update the Capacity Gauge by reformatting the drive to which must be sure to installation, see knowledge base answer ID 207 at support.wdc.com... NTFS prior to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. For instructions on your computer or if you must install WD Drive Manager. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as follows.
... is updated automatically upon drive usage. See "Connecting the Device" on the first installation of 4 GB. Reformatting the Drive-Windows Windows 2000 and XP users can manually update the Capacity Gauge by reformatting the drive to which must be sure to installation, see knowledge base answer ID 207 at support.wdc.com... NTFS prior to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. For instructions on your computer or if you must install WD Drive Manager. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as follows.
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...trial software which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 For more information on My Book to www.memeo.com Copy Application Software is shipped with around-the-clock protection. Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files... Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Features include multiple destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that allows you at the end of the hardware ...
...trial software which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 For more information on My Book to www.memeo.com Copy Application Software is shipped with around-the-clock protection. Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files... Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Features include multiple destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that allows you at the end of the hardware ...
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Turn on your computer or you are connecting My Book to another computer, you must install utilities manually. Drive utilities are connecting My Book to the left of this device. When finished, a menu displays a list of your computer. 2. If autorun is disabled on your choice and click Start. ...available software and other options. Turn on the first installation of your computer. 2. The autorun menu appears only on your choice and click Start. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. Connect the AC adapter and USB cable as shown. 3.
Turn on your computer or you are connecting My Book to another computer, you must install utilities manually. Drive utilities are connecting My Book to the left of this device. When finished, a menu displays a list of your computer. 2. If autorun is disabled on your choice and click Start. ...available software and other options. Turn on the first installation of your computer. 2. The autorun menu appears only on your choice and click Start. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. Connect the AC adapter and USB cable as shown. 3.
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... and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 6 The drive mounts to install the device utilities. 6. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to install the included software. Double-click LifeAgent.dmg to recognize the device.... Turn on the back panel. 4. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 2. Double-click the My Book drive icon. 4. If prompted, select the language of choice from the available folders. 5.
... and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 6 The drive mounts to install the device utilities. 6. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to install the included software. Double-click LifeAgent.dmg to recognize the device.... Turn on the back panel. 4. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 2. Double-click the My Book drive icon. 4. If prompted, select the language of choice from the available folders. 5.
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... the computer. Important: Shut down the computer 3. Using Auto-off . 2. Macintosh Drag the My Book icon to turn off the drive safely. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device SmartPower™ In USB or FireWire mode, My Book automatically powers off and on the back panel. SmartPower is steady, you may press the...
... the computer. Important: Shut down the computer 3. Using Auto-off . 2. Macintosh Drag the My Book icon to turn off the drive safely. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device SmartPower™ In USB or FireWire mode, My Book automatically powers off and on the back panel. SmartPower is steady, you may press the...
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...drive is plugged in Windows 2000/XP; Q: How do I partition and reformat the drive? TROUBLESHOOTING - 8 however, Windows 2000/XP users can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by reformatting the drive to NTFS using this product, refer to the WD product, USB bandwidth is... 32 GB in to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. 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: Your system may affect performance. A:...
...drive is plugged in Windows 2000/XP; Q: How do I partition and reformat the drive? TROUBLESHOOTING - 8 however, Windows 2000/XP users can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by reformatting the drive to NTFS using this product, refer to the WD product, USB bandwidth is... 32 GB in to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. 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: Your system may affect performance. A:...
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...removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on how to other companies. © 2008 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of the Product. WD shall have ... may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. All rights reserved. 4779-705003-A01 Oct 2008 APPENDIX - 9 6 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of ...
...removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on how to other companies. © 2008 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of the Product. WD shall have ... may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. All rights reserved. 4779-705003-A01 Oct 2008 APPENDIX - 9 6 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of ...