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.... Consulte o manual do usuário localizado no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with Canadian ICES-003 Class B. Une « déclaration de conformité » aux directives applicables a été déposée auprès de Western Digital Europe. I marchi... Directiva CEM (2004/108/CE) y la Directiva de bajo voltaje (2006/95/CE). CD. MaschinenlärminformationsVerordnung 3. My Book® Studio™ II LED Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 +800....
.... Consulte o manual do usuário localizado no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with Canadian ICES-003 Class B. Une « déclaration de conformité » aux directives applicables a été déposée auprès de Western Digital Europe. I marchi... Directiva CEM (2004/108/CE) y la Directiva de bajo voltaje (2006/95/CE). CD. MaschinenlärminformationsVerordnung 3. My Book® Studio™ II LED Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 +800....
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... and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Register online at http://register.wdc.com. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below...
... and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Register online at http://register.wdc.com. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below...
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...wdc.com. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing My Book® Studio™ II, the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and anyone looking for this product, visit http:// store.westerndigital.com (U.S. This user manual provides step-by-...(9-pin to 9-pin) • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Studio II FireWire 800 cable USB cable AC adapter (U.S.-only)* or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different AC adapter...
...wdc.com. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing My Book® Studio™ II, the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and anyone looking for this product, visit http:// store.westerndigital.com (U.S. This user manual provides step-by-...(9-pin to 9-pin) • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Studio II FireWire 800 cable USB cable AC adapter (U.S.-only)* or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different AC adapter...
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... 7 Note: Compatibility may vary depending on the bottom of the device. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. USB port - MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Compatibility Mac ® OS X ® • Any of the following : - eSATA port or eSATA adapter card* • Tiger® • Leopard® . • Snow...
... 7 Note: Compatibility may vary depending on the bottom of the device. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. USB port - MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Compatibility Mac ® OS X ® • Any of the following : - eSATA port or eSATA adapter card* • Tiger® • Leopard® . • Snow...
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Drives may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use My Book as a portable device. • To avoid overheating, do not block air slots on top of the device that may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED - 4 Be aware ... following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of the enclosure. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not stack any objects on the underside, top...
Drives may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use My Book as a portable device. • To avoid overheating, do not block air slots on top of the device that may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED - 4 Be aware ... following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of the enclosure. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not stack any objects on the underside, top...
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... Alternating checkerboard pattern Transitioning from one drive fails the system will still run and your data will spin down My Book. Because this condition occurs, read/write activity will stop and the drive will be installed on each system to which My...configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. You can replace the failed drive and restore the system. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with instantaneous and automatic data updates...
... Alternating checkerboard pattern Transitioning from one drive fails the system will still run and your data will spin down My Book. Because this condition occurs, read/write activity will stop and the drive will be installed on each system to which My...configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. You can replace the failed drive and restore the system. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with instantaneous and automatic data updates...
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... motherboard port must be present on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. USB - eSATA - Up to 480 Mb/s. Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s data transfers...
... motherboard port must be present on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. USB - eSATA - Up to 480 Mb/s. Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s data transfers...
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MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an intuitive and robust backup and recovery application that provides around-the-clock data protection. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 Copy Application Software allows you to keep them current. It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to back up the software included with this device. A user guide and online help are included with this application.
MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an intuitive and robust backup and recovery application that provides around-the-clock data protection. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with the following bonus software. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 Copy Application Software allows you to keep them current. It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to back up the software included with this device. A user guide and online help are included with this application.
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... into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Click Install. Turn on your computer and wait for this device 5. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2.
... into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Click Install. Turn on your computer and wait for this device 5. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2.
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... the other end of the interface cable (USB or FireWire 800) into the device. Your My Book Studio II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. Verify that plug type of the product. The unit ...will appear in the My Book Studio II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. Connect the wall adapter to accept the license agreement... our knowledge base at the rear panel of your region. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 8. If you want to the DC power input at http:/ /support.wdc.com for your region.* 12.
... the other end of the interface cable (USB or FireWire 800) into the device. Your My Book Studio II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. Verify that plug type of the product. The unit ...will appear in the My Book Studio II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. Connect the wall adapter to accept the license agreement... our knowledge base at the rear panel of your region. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 8. If you want to the DC power input at http:/ /support.wdc.com for your region.* 12.
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Your My Book Studio II is the correct plug type for this device 5. If you want to use. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug... computer. 10. Verify that plug type of the eSATA cable into an available port on your computer. 1 2 Power Off 7. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. Turn on the back panel. 13. The unit will power up ...installed and ready to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the My Book Studio II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 6.
Your My Book Studio II is the correct plug type for this device 5. If you want to use. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug... computer. 10. Verify that plug type of the eSATA cable into an available port on your computer. 1 2 Power Off 7. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. Turn on the back panel. 13. The unit will power up ...installed and ready to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the My Book Studio II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 6.
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...search. 9. Turn on the included CD before connecting the unit. Deselect any applications you must install the utilities manually. Or, click Cancel to WD My Book. The WD Drive Manager icon flashes in the terms of the interface cable (USB or FireWire 800) into ...and a registration link. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder, WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 2. The CD autoruns. Since My Book Studio II comes preformatted for Mac, you must now reformat it for...
...search. 9. Turn on the included CD before connecting the unit. Deselect any applications you must install the utilities manually. Or, click Cancel to WD My Book. The WD Drive Manager icon flashes in the terms of the interface cable (USB or FireWire 800) into ...and a registration link. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder, WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 2. The CD autoruns. Since My Book Studio II comes preformatted for Mac, you must now reformat it for...
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Click Next. 12. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. The My Book disk number is selected by default. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. Click Next. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 10. SETTING UP - 12
Click Next. 12. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. The My Book disk number is selected by default. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. Click Next. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 10. SETTING UP - 12
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... space) to the next step. Windows Vista: please proceed to see a menu of available options. 15. The device displays as a large Unallocated partition. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 13. Click Next. Select New Partition or New Simple Volume from the menu of available options. The Welcome to the New Partition Wizard or New...
... space) to the next step. Windows Vista: please proceed to see a menu of available options. 15. The device displays as a large Unallocated partition. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 13. Click Next. Select New Partition or New Simple Volume from the menu of available options. The Welcome to the New Partition Wizard or New...
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Select a drive letter to assign to create and click Next. 17. On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you enter "My Book" in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create on the drive. The Format Partition screen appears. It is recommended that you wish to save time in the formatting process. SETTING UP - 14 Select the size of the partition you wish to the partition and click Next. 18. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 16.
Select a drive letter to assign to create and click Next. 17. On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you enter "My Book" in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create on the drive. The Format Partition screen appears. It is recommended that you wish to save time in the formatting process. SETTING UP - 14 Select the size of the partition you wish to the partition and click Next. 18. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 16.
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SETTING UP - 15 MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use . After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as the file system (you can also select FAT16 or FAT32). Go to complete the process. Dynamic partitions cannot be created on an external ...
SETTING UP - 15 MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use . After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as the file system (you can also select FAT16 or FAT32). Go to complete the process. Dynamic partitions cannot be created on an external ...
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Mac Condition Icon To view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu icon and point to WD My Book RAID. MY BOOK STUDIO II 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 WD Drive Manager...
Mac Condition Icon To view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu icon and point to WD My Book RAID. MY BOOK STUDIO II 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 WD Drive Manager...
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... Launch WD RAID Manager. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 My Book Studio II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to help you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in My Book onto another storage device. Configuring RAID Important: Before you easily manage your...maximum capacity and accelerated performance. To launch WD RAID Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to WD My Book. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half ...
... Launch WD RAID Manager. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 My Book Studio II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to help you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in My Book onto another storage device. Configuring RAID Important: Before you easily manage your...maximum capacity and accelerated performance. To launch WD RAID Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to WD My Book. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half ...
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..., click on an Intel-based Macintosh, go to http://support.wdc.com and search for an administrator's name and password to authenticate your My Book bootable on a device from the menu to confirm, click Configure again. 4. The checkmark indicates the current RAID configuration. 2. Enter this information and... formats the disk as a single volume using a partition map type which best matches the Macintosh model the drive is created. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 1. On Macintosh computers with an HFS Extended w/ Journal volume using the format and RAID type specified.
..., click on an Intel-based Macintosh, go to http://support.wdc.com and search for an administrator's name and password to authenticate your My Book bootable on a device from the menu to confirm, click Configure again. 4. The checkmark indicates the current RAID configuration. 2. Enter this information and... formats the disk as a single volume using a partition map type which best matches the Macintosh model the drive is created. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL 1. On Macintosh computers with an HFS Extended w/ Journal volume using the format and RAID type specified.
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WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19 To view the device status as well as the status of the main window. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can view the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a drawer on the right hand side of each drive and take the appropriate action.
WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19 To view the device status as well as the status of the main window. MY BOOK STUDIO II USER MANUAL RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can view the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a drawer on the right hand side of each drive and take the appropriate action.