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... your product online at http://support.wd.com. To help for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. North America English Spanish Mexico 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 001 8002754932 Europe (toll free)* 00800...give us keep you prefer, please contact WD® at http://support.wd.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty...
... your product online at http://support.wd.com. To help for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. North America English Spanish Mexico 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 001 8002754932 Europe (toll free)* 00800...give us keep you prefer, please contact WD® at http://support.wd.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty...
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Table of Contents MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD ...Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 7 Installing the WD Security Software 9 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 11 3 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 13 Password Protecting the Drive 13 Unlocking the Drive 14 Unlocking... the Drive with the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software 15 Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility 16 Changing Your Password 17 Turning Off...
Table of Contents MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD ...Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 7 Installing the WD Security Software 9 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 11 3 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 13 Password Protecting the Drive 13 Unlocking the Drive 14 Unlocking... the Drive with the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software 15 Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility 16 Changing Your Password 17 Turning Off...
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... to your My Book® for Mac external hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all the chapters of your drive, set password protection and hardware encryption for ultra-fast data transfer rates. High capacity in record time. WD Drive Utilities™ software-Register your digital life. For the latest software, firmware, and...
... to your My Book® for Mac external hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all the chapters of your drive, set password protection and hardware encryption for ultra-fast data transfer rates. High capacity in record time. WD Drive Utilities™ software-Register your digital life. For the latest software, firmware, and...
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....eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your region. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update and service pack (SP). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Book for Mac disk drive kit includes: • My Book for Mac Drive AC Adapter Figure 1.
....eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your region. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update and service pack (SP). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Book for Mac disk drive kit includes: • My Book for Mac Drive AC Adapter Figure 1.
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MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Registering the Drive Always register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as a portable drive. • To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the drive enclosure's air slots. Another way is to get the latest ... product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. You can easily register your My Book for Mac drive to register online at http://register.wd.com.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Registering the Drive Always register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as a portable drive. • To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the drive enclosure's air slots. Another way is to get the latest ... product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. You can easily register your My Book for Mac drive to register online at http://register.wd.com.
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... required, change the power adapter as shown in Figure 3. Connect the My Book for Mac Drive 4 CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Depending on your computer. 3. Turn on your computer and installing the WD software. Installing 2 3 1 Figure 3. Connecting the My Book for Mac drive as follows: Removing Installing Removing 2. It includes the following topics: Connecting...
... required, change the power adapter as shown in Figure 3. Connect the My Book for Mac Drive 4 CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Depending on your computer. 3. Turn on your computer and installing the WD software. Installing 2 3 1 Figure 3. Connecting the My Book for Mac drive as follows: Removing Installing Removing 2. It includes the following topics: Connecting...
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...to step 9 on page 6. On Leopard or Snow Leopard: IF you . . . want to use the drive with the Time Machine software, THEN click . . . MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. Do not Do Cancel and skip to step 9. The first time you want to use the drive to step 7. 6. Proceed...CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Depending on your Finder Preferences dialog, the My Book for Mac drive to your operating system: • On Leopard or Snow Leopard, proceed to step 6. • On Lion or Mountain Lion, skip to back up with the Time Machine software, Do not Do THEN . . .
...to step 9 on page 6. On Leopard or Snow Leopard: IF you . . . want to use the drive with the Time Machine software, THEN click . . . MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. Do not Do Cancel and skip to step 9. The first time you want to use the drive to step 7. 6. Proceed...CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 Depending on your Finder Preferences dialog, the My Book for Mac drive to your operating system: • On Leopard or Snow Leopard, proceed to step 6. • On Lion or Mountain Lion, skip to back up with the Time Machine software, Do not Do THEN . . .
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...AND GETTING STARTED - 7 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL a. Double-click the My Book for Mac icon now displays as: 9. Click Encrypt Disk. 8. You can enhance its performance and capabilities by installing the following software that displays: d. The My Book for Mac icon, and then double-click ...the .dmg file on a Mac computer. 1. c. If you selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete...
...AND GETTING STARTED - 7 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL a. Double-click the My Book for Mac icon now displays as: 9. Click Encrypt Disk. 8. You can enhance its performance and capabilities by installing the following software that displays: d. The My Book for Mac icon, and then double-click ...the .dmg file on a Mac computer. 1. c. If you selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete...
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...: 9. Installing the WD Security Software The WD Security software allows you use as an enhanced-performance external storage device. When the installation completes, click Yes to use to secure your files from unauthorized access. 1. When the computer restarts, the My Book for Mac icon looks like this: Your My Book for Mac icon, and then double...
...: 9. Installing the WD Security Software The WD Security software allows you use as an enhanced-performance external storage device. When the installation completes, click Yes to use to secure your files from unauthorized access. 1. When the computer restarts, the My Book for Mac icon looks like this: Your My Book for Mac icon, and then double...
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MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software The WD Drive Utilities software allows you to the alias Applications folder on the screen that displays: 3. In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Drive Utilities application. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Drag the WD Drive Utilities application to register your drive, run diagnostics and more. 1. Double-click the My Book for Mac icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the screen that displays: 2.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software The WD Drive Utilities software allows you to the alias Applications folder on the screen that displays: 3. In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Drive Utilities application. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Drag the WD Drive Utilities application to register your drive, run diagnostics and more. 1. Double-click the My Book for Mac icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the screen that displays: 2.
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MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the ...else will have more than one supported drive connected to your password in the Verify password box. Use the WD Security software to 25 characters. 4. Type your computer, select the one that you can use it . Click Go > Applications ...password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for . 3. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 13 The WD Security software uses your password to electronically lock and unlock your drive and you do not want to it again. Retype your drive or write ...
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the ...else will have more than one supported drive connected to your password in the Verify password box. Use the WD Security software to 25 characters. 4. Type your computer, select the one that you can use it . Click Go > Applications ...password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for . 3. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 13 The WD Security software uses your password to electronically lock and unlock your drive and you do not want to it again. Retype your drive or write ...
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... Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you accept the risk. 9. CAUTION! MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 5. In each case, the WD Security software replaces the desktop icon for your My Book for your password for user: check box, you do not have to save your password. 8. Select... the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want the WD Security software to your computer ...
... Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you accept the risk. 9. CAUTION! MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 5. In each case, the WD Security software replaces the desktop icon for your My Book for your password for user: check box, you do not have to save your password. 8. Select... the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want the WD Security software to your computer ...
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... you shut down and restart your computer or disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer, starting either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: This happens either: • Automatically if you only have the one locked drive connected to your computer • ...If you have more than one that you do not see the Unlock Drive dialog, click either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities software to unlock the drive. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL The WD Unlocker VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that is locked to your computer 1.
... you shut down and restart your computer or disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer, starting either the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software displays the Unlock Drive dialog: This happens either: • Automatically if you only have the one locked drive connected to your computer • ...If you have more than one that you do not see the Unlock Drive dialog, click either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities software to unlock the drive. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL The WD Unlocker VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that is locked to your computer 1.
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... screen: a. Type your password on your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to close the WD Drive Unlock utility screen. Double-click the WD Unlocker VCD icon...Unlock application on the screen that appears on a virtual CD (VCD) drive that displays: The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: 3. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your desktop: 2. The Drive Unlock utility is now unlocked prompt,...
... screen: a. Type your password on your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to close the WD Drive Unlock utility screen. Double-click the WD Unlocker VCD icon...Unlock application on the screen that appears on a virtual CD (VCD) drive that displays: The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: 3. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your desktop: 2. The Drive Unlock utility is now unlocked prompt,...
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...Security to 25 characters. 6. Select the Change password option. 5. CAUTION! Retype your new password in the Verify password box. 7. Then the WD Security software: • Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes into the sleep mode • Requires you... to type your password to remember your current work session. Type your new password in the Password box. 4. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 1. If you have more than one supported drive connected to your computer, select the one with the password...
...Security to 25 characters. 6. Select the Change password option. 5. CAUTION! Retype your new password in the Verify password box. 7. Then the WD Security software: • Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your computer goes into the sleep mode • Requires you... to type your password to remember your current work session. Type your new password in the Password box. 4. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 1. If you have more than one supported drive connected to your computer, select the one with the password...
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... CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 19 Figure 4. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 14 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Checking Drive Health Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Erasing the Drive Registering the Drive Safely Dismounting the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software (see Figure 4) makes it easy for you..., including your password if you have one. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities.
... CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 19 Figure 4. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 14 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Checking Drive Health Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Erasing the Drive Registering the Drive Safely Dismounting the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software (see Figure 4) makes it easy for you..., including your password if you have one. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities.
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...drive, before you are so fast, running the S.M.A.R.T. A detected increase in the next section. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 20 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL On the WD Drive Utilities screen: IF you want to help make sure that the drive is performing well. "Erasing the Drive"... on page 19). 2. Checking Drive Health The WD Drive Utilities software provides three diagnostic tools to . . . Status S.M.A.R.T. Run the following tests if...
...drive, before you are so fast, running the S.M.A.R.T. A detected increase in the next section. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 20 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL On the WD Drive Utilities screen: IF you want to help make sure that the drive is performing well. "Erasing the Drive"... on page 19). 2. Checking Drive Health The WD Drive Utilities software provides three diagnostic tools to . . . Status S.M.A.R.T. Run the following tests if...
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... the drive, THEN see Figure 4 on the drive. Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities to its original configuration after erasing it . MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Erasing the Drive CAUTION! You can download these to restore your drive to display the WD Drive Utilities screen (see . . . "Using...one supported drive connected to erase the drive, Locked, Have forgotten or lost your drive is . . . Erasing your drive also deletes the WD software and all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. If you erase the drive, type a new name in the next section. ...
... the drive, THEN see Figure 4 on the drive. Click Go > Applications > WD Drive Utilities to its original configuration after erasing it . MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Erasing the Drive CAUTION! You can download these to restore your drive to display the WD Drive Utilities screen (see . . . "Using...one supported drive connected to erase the drive, Locked, Have forgotten or lost your drive is . . . Erasing your drive also deletes the WD software and all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. If you erase the drive, type a new name in the next section. ...
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....wd.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for information about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image on your drive. If you want : • HFS+J • ExFAT Note: ...Go to re-create it after restoring the WD software and disk image. (See "Password Protecting the Drive" on the screen that displays: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE...accept the risk. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your drive. e. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL b. d. Double-click the WD Drive Unlock application on page 13.) Using the WD Drive Unlock ...
....wd.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for information about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image on your drive. If you want : • HFS+J • ExFAT Note: ...Go to re-create it after restoring the WD software and disk image. (See "Password Protecting the Drive" on the screen that displays: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE...accept the risk. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your drive. e. MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL b. d. Double-click the WD Drive Unlock application on page 13.) Using the WD Drive Unlock ...
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...up-to protect your drive. Click Erase Drive to display a warning about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image on page 13.) Registering the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software uses your computer's Internet connection to register your drive, you still want to signify that your password.... Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for information about erasing all of the data on the drive: 6. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 25 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 5. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you accept the risk. 7.
...up-to protect your drive. Click Erase Drive to display a warning about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image on page 13.) Registering the Drive The WD Drive Utilities software uses your computer's Internet connection to register your drive, you still want to signify that your password.... Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for information about erasing all of the data on the drive: 6. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 25 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 5. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps you accept the risk. 7.