Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Western Digital Europa. VCCI Notice (Japan only) This is used near a radio or television receiver in power unit marked "Class 2." MIC Notice (Republic of the FCC Rules. My Book® Home Edition™ LED Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free...
... Western Digital Europa. VCCI Notice (Japan only) This is used near a radio or television receiver in power unit marked "Class 2." MIC Notice (Republic of the FCC Rules. My Book® Home Edition™ LED Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free...
User Manual
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... external hard drive • USB cable • FireWire® 400 cable (6-pin to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Compatibility Windows ® • Any of the following : - MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Mac, go to 6-pin) • 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. only). USB port - USB port...
... external hard drive • USB cable • FireWire® 400 cable (6-pin to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Compatibility Windows ® • Any of the following : - MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Mac, go to 6-pin) • 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. only). USB port - USB port...
User Manual
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... of free technical support 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 operating system and version. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number...
... of free technical support 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 operating system and version. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number...
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... updated Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of the device. Reformatting the Drive-Windows Windows 2000 and XP users can manually update the Capacity Gauge by reformatting the drive to another computer, you must install WD Drive Manager. For Mac, you are installed automatically. For instructions on the center, front panel of 4 GB. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as follows. See "Copy Application Software...
... updated Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of the device. Reformatting the Drive-Windows Windows 2000 and XP users can manually update the Capacity Gauge by reformatting the drive to another computer, you must install WD Drive Manager. For Mac, you are installed automatically. For instructions on the center, front panel of 4 GB. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as follows. See "Copy Application Software...
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... at all times. Software In addition to preserve your internal drive. For further information or help with Memeo software, go to www.memeo.com Copy Application Software is not available in eSATA mode. Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with its simple, flexible sync plan setup and allows you at the end of the hardware installation. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is a standard utility that...
... at all times. Software In addition to preserve your internal drive. For further information or help with Memeo software, go to www.memeo.com Copy Application Software is not available in eSATA mode. Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with its simple, flexible sync plan setup and allows you at the end of the hardware installation. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is a standard utility that...
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... available software and other options. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. FireWire 1. To install, click the checkbox to begin using the drive. 5. Go to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. Drive utilities are connecting My Book to another computer, you are installed automatically. When finished, a menu displays a list of your computer or you are connecting My Book to another computer, you must install utilities manually. If autorun is disabled on...
... available software and other options. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. FireWire 1. To install, click the checkbox to begin using the drive. 5. Go to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. Drive utilities are connecting My Book to another computer, you are installed automatically. When finished, a menu displays a list of your computer or you are connecting My Book to another computer, you must install utilities manually. If autorun is disabled on...
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.... 4. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer and begin using My Book. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Connect the AC adapter and eSATA cable (optional) as shown. 3. Connect the drive's power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to install the included software. Turn on your computer. 2. Double-click LifeAgent.dmg to install the device utilities. 6. Turn...
.... 4. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer and begin using My Book. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Connect the AC adapter and eSATA cable (optional) as shown. 3. Connect the drive's power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to install the included software. Turn on your computer. 2. Double-click LifeAgent.dmg to install the device utilities. 6. Turn...
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... Trash icon for proper dismount. Important: Shut down the computer: Windows USB or FireWire Mode Using Safe Shutdown 1. You may hear the drive power down before shutting down as the Power LED flashes. 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. Using Auto-off (Windows) 1. Important: To prevent data loss, close all files are not available in eSATA mode...
... Trash icon for proper dismount. Important: Shut down the computer: Windows USB or FireWire Mode Using Safe Shutdown 1. You may hear the drive power down before shutting down as the Power LED flashes. 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. Using Auto-off (Windows) 1. Important: To prevent data loss, close all files are not available in eSATA mode...
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... I partition and reformat the drive? 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. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more help. TROUBLESHOOTING - 8 Frequently Asked Questions - Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product...
... I partition and reformat the drive? 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. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more help. TROUBLESHOOTING - 8 Frequently Asked Questions - Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product...
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... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is applicable only to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is not present, b) cannot reasonably be helpful: How to repaired or replaced Products for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data...
... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is applicable only to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is not present, b) cannot reasonably be helpful: How to repaired or replaced Products for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data...
Product Specifications
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... important? Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up all your wedding in digital photos and video. every time you can save something it ; Your baby's first step, your important milestones... External Storage My Book® Home Edition™ Designed for Home Users Automatic, Continuous Backup Triple Interface My Book helps me preserve memories... Mika Mitchell Mother of your photos to an online sharing service, duplicate...
... important? Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up all your wedding in digital photos and video. every time you can save something it ; Your baby's first step, your important milestones... External Storage My Book® Home Edition™ Designed for Home Users Automatic, Continuous Backup Triple Interface My Book helps me preserve memories... Mika Mitchell Mother of your photos to an online sharing service, duplicate...
Product Specifications
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.... Capacities 500 GB 640 GB 750 GB 1 TB 1.5 TB 2 TB WDH1CS5000 WDH1CS6400 WDH1CS7500 WDH1CS10000 WDH1CS15000 WDH1CS20000 Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents External hard drive FireWire cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to or 125,000 or 160,000 or 187,500 or 250,000 or 375,000 or 500,000 Interface USB 2.0 FireWire 400 eSATA Dimensions...
.... Capacities 500 GB 640 GB 750 GB 1 TB 1.5 TB 2 TB WDH1CS5000 WDH1CS6400 WDH1CS7500 WDH1CS10000 WDH1CS15000 WDH1CS20000 Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents External hard drive FireWire cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to or 125,000 or 160,000 or 187,500 or 250,000 or 375,000 or 500,000 Interface USB 2.0 FireWire 400 eSATA Dimensions...