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...-802 Oct 2010 and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; North America English 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) ...(non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact ...
...-802 Oct 2010 and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; North America English 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) ...(non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact ...
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...your drive online at http://register.wdc.com or by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - To help for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Get online installation help us an opportunity to register... your product online at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Most technical support questions can easily register your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. If the answer is available 24/7. Your product includes ...
...your drive online at http://register.wdc.com or by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - To help for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Get online installation help us an opportunity to register... your product online at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Most technical support questions can easily register your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. If the answer is available 24/7. Your product includes ...
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Table of Contents WD® Service and Support ii Registering Your WD Product ii 1 Important User Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 2 Product Overview 3 About the Drive 3 Features 3 Package Contents 4 ...
Table of Contents WD® Service and Support ii Registering Your WD Product ii 1 Important User Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 2 Product Overview 3 About the Drive 3 Features 3 Package Contents 4 ...
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... Dashboard 54 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 55 Understanding the My Book Live Dashboard 56 Obtaining Customer Support 57 What Can I Do Now 58 8 Configuring My Book Live Settings 59 System Settings 59 Network Settings 63 Utilities Settings 65 Remote Access Settings 69...
... Dashboard 54 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 55 Understanding the My Book Live Dashboard 56 Obtaining Customer Support 57 What Can I Do Now 58 8 Configuring My Book Live Settings 59 System Settings 59 Network Settings 63 Utilities Settings 65 Remote Access Settings 69...
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... Web (after registration 90 Accessing My Book Live Using WD Photos 94 13 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music . . . . . 98 Media Server Overview 98 Media Types Supported 99 Media Storage 99 Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 100 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 106 14 Regulatory and Warranty Information 108...
... Web (after registration 90 Accessing My Book Live Using WD Photos 94 13 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music . . . . . 98 Media Server Overview 98 Media Types Supported 99 Media Storage 99 Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 100 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 106 14 Regulatory and Warranty Information 108...
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This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Adjust only those controls that are fol- If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - lowed. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase ... the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and require extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment may result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com.
This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Adjust only those controls that are fol- If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - lowed. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase ... the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and require extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment may result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com.
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You can centralize your music and video collection and stream to 100 MBps. Stream digital media anywhere in this product delivers read speeds up to a Mac or PC. Restore lost, damaged or older files to their data. DLNA 1.5 & UPnP certified. ... on your TV. It's easy to a single, reliable place. That's 4 times faster than most recent advances in your home-The drive includes iTunes® server support so you save something, it's instantly backed up. Secure remote access-Access your WiFi network. Play your music on your Apple device. Download the free...
You can centralize your music and video collection and stream to 100 MBps. Stream digital media anywhere in this product delivers read speeds up to a Mac or PC. Restore lost, damaged or older files to their data. DLNA 1.5 & UPnP certified. ... on your TV. It's easy to a single, reliable place. That's 4 times faster than most recent advances in your home-The drive includes iTunes® server support so you save something, it's instantly backed up. Secure remote access-Access your WiFi network. Play your music on your Apple device. Download the free...
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... • Windows 7 Mac OS X® • Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac platforms Local Network Router/switch or direct connect (Gigabit recommended to the Apple menu and select Software Update. MY BOOK LIVE... PRODUCT OVERVIEW For information on additional accessories for remote access using MioNet and WD Photos. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service...
... • Windows 7 Mac OS X® • Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac platforms Local Network Router/switch or direct connect (Gigabit recommended to the Apple menu and select Software Update. MY BOOK LIVE... PRODUCT OVERVIEW For information on additional accessories for remote access using MioNet and WD Photos. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service...
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..., TV transmitters Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Specifications Ethernet Internal hard drive Supported protocols I/O ports Supported clients Physical dimensions Power supply Temperature High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drive CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, AFP...
..., TV transmitters Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Specifications Ethernet Internal hard drive Supported protocols I/O ports Supported clients Physical dimensions Power supply Temperature High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drive CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, AFP...
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.... MY BOOK LIVE 8 USER MANUAL Connects the device to a local network. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for more information...
.... MY BOOK LIVE 8 USER MANUAL Connects the device to a local network. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for more information...
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... a tool tip is available. - For more than one drive was discovered, select your My Book Live from the Drive Name drop-down list. The Support link at the bottom-left of any page, or press the ESC key on the keyboard. If the process does not find a My Book... Framework in Drive Description. Note: You can change the name and description when you configure the drive using the My Book Live Dashboard (see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886257#8. If more information on the network, the How to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on your drive. Placing the mouse over a ...
... a tool tip is available. - For more than one drive was discovered, select your My Book Live from the Drive Name drop-down list. The Support link at the bottom-left of any page, or press the ESC key on the keyboard. If the process does not find a My Book... Framework in Drive Description. Note: You can change the name and description when you configure the drive using the My Book Live Dashboard (see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886257#8. If more information on the network, the How to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on your drive. Placing the mouse over a ...
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... Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) If you do not use the product CD for Answer ID 5679 in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 1. Click the Find Drive button. If the drive is not found , the My Book Live Found...
... Without the CD (Windows 7/Vista & Mac) If you do not use the product CD for Answer ID 5679 in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED 1. Click the Find Drive button. If the drive is not found , the My Book Live Found...
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... a progress bar and a message indicating the amount of data that has been backed up. The blue background in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. Files that are not backed up . Note: Additional Files are files outside of your computer files: 1. They, too, are not available for your...
... a progress bar and a message indicating the amount of data that has been backed up. The blue background in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. Files that are not backed up . Note: Additional Files are files outside of your computer files: 1. They, too, are not available for your...
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... flashes to indicate the drive may be overheated or about to use the Dashboard. (See "Reboot/ Shutdown" on , and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. Note: Another preferred method is to fail. Note: If the drive overheats, power it back on page 67.) If the unit does not shut down...
... flashes to indicate the drive may be overheated or about to use the Dashboard. (See "Reboot/ Shutdown" on , and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. Note: Another preferred method is to fail. Note: If the drive overheats, power it back on page 67.) If the unit does not shut down...
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... to My Book Live Dashboard Launching the My Book Live Dashboard Starting the My Book Live Dashboard Understanding the My Book Live Dashboard Obtaining Customer Support What Can I Do Now? Double-click the drive or right-click and select Invoke. INTRODUCTION TO MY BOOK LIVE DASHBOARD 7 Introduction to Your Drive" on...
... to My Book Live Dashboard Launching the My Book Live Dashboard Starting the My Book Live Dashboard Understanding the My Book Live Dashboard Obtaining Customer Support What Can I Do Now? Double-click the drive or right-click and select Invoke. INTRODUCTION TO MY BOOK LIVE DASHBOARD 7 Introduction to Your Drive" on...
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... drive. Provides links to access the My Book Live Dashboard. A logout link displays if you use a password to product documentation, a user forum, FAQs, and a customer support contact form. Click to display information about a page. Roll the mouse over a link to display the associated page. You can change the default name to... a username and password, if desired. MY BOOK LIVE 56 USER MANUAL Item 1 Device Name 2 Alerts icon 3 Alerts & Events list 4 Secure Your Device/Logout 5 Navigation panel 6 Support Description Name of all messages and alerts.
... drive. Provides links to access the My Book Live Dashboard. A logout link displays if you use a password to product documentation, a user forum, FAQs, and a customer support contact form. Click to display information about a page. Roll the mouse over a link to display the associated page. You can change the default name to... a username and password, if desired. MY BOOK LIVE 56 USER MANUAL Item 1 Device Name 2 Alerts icon 3 Alerts & Events list 4 Secure Your Device/Logout 5 Navigation panel 6 Support Description Name of all messages and alerts.
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...enables you roll the mouse over the icon. Displays when the system is processing information, for example, saving settings. Obtaining Customer Support To open the Support page: 1. Navigate through the tasks by clicking the back < and next > arrows beside the blue dots below . Displays to... the right of files stored, and currently used capacity. Provides a brief explanation when you to display the Support page: MY BOOK LIVE 57 USER MANUAL Click the Support option in screen example. The + or - Display and hide screen sections. INTRODUCTION TO MY BOOK LIVE DASHBOARD ...
...enables you roll the mouse over the icon. Displays when the system is processing information, for example, saving settings. Obtaining Customer Support To open the Support page: 1. Navigate through the tasks by clicking the back < and next > arrows beside the blue dots below . Displays to... the right of files stored, and currently used capacity. Provides a brief explanation when you to display the Support page: MY BOOK LIVE 57 USER MANUAL Click the Support option in screen example. The + or - Display and hide screen sections. INTRODUCTION TO MY BOOK LIVE DASHBOARD ...
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...to manually generate a system log and save or e-mail it. To run a system report and send it to WD Customer Support automatically, click the Request Support button. Click the Privacy Policy link to review WD's privacy policy. To run and save it to your network ...most recently updated user manual, click the Product Documentation link. To see answers to WD's Customer Support team. Request assistance from Customer Support Set up the drive on the Support page to generate a log and send it to factory default settings Update My Book Live Dashboard firmware View ...
...to manually generate a system log and save or e-mail it. To run a system report and send it to WD Customer Support automatically, click the Request Support button. Click the Privacy Policy link to review WD's privacy policy. To run and save it to your network ...most recently updated user manual, click the Product Documentation link. To see answers to WD's Customer Support team. Request assistance from Customer Support Set up the drive on the Support page to generate a log and send it to factory default settings Update My Book Live Dashboard firmware View ...
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... Install & Reboot button. MY BOOK LIVE 61 USER MANUAL Do not unplug the device or close the page during the update process. Contact WD Tech Support http://support.wdc.com for Update button. View or modify the following settings: Time Zone Date & Time NTP Service From the drop-down lists, select the...
... Install & Reboot button. MY BOOK LIVE 61 USER MANUAL Do not unplug the device or close the page during the update process. Contact WD Tech Support http://support.wdc.com for Update button. View or modify the following settings: Time Zone Date & Time NTP Service From the drop-down lists, select the...
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... the drive passed the test, click the Close button to return to the Utilities page, -OR If the drive fails the test, click the Customer Support button to get diagnostic information, restore the drive to complete, depending on the size and data configuration of the drive's condition.
... the drive passed the test, click the Close button to return to the Utilities page, -OR If the drive fails the test, click the Customer Support button to get diagnostic information, restore the drive to complete, depending on the size and data configuration of the drive's condition.