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... warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. Get online installation help us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. My Book World Edition | 1 Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - If the...
... warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. Get online installation help us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. My Book World Edition | 1 Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - If the...
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...and restore the system. only). Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that is a single-drive configuration. My Book World Edition | 2 Kit Contents AC Adapter* *See the full user manual on the software CD for more information about global AC adapter...8226; Adobe Flash ActiveX 9 or higher (required for WD Discovery™) • Broadband internet connection Note: Compatibility may vary depending on My Book World Edition II. System Requirements • Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub) • Windows® XP/Vista; For Mac, ...
...and restore the system. only). Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that is a single-drive configuration. My Book World Edition | 2 Kit Contents AC Adapter* *See the full user manual on the software CD for more information about global AC adapter...8226; Adobe Flash ActiveX 9 or higher (required for WD Discovery™) • Broadband internet connection Note: Compatibility may vary depending on My Book World Edition II. System Requirements • Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub) • Windows® XP/Vista; For Mac, ...
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...Wait for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. System View Power button LED USB port (for the My Book device to the Network 4 1 2 3 1. During this time, do not press the ...power button. The bottom LED on the back of the My Book device. 4. The My Book device powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. My Book World Edition | 3 Connect the end of the Ethernet cable into a LAN port in a router or network ...
...Wait for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. System View Power button LED USB port (for the My Book device to the Network 4 1 2 3 1. During this time, do not press the ...power button. The bottom LED on the back of the My Book device. 4. The My Book device powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. My Book World Edition | 3 Connect the end of the Ethernet cable into a LAN port in a router or network ...
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... will be installed on every PC connected to the LAN from Z. My Book World Edition | 4 The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of the CD. 3. Click Start and point to access your My Book World Edition. The network drives appear. Click Start>Computer (Windows Vista) or My ...the Connect screen, click Next. 6. Click Yes. 9. Skip to load. 2. Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network Follow the steps below to easily find your My Book World Edition on the local area network (LAN) in Windows XP/Vista using My Computer or Windows Explorer. Insert...
... will be installed on every PC connected to the LAN from Z. My Book World Edition | 4 The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of the CD. 3. Click Start and point to access your My Book World Edition. The network drives appear. Click Start>Computer (Windows Vista) or My ...the Connect screen, click Next. 6. Click Yes. 9. Skip to load. 2. Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network Follow the steps below to easily find your My Book World Edition on the local area network (LAN) in Windows XP/Vista using My Computer or Windows Explorer. Insert...
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.... 3. For instructions on creating an alias to support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base for all other basic and advanced device management functions. My Book World Edition | 5 You can now drag and drop files into the shared folders using Finder. See the complete user manual on the desktop, go to make the...
.... 3. For instructions on creating an alias to support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base for all other basic and advanced device management functions. My Book World Edition | 5 You can now drag and drop files into the shared folders using Finder. See the complete user manual on the desktop, go to make the...
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.... 4. In Finder, click shares to mount list, then click OK. 6. Type "admin" in the Select the volumes to display the Download and Public folders. 3. My Book World Edition | 6 Note: The share may appear as a shared drive icon on the desktop depending on the software CD for answer ID 2541. 5. See the complete user...
.... 4. In Finder, click shares to mount list, then click OK. 6. Type "admin" in the Select the volumes to display the Download and Public folders. 3. My Book World Edition | 6 Note: The share may appear as a shared drive icon on the desktop depending on the software CD for answer ID 2541. 5. See the complete user...
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...during the period of warranty specified above and at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are designed to operate this is included on how to change without warranty of any kind, either contact the... herein are trademarks of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is longer. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. All rights reserved. 4079-705021-A00 Dec 2008 My Book World Edition | 7 ICES/NMB-003 Compliance Cet appareil de la classe B est conforme ...
...during the period of warranty specified above and at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are designed to operate this is included on how to change without warranty of any kind, either contact the... herein are trademarks of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is longer. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. All rights reserved. 4079-705021-A00 Dec 2008 My Book World Edition | 7 ICES/NMB-003 Compliance Cet appareil de la classe B est conforme ...
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Single and Dual-drive Network Storage Systems My Book® World Edition™ User Manual
Single and Dual-drive Network Storage Systems My Book® World Edition™ User Manual
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... WD Product Information 7 System View 8 Ports 8 Reset Button 8 Power Button 9 Kensington Security Slot 9 LED Indicators (Lights 10 2 My Book World Edition Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to the Network 11 Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on the Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes...
... WD Product Information 7 System View 8 Ports 8 Reset Button 8 Power Button 9 Kensington Security Slot 9 LED Indicators (Lights 10 2 My Book World Edition Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to the Network 11 Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on the Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes...
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... to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . .64 Media Server Overview 64 Media Types Supported 64 Media Storage 64 Media Devices 66 7 Using iTunes with My Book World Edition 73 iTunes Media Server Overview 73 Media Types Supported 73 Storing Content 73 Streaming Audio in iTunes 73 8 Using WD Discovery (Windows only 75 Mapping...
... to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . .64 Media Server Overview 64 Media Types Supported 64 Media Storage 64 Media Devices 66 7 Using iTunes with My Book World Edition 73 iTunes Media Server Overview 73 Media Types Supported 73 Storing Content 73 Streaming Audio in iTunes 73 8 Using WD Discovery (Windows only 75 Mapping...
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iii 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 81 Configuring My Book World Edition 81 Accessing My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager . . . 86 My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager Features . . . . 87 User Interface Overview 88 Basic Mode 90 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode . . . .101 System Tab 102 Network Tab...FTP Tab 152 CTorrent Tab 157 12 Connecting and Managing a USB Hard Drive . . .163 Connecting 163 Copy Manager 163 Accessing Copy Manager 164 My Book World Edition-to-USB Copy 165 USB-to-My Book World Edition Copy 166 Copy Logs 168 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iii 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 81 Configuring My Book World Edition 81 Accessing My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager . . . 86 My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager Features . . . . 87 User Interface Overview 88 Basic Mode 90 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode . . . .101 System Tab 102 Network Tab...FTP Tab 152 CTorrent Tab 157 12 Connecting and Managing a USB Hard Drive . . .163 Connecting 163 Copy Manager 163 Accessing Copy Manager 164 My Book World Edition-to-USB Copy 165 USB-to-My Book World Edition Copy 166 Copy Logs 168 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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13 Replacing a Drive (My Book World Edition II) . . .169 14 Troubleshooting 173 15 Glossary 180 Appendix 185 Regulatory Compliance 185 Environmental Compliance (China 186 Warranty Information 186 GNU General Public License ("GPL 187 Index 188 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
13 Replacing a Drive (My Book World Edition II) . . .169 14 Troubleshooting 173 15 Glossary 180 Appendix 185 Regulatory Compliance 185 Environmental Compliance (China 186 Warranty Information 186 GNU General Public License ("GPL 187 Index 188 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
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.../+65 62430496 * Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at https://www.wdc.com...
.../+65 62430496 * Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at https://www.wdc.com...
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WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at register.wdc.com. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at register.wdc.com. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
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...westerndigital.com. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is ideal for My Book World Edition II, see "Volumes and RAID Management" on your purchase of My Book® World Edition™, a high-speed network-attached ...with a space-saving footprint. This system is preserved so you can be downloaded from http://products.wdc.com/updates. My Book World Edition II also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for efficient cooling and power saving. For more information and news about this user...
...westerndigital.com. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is ideal for My Book World Edition II, see "Volumes and RAID Management" on your purchase of My Book® World Edition™, a high-speed network-attached ...with a space-saving footprint. This system is preserved so you can be downloaded from http://products.wdc.com/updates. My Book World Edition II also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for efficient cooling and power saving. For more information and news about this user...
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... • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS® X Leopard® • Mac OS®X Snow Leopard™ Physical dimensions My Book World Edition • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 5.4 in (137 mm) • Height: 2.1 in (54 mm) • Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) My... Book World Edition II • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 6.0 in (152 mm) • Height: 3.8 in (97 mm) • Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) Power specifications • ...
... • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS® X Leopard® • Mac OS®X Snow Leopard™ Physical dimensions My Book World Edition • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 5.4 in (137 mm) • Height: 2.1 in (54 mm) • Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) My... Book World Edition II • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 6.0 in (152 mm) • Height: 3.8 in (97 mm) • Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) Power specifications • ...
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....com. only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies, additional hard drives, and drive mounting rails for this product. OVERVIEW - 5 Kit Contents MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL My Book World Edition AC adapter* Ethernet cable Installation CD with application software and user manual Quick Install Guide 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe...
....com. only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies, additional hard drives, and drive mounting rails for this product. OVERVIEW - 5 Kit Contents MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL My Book World Edition AC adapter* Ethernet cable Installation CD with application software and user manual Quick Install Guide 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe...
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... • Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat • Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio, TV transmitters. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. For Mac OS X, go to the Start menu and...
... • Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat • Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio, TV transmitters. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. For Mac OS X, go to the Start menu and...
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of the device. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version.
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of the device. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version.
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...settings such as the network mode/IP address and admin name and password to an AC adapter and the power outlet. System View MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power button LED USB port (for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Ports Component USB port ...Reset button Press to a USB hard drive for detailed instructions. For more information on how to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for additional storage. Connects the device to the device and vice-versa using the Copy Manager feature. Note: This port ...
...settings such as the network mode/IP address and admin name and password to an AC adapter and the power outlet. System View MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power button LED USB port (for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Ports Component USB port ...Reset button Press to a USB hard drive for detailed instructions. For more information on how to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for additional storage. Connects the device to the device and vice-versa using the Copy Manager feature. Note: This port ...