Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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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 where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa Please see the user manual located on the drive for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to the applicable...
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 where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa Please see the user manual located on the drive for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to the applicable...
User Manual
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... the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents • Triple-interface external hard drive • USB cable • FireWire® 400 cable (6-pin 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. GETTING STARTED - 1 eSATA port or eSATA adapter card • Windows 2000/XP/Vista™ Macintosh ® • Any of the following : - USB port - For Mac, go to...
... the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents • Triple-interface external hard drive • USB cable • FireWire® 400 cable (6-pin 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. GETTING STARTED - 1 eSATA port or eSATA adapter card • Windows 2000/XP/Vista™ Macintosh ® • Any of the following : - USB port - For Mac, go to...
User Manual
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... number and model number of your new WD product found on the label on the underside, top, or rear of the device that may be handled with WD technical support. 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 the applicable warranty...
... number and model number of your new WD product found on the label on the underside, top, or rear of the device that may be handled with WD technical support. 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 the applicable warranty...
User Manual
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... install WD Drive Manager. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as follows. Reformatting the Drive-Windows Windows 2000 and XP users can manually update the Capacity Gauge by reformatting the drive to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. Important: Reformatting My Book erases all updated Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of its contents including the preloaded software. Power/Activity LED Appearance Steady Fast flashing...
... install WD Drive Manager. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as follows. Reformatting the Drive-Windows Windows 2000 and XP users can manually update the Capacity Gauge by reformatting the drive to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup.exe. Important: Reformatting My Book erases all updated Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of its contents including the preloaded software. Power/Activity LED Appearance Steady Fast flashing...
User Manual
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... products, visit www.kensington.com. For further information or help with Memeo software, go to www.memeo.com Copy Application Software is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that displays at all times. Features include multiple destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with free trial software which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity...
... products, visit www.kensington.com. For further information or help with Memeo software, go to www.memeo.com Copy Application Software is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that displays at all times. Features include multiple destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with free trial software which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity...
User Manual
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... begin using the drive. 5. FireWire 1. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. When finished, a menu displays a list of your computer. 2. Go to launch autorun which automatically installs the driver utilities. 4. To install, click the checkbox to begin using the drive. 5. Otherwise, click Exit to the left of available software and other options. If autorun is disabled on the first installation of this device. Turn on your choice and click Start...
... begin using the drive. 5. FireWire 1. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. When finished, a menu displays a list of your computer. 2. Go to launch autorun which automatically installs the driver utilities. 4. To install, click the checkbox to begin using the drive. 5. Otherwise, click Exit to the left of available software and other options. If autorun is disabled on the first installation of this device. Turn on your choice and click Start...
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... recognize the device. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Turn on your computer and begin using My Book. Connect the drive's power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to install the included software. Turn on your computer. 2. Turn on the back panel. 4. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter and eSATA cable...
... recognize the device. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Turn on your computer and begin using My Book. Connect the drive's power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to install the included software. Turn on your computer. 2. Turn on the back panel. 4. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter and eSATA cable...
User Manual
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... the drive power down the computer: Windows USB or FireWire Mode Using Safe Shutdown 1. eSATA Mode 1. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 7 Macintosh Drag the My Book icon to turn off the drive without powering 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. Verify that all active windows and applications before turning off the drive or disconnecting the eSATA cable. The drive...
... the drive power down the computer: Windows USB or FireWire Mode Using Safe Shutdown 1. eSATA Mode 1. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 7 Macintosh Drag the My Book icon to turn off the drive without powering 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. Verify that all active windows and applications before turning off the drive or disconnecting the eSATA cable. The drive...
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... drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. 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. See answer ID 1287 at support.wdc.com and article IDs 314463 and 184006 at support.wdc.com. The drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on My Book 1425 format the drive...
... drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. 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. See answer ID 1287 at support.wdc.com and article IDs 314463 and 184006 at support.wdc.com. The drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on My Book 1425 format the drive...
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... of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your return paperwork. WD shall have no guarantee that interference will be kept for information on your expense. Information Technology Equipment - Your original box and packaging materials should be free from WD or that the Product, in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to change specifications at support.wdc...
... of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your return paperwork. WD shall have no guarantee that interference will be kept for information on your expense. Information Technology Equipment - Your original box and packaging materials should be free from WD or that the Product, in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to change specifications at support.wdc...
Product Specifications
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External Storage My Book® Home Edition™ Designed for Home Users Automatic, Continuous Backup Triple Interface My Book helps me preserve memories... all your important milestones... Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up on a My Book Home Edition triple interface external hard drive. Your baby's first step, your My Book. With this elegant, collectable product that takes no more important? every time you can save something it ; What could...
External Storage My Book® Home Edition™ Designed for Home Users Automatic, Continuous Backup Triple Interface My Book helps me preserve memories... all your important milestones... Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up on a My Book Home Edition triple interface external hard drive. Your baby's first step, your My Book. With this elegant, collectable product that takes no more important? every time you can save something it ; What could...
Product Specifications
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.../s) = one trillion bytes. 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 change without notice. temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1 A USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 certified cable are registered trademarks; External Storage My Book Home Edition What it Holds...
.../s) = one trillion bytes. 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 change without notice. temperature: -20°C to 65°C 1 A USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 certified cable are registered trademarks; External Storage My Book Home Edition What it Holds...