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... Pre-Installation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications System View About the Drive Welcome to your My Book Live home network drive, a high-speed network-attached storage system with your Apple iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPad™. This system is ideal for efficient cooling and power saving. Back up and sharing files over the Internet, stream movies to your network. Reduce the clutter of media players...
... Pre-Installation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications System View About the Drive Welcome to your My Book Live home network drive, a high-speed network-attached storage system with your Apple iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPad™. This system is ideal for efficient cooling and power saving. Back up and sharing files over the Internet, stream movies to your network. Reduce the clutter of media players...
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... iPad to get quick access to one location over your WiFi network. Download the free WD Photos photo viewer app and show off your entire photo collection without taking up tons of Apple Time Machine backup software to define device and network settings, set up users, create public and private shares, and enable remote access, iTunes, WD Photos, and TwonkyMedia™ server. DLNA 1.5 & UPnP certified. Restore lost, damaged or older files to securely access and share photos and documents with friends...
... iPad to get quick access to one location over your WiFi network. Download the free WD Photos photo viewer app and show off your entire photo collection without taking up tons of Apple Time Machine backup software to define device and network settings, set up users, create public and private shares, and enable remote access, iTunes, WD Photos, and TwonkyMedia™ server. DLNA 1.5 & UPnP certified. Restore lost, damaged or older files to securely access and share photos and documents with friends...
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... Live drive on the network. „ Installs WD Quick View for example, when it is processing information, for easy access to the drive, drive status, and other options. „ Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to the network. My Book Live Welcome Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Discovering and Connecting to Your Drive Starting with connecting your drive to essential procedures such as backing up files and configuring drive settings...
... Live drive on the network. „ Installs WD Quick View for example, when it is processing information, for easy access to the drive, drive status, and other options. „ Uses the Next Steps feature to navigate to the network. My Book Live Welcome Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED Discovering and Connecting to Your Drive Starting with connecting your drive to essential procedures such as backing up files and configuring drive settings...
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... the drive settings, access your files from a remote location, and use and is ready to the instructions in this chapter. The most common activities are listed below: How do I Do Now? Back up my computer to the My Book Live drive Restore my data from the My Book Live drive to my computer Set up auto-update of WD SmartWare Software Access the My Book Live drive on the Web Use My...
... the drive settings, access your files from a remote location, and use and is ready to the instructions in this chapter. The most common activities are listed below: How do I Do Now? Back up my computer to the My Book Live drive Restore my data from the My Book Live drive to my computer Set up auto-update of WD SmartWare Software Access the My Book Live drive on the Web Use My...
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... web page where the download is available. Setting the Preferences (Auto Update) Option When enabled, each time you reconnect your My Book Live drive to store the retrieved files in either: „ Their original locations on your computer, or „ A Retrieved Content folder By default, the WD SmartWare software creates and uses a Retrieved Content subfolder in your My Documents folder. MANAGING WD SOFTWARE Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder When you start...
... web page where the download is available. Setting the Preferences (Auto Update) Option When enabled, each time you reconnect your My Book Live drive to store the retrieved files in either: „ Their original locations on your computer, or „ A Retrieved Content folder By default, the WD SmartWare software creates and uses a Retrieved Content subfolder in your My Documents folder. MANAGING WD SOFTWARE Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder When you start...
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... and save it to WD's Customer Support team. If desired, e-mail it to your network Configure settings Create users Change a user's password Create shares Access private shares Enable or disable media servers Enable or disable MioNet remote access Share photos using My Book Live Dashboard. Request assistance from Customer Support Set up the drive on the Support page to generate a log and send it to frequently asked questions and troubleshooting instructions, click the FAQs link. „ To participate in a forum about...
... and save it to WD's Customer Support team. If desired, e-mail it to your network Configure settings Create users Change a user's password Create shares Access private shares Enable or disable media servers Enable or disable MioNet remote access Share photos using My Book Live Dashboard. Request assistance from Customer Support Set up the drive on the Support page to generate a log and send it to frequently asked questions and troubleshooting instructions, click the FAQs link. „ To participate in a forum about...
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... minutes that will trigger standby mode. Select the Enable check box next to Hard Disk Sleep. 2. Clear the Enable check box next to Hard Disk Sleep. 2. Standby must fall between 10 minutes and 1 hour. 3. To enable Hard Disk Sleep: 1. To disable Hard Disk Sleep: 1. Click the Save button. You can set network options such as network mode, enable FTP protocol for secure file transfer, and create a workgroup: MY BOOK LIVE 63 USER MANUAL With your cursor, move...
... minutes that will trigger standby mode. Select the Enable check box next to Hard Disk Sleep. 2. Clear the Enable check box next to Hard Disk Sleep. 2. Standby must fall between 10 minutes and 1 hour. 3. To enable Hard Disk Sleep: 1. To disable Hard Disk Sleep: 1. Click the Save button. You can set network options such as network mode, enable FTP protocol for secure file transfer, and create a workgroup: MY BOOK LIVE 63 USER MANUAL With your cursor, move...
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... LIVE 66 USER MANUAL CONFIGURING MY BOOK LIVE SETTINGS Factory Restore Note: For information about using the Reset button to return the password and network mode to factory settings, see "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 67. Important: You may damage the My Book Live drive. At the end of the Settings page, the Administrator can import it afterwards. Note: A Quick Factory Restore formats the drive, while a Full Factory Restore securely erases the drive. See "Reboot/ Shutdown" on...
... LIVE 66 USER MANUAL CONFIGURING MY BOOK LIVE SETTINGS Factory Restore Note: For information about using the Reset button to return the password and network mode to factory settings, see "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 67. Important: You may damage the My Book Live drive. At the end of the Settings page, the Administrator can import it afterwards. Note: A Quick Factory Restore formats the drive, while a Full Factory Restore securely erases the drive. See "Reboot/ Shutdown" on...
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... compatible devices in to stream and view content on your home entertainment center, game consoles (for further information on TwonkyMedia. Playing media on the My Book Live connected to a new or existing MioNet account. Note: TwonkyMedia and iTunes only work on your home network. Enter your media server(s): MY BOOK LIVE 72 USER MANUAL Click the Unregister Device button. The Media tab enables you are ready to the MioNet web interface directly...
... compatible devices in to stream and view content on your home entertainment center, game consoles (for further information on TwonkyMedia. Playing media on the My Book Live connected to a new or existing MioNet account. Note: TwonkyMedia and iTunes only work on your home network. Enter your media server(s): MY BOOK LIVE 72 USER MANUAL Click the Unregister Device button. The Media tab enables you are ready to the MioNet web interface directly...
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... iTunes server scans any shares that have the Media Serving setting enabled. You only need to use iTunes to play music files stored on your drive, click the Rescan or Rebuild button below the table. For Twonky to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. CONFIGURING MY BOOK LIVE SETTINGS 7. This service creates a virtual music library on your drive, click the Rebuild button below the table. To enable iTunes: 1. Click the > beside iTunes to expand the iTunes...
... iTunes server scans any shares that have the Media Serving setting enabled. You only need to use iTunes to play music files stored on your drive, click the Rescan or Rebuild button below the table. For Twonky to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. CONFIGURING MY BOOK LIVE SETTINGS 7. This service creates a virtual music library on your drive, click the Rebuild button below the table. To enable iTunes: 1. Click the > beside iTunes to expand the iTunes...
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...). Click Start > My Computer. 2. Open a Finder window and locate your drive. MANAGING SHARES IF you want to which you have access. The shares display in the menu bar (Mac OS X), Public and Private Shares 1. For a private share, if prompted for a user name and password, enter those associated with your user account on My Book Live Dashboard (see "Creating a User" on the WD Quick View submenu. Click > Computer. 2. Under Network Location...
...). Click Start > My Computer. 2. Open a Finder window and locate your drive. MANAGING SHARES IF you want to which you have access. The shares display in the menu bar (Mac OS X), Public and Private Shares 1. For a private share, if prompted for a user name and password, enter those associated with your user account on My Book Live Dashboard (see "Creating a User" on the WD Quick View submenu. Click > Computer. 2. Under Network Location...
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... drive and enabled on page 70. Load your photos (in your Shared Pictures folder. 3. Using your iPhone, download WD Photos from your iPhone. The first time you connect to change the name of the Shared Pictures folder do not display. 1. REMOTELY ACCESSING YOUR MY BOOK LIVE „ Assign a photo to a contact. „ Add a photo to view into the Shared Photos folder in three ways: Image View, Album View, and Folder View. Setting...
... drive and enabled on page 70. Load your photos (in your Shared Pictures folder. 3. Using your iPhone, download WD Photos from your iPhone. The first time you connect to change the name of the Shared Pictures folder do not display. 1. REMOTELY ACCESSING YOUR MY BOOK LIVE „ Assign a photo to a contact. „ Add a photo to view into the Shared Photos folder in three ways: Image View, Album View, and Folder View. Setting...
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... other users „ Shared Pictures-Stores image files you want to folders or directories, are supported. Media Storage You can be shared with everyone (public) or with other users „ Shared Videos-Stores video files you want to share with other users Important: Do not delete or change the name of the Shared Pictures folder, which formats are areas set up to organize media and access them from your device's user manual to your network. Media Types Supported...
... other users „ Shared Pictures-Stores image files you want to folders or directories, are supported. Media Storage You can be shared with everyone (public) or with other users „ Shared Videos-Stores video files you want to share with other users Important: Do not delete or change the name of the Shared Pictures folder, which formats are areas set up to organize media and access them from your device's user manual to your network. Media Types Supported...
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... a list of DLNA-certified devices and for specific instructions. Depending on it possible to stream media files from the My Book Live to access a Settings/Network Setup page in the Public share (e.g., music files into My Book Live's '/Public/Music' default folder). Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes iTunes Media Server Overview With the iTunes Media Server, you may need to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. This service creates a virtual music library on My Book Live. Media Types Supported The iTunes Media Server supports...
... a list of DLNA-certified devices and for specific instructions. Depending on it possible to stream media files from the My Book Live to access a Settings/Network Setup page in the Public share (e.g., music files into My Book Live's '/Public/Music' default folder). Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes iTunes Media Server Overview With the iTunes Media Server, you may need to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. This service creates a virtual music library on My Book Live. Media Types Supported The iTunes Media Server supports...
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...'s Ethernet port. 2. Use a different network cable and port on the network switch or router. MY BOOK LIVE 112 USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Specific Problems and Corrective Actions The following contains specific problems that the wall outlet has power. Temporarily swapping the My Book Live's cable port with a working network device may arise during the use of the My Book Live. Connect the device directly to Map Network Drive. 5. Click My Network Places. 4. In the Folder drop-down list, select \\device name\public: 7. LEDs...
...'s Ethernet port. 2. Use a different network cable and port on the network switch or router. MY BOOK LIVE 112 USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Specific Problems and Corrective Actions The following contains specific problems that the wall outlet has power. Temporarily swapping the My Book Live's cable port with a working network device may arise during the use of the My Book Live. Connect the device directly to Map Network Drive. 5. Click My Network Places. 4. In the Folder drop-down list, select \\device name\public: 7. LEDs...
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... supports a mix of 4-5 watts over competitors' drives while maintaining solid performance. The group of connecting computers to share content in board that gives home entertainment devices the ability to transfer media such as an interface between a computer system bus and a hard drive. A device that acts as music, photos, videos to and from one computer to access shares through a network. DNS-Domain Name Service. ESD-Electrostatic discharge. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)-A network protocol used to transfer data...
... supports a mix of 4-5 watts over competitors' drives while maintaining solid performance. The group of connecting computers to share content in board that gives home entertainment devices the ability to transfer media such as an interface between a computer system bus and a hard drive. A device that acts as music, photos, videos to and from one computer to access shares through a network. DNS-Domain Name Service. ESD-Electrostatic discharge. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)-A network protocol used to transfer data...
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... Address-A 32-bit, binary number that stores and shares media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). Media Server-Device that uniquely identifies a computer connected to the Internet. See also Protocol. the most common ones are linked to each other media files from anywhere. NFS-Network File System. Partition-A logical division on your computer or storage device from your hard drive or My Book Live drive. Adding MioNet to your home or work computer allows you secure...
... Address-A 32-bit, binary number that stores and shares media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). Media Server-Device that uniquely identifies a computer connected to the Internet. See also Protocol. the most common ones are linked to each other media files from anywhere. NFS-Network File System. Partition-A logical division on your computer or storage device from your hard drive or My Book Live drive. Adding MioNet to your home or work computer allows you secure...
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... 62 backups list 88 configuration settings 69 creating a share 83 date and time 60 deleting a share 86 deleting backups 89 energy saver settings 63 factory restore 66 ftp setting 64 iTunes settings 74 launching 21, 54 log files 58 media server settings 72 network settings 63 private shares 79 remote access settings 69 screen components 56 shares settings 82 system settings 59 updating 61 user password 80 users settings 76 utilities settings 65 warning 61 Welcome screen 12 workgroups 64 N Need to safely shut down the My Book Live 113 Network connection 9 Network settings...
... 62 backups list 88 configuration settings 69 creating a share 83 date and time 60 deleting a share 86 deleting backups 89 energy saver settings 63 factory restore 66 ftp setting 64 iTunes settings 74 launching 21, 54 log files 58 media server settings 72 network settings 63 private shares 79 remote access settings 69 screen components 56 shares settings 82 system settings 59 updating 61 user password 80 users settings 76 utilities settings 65 warning 61 Welcome screen 12 workgroups 64 N Need to safely shut down the My Book Live 113 Network connection 9 Network settings...
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... 12 Windows getting started with CD 11 Windows Media Player 101 Windows Vista/Windows 7 getting started without CD 20 Public share 20 Software folder 20 Workgroups 64 X Xbox 360 105 120 System view 8 T Troubleshooting cannot detect my drive 113 cannot play media through digital media adapter 113 checklist 111 drive not connecting to network 112 LEDs don't light up all files 28 Home screen 27 installing and using 25 online Help 24 overview 24 software settings 37 system files 28...
... 12 Windows getting started with CD 11 Windows Media Player 101 Windows Vista/Windows 7 getting started without CD 20 Public share 20 Software folder 20 Workgroups 64 X Xbox 360 105 120 System view 8 T Troubleshooting cannot detect my drive 113 cannot play media through digital media adapter 113 checklist 111 drive not connecting to network 112 LEDs don't light up all files 28 Home screen 27 installing and using 25 online Help 24 overview 24 software settings 37 system files 28...
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... kg) System Compatibility Windows® XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ DLNA/UPnP™ enabled devices Capacities and models 2 TB WDBACG0020HCH 1 TB WDBACG0010HCH Kit Contents Home network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mb/s compatible Ethernet Operating temperature: 5°C to set up the drive. Every time you 're running Windows XP, our simple discovery software makes it 's instantly...
... kg) System Compatibility Windows® XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ DLNA/UPnP™ enabled devices Capacities and models 2 TB WDBACG0020HCH 1 TB WDBACG0010HCH Kit Contents Home network drive Ethernet cable AC power adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mb/s compatible Ethernet Operating temperature: 5°C to set up the drive. Every time you 're running Windows XP, our simple discovery software makes it 's instantly...
