Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Note: For instructions on the CD. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. USB Cable My Book Pro Edition II | 1 Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is pre-configured for RAID 0 (... on repartitioning and reformatting the drive to NTFS prior to installation, see knowledge base answer ID 207 at support.wdc.com. Kit Contents My Book Pro Edition II Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide AC Power Adapter FireWire 800 Cable FireWire 400 Cable Before...
... to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Note: For instructions on the CD. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. USB Cable My Book Pro Edition II | 1 Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is pre-configured for RAID 0 (... on repartitioning and reformatting the drive to NTFS prior to installation, see knowledge base answer ID 207 at support.wdc.com. Kit Contents My Book Pro Edition II Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide AC Power Adapter FireWire 800 Cable FireWire 400 Cable Before...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...your purchase receipt. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Specifications subject to provide you the very best of three (3) ... the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of the Product. and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks; Technical Support Services If you need additional information or help during the period of warranty specified above and at WD...
...your purchase receipt. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Specifications subject to provide you the very best of three (3) ... the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of the Product. and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks; Technical Support Services If you need additional information or help during the period of warranty specified above and at WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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USB Information 21 Frequently Asked Questions - 8 Replacing a Drive 18 9 Troubleshooting 21 Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 22 10 Appendix 23 Regulatory Compliance 23 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 25 Index 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
USB Information 21 Frequently Asked Questions - 8 Replacing a Drive 18 9 Troubleshooting 21 Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 22 10 Appendix 23 Regulatory Compliance 23 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 25 Index 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
User Manual (pdf)
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...and select Software Update. The 30-day period commences on the back panel of the device that may be handled with WD technical support. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. For more information...WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Drives may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED - 2 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Updating Your Operating System Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date...
...and select Software Update. The 30-day period commences on the back panel of the device that may be handled with WD technical support. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. For more information...WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Drives may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED - 2 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Updating Your Operating System Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date...
User Manual (pdf)
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... direction to indicate space used on the drive. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is the Capacity Gauge LED. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for Windows. The outer... The Power/Activity and Capacity Gauge LEDs are two concentric rings on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see section 4, My Book RAID Manager for Mac or section 5 for data protection with instantaneous and automatic data updates. Because this product including instructions on the ...
... direction to indicate space used on the drive. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is the Capacity Gauge LED. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for Windows. The outer... The Power/Activity and Capacity Gauge LEDs are two concentric rings on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see section 4, My Book RAID Manager for Mac or section 5 for data protection with instantaneous and automatic data updates. Because this product including instructions on the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. FireWire 800: FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s. FireWire 400: FireWire 400 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0: For most PCs, the standard interface is equipped with three interface types: FireWire 800,... Power Port H Kensington Security Slot D E F G H Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, My Book Pro Edition II is USB. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Choosing an Interface My Book Pro Edition II is transferred at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.1 Mb/s). Choose the best interface depending on the ...
...is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. FireWire 800: FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s. FireWire 400: FireWire 400 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0: For most PCs, the standard interface is equipped with three interface types: FireWire 800,... Power Port H Kensington Security Slot D E F G H Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, My Book Pro Edition II is USB. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Choosing an Interface My Book Pro Edition II is transferred at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.1 Mb/s). Choose the best interface depending on the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to the desktop. Note: If Windows prompts for additional drivers, allow it to Windows NTFS, search our knowledge base for answer ID 287 at support.wdc.com for use. A menu displays a list of your computer. 2. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800...Manager and drivers are installed automatically. Note: If AutoPlay is displayed during this utility. 5. otherwise, click Quit to the system. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. Then run the CD which the unit mounts to close the menu. ...
... to the desktop. Note: If Windows prompts for additional drivers, allow it to Windows NTFS, search our knowledge base for answer ID 287 at support.wdc.com for use. A menu displays a list of your computer. 2. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800...Manager and drivers are installed automatically. Note: If AutoPlay is displayed during this utility. 5. otherwise, click Quit to the system. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. Then run the CD which the unit mounts to close the menu. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. Important: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in both drives A and B. 1. .... Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. When prompted to display the popup menu. 2. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 8 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates...
This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. Important: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in both drives A and B. 1. .... Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. When prompted to display the popup menu. 2. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 8 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates...
User Manual (pdf)
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...and mirrored to install the driver. Your device is in the device is rebuilding the data for My Book interface device may have a problem. You must designate a single master (disk A or B) using RAID Manager. The ... rebuilding process. The RAID setting is in either RAID 0 or RAID 1. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on the current status of this manual.... If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for information on . Use RAID Manager to replace a drive.
...and mirrored to install the driver. Your device is in the device is rebuilding the data for My Book interface device may have a problem. You must designate a single master (disk A or B) using RAID Manager. The ... rebuilding process. The RAID setting is in either RAID 0 or RAID 1. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on the current status of this manual.... If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for information on . Use RAID Manager to replace a drive.
User Manual (pdf)
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...configuration by clicking RAID 0 or RAID 1 (the following completion of the new RAID setting. 3. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 12 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is pre-configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode ... number provided, then click Yes. When prompted again, click Yes to back up all files stored in the My Book onto another storage device before you have existing data, make sure to confirm. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance.
...configuration by clicking RAID 0 or RAID 1 (the following completion of the new RAID setting. 3. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 12 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is pre-configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode ... number provided, then click Yes. When prompted again, click Yes to back up all files stored in the My Book onto another storage device before you have existing data, make sure to confirm. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance.
User Manual (pdf)
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MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on the current ... and mirrored to install the driver. If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for My Book interface device may have a problem. The data on the master will be installed properly. The ...interface cable. Your device is rebuilding the data for a newly replaced disk. Your system should detect My Book and prompt you to the secondary drive during the rebuilding process. Refer to automatically locate the driver and ...
MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on the current ... and mirrored to install the driver. If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for My Book interface device may have a problem. The data on the master will be installed properly. The ...interface cable. Your device is rebuilding the data for a newly replaced disk. Your system should detect My Book and prompt you to the secondary drive during the rebuilding process. Refer to automatically locate the driver and ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... desktop or system dock. USING EMC RETROSPECT EXPRESS - 16 Note: This version of EMC Retrospect Express does not support server applications or server operating systems. For more information visit www.emc.com. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Whether you need to recover a file or folder, take a computer back to a previous point...
... desktop or system dock. USING EMC RETROSPECT EXPRESS - 16 Note: This version of EMC Retrospect Express does not support server applications or server operating systems. For more information visit www.emc.com. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Whether you need to recover a file or folder, take a computer back to a previous point...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 3. Using a cross-tip (Phillips) screwdriver, remove all of the drive interface/power cable until it aside. 4. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8 Replacing a Drive My Book Premium Edition II is disconnected from the screw, lift up the cover to remove it, then set it is a limited ... yourself, visit WD Technical Support at support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base article 1464 for servicing of one or both internal hard drives in direct contact with the hard drive or circuit board components. REPLACING A DRIVE - 18 When contacting Technical Support, have the replacement drive(s),...
... 3. Using a cross-tip (Phillips) screwdriver, remove all of the drive interface/power cable until it aside. 4. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8 Replacing a Drive My Book Premium Edition II is disconnected from the screw, lift up the cover to remove it, then set it is a limited ... yourself, visit WD Technical Support at support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base article 1464 for servicing of one or both internal hard drives in direct contact with the hard drive or circuit board components. REPLACING A DRIVE - 18 When contacting Technical Support, have the replacement drive(s),...
User Manual (pdf)
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... USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. For further information on a Windows or Macintosh computer • service My Book Pro Edition II to install the appropriate chipset support for their answer ID as listed below. A: USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices? How to • install... My Book Pro Edition II on the following topics, search our support website for your USB 2.0 controller is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 devices, it...
... USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. For further information on a Windows or Macintosh computer • service My Book Pro Edition II to install the appropriate chipset support for their answer ID as listed below. A: USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices? How to • install... My Book Pro Edition II on the following topics, search our support website for your USB 2.0 controller is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 devices, it...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop? If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be operating at support.wdc.com. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by installing a USB...this device, search our knowlege base for installation procedures. Note: If an additional external drive is connected to press the Power button. Installation MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: If your system includes a PCI slot, you may hear the ...
... the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop? If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be operating at support.wdc.com. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by installing a USB...this device, search our knowlege base for installation procedures. Note: If an additional external drive is connected to press the Power button. Installation MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: If your system includes a PCI slot, you may hear the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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Information Technology Equipment - Safety - 10 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information...harmful interference to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is no user-serviceable parts. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Generic Immunity, as applicable. If ...No. 004-000-00345-4 available from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for US and Canada. CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet...
Information Technology Equipment - Safety - 10 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information...harmful interference to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is no user-serviceable parts. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Generic Immunity, as applicable. If ...No. 004-000-00345-4 available from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for US and Canada. CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet...
User Manual (pdf)
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...provided on your sole and exclusive warranty shall be rectified because of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all obligations and liabilities of the Product. This ...misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is longer. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL given an RMA number and instructions for which vary from state to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or...
...provided on your sole and exclusive warranty shall be rectified because of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all obligations and liabilities of the Product. This ...misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is longer. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL given an RMA number and instructions for which vary from state to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or...
User Manual (pdf)
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...companies. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Download installation software and drivers. • Technical Information - Check the status of rebate submissions. • Localized Support - No license is ...Knowledge Base - Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks; MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL WD Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation...
...companies. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Download installation software and drivers. • Technical Information - Check the status of rebate submissions. • Localized Support - No license is ...Knowledge Base - Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks; MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL WD Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 2 I Installation, FAQs 22 K Kit contents 1 L LED indicators 3 capacity gauge 3 Limited warranty 24 M Macintosh software update 2 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Product registration 2 R RAID condition messages 10, 14 configuring 8, 12... Requirements, system 1 S Safe removal 17 Safe Shutdown 17 Service packs 2 Service, WD 23, 25 Software My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 Software, backup 15 Support, WD 25 System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting 21 Turning off the device 17 U UL 23 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 23...
... 2 I Installation, FAQs 22 K Kit contents 1 L LED indicators 3 capacity gauge 3 Limited warranty 24 M Macintosh software update 2 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Product registration 2 R RAID condition messages 10, 14 configuring 8, 12... Requirements, system 1 S Safe removal 17 Safe Shutdown 17 Service packs 2 Service, WD 23, 25 Software My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 Software, backup 15 Support, WD 25 System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting 21 Turning off the device 17 U UL 23 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 23...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...2006, meet or exceed Restriction of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Total accessible capacity varies depending on lead, mercury, cadmium, and other companies. and My Book, World Edition, WD Anywhere Access, and Data OnHand are registered trademarks; All rights reserved. Visit support.wdc.com/warranty for electrical and electronic... space 512 MB of RAM Pentium® III class, 500 MHz or newer Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home/Pro Web browser (Mozilla™ Firefox™ 1.0.3, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Note: Compatibility...
...2006, meet or exceed Restriction of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Total accessible capacity varies depending on lead, mercury, cadmium, and other companies. and My Book, World Edition, WD Anywhere Access, and Data OnHand are registered trademarks; All rights reserved. Visit support.wdc.com/warranty for electrical and electronic... space 512 MB of RAM Pentium® III class, 500 MHz or newer Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home/Pro Web browser (Mozilla™ Firefox™ 1.0.3, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Note: Compatibility...