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... 14 ICES/NMB-003 Compliance 14 Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable...
... 14 ICES/NMB-003 Compliance 14 Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable...
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... includes the following topics: Kit Contents Drive Format Physical Description WD Product Registration Tools and Materials (kits with speed up to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to ten times that include an adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR...
... includes the following topics: Kit Contents Drive Format Physical Description WD Product Registration Tools and Materials (kits with speed up to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to ten times that include an adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR...
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...USB 2.0 cable with an extension holding 5 extra pins. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive will only operate at the other end of supported USB 3.0 devices...) or any available USB 2.0 port. The port on full-height bracket (optional) Half-height Bracket (optional) AC Adapter USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable My Book 3.0 Drive Product CD (optional) The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector is designed for Knowledge Base Answer ID 3886.
...USB 2.0 cable with an extension holding 5 extra pins. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive will only operate at the other end of supported USB 3.0 devices...) or any available USB 2.0 port. The port on full-height bracket (optional) Half-height Bracket (optional) AC Adapter USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable My Book 3.0 Drive Product CD (optional) The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector is designed for Knowledge Base Answer ID 3886.
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...connected to the motherboard, your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. For a list of these ports, while the other end connects to the My Book 3.0 drive. (See section above.) Note: You can connect a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Optional ...Accessories For information on your region. Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com...
...connected to the motherboard, your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. For a list of these ports, while the other end connects to the My Book 3.0 drive. (See section above.) Note: You can connect a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Optional ...Accessories For information on your region. Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com...
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Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
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... Super-Speed USB (USB 3.0) supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s). For more information on the drive again, simply press the power button. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off with USB 2.0 but defaults to USB 2.0 speed of up to 480 Mb/s. The My... Book 3.0 is backward-compatible with your computer. To power on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. The LED indicator functions as ...
... Super-Speed USB (USB 3.0) supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mb/s). For more information on the drive again, simply press the power button. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off with USB 2.0 but defaults to USB 2.0 speed of up to 480 Mb/s. The My... Book 3.0 is backward-compatible with your computer. To power on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. The LED indicator functions as ...
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...Step 4. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver 1. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card Step 2. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. 12 Getting Started This chapter includes the following : • If your kit includes an adapter card, ...4. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your system manual for instructions). computer system manual; If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to your computer...
...Step 4. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver 1. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card Step 2. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. 12 Getting Started This chapter includes the following : • If your kit includes an adapter card, ...4. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your system manual for instructions). computer system manual; If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to your computer...
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MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. GETTING STARTED - 7 The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. The InstallShield Wizard starts.
MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. GETTING STARTED - 7 The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. The InstallShield Wizard starts.
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Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. GETTING STARTED - 8 Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6.
Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. GETTING STARTED - 8 Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6.
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...-static wrist strap. 4. To prevent ESD damage, discharge static electricity by using the existing screws. 6. When the Install Wizard Complete screen displays, click Finish. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to ensure the power is completely off is still applied. Remove the PCIe adapter card from the wall outlet...
...-static wrist strap. 4. To prevent ESD damage, discharge static electricity by using the existing screws. 6. When the Install Wizard Complete screen displays, click Finish. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to ensure the power is completely off is still applied. Remove the PCIe adapter card from the wall outlet...
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... significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. Replace the system cover. Secure the adapter card to KBA Answer ID 5303. 7. GETTING STARTED - 10 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. To determine how fast your drive is seated properly. Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and make sure it... 8. To improve performance, you may also improve transfer speed to try different Gen2 PCIe slots. A dedicated fast internal drive may want to and from My Book 3.0.
... significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. Replace the system cover. Secure the adapter card to KBA Answer ID 5303. 7. GETTING STARTED - 10 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. To determine how fast your drive is seated properly. Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and make sure it... 8. To improve performance, you may also improve transfer speed to try different Gen2 PCIe slots. A dedicated fast internal drive may want to and from My Book 3.0.
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... anti-static wrist strap. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . To connect the My Book 3.0 drive, follow the steps below . Connecting the Drive Important: Before handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity... by touching the metal chassis of the power adapter may need to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. Connect the power cord to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. Power Adapters Note: The configuration of...
... anti-static wrist strap. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . To connect the My Book 3.0 drive, follow the steps below . Connecting the Drive Important: Before handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity... by touching the metal chassis of the power adapter may need to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. Connect the power cord to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. Power Adapters Note: The configuration of...
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You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your system. Installation is now ready for use. If your computer. GETTING STARTED - 12 The system detects the drive, which is complete! MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your My Book 3.0 drive.
You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your system. Installation is now ready for use. If your computer. GETTING STARTED - 12 The system detects the drive, which is complete! MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your My Book 3.0 drive.
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13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to an incorrect driver installation of up ? Refer to your ... by installing a USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card. A: A micro USB 2.0 cable also works with USB 2.0. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 3850. If your USB 3.0 controller is connected to disable this...
13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to an incorrect driver installation of up ? Refer to your ... by installing a USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card. A: A micro USB 2.0 cable also works with USB 2.0. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 3850. If your USB 3.0 controller is connected to disable this...
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...information. KCC Notice (Republic of Conformity" in accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. ICES/NMB-003 Compliance Cet...Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with UL Listed PC. ...
...information. KCC Notice (Republic of Conformity" in accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. ICES/NMB-003 Compliance Cet...Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with UL Listed PC. ...
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... business and always attempts to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Your original box and packaging materials should be shipped in its possession. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂...
... business and always attempts to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Your original box and packaging materials should be shipped in its possession. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂...
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.... In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above , your purchase receipt. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the...
.... In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above , your purchase receipt. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the...
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... B Box contents 1 C Cable 2 China RoHS 15 Compatibility with operating systems 3 Compliance, regulatory 14 Connecting the My Book 3.0 11 E Environmental compliance, China 15 F FAQs computer not booting up 13 drive not powering up 13 drive not recognized...14 Installing the PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power ...
... B Box contents 1 C Cable 2 China RoHS 15 Compatibility with operating systems 3 Compliance, regulatory 14 Connecting the My Book 3.0 11 E Environmental compliance, China 15 F FAQs computer not booting up 13 drive not powering up 13 drive not recognized...14 Installing the PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power ...
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... time without notice. WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies...
... time without notice. WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies...
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WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Book® 3.0 External Hard Drives Super speed storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface Elegant design WD quality and reliability Elegant My Book 3.0 external hard drives feature a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with unmatched speed of up to 5 gigabits per second for the fastest transfer speed available on an external hard drive.
WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Book® 3.0 External Hard Drives Super speed storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface Elegant design WD quality and reliability Elegant My Book 3.0 external hard drives feature a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with unmatched speed of up to 5 gigabits per second for the fastest transfer speed available on an external hard drive.