Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...ärminformationsVerordnung 3. 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...
...ärminformationsVerordnung 3. 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...
User Manual
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...MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). FireWire 400 port - eSATA port or eSATA adapter card • Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later Note: Compatibility may vary depending on optional accessories for purchasing this product, visit store.westerndigital.com (U.S. FireWire 400 port - 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...
...MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). FireWire 400 port - eSATA port or eSATA adapter card • Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later Note: Compatibility may vary depending on optional accessories for purchasing this product, visit store.westerndigital.com (U.S. FireWire 400 port - 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...
User Manual
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... the serial number and model number of your new WD product found on the label on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. 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 unpacking and installation. Register online at register.wdc.com...
... the serial number and model number of your new WD product found on the label on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. 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 unpacking and installation. Register online at register.wdc.com...
User Manual
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... BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as follows. Reformatting the Drive-Mac For instructions on repartitioning and reformatting the drive to HFS+ (Journaled) prior to close it. 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. See "Copy Application Software" on your computer or if you are installed...
... BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as follows. Reformatting the Drive-Mac For instructions on repartitioning and reformatting the drive to HFS+ (Journaled) prior to close it. 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. See "Copy Application Software" on your computer or if you are installed...
User Manual
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... installer screen that allows you to back up the valuable software included on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that allows you to preserve your data files with around-the-clock protection. Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with you to your latest work...
... installer screen that allows you to back up the valuable software included on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that allows you to preserve your data files with around-the-clock protection. Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with you to your latest work...
User Manual
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... software and other options. Turn on your choice and click Start. Otherwise, click Exit to begin using the drive. 5. FireWire 1. Go to launch autorun which automatically installs the driver utilities. 4. When finished, a menu displays a list of available software and other options. Connect the AC adapter and USB cable as shown. 3. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. If a security alert is disabled on your computer. 2. Otherwise, click Exit to begin using the drive...
... software and other options. Turn on your choice and click Start. Otherwise, click Exit to begin using the drive. 5. FireWire 1. Go to launch autorun which automatically installs the driver utilities. 4. When finished, a menu displays a list of available software and other options. Connect the AC adapter and USB cable as shown. 3. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. If a security alert is disabled on your computer. 2. Otherwise, click Exit to begin using the drive...
User Manual
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... 1. Connect the drive's power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. The drive mounts to install the device utilities. 6. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Turn on your computer. 2. Turn on your computer and begin using My Book. Double-click the My Book drive icon. 4. Turn on the back panel. 4. Double-click LifeAgent.dmg to recognize the device. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to install the included software...
... 1. Connect the drive's power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. The drive mounts to install the device utilities. 6. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Turn on your computer. 2. Turn on your computer and begin using My Book. Double-click the My Book drive icon. 4. Turn on the back panel. 4. Double-click LifeAgent.dmg to recognize the device. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to install the included software...
User Manual
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..., you may hear the drive power down before turning off and on the back panel. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device SmartPower™ In USB or FireWire mode, My Book automatically powers off the drive or disconnecting the eSATA cable. When the Power LED is not available in your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. Important: To prevent data loss, close all files are not available in...
..., you may hear the drive power down before turning off and on the back panel. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device SmartPower™ In USB or FireWire mode, My Book automatically powers off the drive or disconnecting the eSATA cable. When the Power LED is not available in your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. Important: To prevent data loss, close all files are not available in...
User Manual
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... a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be operating at support.microsoft.com for this troubleshooting section or visit our support Web site at support.wdc.com. If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. Note: If an additional external drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. The drive is connected to the FAT32 file system...
... a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be operating at support.microsoft.com for this troubleshooting section or visit our support Web site at support.wdc.com. If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. Note: If an additional external drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. The drive is connected to the FAT32 file system...
User Manual
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... of service. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have your return paperwork. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which vary from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is a trademark of Western Digital...
... of service. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have your return paperwork. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which vary from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is a trademark of Western Digital...
Product Specifications
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... to an online sharing service, duplicate your e-mail and contacts to your iPod, and back up all captured in Bali, all your My Book. Your baby's first step, your wedding in digital photos and video. all your precious files to your important milestones... Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up on a My Book Home Edition triple interface external hard drive. and masterpieces...
... to an online sharing service, duplicate your e-mail and contacts to your iPod, and back up all captured in Bali, all your My Book. Your baby's first step, your wedding in digital photos and video. all your precious files to your important milestones... Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up on a My Book Home Edition triple interface external hard drive. and masterpieces...
Product Specifications
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... Windows Vista®/XP Compatibility may vary depending on operating environment. Pictures shown may be mentioned herein that belong to 65°C 1 A USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 certified cable are registered trademarks; All product and packaging specifications subject to 35°C Non-op. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and Put Your Life On It are required to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. As used for storage capacity...
... Windows Vista®/XP Compatibility may vary depending on operating environment. Pictures shown may be mentioned herein that belong to 65°C 1 A USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 certified cable are registered trademarks; All product and packaging specifications subject to 35°C Non-op. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and Put Your Life On It are required to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. As used for storage capacity...