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... of used with the same or equivalent battery type recommended by a qualified technician to the product to the glossy front of the chassis; The WD ShareSpace uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. Dispose of any liquids. 4. Important Safety Instructions 1. Operate this product on the product. 2. If an extension cord is incorrectly replaced...
... of used with the same or equivalent battery type recommended by a qualified technician to the product to the glossy front of the chassis; The WD ShareSpace uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. Dispose of any liquids. 4. Important Safety Instructions 1. Operate this product on the product. 2. If an extension cord is incorrectly replaced...
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... 7 System View 8 LED Indicators 9 USB Backup Button 10 Ports 10 Reset Button 10 Kensington Hardware Features 10 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network 11 Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on a Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes 23...
... 7 System View 8 LED Indicators 9 USB Backup Button 10 Ports 10 Reset Button 10 Kensington Hardware Features 10 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network 11 Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on a Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes 23...
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...after registration 58 6 How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . . 65 Media Servers Overview 65 Media Types Supported 65 Media Storage 66 Media Devices 67 iTunes with WD ShareSpace 74 7 External USB Drive Sharing & Backup 76 Sharing Data on a USB Drive 76 USB Auto Backup ...Shortcut Creation 83 Turning Identify LED On or Off 84 Automatically Updating WD Discovery 85 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 87 Configuring WD ShareSpace 87 WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features 94 User Interface Overview 95 Basic Mode 96 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode . . . . ...
...after registration 58 6 How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . . 65 Media Servers Overview 65 Media Types Supported 65 Media Storage 66 Media Devices 67 iTunes with WD ShareSpace 74 7 External USB Drive Sharing & Backup 76 Sharing Data on a USB Drive 76 USB Auto Backup ...Shortcut Creation 83 Turning Identify LED On or Off 84 Automatically Updating WD Discovery 85 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 87 Configuring WD ShareSpace 87 WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features 94 User Interface Overview 95 Basic Mode 96 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode . . . . ...
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HTTP/FTP Tab 165 CTorrent Tab 171 12 Replacing a Drive 177 ESD precautions 177 13 Troubleshooting 182 Glossary 190 Appendix 195 Regulatory Compliance 195 Environmental Compliance (China 196 Warranty Information 196 GNU General Public License ("GPL 197 Index 198 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents - III
HTTP/FTP Tab 165 CTorrent Tab 171 12 Replacing a Drive 177 ESD precautions 177 13 Troubleshooting 182 Glossary 190 Appendix 195 Regulatory Compliance 195 Environmental Compliance (China 196 Warranty Information 196 GNU General Public License ("GPL 197 Index 198 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents - III
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WD Service and Support WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. To help ...
WD Service and Support WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. To help ...
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WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product. Register online at register.wdc.com. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support.
WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product. Register online at register.wdc.com. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support.
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...5, one quarter of the capacity is used to share with WD ShareSpace" on page 74. In a spanned volume, the capacity is ideal for twodrive systems). Shares are the default folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. for storing music files you...65. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your network (private). Format and Configuration WD ShareSpace is equipped with three shares: • Public-created automatically after initial setup • Shared Music - To access the maximum capacity...
...5, one quarter of the capacity is used to share with WD ShareSpace" on page 74. In a spanned volume, the capacity is ideal for twodrive systems). Shares are the default folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. for storing music files you...65. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your network (private). Format and Configuration WD ShareSpace is equipped with three shares: • Public-created automatically after initial setup • Shared Music - To access the maximum capacity...
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It is not meant for saving files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL • Download-for sharing or storing data and should not be modified. OVERVIEW - 4
It is not meant for saving files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL • Download-for sharing or storing data and should not be modified. OVERVIEW - 4
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...port Supported clients • Windows 2000® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista™ • Windows® 7 • Windows Server® 2003 • Windows Server 2008 (latest service packs required) • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS X Leopard® • Mac OSX ...temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to four WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drives External USB storage file NTFS, FAT/FAT32; WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection Internal hard drives Up to 149 °F) OVERVIEW - 5
...port Supported clients • Windows 2000® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista™ • Windows® 7 • Windows Server® 2003 • Windows Server 2008 (latest service packs required) • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS X Leopard® • Mac OSX ...temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to four WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drives External USB storage file NTFS, FAT/FAT32; WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection Internal hard drives Up to 149 °F) OVERVIEW - 5
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... performance and reliability, we recommend that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) AC adapter and power cords... - 6 Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008. • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Windows platforms supported...
... performance and reliability, we recommend that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) AC adapter and power cords... - 6 Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008. • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Windows platforms supported...
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... product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version. Local network • Router/switch (Gigabit required to maximize performance) WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Wide Area Network • Broadband Internet connection required for remote access using MioNet Pre-installation Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable...
... product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version. Local network • Router/switch (Gigabit required to maximize performance) WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Wide Area Network • Broadband Internet connection required for remote access using MioNet Pre-installation Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable...
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... hold down for four seconds powers off (up to 30 seconds) as the device powers up to power, which may take up . System View WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Power button 2 LED indicators 3 USB backup button 4 USB port 1 (Auto-backup) Power Button 5 Power port 6 Reset button 7 Ethernet port 8 USB ports 2 and 3 9 Kensington...
... hold down for four seconds powers off (up to 30 seconds) as the device powers up to power, which may take up . System View WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Power button 2 LED indicators 3 USB backup button 4 USB port 1 (Auto-backup) Power Button 5 Power port 6 Reset button 7 Ethernet port 8 USB ports 2 and 3 9 Kensington...
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on ) and ready for use . Off System is not powered on Flashing • System is ... Steady Network is connected Flashing Network connection is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to the power supply and turned on the device provide information about the status of the system, its hard drives, and network...
WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on ) and ready for use . Off System is not powered on Flashing • System is ... Steady Network is connected Flashing Network connection is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to the power supply and turned on the device provide information about the status of the system, its hard drives, and network...
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... Backup Feature" on the front USB port (port 1). Note: This port has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Connects the device to the device and viceversa. OVERVIEW - 10 Kensington Hardware Features... more information on page 182. Ports Component USB port 1 Icon USB ports 2 and 3 Ethernet port Description Connects to reset the system, see "Resetting the WD ShareSpace" on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com.
... Backup Feature" on the front USB port (port 1). Note: This port has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Connects the device to the device and viceversa. OVERVIEW - 10 Kensington Hardware Features... more information on page 182. Ports Component USB port 1 Icon USB ports 2 and 3 Ethernet port Description Connects to reset the system, see "Resetting the WD ShareSpace" on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com.
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... powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. Connect one end of the device. Important: Wait for at least four seconds. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 11 To power down the device, press and hold down the power button for the WD... ShareSpace to a small home/office network. 1. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the WD ShareSpace to finish powering up automatically as indicated by a steady green LED ...
... powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. Connect one end of the device. Important: Wait for at least four seconds. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 11 To power down the device, press and hold down the power button for the WD... ShareSpace to a small home/office network. 1. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the WD ShareSpace to finish powering up automatically as indicated by a steady green LED ...
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...-installing CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. Click Start and then (My) Computer. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 12 Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to access your WD ShareSpace. 1. Follow the appropriate procedure below: Windows • "Using WD Discovery (Windows only)" on page...14. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-click Setup.exe. 3. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your WD ShareSpace on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must install the utilities manually. Windows Vista/...
...-installing CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. Click Start and then (My) Computer. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 12 Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to access your WD ShareSpace. 1. Follow the appropriate procedure below: Windows • "Using WD Discovery (Windows only)" on page...14. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-click Setup.exe. 3. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your WD ShareSpace on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must install the utilities manually. Windows Vista/...
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Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Click WD Discovery Tool. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 The WD Discovery screen appears. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure.
Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Click WD Discovery Tool. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 The WD Discovery screen appears. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure.
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...instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on how to WD Discovery for the First Time" on the desktop opens the... Twonky user interface. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 14 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. For ...
...instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on how to WD Discovery for the First Time" on the desktop opens the... Twonky user interface. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 14 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. For ...
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Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. 3. Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4. Click Close.
Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. 3. Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4. Click Close.
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Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16
Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16