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... extensive work by the manufacturer. WARNING! Dispose of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. Use a damp cloth for service. 12. The WD ShareSpace uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not allow anything to the product. 5. Unplug this product near any...
... extensive work by the manufacturer. WARNING! Dispose of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. Use a damp cloth for service. 12. The WD ShareSpace uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not allow anything to the product. 5. Unplug this product near any...
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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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... help for your WD product. • Registration - Register your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. WD Service and Support WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics...
... help for your WD product. • Registration - Register your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. WD Service and Support WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics...
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Register online at register.wdc.com. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product. 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
Register online at register.wdc.com. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product. 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
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...on how to either RAID 0 or Span. To access the maximum capacity using WD GreenPower™ technology for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. WD ShareSpace File Storage You can be reset to set up and sharing files over the Internet. The device comes preconfigured with other... folders for efficient cooling and power saving. Shares can be shared with everyone (public) or with WD drives using four drives on WD ShareSpace via network shares. Important: Do not change or delete these default share folders. These are folders that can access and store content on...
...on how to either RAID 0 or Span. To access the maximum capacity using WD GreenPower™ technology for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. WD ShareSpace File Storage You can be reset to set up and sharing files over the Internet. The device comes preconfigured with other... folders for efficient cooling and power saving. Shares can be shared with everyone (public) or with WD drives using four drives on WD ShareSpace via network shares. Important: Do not change or delete these default share folders. These are folders that can access and store content on...
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It is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. OVERVIEW - 4 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL • Download-for saving files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is not meant for sharing or storing data and should not be modified.
It is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. OVERVIEW - 4 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL • Download-for saving files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is not meant for sharing or storing data and should not be modified.
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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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...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 by this product, Safari 2.0 and later on Mac platforms supported by this product. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace...
...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 by this product, Safari 2.0 and later on Mac platforms supported by this product. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace...
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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 ...
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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During this time, do not press the power button. The LED remains off (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...
During this time, do not press the power button. The LED remains off (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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... One flash per second-system is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to factory default • System is configuring RAID • User volume is not available Random Hard drive is in use ...flashing Steady • Hard drive is ready for use. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on Flashing • System is booting • System is restoring to USB device...
... One flash per second-system is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to factory default • System is configuring RAID • User volume is not available Random Hard drive is in use ...flashing Steady • Hard drive is ready for use. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on Flashing • System is booting • System is restoring to USB device...
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....com. Reset Button The reset button restores machine name, network mode/IP address, and admin password to a USB drive. OVERVIEW - 10 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL USB Backup Button The USB backup button allows you to back up data from a USB drive to the device or from a USB drive...information on page 76 for detailed instructions. 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 to a local network. Kensington Hardware Features Security Slot For drive ...
....com. Reset Button The reset button restores machine name, network mode/IP address, and admin password to a USB drive. OVERVIEW - 10 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL USB Backup Button The USB backup button allows you to back up data from a USB drive to the device or from a USB drive...information on page 76 for detailed instructions. 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 to a local network. Kensington Hardware Features Security Slot For drive ...
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... 30 seconds, the unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. Important: Wait for at least four seconds. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 11 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into the Ethernet port located on the power button. Connect one... end of the device. 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 illuminated...
... 30 seconds, the unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. Important: Wait for at least four seconds. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 11 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into the Ethernet port located on the power button. Connect one... end of the device. 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 illuminated...
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...Click Run setup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. 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. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must ...install the utilities manually. Click Accept in the Terms of Agreement screen. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your WD ShareSpace on page 14. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-click Setup.exe. 3....
...Click Run setup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. 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. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must ...install the utilities manually. Click Accept in the Terms of Agreement screen. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your WD ShareSpace on page 14. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-click Setup.exe. 3....
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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. The WD Discovery screen appears. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Click WD Discovery Tool. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure.
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. The WD Discovery screen appears. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Click WD Discovery Tool. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure.
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... - 14 Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on the desktop opens the Twonky user interface. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. The Found... New Hardware screen displays. Continue device setup by following the instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. Note: The WDShareSpace media icon on page 150. The login screen appears.
... - 14 Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on the desktop opens the Twonky user interface. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. The Found... New Hardware screen displays. Continue device setup by following the instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. Note: The WDShareSpace media icon on page 150. The login screen appears.
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Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. 3. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4. Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Close.
Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. 3. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4. Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Close.
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To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu.
To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu.