Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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Specifications subject to other countries; Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705028-800 Jun 2009 My Book® Essential™ All rights reserved. and My Book and My Book Essential are registered trademarks in the U.S. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www...
Specifications subject to other countries; Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705028-800 Jun 2009 My Book® Essential™ All rights reserved. and My Book and My Book Essential are registered trademarks in the U.S. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up . Drive lock Gain peace of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. We encourage you 've lost files effortlessly Retrieve your valuable data to save energy. Product Specifications Interface USB 2.0 Kit Contents External hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Dimensions Height: 1.9 in (48 mm) Depth: 6.5 in (165 mm) Width: 5.3 in (135 mm) Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to...
... GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up . Drive lock Gain peace of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. We encourage you 've lost files effortlessly Retrieve your valuable data to save energy. Product Specifications Interface USB 2.0 Kit Contents External hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Dimensions Height: 1.9 in (48 mm) Depth: 6.5 in (165 mm) Width: 5.3 in (135 mm) Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to...
User Manual
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... BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 4 Power Button 4 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Kensington® Security Slot 5 Registering the Drive 5 Handling Precautions 5 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 6 Connecting the Drive 6 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software 8 WD SmartWare Overview 12 WD SmartWare Home Screen 13 Drive...
... BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 4 Power Button 4 USB 3.0 Interface 4 Kensington® Security Slot 5 Registering the Drive 5 Handling Precautions 5 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 6 Connecting the Drive 6 Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software 8 WD SmartWare Overview 12 WD SmartWare Home Screen 13 Drive...
User Manual
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... Disk Image 41 7 Checking Drive Health 42 8 Using the Drive with a Mac 44 Reformatting the Drive 44 Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image 44 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 44 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 45 Installing the WD SmartWare Software 47 The WD SmartWare Home Screen 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 50 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 50 Checking Drive Status 51 Safely Dismounting the Drive 52 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 52 Using the My Book Icon 53 Using the Drive Power Button...
... Disk Image 41 7 Checking Drive Health 42 8 Using the Drive with a Mac 44 Reformatting the Drive 44 Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image 44 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 44 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 45 Installing the WD SmartWare Software 47 The WD SmartWare Home Screen 49 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 50 Opening the WD SmartWare Software 50 Checking Drive Status 51 Safely Dismounting the Drive 52 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 52 Using the My Book Icon 53 Using the Drive Power Button...
User Manual
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... MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL Unlocking the Drive 53 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 53 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 55 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 56 9 Troubleshooting 57 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 57 Frequently Asked Questions 57 A Installing the SES Driver 59 Installing on Windows XP Computers 59 Installing the Driver Automatically 59 Installing the Driver Manually 61 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 63 Installing the Driver Automatically 63 Installing the Driver Manually 64 Installing on Windows...
... MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL Unlocking the Drive 53 Unlocking the Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 53 Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 55 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 56 9 Troubleshooting 57 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 57 Frequently Asked Questions 57 A Installing the SES Driver 59 Installing on Windows XP Computers 59 Installing the Driver Automatically 59 Installing the Driver Manually 61 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 63 Installing the Driver Automatically 63 Installing the Driver Manually 64 Installing on Windows...
User Manual
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...-bit hardwarebased encryption. Power miser-My Book external drives are designed to its original location whether you add or change a file. • See your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on a shelf. WD's best-selling My Book Essential USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. USB 3.0 interface-A simple connection that backs...
...-bit hardwarebased encryption. Power miser-My Book external drives are designed to its original location whether you add or change a file. • See your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on a shelf. WD's best-selling My Book Essential USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. USB 3.0 interface-A simple connection that backs...
User Manual
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... devices-One installation of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Essential disk drive kit includes the following: • My Book Essential external hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) • USB cable • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide USB Cable Quick Install Guide AC Adapter...
... devices-One installation of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Essential disk drive kit includes the following: • My Book Essential external hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on the drive) • USB cable • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide USB Cable Quick Install Guide AC Adapter...
User Manual
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... with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Book drive listing in Windows Explorer. 5. b. Several different screens might appear, depending on the drive installs the proper driver for use on a Mac computer, skip the rest of this procedure and see Figure 5). Skip to WD SmartWare Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Note: If a Flash Player is installed on your computer's operating system: IF your computer...
... with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Book drive listing in Windows Explorer. 5. b. Several different screens might appear, depending on the drive installs the proper driver for use on a Mac computer, skip the rest of this procedure and see Figure 5). Skip to WD SmartWare Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Note: If a Flash Player is installed on your computer's operating system: IF your computer...
User Manual
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... SmartWare software: 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 For Windows Vista or Windows 7, two or three screens might appear, depending on your My Book drive on page 15 instead. 9. THEN click the . . . a. Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Book drive listing in the next section. protection and drive management features, and password protect or register your drive Install WD SmartWare button...
... SmartWare software: 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 For Windows Vista or Windows 7, two or three screens might appear, depending on your My Book drive on page 15 instead. 9. THEN click the . . . a. Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the My Book drive listing in the next section. protection and drive management features, and password protect or register your drive Install WD SmartWare button...
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... BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 9. Visual backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your backup. • Retrieve lost files effortlessly-Bring back your valuable data to protect your drive from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you 've lost all your computer. Drive Management Home Screen WD SmartWare Overview The WD SmartWare software is connected...
... BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 9. Visual backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your backup. • Retrieve lost files effortlessly-Bring back your valuable data to protect your drive from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a copy whenever you 've lost all your computer. Drive Management Home Screen WD SmartWare Overview The WD SmartWare software is connected...
User Manual
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... all of the files shown in the Additional Files category when you through your computer's operating system put there when you installed the drive. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for backups. Drive Management Home Screen The drive management Home screen is not available for your drive properties. This space is available after reading the online help screen after selecting Install Drive Settings, installing the software, completing the initial drive settings, and opening the WD SmartWare software.
... all of the files shown in the Additional Files category when you through your computer's operating system put there when you installed the drive. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL In the Content Gauge for backups. Drive Management Home Screen The drive management Home screen is not available for your drive properties. This space is available after reading the online help screen after selecting Install Drive Settings, installing the software, completing the initial drive settings, and opening the WD SmartWare software.
User Manual
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... changed your mind and do not install the WD SmartWare software, you drive and all of the files on it with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 27) • Customize your software and drive settings for the best possible performance (see "Managing and Customizing Your Drive" on page 32) • Check the operational condition of your My Book as an external hard drive. Click Do Not Install...
... changed your mind and do not install the WD SmartWare software, you drive and all of the files on it with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on page 27) • Customize your software and drive settings for the best possible performance (see "Managing and Customizing Your Drive" on page 32) • Check the operational condition of your My Book as an external hard drive. Click Do Not Install...
User Manual
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... on the drive to complete the backup. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that there is idle Selecting Specific Files to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - c. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to open the backup files content box: BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 19 Choosing the number of the backup files that if...
... on the drive to complete the backup. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that there is idle Selecting Specific Files to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - c. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to open the backup files content box: BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 19 Choosing the number of the backup files that if...
User Manual
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... display the Set Preferences dialog: WD SmartWare Set Preferences Dialog Drive Management Set Preferences Dialog 2. To enable or disable the Preferences option: 1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Setting the Preferences Option When enabled, each time you reconnect your My Book drive to WD SmartWare screen. prompt on the drive, including your computer, the Preferences option checks for software updates or enable the Backup and Retrieve functions if you selected Install Drive Settings at...
... display the Set Preferences dialog: WD SmartWare Set Preferences Dialog Drive Management Set Preferences Dialog 2. To enable or disable the Preferences option: 1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Setting the Preferences Option When enabled, each time you reconnect your My Book drive to WD SmartWare screen. prompt on the drive, including your computer, the Preferences option checks for software updates or enable the Backup and Retrieve functions if you selected Install Drive Settings at...
User Manual
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... WD SmartWare software installed, you connect your password-protected drive to unlock the drive there. Double-click the WD Unlocker VCD icon and double-click the Drive Unlock icon on your password in the Password box and click Unlock on the WD SmartWare drive unlock screen: USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 55 Type your desktop whenever the drive is locked: To unlock the drive without the WD SmartWare software installed: 1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software Whenever you can use the WD SmartWare Drive Unlock utility...
... WD SmartWare software installed, you connect your password-protected drive to unlock the drive there. Double-click the WD Unlocker VCD icon and double-click the Drive Unlock icon on your password in the Password box and click Unlock on the WD SmartWare drive unlock screen: USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 55 Type your desktop whenever the drive is locked: To unlock the drive without the WD SmartWare software installed: 1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software Whenever you can use the WD SmartWare Drive Unlock utility...
User Manual
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... details. A: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at the USB 1.1 full speed of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows; Note: If your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller is shared and may be sure to Windows XP NTFS „ Reformat the drive from support.wdc.com/download. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked...
... details. A: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at the USB 1.1 full speed of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows; Note: If your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller is shared and may be sure to Windows XP NTFS „ Reformat the drive from support.wdc.com/download. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked...
User Manual
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MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software, you must have an SES driver installed on computers running Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. Note: The SES Driver is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as...
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software, you must have an SES driver installed on computers running Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. Note: The SES Driver is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as...
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When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 60 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 5.
When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 60 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 5.
User Manual
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MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Installing on page 6, the Found New Hardware screen displays. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might...
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Installing on page 6, the Found New Hardware screen displays. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might...
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Show me other options: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 64 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. On the Found New Hardware -
Show me other options: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 64 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. On the Found New Hardware -
