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MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 27 Password Protecting the Drive 27 Unlocking the Drive 28 Unlocking the...or Windows 7 41 Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and 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 ... 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 53 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUALL 5 Locking and Unlocking the Drive 27 Password Protecting the Drive 27 Unlocking the Drive 28 Unlocking the...or Windows 7 41 Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and 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 ... 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 53 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
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...; Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Essential drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 44 and "Troubleshooting" on the back Power/Activity LED Figure 2.
...; Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Essential drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 44 and "Troubleshooting" on the back Power/Activity LED Figure 2.
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... screen is . . . on page 8. 7. b. The WD SmartWare software that the new My Book drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display ...is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is animated. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Note: If you have reformatted the drive for your My Book drive. 6. Skip to step b. Several different screens might appear, ... AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Book drive listing in Windows Explorer. 5. THEN . . . Welcome to close it. Note: If a Flash Player is installed...
... screen is . . . on page 8. 7. b. The WD SmartWare software that the new My Book drive appears under My Computer in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display ...is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is animated. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Note: If you have reformatted the drive for your My Book drive. 6. Skip to step b. Several different screens might appear, ... AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to open the My Book drive listing in Windows Explorer. 5. THEN . . . Welcome to close it. Note: If a Flash Player is installed...
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...as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all its contents. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a Mac The My Book drive is preformatted as shown in Figure 4 on a Mac computer and downloaded and restored the Mac version of the WD SmartWare software and disk image on page 57... for more information about reformatting a Windows drive: • 287 or 3323 for Mac OS X • 1364 for FAT32 See "Troubleshooting" on the drive. Connect the My Book drive to a single HFS+J partition • Restore the WD SmartWare software and disk image This chapter ...
...as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all its contents. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 18 Using the Drive with a Mac The My Book drive is preformatted as shown in Figure 4 on a Mac computer and downloaded and restored the Mac version of the WD SmartWare software and disk image on page 57... for more information about reformatting a Windows drive: • 287 or 3323 for Mac OS X • 1364 for FAT32 See "Troubleshooting" on the drive. Connect the My Book drive to a single HFS+J partition • Restore the WD SmartWare software and disk image This chapter ...
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MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 3. Verify that the My Book icon displays on your desktop, where "MY BOOK" is fully compatible with Apple's Time Machine software. b. If you are going to install the WD SmartWare software, install WD +TURBO to use the Time ... utility yourself-the WD SmartWare software will install it for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running drive diagnostics. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 45 a. You can enhance its performance by installing the following software that you are not going to install the WD SmartWare software, you do not...
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 3. Verify that the My Book icon displays on your desktop, where "MY BOOK" is fully compatible with Apple's Time Machine software. b. If you are going to install the WD SmartWare software, install WD +TURBO to use the Time ... utility yourself-the WD SmartWare software will install it for password protecting the drive, registering the drive, and running drive diagnostics. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 45 a. You can enhance its performance by installing the following software that you are not going to install the WD SmartWare software, you do not...
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MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL To install WD +TURBO: 1. Double-click the WD +TURBO Installer icon: 3. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 46 Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue. Double-click the My Book icon and then double-click the Extras folder on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen: 4. A message informs you to restart your computer to make them active: Click Yes to continue. 5. Click Install on the screen that installing the drivers requires you that displays: 2.
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL To install WD +TURBO: 1. Double-click the WD +TURBO Installer icon: 3. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 46 Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue. Double-click the My Book icon and then double-click the Extras folder on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen: 4. A message informs you to restart your computer to make them active: Click Yes to continue. 5. Click Install on the screen that installing the drivers requires you that displays: 2.
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... software: 1. Double-click the My Book icon and then double-click the WD SmartWare icon on the screen that you reformatted the drive for use with the Mac computer: Your My Book drive is the name you assigned to restart the computer: 8. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 6. Type the password that... displays: USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 47 When the computer restarts, the My Book icon now looks like this, where "MY BOOK" is now ready to use to access the computer in the...
... software: 1. Double-click the My Book icon and then double-click the WD SmartWare icon on the screen that you reformatted the drive for use with the Mac computer: Your My Book drive is the name you assigned to restart the computer: 8. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 6. Type the password that... displays: USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 47 When the computer restarts, the My Book icon now looks like this, where "MY BOOK" is now ready to use to access the computer in the...
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The WD SmartWare Software Installer screen displays: MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 3. This could take several minutes: When the installation completes, the WD SmartWare Home screen displays (see Figure 18 on page 49). Click Continue ... access the computer in the Password box and click OK: 7. Type the password that the WD SmartWare software is not installed: 4. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 48
The WD SmartWare Software Installer screen displays: MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 3. This could take several minutes: When the installation completes, the WD SmartWare Home screen displays (see Figure 18 on page 49). Click Continue ... access the computer in the Password box and click OK: 7. Type the password that the WD SmartWare software is not installed: 4. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 48
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USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 49 MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 18. Then click the Backup or Retrieve tab to either back up from or retrieve files to a location other folders on your ...
USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 49 MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Figure 18. Then click the Backup or Retrieve tab to either back up from or retrieve files to a location other folders on your ...
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... clicking the icon, you can restart it by: • Clicking the WD SmartWare icon and selecting Open WD SmartWare: USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 50 This space is not available for backup. • Hovering the pointer over a category displays the number of files in the bar at ...are not available for backups. Using the WD SmartWare Icon After you have retrieved from a prior backup. In the Content Gauge for backup. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, shows the files that you have installed the WD SmartWare...
... clicking the icon, you can restart it by: • Clicking the WD SmartWare icon and selecting Open WD SmartWare: USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 50 This space is not available for backup. • Hovering the pointer over a category displays the number of files in the bar at ...are not available for backups. Using the WD SmartWare Icon After you have retrieved from a prior backup. In the Content Gauge for backup. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Note that: • The System category, shown against a dark gray background, shows the files that you have installed the WD SmartWare...
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... a list of drives and select the My Book drive: 2. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 51 If the drive is unlocked (not encrypted), the submenu displays the serial number of the drive: 1. If the drive is locked: a. Type your Password in the Applications list: MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Checking Drive Status Use the WD...
... a list of drives and select the My Book drive: 2. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 51 If the drive is unlocked (not encrypted), the submenu displays the serial number of the drive: 1. If the drive is locked: a. Type your Password in the Applications list: MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Checking Drive Status Use the WD...
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...Using the WD SmartWare Icon To safely dismount the drive using either the: • WD SmartWare icon • My Book icon • Drive power button CAUTION! Select the My Book drive, and then on the submenu, select Unmount Volumes: If the drive has more than one volume, a prompt... drive power down or removing the drive. Safely Dismounting the Drive You can safely dismount the drive using the WD SmartWare icon: 1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL c. Click the WD SmartWare icon to close all active windows and applications before disconnecting the drive from the desktop before shutting down...
...Using the WD SmartWare Icon To safely dismount the drive using either the: • WD SmartWare icon • My Book icon • Drive power button CAUTION! Select the My Book drive, and then on the submenu, select Unmount Volumes: If the drive has more than one volume, a prompt... drive power down or removing the drive. Safely Dismounting the Drive You can safely dismount the drive using the WD SmartWare icon: 1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL c. Click the WD SmartWare icon to close all active windows and applications before disconnecting the drive from the desktop before shutting down...
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... WITH A MAC - 53 or control-click the My Book icon on the desktop and click Eject "MY BOOK" where "MY BOOK" is the name you reformatted the drive for unlocking your drive with the WD SmartWare Software The procedure for use on your password prompt appears or not. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL ...Using the My Book Icon To safely dismount the drive ...
... WITH A MAC - 53 or control-click the My Book icon on the desktop and click Eject "MY BOOK" where "MY BOOK" is the name you reformatted the drive for unlocking your drive with the WD SmartWare Software The procedure for use on your password prompt appears or not. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL ...Using the My Book Icon To safely dismount the drive ...
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... in the bar at the top-right corner of the screen. 2. Manually. Select the My Book drive and then click Unlock Drive: 3. Type your drive and enable the WD SmartWare software. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Automatically. If your computer goes into sleep mode, an unlock screen might not display ...WD SmartWare Software" on the WD SmartWare Drive Unlock utility screen: 4. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 54 Click the WD SmartWare icon in the Password box and click Unlock on page 55 • My Book icon To unlock the drive manually, using the WD SmartWare icon: 1. To unlock the drive,...
... in the bar at the top-right corner of the screen. 2. Manually. Select the My Book drive and then click Unlock Drive: 3. Type your drive and enable the WD SmartWare software. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Automatically. If your computer goes into sleep mode, an unlock screen might not display ...WD SmartWare Software" on the WD SmartWare Drive Unlock utility screen: 4. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 54 Click the WD SmartWare icon in the Password box and click Unlock on page 55 • My Book icon To unlock the drive manually, using the WD SmartWare icon: 1. To unlock the drive,...
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... the drive without the WD SmartWare software installed: 1. The WD SmartWare software provides the Drive Unlock utility on a "virtual" CD drive (VCD) that appears: 2. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software Whenever you connect your password in the Password box and click Unlock on the WD...
... the drive without the WD SmartWare software installed: 1. The WD SmartWare software provides the Drive Unlock utility on a "virtual" CD drive (VCD) that appears: 2. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software Whenever you connect your password in the Password box and click Unlock on the WD...
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... SmartWare in the Applications list and double-click the Extras folder on the WD SmartWare Uninstall screen: USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 56 Click Uninstall on the screen that displays: 2. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software Important: You can easily uninstall the WD SmartWare software. However, you will need to...
... SmartWare in the Applications list and double-click the Extras folder on the WD SmartWare Uninstall screen: USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 56 Click Uninstall on the screen that displays: 2. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software Important: You can easily uninstall the WD SmartWare software. However, you will need to...
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...ID Install, partition, and format the drive in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from Mac GPT to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates at support.microsoft.com for further details. Frequently ...com/download. When connected to Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the original software included with USB 1.1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If ...
...ID Install, partition, and format the drive in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from Mac GPT to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates at support.microsoft.com for further details. Frequently ...com/download. When connected to Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the original software included with USB 1.1. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If ...
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...content box 19 procedure 18, 19 Box contents 2 C CAUTION about erasing the drive 38 about lost passwords 27 about erasing the drive 38 MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL F FAQs USBs 57 FCC Class B information 68 File categories, defined 13, 17 history, drive setting 34 history, screen 21 Flashing... 56 reformatting the drive to 44 restarting WD SmartWare software on 50 safely dismounting drive from 52 status check 56 uninstalling software from a Mac 56 handling precautions 5 sleep timer 37 Drive Settings drive eraser 38 file history 34 registration 37 security 27 sleep timer 37 E Environmental ...
...content box 19 procedure 18, 19 Box contents 2 C CAUTION about erasing the drive 38 about lost passwords 27 about erasing the drive 38 MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL F FAQs USBs 57 FCC Class B information 68 File categories, defined 13, 17 history, drive setting 34 history, screen 21 Flashing... 56 reformatting the drive to 44 restarting WD SmartWare software on 50 safely dismounting drive from 52 status check 56 uninstalling software from a Mac 56 handling precautions 5 sleep timer 37 Drive Settings drive eraser 38 file history 34 registration 37 security 27 sleep timer 37 E Environmental ...
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... Status Check 42 Software Settings preferences 34, 35 retrieve folder 34 system throttling 34 Space available on a Mac 56 on Windows 32 Settings MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL See Drive Settings Status check 32 on a Mac 56 on Windows 32 System file category defined 50 file category, defined 13, 18 throttling software setting 34...
... Status Check 42 Software Settings preferences 34, 35 retrieve folder 34 system throttling 34 Space available on a Mac 56 on Windows 32 Settings MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL See Drive Settings Status check 32 on a Mac 56 on Windows 32 System file category defined 50 file category, defined 13, 18 throttling software setting 34...
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... and models 3 TB WDBACW0030HBK 2 TB WDBACW0020HBK 1.5 TB WDBACW0015HBK 1 TB WDBACW0010HBK Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book and Put Your Life On It are required to obtain SuperSpeed USB performance. All...minimize waste. Up to 3x faster transfer rates When connected to other countries; My Book Essential and WD SmartWare are successful because we understand the importance of 13 minutes.* *Performance...wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard® operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1...
... and models 3 TB WDBACW0030HBK 2 TB WDBACW0020HBK 1.5 TB WDBACW0015HBK 1 TB WDBACW0010HBK Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book and Put Your Life On It are required to obtain SuperSpeed USB performance. All...minimize waste. Up to 3x faster transfer rates When connected to other countries; My Book Essential and WD SmartWare are successful because we understand the importance of 13 minutes.* *Performance...wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard® operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1...