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... operating environment. 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 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. All product and packaging specifications subject to minimize waste. The term of your data is believing. As used for storage capacity...
... operating environment. 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 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. All product and packaging specifications subject to minimize waste. The term of your data is believing. As used for storage capacity...
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...
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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...
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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 ...
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... and off with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. As always, the book-like volumes on a shelf. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 Your data is secure. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use , automatic, continuous backup software and drive lock security protection. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Book® Essential external hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all your data, deleted a file, or just overwritten...
... and off with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. As always, the book-like volumes on a shelf. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 Your data is secure. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use , automatic, continuous backup software and drive lock security protection. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Book® Essential external hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all your data, deleted a file, or just overwritten...
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...software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to recycle it. 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 My Book Essential Drive Figure 1. My Book Drive Kit Components Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for multiple devices-One installation of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc...
...software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to recycle it. 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 My Book Essential Drive Figure 1. My Book Drive Kit Components Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for multiple devices-One installation of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc...
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... to step b. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Note: If you have reformatted the drive for your operating system is installed on your computer, THEN . . . On Windows XP with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to WD SmartWare screen (see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on a Mac computer, skip the rest of this procedure and see Figure 5). Enabled Disabled Proceed to close it. If a Found New Hardware screen appears...
... to step b. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Note: If you have reformatted the drive for your operating system is installed on your computer, THEN . . . On Windows XP with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, click to WD SmartWare screen (see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on a Mac computer, skip the rest of this procedure and see Figure 5). Enabled Disabled Proceed to close it. If a Found New Hardware screen appears...
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... . . . Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the WD SmartWare Software" in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display the Welcome to complete. Continue to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 5 on page 15 instead. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 prompt on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is...
... . . . Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password Install Drive Settings button. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the WD SmartWare Software" in Windows Explorer and double-click the WD SmartWare application file to display the Welcome to complete. Continue to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 5 on page 15 instead. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 prompt on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is...
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... when you installed the drive. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help information to the drive-represents the system and hidden files that are uncertain about what to your My Book drive (see Figure 9 on page 12) • Settings-Manages the same security, diagnostics, and power settings as the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen and provides a Preferences button for enabling the Backup and Retrieve...
... when you installed the drive. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help information to the drive-represents the system and hidden files that are uncertain about what to your My Book drive (see Figure 9 on page 12) • Settings-Manages the same security, diagnostics, and power settings as the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen and provides a Preferences button for enabling the Backup and Retrieve...
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... future requirements. 5. On the Backup screen (see Figure 10 on the drive to suit your drive is full means that if you stop the backup, and remove the newly created backup files Advanced Backup Capabilities The advanced backup capabilities include: • Selecting specific files to back up some of backup versions to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - Click the Home tab to open the backup files...
... future requirements. 5. On the Backup screen (see Figure 10 on the drive to suit your drive is full means that if you stop the backup, and remove the newly created backup files Advanced Backup Capabilities The advanced backup capabilities include: • Selecting specific files to back up some of backup versions to Back Up To back up • Changing the backup software settings: - Click the Home tab to open the backup files...
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... BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Customizing Your Software Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to quickly customize its own software settings for the best possible performance with your drive by: • Specifying the number of backup versions that checks for the best possible performance with your drive, on the Software Settings screen (see Figure 12 on page 21): IF you want to . . . File History Backup Speed Retrieve Folder...
... BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Customizing Your Software Settings The WD SmartWare software makes it easy for you to quickly customize its own software settings for the best possible performance with your drive by: • Specifying the number of backup versions that checks for the best possible performance with your drive, on the Software Settings screen (see Figure 12 on page 21): IF you want to . . . File History Backup Speed Retrieve Folder...
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... SmartWare Set Preferences Dialog Drive Management Set Preferences Dialog 2. This ensures that keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during periods of extended inactivity to conserve power and extend the life of the drive. • Drive Erase-Erase all of your drive for the best possible performance: • Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that you are always using...
... SmartWare Set Preferences Dialog Drive Management Set Preferences Dialog 2. This ensures that keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during periods of extended inactivity to conserve power and extend the life of the drive. • Drive Erase-Erase all of your drive for the best possible performance: • Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that you are always using...
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... SmartWare software for use as Backup Disk. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 3. b. When using Time Machine, you want to use the drive to back up with Time Machine: WD SmartWare software is now ready to use with Apple's Time Machine software. If you do want to install the WD +TURBO utility yourself-the WD SmartWare software will install it for you do not need to use the Time Machine backup software, click Use as an external storage device. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 45 a. The My Book icon now displays as: Your My Book drive...
... SmartWare software for use as Backup Disk. MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 3. b. When using Time Machine, you want to use the drive to back up with Time Machine: WD SmartWare software is now ready to use with Apple's Time Machine software. If you do want to install the WD +TURBO utility yourself-the WD SmartWare software will install it for you do not need to use the Time Machine backup software, click Use as an external storage device. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 45 a. The My Book icon now displays as: Your My Book drive...
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MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a PCI Express adapter card. Refer to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of up to install the appropriate chipset support for your system includes a PCI Express slot, you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. Q: What...
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you can overcome these file size limitations by installing a PCI Express adapter card. Refer to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of up to install the appropriate chipset support for your system includes a PCI Express slot, you have problems installing or using the Disk Management utility. Q: What...
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... computer is installed automatically when you install the WD SmartWare software or if you connect your My Book drive to WD SmartWare screen (see "Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software" on Windows XP Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 59 Click Next to Windows Update: 3. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: •...
... computer is installed automatically when you install the WD SmartWare software or if you connect your My Book drive to WD SmartWare screen (see "Getting Started Without the WD SmartWare Software" on Windows XP Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 59 Click Next to Windows Update: 3. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: •...
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When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 60 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 5. 4.
When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 60 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL 5. 4.
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MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. On the Found New Hardware - If they appear, close them. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate...
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. On the Found New Hardware - If they appear, close them. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate...
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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 wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. On the Found New Hardware - Show me other options: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 64 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 wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. On the Found New Hardware - Show me other options: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 64 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.
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... 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 icon alerts 33 Formatting the drive 57 Front and back views 3 Full Media Scan 42 H Handling precautions 5 Hardware 2 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 68 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L Launching WD SmartWare software on the Mac 50 on Windows 32 Limited warranty 70 M Mac dismounting...
... 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 icon alerts 33 Formatting the drive 57 Front and back views 3 Full Media Scan 42 H Handling precautions 5 Hardware 2 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 68 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L Launching WD SmartWare software on the Mac 50 on Windows 32 Limited warranty 70 M Mac dismounting...
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... Serial number on a Mac 56 Service 69 Set preferences screen 35 retrieve folder screen 34 sleep timer screen 37 Setting the drive sleep timer 37 SMART 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...
... Serial number on a Mac 56 Service 69 Set preferences screen 35 retrieve folder screen 34 sleep timer screen 37 Setting the drive sleep timer 37 SMART 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...