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iii Table of Contents MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 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 ...
iii Table of Contents MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 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 ...
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MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive 31 Password Protecting Your Drive 31 Unlocking Your Drive 32 Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 33 Unlocking ...
MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive 31 Password Protecting Your Drive 31 Unlocking Your Drive 32 Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 33 Unlocking ...
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v MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Safely Dismounting the Drive 58 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 58 Using the My Book Icon 59 Using the Drive Power Button 60 Unlocking the Drive 60 Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 60 Unlocking ... SES Driver 66 Installing on Windows XP Computers 66 Installing the Driver Automatically 66 Installing the Driver Manually 68 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 70 Installing the Driver Automatically 70 Installing the Driver Manually 71 Installing on Windows 7 Computers 73 B Compliance and Warranty Information 75 Regulatory Compliance 75 FCC ...
v MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Safely Dismounting the Drive 58 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 58 Using the My Book Icon 59 Using the Drive Power Button 60 Unlocking the Drive 60 Unlocking Your Drive with the WD SmartWare Software 60 Unlocking ... SES Driver 66 Installing on Windows XP Computers 66 Installing the Driver Automatically 66 Installing the Driver Manually 68 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 70 Installing the Driver Automatically 70 Installing the Driver Manually 71 Installing on Windows 7 Computers 73 B Compliance and Warranty Information 75 Regulatory Compliance 75 FCC ...
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... how much space is secure. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Book™ Elite™ external hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all your digital life. WD's best-selling My Book Elite USB external hard drive features WD... Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your WD Product Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Book Elite drive include: Smart display-Create your own personalized drive label to remind you the power to -use backup solution that ...
... how much space is secure. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Book™ Elite™ external hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all your digital life. WD's best-selling My Book Elite USB external hard drive features WD... Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your WD Product Handling Precautions Features Major features of the My Book Elite drive include: Smart display-Create your own personalized drive label to remind you the power to -use backup solution that ...
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... systems. Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. My Book Drive Kit Components My Book Elite Drive Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for compatibility with your computer. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2...Figure 1. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive...
... systems. Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. My Book Drive Kit Components My Book Elite Drive Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for compatibility with your computer. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2...Figure 1. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive...
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...always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Physical Description As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 2 on page 3, the My Book Elite drive has: • Indicators on the front • The power connector and button, interface port, and a security slot on ...8226; Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Elite drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 49 ...
...always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Physical Description As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 2 on page 3, the My Book Elite drive has: • Indicators on the front • The power connector and button, interface port, and a security slot on ...8226; Leopard® • Snow Leopard™ Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Elite drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 49 ...
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... (if the drive is vertical) or from right to indicate space used on the drive during the power-on your computer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Power Button USB 2.0 Kensington Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. Back of capacity available. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 The capacity ... percent does not display) Percent Used 40-49 30-39 20-29 10-19 5-9 The numerical display indicates the percentage of My Book Elite Drive Indicators The My Book Elite drive has four indicators: • Capacity gauge • Customizable label • Power/activity LED • Lock indicator LED Capacity...
... (if the drive is vertical) or from right to indicate space used on the drive during the power-on your computer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Power Button USB 2.0 Kensington Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. Back of capacity available. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 The capacity ... percent does not display) Percent Used 40-49 30-39 20-29 10-19 5-9 The numerical display indicates the percentage of My Book Elite Drive Indicators The My Book Elite drive has four indicators: • Capacity gauge • Customizable label • Power/activity LED • Lock indicator LED Capacity...
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... Product Always register your drive using the power button to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your My Book Essential drive to turn it off or disconnected from the drive, or when the drive loses power. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5...kensington.com. Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Customizable Label. It is to turn it off only when you reconnect it back on . Another way is turned off , you leave...
... Product Always register your drive using the power button to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your My Book Essential drive to turn it off or disconnected from the drive, or when the drive loses power. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5...kensington.com. Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Customizable Label. It is to turn it off only when you reconnect it back on . Another way is turned off , you leave...
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ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 Be aware of the enclosure's air slots. Drives may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use this product as a portable drive. • To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 Be aware of the enclosure's air slots. Drives may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use this product as a portable drive. • To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the drive. • Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
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... as follows: US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare ...
... as follows: US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software WD SmartWare ...
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.... 7. on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is . . . CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. For Windows XP, one or two screens might also appear, depending on page 9. Skip to step b on page 9. 8. Skip to step a on your computer's ...
.... 7. on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is . . . CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. For Windows XP, one or two screens might also appear, depending on page 9. Skip to step b on page 9. 8. Skip to step a on your computer's ...
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...SmartWare screen displays (see Figure 5). 9. Figure 5. b. Note: If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is animated. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. The VCD displays and behaves just like a physical CD. Double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to open the WD... 10. Welcome to step a on your computer, THEN . . . To see the contents of a "virtual" CD (VCD) drive on your My Book drive. Skip to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 10. c. If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to...
...SmartWare screen displays (see Figure 5). 9. Figure 5. b. Note: If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the screen is animated. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. The VCD displays and behaves just like a physical CD. Double-click the WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to open the WD... 10. Welcome to step a on your computer, THEN . . . To see the contents of a "virtual" CD (VCD) drive on your My Book drive. Skip to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 10. c. If you do not want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to...
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THEN click the . . . MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with continuous automatic backup, retrieve, drive lock password protection, and drive management features and: • ... (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 5 on page 9). 11. The What would you have already backed up to your My Book drive on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen provides three options for the software installation to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 9). The...
THEN click the . . . MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with continuous automatic backup, retrieve, drive lock password protection, and drive management features and: • ... (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 5 on page 9). 11. The What would you have already backed up to your My Book drive on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen provides three options for the software installation to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 9). The...
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... page 31 - Install Drive Settings The initial Drive Settings screen for performing all WD SmartWare functions: a. After password protecting or registering your computer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. at step 1, THEN the WD SmartWare software displays . . . See Figure 8 on page 13 and "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 12). b. After that, launching...
... page 31 - Install Drive Settings The initial Drive Settings screen for performing all WD SmartWare functions: a. After password protecting or registering your computer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. at step 1, THEN the WD SmartWare software displays . . . See Figure 8 on page 13 and "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 12). b. After that, launching...
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Figure 6. Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL • Clicking the Settings tab displays the drive management Drive Settings screen with a Preferences button that you can use to enable the WD SmartWare Backup and Retrieve functions (see Figure 17 on page 32 and "Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions" on page 46). Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7.
Figure 6. Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL • Clicking the Settings tab displays the drive management Drive Settings screen with a Preferences button that you can use to enable the WD SmartWare Backup and Retrieve functions (see Figure 17 on page 32 and "Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions" on page 46). Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7.
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WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 9. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8.
WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 9. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8.
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... backups or creates new backups of each hard drive in the five main categories CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is connected to your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for backup are shown against ... as it happens-Seeing is believing. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Book drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up files from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous ...
... backups or creates new backups of each hard drive in the five main categories CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare software is connected to your computer. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for backup are shown against ... as it happens-Seeing is believing. Then click the: • Backup tab to back up files from the selected drive to your My Book drive • Retrieve tab to retrieve backed up files from unauthorized access or data theft. • Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous ...
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... files (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 7) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 Whenever you have retrieved from a prior backup. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for backup. Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software If you do not install the WD... icon in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. In the Content Gauge for backups. This space is not available for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the upperright corner of your My...
... files (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 7) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 Whenever you have retrieved from a prior backup. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for backup. Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software If you do not install the WD... icon in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. In the Content Gauge for backups. This space is not available for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files shown in the upperright corner of your My...
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... remains hidden there too. If you might also want to the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility that enables and disables the VCD. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL To forego these performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1. prompt: 2. In this would be a simple two-click operation from...
... remains hidden there too. If you might also want to the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility that enables and disables the VCD. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL To forego these performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1. prompt: 2. In this would be a simple two-click operation from...
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... folder to close the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility. 8. Disconnect the USB cable from your My Book drive and displays its current and target VCD settings: 5. Wait ten seconds. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL With those precautions in mind, if you have not installed the WD SmartWare software and want to continue... Continue. 3. Either disconnect the AC power adapter cable or press the power button to take effect, you later want to copy back to your My Book drive in case you must power cycle your change . As prompted, for your My...
... folder to close the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility. 8. Disconnect the USB cable from your My Book drive and displays its current and target VCD settings: 5. Wait ten seconds. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL With those precautions in mind, if you have not installed the WD SmartWare software and want to continue... Continue. 3. Either disconnect the AC power adapter cable or press the power button to take effect, you later want to copy back to your My Book drive in case you must power cycle your change . As prompted, for your My...