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iv 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 Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 33 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 34 Changing Your Password 35 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 36 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 36 Opening WD SmartWare Software 36 Checking Drive Status 36 Monitoring Icon Alerts 37 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 37 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 37 Using the Drive Power Button 37...
iv 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 Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 33 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 34 Changing Your Password 35 6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive 36 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 36 Opening WD SmartWare Software 36 Checking Drive Status 36 Monitoring Icon Alerts 37 Safely Disconnecting the Drive 37 Using the WD SmartWare Icon 37 Using the Drive Power Button 37...
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...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 Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 61 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 62 9 Troubleshooting 64 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 64 Frequently Asked Questions 64 A Installing an SES Driver 66 Installing on Windows XP Computers 66 Installing the Driver Automatically 66 Installing the Driver Manually 68 Installing on Windows...
...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 Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 61 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 62 9 Troubleshooting 64 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 64 Frequently Asked Questions 64 A Installing an SES Driver 66 Installing on Windows XP Computers 66 Installing the Driver Automatically 66 Installing the Driver Manually 68 Installing on Windows...
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... can even view the label when the drive is secure. WD's best-selling My Book Elite USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software that backs up less space on each drive. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use backup solution that your data is available on your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. The new sleeker design...
... can even view the label when the drive is secure. WD's best-selling My Book Elite USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software that backs up less space on each drive. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use backup solution that your data is available on your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. The new sleeker design...
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... in your region. We encourage you to minimize waste. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Ready to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on the drive) • USB cable • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide USB Cable Quick Install Guide AC Adapter Figure 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.
... in your region. We encourage you to minimize waste. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Ready to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on the drive) • USB cable • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide USB Cable Quick Install Guide AC Adapter Figure 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.
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... your drive Install Drive Settings button. THEN click the . . . Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with continuous automatic backup, retrieve, drive lock password protection, and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Create a drive label • Password protect or register your drive Install WD SmartWare button. The full version of the WD SmartWare software and retrieve files that you want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to WD SmartWare screen (see...
... your drive Install Drive Settings button. THEN click the . . . Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with continuous automatic backup, retrieve, drive lock password protection, and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Create a drive label • Password protect or register your drive Install WD SmartWare button. The full version of the WD SmartWare software and retrieve files that you want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to WD SmartWare screen (see...
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... displays the number of files in the used space portion of your drive properties. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help , click the X icon in diagnostic features (see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on page 36) • Check the operational condition of your drive with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 31) • Customize your software and drive settings for...
... displays the number of files in the used space portion of your drive properties. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Each WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online help , click the X icon in diagnostic features (see "Connecting the Drive and Getting Started" on page 36) • Check the operational condition of your drive with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 31) • Customize your software and drive settings for...
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... Manager folder from support.wdc.com. 2. Click Continue. 5. Doing this procedure.) Showing the WD SmartWare Virtual CD If you got started without installing the WD SmartWare software, hid (disabled) the WD SmartWare virtual CD (VCD), and now want or need to continue. WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager for Windows from your My Book drive to the desktop of this would be a simple two-click operation from your desktop to your My Book drive...
... Manager folder from support.wdc.com. 2. Click Continue. 5. Doing this procedure.) Showing the WD SmartWare Virtual CD If you got started without installing the WD SmartWare software, hid (disabled) the WD SmartWare virtual CD (VCD), and now want or need to continue. WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager for Windows from your My Book drive to the desktop of this would be a simple two-click operation from your desktop to your My Book drive...
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... not enough free space on page 21), select Detailed View to complete the backup. Click the Home tab to longterm archive storage and: a. Pausing the backup until your computer files: 1. Click the WDStore link in the background, so you can continue using you clicked Stop Backup at step 3, the Stop backup? Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to view the Western Digital Online Store website...
... not enough free space on page 21), select Detailed View to complete the backup. Click the Home tab to longterm archive storage and: a. Pausing the backup until your computer files: 1. Click the WDStore link in the background, so you can continue using you clicked Stop Backup at step 3, the Stop backup? Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to view the Western Digital Online Store website...
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The WD SmartWare software can choose to keep from a longer back-in the Enter the number of backup versions to keep for retrieves, and you can keep for each file. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 12. Keeping more disk space To specify the number of each file: 1. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 25 If you overwrite or delete a file by mistake, or want to see...
The WD SmartWare software can choose to keep from a longer back-in the Enter the number of backup versions to keep for retrieves, and you can keep for each file. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 12. Keeping more disk space To specify the number of each file: 1. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 25 If you overwrite or delete a file by mistake, or want to see...
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... display either screen, click Security to see your files on page 32). 3. If you opened the WD SmartWare Settings screen, click Set Up Drive to it again. 15 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting Your Drive Unlocking Your Drive Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Changing Your Password MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Password Protecting Your Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that...
... display either screen, click Security to see your files on page 32). 3. If you opened the WD SmartWare Settings screen, click Set Up Drive to it again. 15 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting Your Drive Unlocking Your Drive Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Changing Your Password MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Password Protecting Your Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that...
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... BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Drive Settings Screen Drive Management Drive Settings Screen Figure 17. Then, the WD SmartWare software: • Locks the drive when you shut down your computer or disconnect your drive • Requires you to type your password to unlock the drive when you restart your computer or reconnect your drive Unlocking Your Drive After you have created a password to keep others from accessing the files on your drive, you will have to type your password...
... BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Drive Settings Screen Drive Management Drive Settings Screen Figure 17. Then, the WD SmartWare software: • Locks the drive when you shut down your computer or disconnect your drive • Requires you to type your password to unlock the drive when you restart your computer or reconnect your drive Unlocking Your Drive After you have created a password to keep others from accessing the files on your drive, you will have to type your password...
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... . . . MY BOOK ELITE 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 software updates whenever you reconnect your My Book drive to identify the new retrieve folder. 4. Change the number of backup versions to keep for each file, Enable anytime backups or inhibit...
... . . . MY BOOK ELITE 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 software updates whenever you reconnect your My Book drive to identify the new retrieve folder. 4. Change the number of backup versions to keep for each file, Enable anytime backups or inhibit...
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... need to open the WD SmartWare vir- Clicking Start > My Computer opening the WD SmartWare virtual CD listing under Devices with Removable Storage and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 43 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase Function. tual CD and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file - To erase your computer's file management utility to do it again after erasing the drive. (See "Password Protecting Your Drive" on the Home...
... need to open the WD SmartWare vir- Clicking Start > My Computer opening the WD SmartWare virtual CD listing under Devices with Removable Storage and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 43 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase Function. tual CD and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file - To erase your computer's file management utility to do it again after erasing the drive. (See "Password Protecting Your Drive" on the Home...
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... when installing or using the Disk Management utility. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2.0. If your USB card manufacturer. Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Answer 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 Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the original software...
... when installing or using the Disk Management utility. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2.0. If your USB card manufacturer. Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Answer 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 Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the original software...
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... every time you connect your My Book drive to Windows Update: 3. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is installed automatically when you install the WD SmartWare software or if you clicked Do Not Install on the Welcome to the Internet: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver...
... every time you connect your My Book drive to Windows Update: 3. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is installed automatically when you install the WD SmartWare software or if you clicked Do Not Install on the Welcome to the Internet: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver...
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When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 67 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5.
When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 67 4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5.
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... wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. On the Found New Hardware - MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. If they appear, close them. Verify that your computer must be connected to the Internet. 2. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer...
... wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. On the Found New Hardware - MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. If they appear, close them. Verify that your computer must be connected to the Internet. 2. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer...
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WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 71 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. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 71 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. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
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... BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL F FAQs USBs 64 FCC Class B information 75 File categories, defined 14, 21 history, drive setting 38 history, screen 25 Flashing icon alerts 37 Formatting the drive 64 Front and back views 3 Full Media Scan 47 H Handling precautions 6 Hardware 2 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 75 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L Label, specifying 41 Launching WD SmartWare software on the Mac 56 LED indicators 4 LEDs lock indicator 5 Limited warranty 76 M Mac reformatting...
... BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL F FAQs USBs 64 FCC Class B information 75 File categories, defined 14, 21 history, drive setting 38 history, screen 25 Flashing icon alerts 37 Formatting the drive 64 Front and back views 3 Full Media Scan 47 H Handling precautions 6 Hardware 2 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 75 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L Label, specifying 41 Launching WD SmartWare software on the Mac 56 LED indicators 4 LEDs lock indicator 5 Limited warranty 76 M Mac reformatting...
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..., Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Capacities and models 2 TB WDBAAH0020HCH 1.5 TB WDBAAH0015HCH 1 TB WDBAAH0010HCH 640 GB WDBAAH6400ECH Kit Contents External hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to its original location whether you to minimize waste. You can even view the label when the drive is secure. USB 2.0 interface A simple connection...
..., Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X Tiger ®, Leopard ®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Capacities and models 2 TB WDBAAH0020HCH 1.5 TB WDBAAH0015HCH 1 TB WDBAAH0010HCH 640 GB WDBAAH6400ECH Kit Contents External hard drive WD SmartWare software USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to its original location whether you to minimize waste. You can even view the label when the drive is secure. USB 2.0 interface A simple connection...