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...be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705032-801 Jun 2010 My Book® Elite™ Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www...., Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries; and other companies. All rights reserved.
...be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705032-801 Jun 2010 My Book® Elite™ Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www...., Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries; and other companies. All rights reserved.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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...features WD SmartWare software that your data is protected from the WD SmartWare control center. • Drive lock-Gain peace of the My Book Elite drive include: Smart display-Create your own personalized drive label to remind you what 's on your data automatically-Relax! Automatic, continuous... backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your digital life. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 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...
...features WD SmartWare software that your data is protected from the WD SmartWare control center. • Drive lock-Gain peace of the My Book Elite drive include: Smart display-Create your own personalized drive label to remind you what 's on your data automatically-Relax! Automatic, continuous... backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the progress of your digital life. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 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...
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... http://products.wdc.com/updates. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to recycle it. Power miser-My Book external drives are designed to minimize waste. Kit Contents As shown in your region. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 For a list of ... 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. Ready to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power ...
... http://products.wdc.com/updates. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to recycle it. Power miser-My Book external drives are designed to minimize waste. Kit Contents As shown in your region. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 For a list of ... 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. Ready to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power ...
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...NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you want to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Front of My Book Elite Drive ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 For Mac computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For Windows computers, go...; Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. 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 the back Capacity...
...NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you want to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Front of My Book Elite Drive ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 For Mac computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For Windows computers, go...; Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. 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 the back Capacity...
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... than 5 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 Gauge. The... segments that fill from bottom to top (if the drive is vertical) or from right to left (if the drive is installed on state. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Power Button USB 2.0 Kensington Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3.
... than 5 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 Gauge. The... segments that fill from bottom to top (if the drive is vertical) or from right to left (if the drive is installed on state. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Power Button USB 2.0 Kensington Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3.
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...transfers data at register.wdc.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. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 USB 2.0 is password protected. The power button only works when the WD SmartWare software is... special offers. For more information about the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. You can easily register your My Book Essential drive to register online at USB 1.1 speed (up to 12 Mb/s).
...transfers data at register.wdc.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. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 USB 2.0 is password protected. The power button only works when the WD SmartWare software is... special offers. For more information about the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. You can easily register your My Book Essential drive to register online at USB 1.1 speed (up to 12 Mb/s).
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ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Be aware 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. 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 enclosure's air slots.
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Be aware 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. 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 enclosure's air slots.
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...SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Book drive to your Windows computer: 1. Turn on page 62 instead. 5. If you physically connect the drive to your computer, verify that ...the new WD SmartWare virtual CD and My Book drive appear under My Computer in Figure 4 on page 8. 4. Connect the My Book drive as follows: US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. ...
...SmartWare Overview WD SmartWare Home Screen Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software Connecting the Drive To connect the My Book drive to your Windows computer: 1. Turn on page 62 instead. 5. If you physically connect the drive to your computer, verify that ...the new WD SmartWare virtual CD and My Book drive appear under My Computer in Figure 4 on page 8. 4. Connect the My Book drive as follows: US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. ...
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...Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to step 10 on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is . . . MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. Skip to step 8. on page 9. Enabled Disabled Proceed to close it: Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows.... . If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step a on your My Book drive. 7. For Windows XP, one or two screens might also appear, depending on page 9. Connecting the My Book Drive 6. Skip to step b on your computer's operating system: IF your operating system is...
...Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to step 10 on whether the AutoRun (AutoPlay) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is . . . MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. Skip to step 8. on page 9. Enabled Disabled Proceed to close it: Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows.... . If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to step a on your My Book drive. 7. For Windows XP, one or two screens might also appear, depending on page 9. Connecting the My Book Drive 6. Skip to step b on your computer's operating system: IF your operating system is...
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To see Figure 5). 9. on page 10. Figure 5. Welcome to "Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software" on your My Book drive. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. On Windows XP with AutoRun (AutoPlay) enabled, the Welcome to step a on page 15 instead. 10. Double-click the WD SmartWare.exe ...
To see Figure 5). 9. on page 10. Figure 5. Welcome to "Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software" on your My Book drive. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. On Windows XP with AutoRun (AutoPlay) enabled, the Welcome to step a on page 15 instead. 10. Double-click the WD SmartWare.exe ...
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..., and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Create a drive label • Password protect or register your My Book drive on page 9). 11. The full version of the WD SmartWare software, with the WD SmartWare Software" in Windows Explorer and double-click the... WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to install . . . MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password protection and drive management features, and...
..., and drive management features and: • Run your first backup • Create a drive label • Password protect or register your My Book drive on page 9). 11. The full version of the WD SmartWare software, with the WD SmartWare Software" in Windows Explorer and double-click the... WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to install . . . MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 Only the WD SmartWare software drive lock password protection and drive management features, and...
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... . . . Skip to do. 5. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install WD SmartWare. 6. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Retrieve a backup. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. After the software installation completes: IF you install the WD SmartWare software on page 12). Here you want to step 6. This completes...
... . . . Skip to do. 5. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install WD SmartWare. 6. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Retrieve a backup. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. After the software installation completes: IF you install the WD SmartWare software on page 12). Here you want to step 6. This completes...
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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 Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7. Figure 6.
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 Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7. Figure 6.
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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. WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 9. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13
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... rescans your computer for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as before. • See your backup as your My Book drive is continuous for your computer's hard drive, all your computer. Visual backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the...THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 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 backup...
... rescans your computer for new or changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as before. • See your backup as your My Book drive is continuous for your computer's hard drive, all your computer. Visual backup organizes and displays your content into categories and shows the...THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 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 backup...
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...online help information to online help , click the X icon in the upperright corner of the screen. In the Content Gauge for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of your drive with built-in the used space portion of your computer's operating system put there when... against a dark gray background, includes the files that you installed the drive. Whenever you can still use your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL For a complete list of all of the files on it with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 31)...
...online help information to online help , click the X icon in the upperright corner of the screen. In the Content Gauge for your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of your drive with built-in the used space portion of your computer's operating system put there when... against a dark gray background, includes the files that you installed the drive. Whenever you can still use your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL For a complete list of all of the files on it with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 31)...
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... run the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility directly from the drive-you should be a simple two-click operation from a folder on page 45). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL To forego these performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1. In this would be aware of it from...
... run the WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager utility directly from the drive-you should be a simple two-click operation from a folder on page 45). MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL To forego these performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1. In this would be aware of it from...