Quick Install Guide
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...Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies. 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.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with ...this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and My Book Elite is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned ...
...Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other companies. 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.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with ...this product, please contact WD Technical Support. and My Book Elite is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned ...
User Manual
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...24/ 7. Your product includes 30 days of your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. ii E-mail support is free for support, have your WD product or software. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is not ..., please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD® at the best telephone number shown below. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. To help for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates...
...24/ 7. Your product includes 30 days of your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. ii E-mail support is free for support, have your WD product or software. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is not ..., please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD® at the best telephone number shown below. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. To help for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates...
User Manual
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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 Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Indicators 4 Power Button 5 Drive Interface 5 Kensington® ...
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 Compatibility 3 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Indicators 4 Power Button 5 Drive Interface 5 Kensington® ...
User Manual
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... documentation and information, go to recycle it. We encourage you to http://products.wdc.com/updates. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Kit Contents As shown in your region. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple... others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your computer.
... documentation and information, go to recycle it. We encourage you to http://products.wdc.com/updates. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Kit Contents As shown in your region. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple... others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in Figure 1, your computer.
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... power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity as described in "Registering Your Drive" on . Power/Activity LED. Drive Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0 supports data transfer rates up to turn it is to register online at USB 1.1 speed (up to turn it off or disconnected from the drive, or...
... power/activity LED indicates the drive's power state and activity as described in "Registering Your Drive" on . Power/Activity LED. Drive Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0 supports data transfer rates up to turn it is to register online at USB 1.1 speed (up to turn it off or disconnected from the drive, or...
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... your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. They, too, are shown in the Additional Files category when you first install the WD SmartWare software-before performing your computer's operating system...
... your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. They, too, are shown in the Additional Files category when you first install the WD SmartWare software-before performing your computer's operating system...
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If you think you might want to show (enable) the VCD on page 45). WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager for Windows from support.wdc.com. 2. Use the Windows Explorer copy/paste or drag/drop function to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Windows-vx.x.x.x.exe from ...
If you think you might want to show (enable) the VCD on page 45). WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager for Windows from support.wdc.com. 2. Use the Windows Explorer copy/paste or drag/drop function to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Windows-vx.x.x.x.exe from ...
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... resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Book drive-music, movies, photos, documents, e-mail, and other files. Note: One installation of the WD SmartWare software supports up .
... resumes automatic, continuous backup as your My Book drive-music, movies, photos, documents, e-mail, and other files. Note: One installation of the WD SmartWare software supports up .
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... files: 1. Click the Backup tab to yellow/amber for all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. Appearance of a backup successfully finished message means that the backup completed normally. If you to see Figure 10 on page 21). 2. Files that...
... files: 1. Click the Backup tab to yellow/amber for all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. Appearance of a backup successfully finished message means that the backup completed normally. If you to see Figure 10 on page 21). 2. Files that...
User Manual
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... power down. 2. Power it cool for 60 minutes. Safely Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION! Press the power button on , and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. Wait for the power/activity LED to turn off before shutting down or removing the drive. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 37 Wait for the...
... power down. 2. Power it cool for 60 minutes. Safely Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION! Press the power button on , and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. Wait for the power/activity LED to turn off before shutting down or removing the drive. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR DRIVE - 37 Wait for the...
User Manual
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...; Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about the Enable Backup and Retrieve check box on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen. On either the...
...; Security-Create, modify, and disable passwords that keep others from accessing the files on your drive. • Registration-Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and find out about the Enable Backup and Retrieve check box on the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen. On either the...
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... keep others from accessing the files on your drive, Change your password, Remove password protection from your drive, Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-todate on the latest WD products, Run drive diagnostics and status checks, Specify an inactive time interval...
... keep others from accessing the files on your drive, Change your password, Remove password protection from your drive, Register your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-todate on the latest WD products, Run drive diagnostics and status checks, Specify an inactive time interval...
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... drive. Type your last name in the Set Label box 3. Click Save Label Name to apply the label to your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-to the Internet. 2. Make sure that you specify remains on your drive even when it is connected...
... drive. Type your last name in the Set Label box 3. Click Save Label Name to apply the label to your drive to receive free technical support during the warranty period and be kept up-to the Internet. 2. Make sure that you specify remains on your drive even when it is connected...
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Go to support.wdc.com and refer to your Mac computer. 2. This chapter includes the following topics: Reformatting the Drive Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Enhancing Performance ...
Go to support.wdc.com and refer to your Mac computer. 2. This chapter includes the following topics: Reformatting the Drive Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Enhancing Performance ...
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...A: Your system may affect performance. If your USB 2.0 controller is built into a USB 1.1 port or hub? See answer ID 1287 at support.wdc.com and article IDs 314463 and 184006 at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of up to the FAT32 file system* ..., you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. A: USB 2.0 is plugged into the system motherboard, be operating at support.microsoft.com for more help. Contact the card manufacturer for more information. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following...
...A: Your system may affect performance. If your USB 2.0 controller is built into a USB 1.1 port or hub? See answer ID 1287 at support.wdc.com and article IDs 314463 and 184006 at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of up to the FAT32 file system* ..., you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. A: USB 2.0 is plugged into the system motherboard, be operating at support.microsoft.com for more help. Contact the card manufacturer for more information. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following...
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...hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? A: Be sure the drive is plugged in to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for computers with limited bus power. For more... information in your system manufacturer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up? Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in the U.S., visit our website at store.westerndigital.com. TROUBLESHOOTING - 65 For more information about booting from your system's motherboard BIOS setting ...
...hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? A: Be sure the drive is plugged in to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for computers with limited bus power. For more... information in your system manufacturer. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up? Outside the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in the U.S., visit our website at store.westerndigital.com. TROUBLESHOOTING - 65 For more information about booting from your system's motherboard BIOS setting ...
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...workmanship and will conform to WD's specification therefor. The term of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you originally purchased... the Product or visit our product support website at your purchase receipt. If this device has been approved for information on how to the address provided on your...
...workmanship and will conform to WD's specification therefor. The term of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you originally purchased... the Product or visit our product support website at your purchase receipt. If this device has been approved for information on how to the address provided on your...
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In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the ...
In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the ...
Product Specifications
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... See your life safe in one billion bits per second (Gb/s) = one place. Streamlined design We've made these regions. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on each drive. Limited Warranty 3 ... in the U.S. Bring back lost all regions of your product was purchased. Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. As used for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X Tiger...
... See your life safe in one billion bits per second (Gb/s) = one place. Streamlined design We've made these regions. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on each drive. Limited Warranty 3 ... in the U.S. Bring back lost all regions of your product was purchased. Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. As used for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X Tiger...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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... us keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. To help for support, have your first telephone contact with other WD users. If the answer is available 24/ 7. North America English... Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. WD Service and Support Should you informed of free telephone support during the warranty period. Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to address it before returning...
... us keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. To help for support, have your first telephone contact with other WD users. If the answer is available 24/ 7. North America English... Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. WD Service and Support Should you informed of free telephone support during the warranty period. Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to address it before returning...