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... 30 days of new features and services, remember to register your product online at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to address it before returning this product. ii Most technical support questions...
... 30 days of new features and services, remember to register your product online at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to address it before returning this product. ii Most technical support questions...
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..., 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 Vista Computers 70 Installing the Driver Automatically 70 Installing the Driver Manually 71 Installing on Windows 7 Computers 73 B Compliance and Warranty Information...
..., 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 Vista Computers 70 Installing the Driver Automatically 70 Installing the Driver Manually 71 Installing on Windows 7 Computers 73 B Compliance and Warranty Information...
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... drive. 7. Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to close it: Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 The WD SmartWare software will install the proper driver for your operating system is . . .
... drive. 7. Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to close it: Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 The WD SmartWare software will install the proper driver for your operating system is . . .
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3. Type the password that installing the drivers requires you to restart your computer to make them active: Click Yes to the volume when you normally use as an enhanced-performance external storage ... Password box: 7. Read the license agreement and click Accept to restart the computer: 9. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 51 Click Install on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. As prompted, when the installation completes, click Yes to continue. 5. Click OK. 8. A message informs you that you reformatted...
3. Type the password that installing the drivers requires you to restart your computer to make them active: Click Yes to the volume when you normally use as an enhanced-performance external storage ... Password box: 7. Read the license agreement and click Accept to restart the computer: 9. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 51 Click Install on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. As prompted, when the installation completes, click Yes to continue. 5. Click OK. 8. A message informs you that you reformatted...
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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 the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2.0. If your motherboard or system manual for more information. TROUBLESHOOTING - 64 Refer ...
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 the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2.0. If your motherboard or system manual for more information. TROUBLESHOOTING - 64 Refer ...
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... attempt to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. A: If your computer may be sure that its drivers are installed. Q: Why is plugged in your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. The drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller...
... attempt to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. A: If your computer may be sure that its drivers are installed. Q: Why is plugged in your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. The drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller...
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... Next to Windows Update: 3. If they appear, close them. 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 connected to the Internet... or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 66 This appendix includes the following topics: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing...
... Next to Windows Update: 3. If they appear, close them. 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 connected to the Internet... or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 66 This appendix includes the following topics: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing...
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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. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 67
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Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Book drive. Select WD SES Device Driver. Double-click the Extras folder. c. Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 68 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to My Computer and: a. Click Next to Windows Update: 2. b. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to continue. 3.
Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Book drive. Select WD SES Device Driver. Double-click the Extras folder. c. Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 68 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to My Computer and: a. Click Next to Windows Update: 2. b. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to continue. 3.
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d. Click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 69
d. Click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 69
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... Hardware screen displays. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. If they appear, close them. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • ...connected to the Internet. 2. Verify that your computer must be connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 70 On the Found New Hardware - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows...
... Hardware screen displays. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. If they appear, close them. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • ...connected to the Internet. 2. Verify that your computer must be connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 70 On the Found New Hardware - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows...
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WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 71 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. On the Found New Hardware -
WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 71 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. On the Found New Hardware -
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b. c. Double-click the Extras folder. Click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5. Double-click the My Book drive. 4. Browse to Computer and: a. Select WD SES Device Driver. d. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 72
b. c. Double-click the Extras folder. Click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5. Double-click the My Book drive. 4. Browse to Computer and: a. Select WD SES Device Driver. d. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 72
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Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 73 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows 7 Computers After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or Figure 4 on page 6, use the Windows 7 Computer Management utility to install the SES driver: 1. Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2.
Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 73 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows 7 Computers After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or Figure 4 on page 6, use the Windows 7 Computer Management utility to install the SES driver: 1. Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2.
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Browse to Computer, double-click the My Book drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 74 Click Next. 6. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 3.
Browse to Computer, double-click the My Book drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 74 Click Next. 6. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 3.
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... with other WD users. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
... with other WD users. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...