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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 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 Customizing...
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 Customizing...
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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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... unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file. • See your drive. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 The new sleeker design brings beauty and brains together. The display also includes available capacity and security status. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use backup solution that gives you the power to...
... unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardwarebased encryption. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file. • See your drive. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 The new sleeker design brings beauty and brains together. The display also includes available capacity and security status. WD SmartWare™ software-An easy-to-use backup solution that gives you the power to...
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... WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to "Getting 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 Drive Settings button. Continue to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 5 on another computer, Retrieve a backup link. 2. This could take several minutes. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the WD SmartWare software: 1. Wait...
... WD SmartWare.exe file to display the Welcome to "Getting 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 Drive Settings button. Continue to WD SmartWare screen (see Figure 5 on another computer, Retrieve a backup link. 2. This could take several minutes. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the WD SmartWare software: 1. Wait...
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... .exe file to show the VCD: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 9. If you think you hid the VCD, then use the copy/paste or drag/drop function to copy the Virtual CD Manager folder from your desktop to your My Book drive. (This is the folder that you copied to your to your My Book drive at step 1 of your Internet connection to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Windows-vx...
... .exe file to show the VCD: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 9. If you think you hid the VCD, then use the copy/paste or drag/drop function to copy the Virtual CD Manager folder from your desktop to your My Book drive. (This is the folder that you copied to your to your My Book drive at step 1 of your Internet connection to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Windows-vx...
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... relegate the drive to display the Home screen. If you computer for other things during the backup. Pausing the backup until your computer is full means that the WD SmartWare software runs your future requirements. 5. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to suit your backup job in the WD Online box to keep - Choosing the number of backup versions to view the Western Digital Online Store...
... relegate the drive to display the Home screen. If you computer for other things during the backup. Pausing the backup until your computer is full means that the WD SmartWare software runs your future requirements. 5. Click External Hard Drives and select the best drive to suit your backup job in the WD Online box to keep - Choosing the number of backup versions to view the Western Digital Online Store...
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... retrieves, and you . Software Settings Screen Specifying the Number of file versions that you want to keep up to 25 versions. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 25 Click Apply to display the Set File History dialog: 2. On the Software Settings screen (see the file a couple of each file: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 12. Specify the number of Backup Versions. The WD SmartWare software can choose to keep...
... retrieves, and you . Software Settings Screen Specifying the Number of file versions that you want to keep up to 25 versions. BACKING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES - 25 Click Apply to display the Set File History dialog: 2. On the Software Settings screen (see the file a couple of each file: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 12. Specify the number of Backup Versions. The WD SmartWare software can choose to keep...
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... the Set Security dialog for a password To create a password and keep others from accessing the files on page 32). 2. Click the Settings tab to electronically lock and unlock your drive. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 31 The WD SmartWare software uses your password to display either screen, click Security to display the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen (see your files on page 32). 3. If you opened the WD SmartWare Settings screen, click Set Up Drive to...
... the Set Security dialog for a password To create a password and keep others from accessing the files on page 32). 2. Click the Settings tab to electronically lock and unlock your drive. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 31 The WD SmartWare software uses your password to display either screen, click Security to display the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen (see your files on page 32). 3. If you opened the WD SmartWare Settings screen, click Set Up Drive to...
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... the risk. 8. Read the warning about the possibility of your password.Click the I understand check box to do not have the WD SmartWare software installed on your computer. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your current work session. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you forget your password in the Password hint box. 7. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Drive Settings Screen Drive Management Drive Settings Screen Figure 17...
... the risk. 8. Read the warning about the possibility of your password.Click the I understand check box to do not have the WD SmartWare software installed on your computer. After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for your current work session. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you forget your password in the Password hint box. 7. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Drive Settings Screen Drive Management Drive Settings Screen Figure 17...
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... create a new folder or determine which existing folder you want to use the browse function to identify the new retrieve folder. 4. 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 you want to keep for each file • Inhibiting backups...
... create a new folder or determine which existing folder you want to use the browse function to identify the new retrieve folder. 4. 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 you want to keep for each file • Inhibiting backups...
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... Drive Unlock Utility. If you still want to use a password to do it again after erasing the drive. (See "Password Protecting Your Drive" on the Home screen to display the Erase Drive dialog: 2. 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. Note: Erasing your drive also removes...
... Drive Unlock Utility. If you still want to use a password to do it again after erasing the drive. (See "Password Protecting Your Drive" on the Home screen to display the Erase Drive dialog: 2. 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. Note: Erasing your drive also removes...
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... support website 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. To create partitions larger than 32 GB 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 included with USB 1.1. A: USB 2.0 is shared and may be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your USB 2.0 controller is the data transfer...
... support website 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. To create partitions larger than 32 GB 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 included with USB 1.1. A: USB 2.0 is shared and may be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your USB 2.0 controller is the data transfer...
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.... INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 66 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software, you must be connected to the Internet: 1. Note: If Autoplay is installed automatically when you install the WD SmartWare software or if you clicked Do Not Install on computers running Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you physically connect the drive...
.... INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 66 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver If you decide to not install the WD SmartWare software, you must be connected to the Internet: 1. Note: If Autoplay is installed automatically when you install the WD SmartWare software or if you clicked Do Not Install on computers running Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you physically connect the drive...
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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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... use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 70 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on page 6, the Found New Hardware screen displays. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista...
... use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 70 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on page 6, the Found New Hardware screen displays. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista...
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On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. 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 - Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 71 At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. 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 - Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 71 At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
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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...
Product Specifications
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My Book Elite External Hard Drives Product Features See your life safe in (48 mm) Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, 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...
My Book Elite External Hard Drives Product Features See your life safe in (48 mm) Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, 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...
WD SmartWare User Manual
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... Home screen (see . . . Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to exit the Setup Wizard: 7. tab Backup Retrieve Settings Settings Settings Help AND see Figure 1 on your computer's internal hard drive to your external device, Retrieve backed up the files on page 4). 8. "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 17 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 21 "Backing Up Your Computer Files" on your external device, Customize the settings of your external device, Create a password to . . . On the Home...
... Home screen (see . . . Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to exit the Setup Wizard: 7. tab Backup Retrieve Settings Settings Settings Help AND see Figure 1 on your computer's internal hard drive to your external device, Retrieve backed up the files on page 4). 8. "Retrieving Backed Up Files" on page 17 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND GETTING STARTED - 21 "Backing Up Your Computer Files" on your external device, Customize the settings of your external device, Create a password to . . . On the Home...
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... View Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Naming the Drive Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image Using the WD Quick View Icon After you have installed the WD SmartWare software, the WD Quick View icon displays in the taskbar and selecting WD SmartWare: • Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 37 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL...
... View Icon Opening the WD SmartWare Software Checking Drive Status Safely Disconnecting the Drive Monitoring Icon Alerts Naming the Drive Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Registering the Drive Checking Drive Health Erasing the Drive Restoring the WD SmartWare Software and Disk Image Using the WD Quick View Icon After you have installed the WD SmartWare software, the WD Quick View icon displays in the taskbar and selecting WD SmartWare: • Clicking: Start > (All) Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 37 WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL...