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... 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™ and My Book Elite is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other ..., Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, 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.
... 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™ and My Book Elite is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other ..., Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, 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.
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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...your data automatically and continuously, shows your digital life. The display also includes available capacity and security status. Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more My Book drives to your My Book™ Elite™ external hard drive..., more streamlined design-We've made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more elegant. WD's best-selling My Book Elite USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software that your data is available on your data automatically-Relax! Illuminated capacity gauge...
...your data automatically and continuously, shows your digital life. The display also includes available capacity and security status. Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more My Book drives to your My Book™ Elite™ external hard drive..., more streamlined design-We've made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more elegant. WD's best-selling My Book Elite USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software that your data is available on your data automatically-Relax! Illuminated capacity gauge...
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... drives are designed to http://products.wdc.com/updates. Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Elite external hard drive kit includes the following: • My Book Elite external hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on and off with all Windows operating systems. Important...website at www.westerndigital.com. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to save energy. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2
... drives are designed to http://products.wdc.com/updates. Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Elite external hard drive kit includes the following: • My Book Elite external hard drive • WD SmartWare software (included on and off with all Windows operating systems. Important...website at www.westerndigital.com. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to save energy. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 interface-A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2
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...compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you want to the Apple menu and select Software Update. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Elite drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with the following operating systems: Windows® • ...reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). 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...
...compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. If you want to the Apple menu and select Software Update. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Elite drive and the WD SmartWare software are compatible with the following operating systems: Windows® • ...reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). 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...
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...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. Back of capacity available. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Power Button USB 2.0 Kensington Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 The capacity gauge only works if...
...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. Back of capacity available. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Power Button USB 2.0 Kensington Security Slot Power Connector Figure 3. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 The capacity gauge only works if...
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... button only works when the WD SmartWare software is to get the latest updates and special offers. Registering Your WD Product Always register your My Book Essential drive to register online at USB 1.1 speed (up to the drive. Another way is installed on page 41. The power/activity LED indicates the..., or when the drive loses power. 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.
... button only works when the WD SmartWare software is to get the latest updates and special offers. Registering Your WD Product Always register your My Book Essential drive to register online at USB 1.1 speed (up to the drive. Another way is installed on page 41. The power/activity LED indicates the..., or when the drive loses power. 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.
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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. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 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. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 6 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.
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... 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 62 instead. 5. Connect the My Book drive as follows: US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing...the drive for use on a Mac computer, skip the rest of this procedure and see Figure on page 8. 4. Turn on your computer. 3. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD SmartWare...
... 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 62 instead. 5. Connect the My Book drive as follows: US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing...the drive for use on a Mac computer, skip the rest of this procedure and see Figure on page 8. 4. Turn on your computer. 3. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Getting Started with the WD SmartWare...
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MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to close it: Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 The WD SmartWare software ... STARTED - 8 Several different screens might appear, depending on page 9. Skip to step 8. Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to step 10 on your My Book drive. 7. Connecting the My Book Drive 6. on page 9. 8. THEN . . .
MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to close it: Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 The WD SmartWare software ... STARTED - 8 Several different screens might appear, depending on page 9. Skip to step 8. Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to step 10 on your My Book drive. 7. Connecting the My Book Drive 6. on page 9. 8. THEN . . .
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...) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is provided in Windows Explorer: Note: The WD SmartWare software is . . . Figure 5. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. To see Figure 5). 9. For Windows Vista or Windows 7, two or three screens might appear, depending on your computer, the screen is...SmartWare screen (see the contents of a "virtual" CD (VCD) drive on page 10. On Windows XP with the WD SmartWare Software" on your My Book drive. c. Note: If a Flash Player is installed on page 10. Welcome to step a on your computer, THEN . . . Double-click the WD...
...) function is enabled or disabled: IF AutoRun (AutoPlay) is provided in Windows Explorer: Note: The WD SmartWare software is . . . Figure 5. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. To see Figure 5). 9. For Windows Vista or Windows 7, two or three screens might appear, depending on your computer, the screen is...SmartWare screen (see the contents of a "virtual" CD (VCD) drive on page 10. On Windows XP with the WD SmartWare Software" on your My Book drive. c. Note: If a Flash Player is installed on page 10. Welcome to step a on your computer, THEN . . . Double-click the WD...
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.... . . This could take several minutes. Continue to do not want to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 15 instead. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. The full version of the WD SmartWare software, with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the WD SmartWare ... label • Password protect or register your drive Install Drive Settings button. Read the license agreement and click Accept to your My Book drive on page 9). Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with the WD SmartWare software: 1. Wait for getting ...
.... . . This could take several minutes. Continue to do not want to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on page 15 instead. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL a. The full version of the WD SmartWare software, with AutoRun (AutoPlay) disabled, open Computer, click to open the WD SmartWare ... label • Password protect or register your drive Install Drive Settings button. Read the license agreement and click Accept to your My Book drive on page 9). Getting Started with the WD SmartWare Software To get started with the WD SmartWare software: 1. Wait for getting ...
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... Protecting Your Drive" on page 31 • "Registering Your Drive" on page 41 b. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install WD SmartWare. 6. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. After completing your drive, click Finish to step 6. "Registering Your Drive" on page 13). CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 This...
... Protecting Your Drive" on page 31 • "Registering Your Drive" on page 41 b. This completes the getting started procedure after selecting Install WD SmartWare. 6. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. After completing your drive, click Finish to step 6. "Registering Your Drive" on page 13). CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 This...
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Initial Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7. Figure 6. Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 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 Backup Screen WD SmartWare Initial Drive Settings Screen Figure 7. Figure 6. Initial Drive Settings Screens Drive Management Initial Drive Settings Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 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).
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MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 9.
MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 8. Drive Management Home Screen CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 WD SmartWare Home Screen Figure 9.
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... that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to protect your encrypted drive from your My Book drive to its original location whether you've lost all of files on your computer In the Content Gauge for backup are available for your...Then, whenever you add or change a file. 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 instantly makes...
... that gives you the power to: • Secure your drive-In drive settings, create a password to protect your encrypted drive from your My Book drive to its original location whether you've lost all of files on your computer In the Content Gauge for backup are available for your...Then, whenever you add or change a file. 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 instantly makes...
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... hard drive. In this case, however, you will not be able to do not install the WD SmartWare software, you installed the drive. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in diagnostic features (see "Managing and Customizing Your ... that are not available for backup. • Hovering the pointer over a category displays the number of files in the used space portion of your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files on it with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 31) •...
... hard drive. In this case, however, you will not be able to do not install the WD SmartWare software, you installed the drive. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in diagnostic features (see "Managing and Customizing Your ... that are not available for backup. • Hovering the pointer over a category displays the number of files in the used space portion of your My Book drive, the Additional Files category includes all of the files on it with a password (see "Locking and Unlocking Your Drive" on page 31) •...
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... download another computer, the VCD remains hidden there too. You will need to either copy the utility back to install the WD SmartWare software. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL To forego these performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1.
... download another computer, the VCD remains hidden there too. You will need to either copy the utility back to install the WD SmartWare software. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL To forego these performance features and get started without installing the WD SmartWare software: 1.