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... (Windows 33 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows 33 Viewing Drive Properties 33 Monitoring Storage 34 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
... (Windows 33 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows 33 Viewing Drive Properties 33 Monitoring Storage 34 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
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... Safepoints 89 About Safepoints 89 Creating a Safepoint 89 Updating a Safepoint 93 Recovering a Safepoint 94 Deleting a Safepoint 96 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iv USER MANUAL
... Safepoints 89 About Safepoints 89 Creating a Safepoint 89 Updating a Safepoint 93 Recovering a Safepoint 94 Deleting a Safepoint 96 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iv USER MANUAL
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... Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 111 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 112 16 Index 114 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE v USER MANUAL
... Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 111 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 112 16 Index 114 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE v USER MANUAL
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... electric shock. Unplug this product only from the wall outlet and refer servicing to assure personal safety. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Use a damp cloth for installation, use, and servicing. Follow all products plugged into this product where persons will protect you if you are followed...
... electric shock. Unplug this product only from the wall outlet and refer servicing to assure personal safety. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Use a damp cloth for installation, use, and servicing. Follow all products plugged into this product where persons will protect you if you are followed...
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Serial Number - If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Purchase Date - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Model Number - Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the bottom of the device. - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION -
Serial Number - If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Purchase Date - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Model Number - Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the bottom of the device. - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION -
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...important information about this product, visit our website at maximum capacity? Are your network. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Translated versions and updates to this powerful system to multiple devices on your mobile devices at http://www.wd.com/. For PC users...music, and documents. Features Finally, a cloud of mind knowing that all your home network. Connect to your computers - Connect this user manual can be downloaded from within and outside the home. Mac users, take advantage of all your personal cloud. Expandable storage with the USB ...
...important information about this product, visit our website at maximum capacity? Are your network. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Translated versions and updates to this powerful system to multiple devices on your mobile devices at http://www.wd.com/. For PC users...music, and documents. Features Finally, a cloud of mind knowing that all your home network. Connect to your computers - Connect this user manual can be downloaded from within and outside the home. Mac users, take advantage of all your personal cloud. Expandable storage with the USB ...
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...based user interface for your computers and mobile devices. Serve up your connected DLNA-compatible TV's, media players, and gaming consoles without a manual or CD. Get up , easy to walk users through the installation of the way. Contact information is always safe and completely under your... transfers. We're with password protection available for all your media, you can automatically make a second copy, or safepoint, of this manual and in the Quick Install Guide. Need help setting up data, monitoring drive status, and more. With extra-safe protection for every user...
...based user interface for your computers and mobile devices. Serve up your connected DLNA-compatible TV's, media players, and gaming consoles without a manual or CD. Get up , easy to walk users through the installation of the way. Contact information is always safe and completely under your... transfers. We're with password protection available for all your media, you can automatically make a second copy, or safepoint, of this manual and in the Quick Install Guide. Need help setting up data, monitoring drive status, and more. With extra-safe protection for every user...
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For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL Package Contents WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC adapter* ...
For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL Package Contents WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC adapter* ...
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... performance of wired connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to maximize Wi-Fi performance, especially when streaming videos. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Web Browsers Internet Explorer 8.0 and later on supported Windows computers Safari 5.0 and later on supported Mac computers Firefox 12 and later on...
... performance of wired connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to maximize Wi-Fi performance, especially when streaming videos. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Web Browsers Internet Explorer 8.0 and later on supported Windows computers Safari 5.0 and later on supported Mac computers Firefox 12 and later on...
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... of heat Secluded from electromagnetic fields from vibration Well ventilated, with care during unpacking and installation. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: Do not drop or jolt the drive. Do not move the...
... of heat Secluded from electromagnetic fields from vibration Well ventilated, with care during unpacking and installation. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: Do not drop or jolt the drive. Do not move the...
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Product Views Front PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back Multi-Colored LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Gigabit Ethernet port Kensington® Security Slot WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL
Product Views Front PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back Multi-Colored LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Gigabit Ethernet port Kensington® Security Slot WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL
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Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Power port Connects the drive to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Connects to an AC adapter and the power outlet. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to a local network.
Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Power port Connects the drive to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Connects to an AC adapter and the power outlet. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to a local network.
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... processes currently being performed. In the event of the drive. If this occurs, data may be lost. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL
... processes currently being performed. In the event of the drive. If this occurs, data may be lost. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL
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...; Data volume does not exist • System volume does not exist • System thermal shutdown (75° C) WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL When the LED on the front of the drive. LEDs Checking the Front Panel LED The following faults trigger this state: • Disk thermal warning...
...; Data volume does not exist • System volume does not exist • System thermal shutdown (75° C) WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL When the LED on the front of the drive. LEDs Checking the Front Panel LED The following faults trigger this state: • Disk thermal warning...
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... activity LEDs. Active communication is plugged in, and both ends of the link have successfully established communications. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Checking Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following steps to download and run the installer, discover the device, and get started using it. Cable...
... activity LEDs. Active communication is plugged in, and both ends of the link have successfully established communications. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Checking Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following steps to download and run the installer, discover the device, and get started using it. Cable...
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Click Get Started. 6. The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. Click Download Setup Software. If you'd like to download setup installer for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; then select the Agree check box and click Next. GETTING STARTED Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the pull-down menu at the top right of the page before clicking Download Setup Software. 4.
Click Get Started. 6. The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. Click Download Setup Software. If you'd like to download setup installer for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; then select the Agree check box and click Next. GETTING STARTED Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the pull-down menu at the top right of the page before clicking Download Setup Software. 4.
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The Checking Your Device progress bar displays. 9. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL The installer discovers your drive is solid blue, click Next. If your drive: 8. When the Set up your WD My Cloud device is not detected, continue to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 16. Click Next. When the LED on your personal cloud screen displays, continue to "Troubleshooting Connections" on page 15. The Get Powered Up and Connected screen displays: GETTING STARTED 7.
The Checking Your Device progress bar displays. 9. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL The installer discovers your drive is solid blue, click Next. If your drive: 8. When the Set up your WD My Cloud device is not detected, continue to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 16. Click Next. When the LED on your personal cloud screen displays, continue to "Troubleshooting Connections" on page 15. The Get Powered Up and Connected screen displays: GETTING STARTED 7.
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... any Mac or PC. Note: If you log in step 1, this information checkbox, if not already selected. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL Enter your First Name, Last Name and your name as the administrator. Once you didn't enter your email address in , your WD My Cloud device...
... any Mac or PC. Note: If you log in step 1, this information checkbox, if not already selected. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL Enter your First Name, Last Name and your name as the administrator. Once you didn't enter your email address in , your WD My Cloud device...
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... personal cloud storage found screen displays when the setup installer cannot find the drive on the front WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL Follow the steps on the page to ensure that the setup is : Plugged into a working outlet Connected to confirm your router Displaying...
... personal cloud storage found screen displays when the setup installer cannot find the drive on the front WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL Follow the steps on the page to ensure that the setup is : Plugged into a working outlet Connected to confirm your router Displaying...
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...drive's Public folder. 5. On the task bar at the bottom of the procedures described below. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL If the drive is found , select WD Support for additional suggestions or to the Public Share The WD My Cloud device's Public share (folder...) contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. Using Windows 8 1. Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer If you do not use the ...
...drive's Public folder. 5. On the task bar at the bottom of the procedures described below. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL If the drive is found , select WD Support for additional suggestions or to the Public Share The WD My Cloud device's Public share (folder...) contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. Using Windows 8 1. Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer If you do not use the ...