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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 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...
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 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...
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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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... available capacity and security status. Your data is unplugged. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file. • See your drive. Illuminated capacity gauge-See at a glance how much space is available on your backup as it happens, and brings back lost all the chapters of your data automatically-Relax! WD's best-selling My Book Elite USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software...
... available capacity and security status. Your data is unplugged. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file. • See your drive. Illuminated capacity gauge-See at a glance how much space is available on your backup as it happens, and brings back lost all the chapters of your data automatically-Relax! WD's best-selling My Book Elite USB external hard drive features WD SmartWare software...
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... 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 WD SmartWare button. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the WD SmartWare software: 1. If you want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to your drive Install Drive Settings button. The What would you have already backed up to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on another computer, Retrieve a backup link...
... 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 WD SmartWare button. For Windows Vista or Windows 7 with the WD SmartWare software: 1. If you want to install the WD SmartWare software, go to your drive Install Drive Settings button. The What would you have already backed up to "Getting Started Without WD SmartWare Software" on another computer, Retrieve a backup link...
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... think you might want to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Windows-vx.x.x.x.exe from support.wdc.com. 2. WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager for Windows from the downloaded .zip file 4. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 18 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 9. Use the Windows Explorer copy/paste or drag/drop function to copy the Virtual CD Manager folder from your My Book drive to the desktop of your Internet connection to show (enable) the VCD on...
... think you might want to download the utility Virtual CD (VCD) Manager for Windows-vx.x.x.x.exe from support.wdc.com. 2. WD SmartWare Virtual CD Manager for Windows from the downloaded .zip file 4. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 18 MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 9. Use the Windows Explorer copy/paste or drag/drop function to copy the Virtual CD Manager folder from your My Book drive to the desktop of your Internet connection to show (enable) the VCD on...
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... some of your computer files: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that the WD SmartWare software runs your future requirements. 5. c. Pausing the backup until your computer is not enough free space on page 21), select Detailed View to view the Western Digital Online Store website. Choosing the number of backup versions to display the Home screen. b. confirmation prompt...
... some of your computer files: 1. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Important: Appearance of a Caution message indicating that your drive is full means that the WD SmartWare software runs your future requirements. 5. c. Pausing the backup until your computer is not enough free space on page 21), select Detailed View to view the Western Digital Online Store website. Choosing the number of backup versions to display the Home screen. b. confirmation prompt...
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... the Number of backup versions. If you . Specify the number of each file: 1. Click Apply to display the Set File History dialog: 2. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 12. Keeping more versions: • Improves your ability to retrieve files from 1 to 25) in -time period • Consumes more disk space To specify the number of backup versions that you want to 25 versions. The WD SmartWare software...
... the Number of backup versions. If you . Specify the number of each file: 1. Click Apply to display the Set File History dialog: 2. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Figure 12. Keeping more versions: • Improves your ability to retrieve files from 1 to 25) in -time period • Consumes more disk space To specify the number of backup versions that you want to 25 versions. The WD SmartWare software...
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... unlock your drive or write new data to display the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen (see Figure 17 on the drive. If you opened the WD SmartWare Settings screen, click Set Up Drive to it again. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 31 15 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting Your Drive Unlocking Your Drive Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Changing Your Password MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Password Protecting Your Drive You should password...
... unlock your drive or write new data to display the WD SmartWare Drive Settings screen (see Figure 17 on the drive. If you opened the WD SmartWare Settings screen, click Set Up Drive to it again. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DRIVE - 31 15 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting Your Drive Unlocking Your Drive Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Changing Your Password MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Password Protecting Your Drive You should password...
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... Security Settings to do this even if you do not have to save your password and enable password protection for as long as you forget your computer. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you continue your current work session. Read the warning about the possibility of your drive. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Drive Settings Screen Drive Management Drive Settings Screen Figure 17. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING...
... Security Settings to do this even if you do not have to save your password and enable password protection for as long as you forget your computer. Type a hint to help remind yourself of data loss if you continue your current work session. Read the warning about the possibility of your drive. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL WD SmartWare Drive Settings Screen Drive Management Drive Settings Screen Figure 17. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING...
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... create a new folder or determine which existing folder you want to save and implement the new retrieve folder. Click Browse and use . 2. 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, on the Software Settings screen (see . . . "Specifying the Number of backup versions to keep for each file, Enable anytime backups...
... create a new folder or determine which existing folder you want to save and implement the new retrieve folder. Click Browse and use . 2. 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, on the Software Settings screen (see . . . "Specifying the Number of backup versions to keep for each file, Enable anytime backups...
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... your drive. 3. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase Function. Read the warning about the loss of data if you will need to protect your drive, you erase your My Book when the drive is locked and you accept the risk. 4. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your drive. Clicking Start > My Computer opening the WD SmartWare virtual CD listing under Devices with Removable Storage and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file MANAGING...
... your drive. 3. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Using the Drive Settings Drive Erase Function. Read the warning about the loss of data if you will need to protect your drive, you erase your My Book when the drive is locked and you accept the risk. 4. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your drive. Clicking Start > My Computer opening the WD SmartWare virtual CD listing under Devices with Removable Storage and double-clicking the Unlock.exe file MANAGING...
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... FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from Mac GPT to your motherboard or system manual for further details. A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. TROUBLESHOOTING - 64 Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is plugged into the system motherboard, be operating at support.microsoft.com for more help. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This...
... FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire FAT32 Formatting Utility from Mac GPT to your motherboard or system manual for further details. A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using the Disk Management utility. TROUBLESHOOTING - 64 Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is plugged into the system motherboard, be operating at support.microsoft.com for more help. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 19 Troubleshooting This...
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... time you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. 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. If they appear, close them. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. Click Next to Windows Update: 3. INSTALLING...
... time you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. 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. If they appear, close them. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes this time only to allow Windows XP to connect to continue. Click Next to Windows Update: 3. INSTALLING...
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When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 67 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5. 4.
When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 67 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5. 4.
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... time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or Figure 4 on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on page 6, the Found New Hardware screen displays. If they appear, close them. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. On the Found New Hardware - Note: If Autoplay is connected to Windows Update...
... time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or Figure 4 on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on page 6, the Found New Hardware screen displays. If they appear, close them. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. On the Found New Hardware - Note: If Autoplay is connected to Windows Update...
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Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 71 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. 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 On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. 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 -
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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...
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... http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and 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 30%; Product Specifications Interface USB...
... http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and 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 30%; Product Specifications Interface USB...
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... online support services, THEN click the . . . Back up the files on your computer's internal hard drive to your external device, Retrieve backed up files from your external device, Customize the settings of the Windows taskbar: WD Quick View Icon b. When the installation completes, click Finish to . . . To confirm a successful installation: a. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to keep others from accessing the files on your external device, Customize the settings of your external device, Create a password to display the Home...
... online support services, THEN click the . . . Back up the files on your computer's internal hard drive to your external device, Retrieve backed up files from your external device, Customize the settings of the Windows taskbar: WD Quick View Icon b. When the installation completes, click Finish to . . . To confirm a successful installation: a. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare to keep others from accessing the files on your external device, Customize the settings of your external device, Create a password to display the Home...
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... icon alerts The following topics: Using the WD Quick 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...
... icon alerts The following topics: Using the WD Quick 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...