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... available 24/ 7. WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD® 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 get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
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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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... a on your My Book drive. 7. Enabled Disabled Proceed to close it: Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 The WD SmartWare software will install the proper driver for your computer, THEN . . . THEN . . . Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to step 8. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure...
... a on your My Book drive. 7. Enabled Disabled Proceed to close it: Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 The WD SmartWare software will install the proper driver for your computer, THEN . . . THEN . . . Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Proceed to step 8. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 2 4 3 1 Figure...
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Click Install on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. When the computer restarts, the My Book icon now looks like this, where "MY BOOK" is the name ... you to restart your computer to make them active: Click Yes to access the computer in the Password box: 7. Type the password that installing the drivers requires you normally use as an enhanced-performance external storage device. As prompted, when the installation completes, click Yes to continue. 5. Read the license agreement...
Click Install on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. When the computer restarts, the My Book icon now looks like this, where "MY BOOK" is the name ... you to restart your computer to make them active: Click Yes to access the computer in the Password box: 7. Type the password that installing the drivers requires you normally use as an enhanced-performance external storage device. As prompted, when the installation completes, click Yes to continue. 5. Read the license agreement...
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... to install the appropriate chipset support for installation procedures and more help. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows; A: Refer to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2.0. When connected to Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the...
... to install the appropriate chipset support for installation procedures and more help. To create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows; A: Refer to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2.0. When connected to Windows Vista NTFS format Obtain and reinstall the...
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... external drives, refer to a power source. TROUBLESHOOTING - 65 For more information about booting from your computer may be sure that its drivers are installed. A: Be sure the drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on your system configuration, your WD portable USB... USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up? The drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? Contact the adapter card manufacturer for computers with limited bus power. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect...
... external drives, refer to a power source. TROUBLESHOOTING - 65 For more information about booting from your computer may be sure that its drivers are installed. A: Be sure the drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on your system configuration, your WD portable USB... USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up? The drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? Contact the adapter card manufacturer for computers with limited bus power. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect...
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...computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to your My Book drive to the Internet. 2. Note: The SES Driver is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 4 on page 8, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. ...SmartWare software or if 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 WD SmartWare screen (see "Getting Started Without WD ...
...computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to your My Book drive to the Internet. 2. Note: The SES Driver is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 4 on page 8, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. ...SmartWare software or if 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 WD SmartWare screen (see "Getting Started Without WD ...
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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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Browse to Windows Update: 2. b. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 68 Double-click the Extras folder. Double-click the My Book drive. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Select WD SES Device Driver. c. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
Browse to Windows Update: 2. b. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 68 Double-click the Extras folder. Double-click the My Book drive. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Select WD SES Device Driver. c. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
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d. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 69 Click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5.
d. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 69 Click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5.
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...drive as the Found New Hardware screen. Verify that 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. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online ...Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to the Internet: 1. You can 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 must be connected to Windows Update ...
...drive as the Found New Hardware screen. Verify that 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. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online ...Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: • Connects to the Internet: 1. You can 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 must be connected to Windows Update ...
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WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. 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. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. 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. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
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Double-click the My Book drive. Select WD SES Device Driver. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 72 d. Double-click the Extras folder. Browse to Computer and: a. Click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5. 4. b. c.
Double-click the My Book drive. Select WD SES Device Driver. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 72 d. Double-click the Extras folder. Browse to Computer and: a. Click Next: MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 5. 4. b. c.
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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. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 73 Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2.
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. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 73 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. Click Next. 6. Click Browse my computer for driver software. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 74 3.
Browse to Computer, double-click the My Book drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. Click Next. 6. Click Browse my computer for driver software. MY BOOK ELITE USER MANUAL 4. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 74 3.
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..., Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. 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...
..., Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. 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...