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Single and Dual-drive Network Storage Systems My Book® World Edition™ User Manual
Single and Dual-drive Network Storage Systems My Book® World Edition™ User Manual
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at support.wdc.com. Your product includes 30 days of your product online at support....
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at support.wdc.com. Your product includes 30 days of your product online at support....
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WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 Register online at register.wdc.com. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 Register online at register.wdc.com. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
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... data protection. If one or two WD drives using WD GreenPower™ technology for efficient cooling and power saving. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Overview Introduction Congratulations on page 124. This system is preserved so you can be downloaded from http://products.wdc.com/updates...over the Internet. For more information and news about this user manual, can replace the failed drive and restore the system. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is ideal for maximum ...
... data protection. If one or two WD drives using WD GreenPower™ technology for efficient cooling and power saving. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Overview Introduction Congratulations on page 124. This system is preserved so you can be downloaded from http://products.wdc.com/updates...over the Internet. For more information and news about this user manual, can replace the failed drive and restore the system. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is ideal for maximum ...
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection Internal hard drive WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drive External USB storage NTFS, FAT, HFS+J file ... XP® • Windows Vista™ • Windows® 7 • Windows Server® 2003 (latest service packs required) • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS® X Leopard® • Mac OS®X Snow Leopard™ Physical dimensions My Book World Edition • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 5.4 in (137 mm...
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection Internal hard drive WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drive External USB storage NTFS, FAT, HFS+J file ... XP® • Windows Vista™ • Windows® 7 • Windows Server® 2003 (latest service packs required) • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS® X Leopard® • Mac OS®X Snow Leopard™ Physical dimensions My Book World Edition • Length: 6.5 in (165 mm) • Width: 5.4 in (137 mm...
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Kit Contents MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL My Book World Edition AC adapter* Ethernet cable Installation CD with application software and user manual Quick Install Guide 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile 3 United Kingdom 4 China 5 Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, ...
Kit Contents MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL My Book World Edition AC adapter* Ethernet cable Installation CD with application software and user manual Quick Install Guide 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile 3 United Kingdom 4 China 5 Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, ...
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... later on the user's hardware configuration and operating system. Place the device in a site that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. OVERVIEW - 6 Compatibility may vary depending on Mac platforms supported by...
... later on the user's hardware configuration and operating system. Place the device in a site that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. OVERVIEW - 6 Compatibility may vary depending on Mac platforms supported by...
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This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of the device.
This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of the device.
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.... Note: This port makes it possible to copy files from a USB hard drive to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for detailed instructions. See "Connecting and Managing a USB Hard Drive" on page 173. Reset Button The reset button...and password for additional storage. Reset button Press to default factory settings without erasing shared folders and volumes. System View MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power button LED USB port (for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Ports Component USB port ...
.... Note: This port makes it possible to copy files from a USB hard drive to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for detailed instructions. See "Connecting and Managing a USB Hard Drive" on page 173. Reset Button The reset button...and password for additional storage. Reset button Press to default factory settings without erasing shared folders and volumes. System View MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power button LED USB port (for expansion only) Ethernet port Reset button Kensington® Security Slot Ports Component USB port ...
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After the initial setup, you power down a My Book World Edition by plugging in the external power supply connected to the DC plug connector, the unit automatically powers up. To turn on accidently and remain on ... you need to press the power button to turn the unit on the device, press the power button and hold it down . Power Button MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Important: The device powers on automatically upon initial connection to power, which supports a standard Kensington security cable.
After the initial setup, you power down a My Book World Edition by plugging in the external power supply connected to the DC plug connector, the unit automatically powers up. To turn on accidently and remain on ... you need to press the power button to turn the unit on the device, press the power button and hold it down . Power Button MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Important: The device powers on automatically upon initial connection to power, which supports a standard Kensington security cable.
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..., the first section is turned on, the Capacity Gauge indicates space used on page 177) Unit failure OVERVIEW - 10 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL LED Indicators (Lights) The Power/Activity and Capacity Gauge indicators are represented by fully illuminating six sections in an upward vertical direction... Bottom LED dimmed, top LED flashing Fast flashing (every half second) Continuous "center out" sweep pattern Drive State Boot unsuccessful My Book system event, action required (see below) Moving up /dimming down in an odd/even alternating pattern Drive State Drive powering down Slow...
..., the first section is turned on, the Capacity Gauge indicates space used on page 177) Unit failure OVERVIEW - 10 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL LED Indicators (Lights) The Power/Activity and Capacity Gauge indicators are represented by fully illuminating six sections in an upward vertical direction... Bottom LED dimmed, top LED flashing Fast flashing (every half second) Continuous "center out" sweep pattern Drive State Boot unsuccessful My Book system event, action required (see below) Moving up /dimming down in an odd/even alternating pattern Drive State Drive powering down Slow...
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... fully illuminates. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into a router or network switch port. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 2 My Book World Edition Basic Setup Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the My Book World Edition to the network port of your content, connect the cable directly to a small home/office network...
... fully illuminates. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into a router or network switch port. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 2 My Book World Edition Basic Setup Step 1: Connect My Book World Edition to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the My Book World Edition to the network port of your content, connect the cable directly to a small home/office network...
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....exe. 3. Turn on page 15. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network You can easily find your My Book World Edition on your My Book World Edition. 1. Click Start and then (My) Computer. Click Accept in the Terms of Agreement screen. Mac OS X: •...
....exe. 3. Turn on page 15. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network You can easily find your My Book World Edition on your My Book World Edition. 1. Click Start and then (My) Computer. Click Accept in the Terms of Agreement screen. Mac OS X: •...
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A message appears asking whether you have two options. You have connected the My Book device properly as shown in the Things to map the drive automatically. 8. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 13 Click WD Discovery Tool. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically... on your desktop. 7. Complete step (a) or step (b). The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. Click MyBookWorld and click Map Network Drive in the Connect screen, click the Next button. 6. If you want to Do list.
A message appears asking whether you have two options. You have connected the My Book device properly as shown in the Things to map the drive automatically. 8. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 13 Click WD Discovery Tool. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically... on your desktop. 7. Complete step (a) or step (b). The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. Click MyBookWorld and click Map Network Drive in the Connect screen, click the Next button. 6. If you want to Do list.
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... Yes to the main page. (b) To map the drive manually, click No. The network drives display. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL All share folders available on -screen. Note: Once a unit is mapped to a network drive, automatically or manually, it keeps the same drive letter. 9. Click Start and... then (My) Computer. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 14 Close the WD Discovery Tool. 10. (a) To map the drive automatically, ...
... Yes to the main page. (b) To map the drive manually, click No. The network drives display. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL All share folders available on -screen. Note: Once a unit is mapped to a network drive, automatically or manually, it keeps the same drive letter. 9. Click Start and... then (My) Computer. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 14 Close the WD Discovery Tool. 10. (a) To map the drive automatically, ...
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Right-click MyBookWorld in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 15 For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Windows Vista/Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to WD Discovery for easy setup and mapping of the unit. 1. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). The Found New Hardware screen displays. 3.
Right-click MyBookWorld in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 15 For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Windows Vista/Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to WD Discovery for easy setup and mapping of the unit. 1. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). The Found New Hardware screen displays. 3.
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Close. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 16 Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. 4.
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Close. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 16 Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. 4.
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...The login page appears. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL A My Book World Edition icon displays next to the My Book World Edition: Right-click MyBookWorld and select Create Shortcut from the drop-down menu. View the contents or close the screen as desired. To view the My Book World Edition web page: Right-click ...MyBookWorld and select View device webpage from the drop-down menu. To open the My Book World Edition shares: 1. Right-click MyBookWorld and select Open from the dropdown menu....
...The login page appears. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL A My Book World Edition icon displays next to the My Book World Edition: Right-click MyBookWorld and select Create Shortcut from the drop-down menu. View the contents or close the screen as desired. To view the My Book World Edition web page: Right-click ...MyBookWorld and select View device webpage from the drop-down menu. To open the My Book World Edition shares: 1. Right-click MyBookWorld and select Open from the dropdown menu....
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Note: (See "Accessing My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager" on page 86 for information on logging in.) To view the properties of the My Book World Edition: 1. Right-click MyBookWorld and select Properties from the drop-down menu. Click OK to close the screen. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 18 The MyBookWorld Properties screen displays. 2.
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Note: (See "Accessing My Book World Edition's Network Storage Manager" on page 86 for information on logging in.) To view the properties of the My Book World Edition: 1. Right-click MyBookWorld and select Properties from the drop-down menu. Click OK to close the screen. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 18 The MyBookWorld Properties screen displays. 2.
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard 1. In Finder, click MyBookWorld in the Shared list (if necessary, click All and then double-click MyBookWorld). Note: Configuration ... the desktop depending on your computer and wait for the operating system to make sure Connected Servers is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. 4. If you want to load. 2. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 19 Open Finder. 3. Turn on the desktop, create an alias. Hold down the mouse...
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard 1. In Finder, click MyBookWorld in the Shared list (if necessary, click All and then double-click MyBookWorld). Note: Configuration ... the desktop depending on your computer and wait for the operating system to make sure Connected Servers is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. 4. If you want to load. 2. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 19 Open Finder. 3. Turn on the desktop, create an alias. Hold down the mouse...