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... Canada. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from this is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital Europe. VCCI Notice (Japan only) LED FireWire 800 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 2 USB 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 .../EC 2006/95/EC Western Digital GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert. My Book® Studio Edition™ II Technical Support...
... Canada. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from this is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital Europe. VCCI Notice (Japan only) LED FireWire 800 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 2 USB 1 Macintosh® 21 2 3 4 5 3 .../EC 2006/95/EC Western Digital GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert. My Book® Studio Edition™ II Technical Support...
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... commences on the date of your WD product or software. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at register.wdc.com. If the answer is free for your first...
... commences on the date of your WD product or software. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at register.wdc.com. If the answer is free for your first...
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...(9-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Studio Edition II FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 cable USB cable AC adapter (U.S.-only)* or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may...provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your region. only). MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing My Book® Studio Edition™ II, the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, ...
...(9-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Studio Edition II FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 cable USB cable AC adapter (U.S.-only)* or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may...provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your region. only). MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing My Book® Studio Edition™ II, the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, ...
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... number of your operating system and version. FireWire 800 or 400 port - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 3 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following : - See our Knowledge Base Article# 2754 at support.wdc.com for answer ID# 1524. †...
... number of your operating system and version. FireWire 800 or 400 port - Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 3 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following : - See our Knowledge Base Article# 2754 at support.wdc.com for answer ID# 1524. †...
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Do not stack any objects on top of the device that may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use My Book as a portable device. • To avoid overheating, do not block air slots on the underside, top, or rear of 5°C-35°C (41°F-95... unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of the enclosure. Drives may block ventilation. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
Do not stack any objects on top of the device that may be handled with care during activity. • Do not use My Book as a portable device. • To avoid overheating, do not block air slots on the underside, top, or rear of 5°C-35°C (41°F-95... unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of the enclosure. Drives may block ventilation. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.
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... four seconds) System standby Moving up the device. Power/Activity LED Behavior Appearance Drive State Steady Power-on each system to which My Book is connected. Allow it to cool down for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 Capacity Gauge When the ...Cycling from one drive fails the system will still run and your data will spin down My Book. eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is not available in an upward vertical direction. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to...
... four seconds) System standby Moving up the device. Power/Activity LED Behavior Appearance Drive State Steady Power-on each system to which My Book is connected. Allow it to cool down for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 Capacity Gauge When the ...Cycling from one drive fails the system will still run and your data will spin down My Book. eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is not available in an upward vertical direction. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to...
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... computer. Kensington Security Slot For drive security, this device is backwardcompatible with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s and...
... computer. Kensington Security Slot For drive security, this device is backwardcompatible with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s and...
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Copy Application Software allows you to back up the software included with this application. A user guide and online help are included with the following bonus software. It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to keep them current. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an intuitive and robust backup and recovery application that provides around-the-clock data protection. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with this device.
Copy Application Software allows you to back up the software included with this application. A user guide and online help are included with the following bonus software. It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to keep them current. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Software In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is an intuitive and robust backup and recovery application that provides around-the-clock data protection. WD Anywhere Backup™ (Mac and Windows) is shipped with this device.
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... software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. Click Install. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. SETTING UP - 8 Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon...
... software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. Click Install. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. SETTING UP - 8 Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon...
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Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. Click Quit. 10. Connect the wall adapter to... interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 800 to the system, and WD Drive Manager will appear in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. Plug the other end of the product. The unit will power up... and ready to the DC power input at support.wdc.com for your region.* 12. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to use. *This product may ship with the installation. 9.
Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729. Click Quit. 10. Connect the wall adapter to... interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 800 to the system, and WD Drive Manager will appear in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 11. Plug the other end of the product. The unit will power up... and ready to the DC power input at support.wdc.com for your region.* 12. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to use. *This product may ship with the installation. 9.
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... Manager 1. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 6. Plug one end of your wall power adapter is now installed and ready to your computer... panel of the interface cable into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Plug the other end of the product. Turn on your computer. 10. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for your computer. 1 2 Power Off 7. Connect the wall adapter to use. The unit will power up and...
... Manager 1. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted. 6. Plug one end of your wall power adapter is now installed and ready to your computer... panel of the interface cable into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Plug the other end of the product. Turn on your computer. 10. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for your computer. 1 2 Power Off 7. Connect the wall adapter to use. The unit will power up and...
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...click the WD Drive Manager system tray icon and point to the desktop. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder, WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for Windows so your system recognizes the device. Then run the CD which the unit mounts...(USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Or, click Cancel to safely connect the device. 1. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 8. WD Drive Manager enables the capacity gauge ...
...click the WD Drive Manager system tray icon and point to the desktop. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder, WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for Windows so your system recognizes the device. Then run the CD which the unit mounts...(USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Or, click Cancel to safely connect the device. 1. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 8. WD Drive Manager enables the capacity gauge ...
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The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. Click Next. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. Click Next. 12. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The My Book disk number is selected by default. SETTING UP - 12 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10.
The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. Click Next. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. Click Next. 12. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The My Book disk number is selected by default. SETTING UP - 12 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10.
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... to the New Partition Wizard or New Simple Volume Wizard appears. SETTING UP - 13 Do not select a system drive or any other healthy drive. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. The Welcome to select the Unallocated drive (black bar). Windows Vista: please proceed to the next step. Select New Partition or...
... to the New Partition Wizard or New Simple Volume Wizard appears. SETTING UP - 13 Do not select a system drive or any other healthy drive. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. The Welcome to select the Unallocated drive (black bar). Windows Vista: please proceed to the next step. Select New Partition or...
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It is recommended that you wish to save time in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create on the drive. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16. The Format Partition screen appears. On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you enter "My Book" in the formatting process. SETTING UP - 14 Select a drive letter to assign to create and click Next. 17. Select the size of the partition you wish to the partition and click Next. 18.
It is recommended that you wish to save time in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to create on the drive. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16. The Format Partition screen appears. On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you enter "My Book" in the formatting process. SETTING UP - 14 Select a drive letter to assign to create and click Next. 17. Select the size of the partition you wish to the partition and click Next. 18.
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The Windows 2000 and Windows XP Disk Management utility cannot support the format of a FAT32 partition larger than 32GB. After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as the file system (you can also select FAT16 or FAT32). Go to use NTFS as a drive letter in My Computer and is now .... Click Finish to verify the process and the choices you use . If you are not dual-booting, it is recommended that you selected. 20. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is best to leave the allocation unit size at default.
The Windows 2000 and Windows XP Disk Management utility cannot support the format of a FAT32 partition larger than 32GB. After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as the file system (you can also select FAT16 or FAT32). Go to use NTFS as a drive letter in My Computer and is now .... Click Finish to verify the process and the choices you use . If you are not dual-booting, it is recommended that you selected. 20. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is best to leave the allocation unit size at default.
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... Blue flashing Yellow RAID 1 degraded Blue Yellow RAID 1 rebuilding Red flashing Red See WD Drive Manager Status for details WD DRIVE MANAGER STATUS - 16 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 5 WD Drive Manager Status WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device. To view WD Drive... icon. Mac Condition Icon To view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu icon and point to WD My Book RAID.
... Blue flashing Yellow RAID 1 degraded Blue Yellow RAID 1 rebuilding Red flashing Red See WD Drive Manager Status for details WD DRIVE MANAGER STATUS - 16 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 5 WD Drive Manager Status WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device. To view WD Drive... icon. Mac Condition Icon To view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu icon and point to WD My Book RAID.
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...configuration and formatting the device. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 Click Launch WD RAID Manager. My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to WD My Book. To launch WD RAID Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to help you... proceed, make sure to mirror the data on both drives A and B. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance.
...configuration and formatting the device. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 Click Launch WD RAID Manager. My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to WD My Book. To launch WD RAID Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to help you... proceed, make sure to mirror the data on both drives A and B. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance.
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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1. When configuring the device, WD RAID Manager automatically formats the disk as a single volume using a partition map type which best matches the ... device format and click Configure. 3. The HFS+ setting formats with a Master Boot Record partition map for an administrator's name and password to authenticate your My Book bootable on a device from the menu to confirm, click Configure again. 4. Enter this information and click OK.
MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1. When configuring the device, WD RAID Manager automatically formats the disk as a single volume using a partition map type which best matches the ... device format and click Configure. 3. The HFS+ setting formats with a Master Boot Record partition map for an administrator's name and password to authenticate your My Book bootable on a device from the menu to confirm, click Configure again. 4. Enter this information and click OK.
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To view the device status as well as the status of the main window. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can view the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a drawer on the right hand side of each drive and take the appropriate action. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19
To view the device status as well as the status of the main window. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can view the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a drawer on the right hand side of each drive and take the appropriate action. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19