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... realizado una "Declaración de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas correspondientes y se encuentra documentada en las instalaciones de Western Digital en Europa. CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien Euroopan unionin neuvoston direktiivien kanssa... in accordance with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this is 70db(A) or less, per informazioni più dettagliate sull'utilizzo di questo prodotto. My Book® Studio Edition™ II Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www...
... realizado una "Declaración de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas correspondientes y se encuentra documentada en las instalaciones de Western Digital en Europa. CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien Euroopan unionin neuvoston direktiivien kanssa... in accordance with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this is 70db(A) or less, per informazioni più dettagliate sull'utilizzo di questo prodotto. My Book® Studio Edition™ II Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www...
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... warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at https:// www.wdc...
... warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at https:// www.wdc...
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...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... different AC adapter configuration, depending on optional accessories for extra assurance of data safety. 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, and...
...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... different AC adapter configuration, depending on optional accessories for extra assurance of data safety. 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, and...
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... : - Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. USB port - MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following : - FireWire 800 or 400 port - eSATA port or eSATA adapter card* • Windows 2000/XP...
... : - Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. USB port - MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Compatibility Macintosh • Any of the following : - FireWire 800 or 400 port - eSATA port or eSATA adapter card* • Windows 2000/XP...
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... during unpacking and installation. Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. GETTING STARTED - 4 Drives may block ventilation. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during activity. • Do not use My...
... during unpacking and installation. Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. GETTING STARTED - 4 Drives may block ventilation. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during activity. • Do not use My...
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...) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. If one drive fails the system will still run and your data will spin down My Book. Disconnect and power down . Allow it to which must be preserved. USB and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through ... 1-2 hours then reconnect and power up and down for Windows" on the front panel of WD Drive Manager, which My Book is connected. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to top RAID rebuild mode Fast flashing...
...) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. If one drive fails the system will still run and your data will spin down My Book. Disconnect and power down . Allow it to which must be preserved. USB and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through ... 1-2 hours then reconnect and power up and down for Windows" on the front panel of WD Drive Manager, which My Book is connected. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted to top RAID rebuild mode Fast flashing...
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Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - Connection to a USB 1.1 device transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up ...
Interfaces MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington® Security Slot USB FireWire - Connection to a USB 1.1 device transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up ...
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Copy Application Software allows you to back up the software included with this application. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to keep them current. A user guide and online help are included with this device. 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 the following bonus software.
Copy Application Software allows you to back up the software included with this application. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 7 It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to keep them current. A user guide and online help are included with this device. 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 the following bonus software.
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... folder, which contains the software for the operating system to safely connect the device. 1. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. Click Install. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM...
... folder, which contains the software for the operating system to safely connect the device. 1. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon. 7. Click Install. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Macintosh FireWire or USB® Important: Follow the steps below to load. 2. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM...
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Click Accept 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 mount to accept ... with the installation. 9. Verify that plug type of the interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 800 to 400) into the device. SETTING UP - 9 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Plug one end of your computer. 14. Click Quit. 10. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729.
Click Accept 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 mount to accept ... with the installation. 9. Verify that plug type of the interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 800 to 400) into the device. SETTING UP - 9 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8. Plug one end of your computer. 14. Click Quit. 10. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for answer ID# 1729.
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...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. If you want to the system. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for your computer and wait for this device 5. SETTING... is now installed and ready to your computer. 1 2 Power Off 7. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to recognize the device. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. Plug the other end of the eSATA cable into an ...
...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. If you want to the system. Your My Book Studio Edition II is the correct plug type for your computer and wait for this device 5. SETTING... is now installed and ready to your computer. 1 2 Power Off 7. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug to recognize the device. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL eSATA Note: The eSATA interface does not support WD Drive Manager 1. Plug the other end of the eSATA cable into an ...
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... cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) into an available port on the included CD before connecting the unit. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for Mac, you must now reformat it for additional drivers, allow it and install the correct one end of the...Drive Manager system tray icon and point to the desktop. All applications are installed automatically. Verify that plug type of the product. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. Insert the software CD into the device, after which installs the drivers....
... cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) into an available port on the included CD before connecting the unit. Since My Book Studio Edition II comes preformatted for Mac, you must now reformat it for additional drivers, allow it and install the correct one end of the...Drive Manager system tray icon and point to the desktop. All applications are installed automatically. Verify that plug type of the product. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. Insert the software CD into the device, after which installs the drivers....
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Click Next. 12. SETTING UP - 12 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The My Book disk number is selected by default. Click Next. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears.
Click Next. 12. SETTING UP - 12 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 10. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool. 11. The My Book disk number is selected by default. Click Next. The Select Disks to bring up the context menu. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. Click on the device, then right-click to Initialize screen appears.
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... Unallocated partition. The Welcome to select the Unallocated drive (black bar). Select New Partition or New Simple Volume from the menu of available options. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. Windows Vista: please proceed to continue and select Primary partition. Windows XP: click Next to the next step.
... Unallocated partition. The Welcome to select the Unallocated drive (black bar). Select New Partition or New Simple Volume from the menu of available options. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 13. Windows Vista: please proceed to continue and select Primary partition. Windows XP: click Next to the next step.
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Select a drive letter to assign to save time in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to the partition and click Next. 18. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16. The Format Partition screen appears. It is recommended that you enter "My Book" in the formatting process. Select the size of the partition you wish to create and click Next. 17. SETTING UP - 14 On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you wish to create on the drive.
Select a drive letter to assign to save time in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to the partition and click Next. 18. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 16. The Format Partition screen appears. It is recommended that you enter "My Book" in the formatting process. Select the size of the partition you wish to create and click Next. 17. SETTING UP - 14 On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you wish to create on the drive.
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... as the file system (you can also select FAT16 or FAT32). Click Finish to verify the process and the choices you selected. 20. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use NTFS as a drive letter in My Computer and is best to ...
... as the file system (you can also select FAT16 or FAT32). Click Finish to verify the process and the choices you selected. 20. MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL Note: In almost all cases, it is recommended that you use NTFS as a drive letter in My Computer and is best to ...
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... 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. 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.
... 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. 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.
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...storage device. Configuring RAID Important: Before you easily manage your RAID system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to mirror the data on both drives A and B. This ...product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates...
...storage device. Configuring RAID Important: Before you easily manage your RAID system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is a tool designed to mirror the data on both drives A and B. This ...product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 17 MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Mac WD RAID Manager is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates...
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... on a device from the menu to confirm, click Configure again. 4. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 18 The checkmark indicates the current RAID configuration. 2. 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 ...
... on a device from the menu to confirm, click Configure again. 4. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 18 The checkmark indicates the current RAID configuration. 2. 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 ...
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WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19 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. To view the device status as well as the status of the main window.
WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 19 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. To view the device status as well as the status of the main window.