Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... My Book® Home Edition™ LED Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa Please see the user manual located on the drive for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to the instruction manual...
.... My Book® Home Edition™ LED Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 +800.6008.6008 00800.27549338 +31.880062100 North America Spanish Asia Pacific Europe (toll free where available) Europe/Middle East/Africa Please see the user manual located on the drive for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to the instruction manual...
User Manual
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... the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents • Triple-interface external hard drive • USB cable • FireWire® 400 cable (6-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide AC Adapter Quick Install Guide My Book Home Edition USB Cable FireWire 400 Cable Optional Accessories For more information on user's hardware configuration and operating system. eSATA port or eSATA adapter card • Windows 2000/XP/Vista™ Macintosh...
... the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents • Triple-interface external hard drive • USB cable • FireWire® 400 cable (6-pin to 6-pin) • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide AC Adapter Quick Install Guide My Book Home Edition USB Cable FireWire 400 Cable Optional Accessories For more information on user's hardware configuration and operating system. eSATA port or eSATA adapter card • Windows 2000/XP/Vista™ Macintosh...
User Manual
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... online at register.wdc.com. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. This information is necessary for your first telephone contact with care during activity. • Do not use My Book as your operating...
... online at register.wdc.com. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. This information is necessary for your first telephone contact with care during activity. • Do not use My Book as your operating...
User Manual
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... use Capacity Gauge USB and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of the device when utilities are connecting My Book to NTFS using the Disk Management utility. In Windows, you can overcome these file size limitations by right-clicking the WD Drive Manager icon in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. This WD device cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in the system tray then click outside the pop-up before reformatting. See "Copy Application Software...
... use Capacity Gauge USB and FireWire Mode The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of the device when utilities are connecting My Book to NTFS using the Disk Management utility. In Windows, you can overcome these file size limitations by right-clicking the WD Drive Manager icon in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. This WD device cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in the system tray then click outside the pop-up before reformatting. See "Copy Application Software...
User Manual
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... destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery. Software In addition to your latest work with free trial software which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with its simple, flexible sync plan setup and allows you at the end of the hardware installation. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 For more information on My Book to the drivers and utilities, this device...
... destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery. Software In addition to your latest work with free trial software which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with its simple, flexible sync plan setup and allows you at the end of the hardware installation. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4 For more information on My Book to the drivers and utilities, this device...
User Manual
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... first installation of available software and other options. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. If a security alert is disabled on your computer. 2. FireWire 1. Turn on the first installation of available software and other options. When finished, a menu displays a list of this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. To install, click the checkbox to the left of your computer or you are connecting My Book to begin using the drive...
... first installation of available software and other options. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. If a security alert is disabled on your computer. 2. FireWire 1. Turn on the first installation of available software and other options. When finished, a menu displays a list of this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. To install, click the checkbox to the left of your computer or you are connecting My Book to begin using the drive...
User Manual
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 2. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Turn on your computer. 2. Double-click the WD_Mac_Tools folder. Turn on your computer and begin using My Book. The drive mounts to recognize the device. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to install the included software. Connect the drive's power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. Double...
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on your computer. 2. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to the desktop and a My Book icon appears. 3. Turn on your computer. 2. Double-click the WD_Mac_Tools folder. Turn on your computer and begin using My Book. The drive mounts to recognize the device. Double-click WDDriveManager.dmg to install the included software. Connect the drive's power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. Double...
User Manual
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.... Using Auto-off and on the back panel. You may hear the drive power down the computer 3. Important: To prevent data loss, close all files are not available in eSATA mode. You may cause data corruption. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device SmartPower™ In USB or FireWire mode, My Book automatically powers off (Windows) 1. You may also follow these steps to safely turn off the drive when connected...
.... Using Auto-off and on the back panel. You may hear the drive power down the computer 3. Important: To prevent data loss, close all files are not available in eSATA mode. You may cause data corruption. MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device SmartPower™ In USB or FireWire mode, My Book automatically powers off (Windows) 1. You may also follow these steps to safely turn off the drive when connected...
User Manual
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... installing or using the Disk Management utility. Frequently Asked Questions - A: Be sure the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for installation procedures and more help. A: Your system may affect performance. If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. Contact the card manufacturer for compatibility with all Mac and Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. TROUBLESHOOTING - 8 45 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Troubleshooting...
... installing or using the Disk Management utility. Frequently Asked Questions - A: Be sure the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for installation procedures and more help. A: Your system may affect performance. If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. Contact the card manufacturer for compatibility with all Mac and Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. TROUBLESHOOTING - 8 45 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Troubleshooting...
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... time without notice. 6 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found at support.wdc.com for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from state to state. Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . Technical Support Services If you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc...
... time without notice. 6 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found at support.wdc.com for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from state to state. Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . Technical Support Services If you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc...
Product Specifications
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... photos to an online sharing service, duplicate your e-mail and contacts to your iPod, and back up all captured in Bali, all your My Book. every time you can save something it ; Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up on a My Book Home Edition triple interface external hard drive. External Storage My Book® Home Edition™ Designed for Home Users Automatic, Continuous Backup Triple Interface My Book helps me preserve...
... photos to an online sharing service, duplicate your e-mail and contacts to your iPod, and back up all captured in Bali, all your My Book. every time you can save something it ; Set it and forget it 's automatically backed up on a My Book Home Edition triple interface external hard drive. External Storage My Book® Home Edition™ Designed for Home Users Automatic, Continuous Backup Triple Interface My Book helps me preserve...
Product Specifications
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... Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents External hard drive FireWire cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for a list of your product was purchased. Total accessible capacity varies depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. Western Digital, WD...
... Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents External hard drive FireWire cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 480 Mb/sec Operating temperature: 5°C to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for a list of your product was purchased. Total accessible capacity varies depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. Western Digital, WD...