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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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... questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at https://www.wdc.com/register. Your...
... questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at https://www.wdc.com/register. Your...
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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. WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
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. WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
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... RAID 1, the system still runs, and your WD product. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Overview Introduction Congratulations on page 124. Translated versions and updates to RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for efficient cooling and power saving. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is equipped with a space...
... RAID 1, the system still runs, and your WD product. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Overview Introduction Congratulations on page 124. Translated versions and updates to RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for efficient cooling and power saving. Drive Format • My Book World Edition is a single-drive configuration. • My Book World Edition II is a dual-drive system that is equipped with a space...
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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 ... 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) • Height: 2.1 in (54 mm) • Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) My Book World Edition II...
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 ... 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) • Height: 2.1 in (54 mm) • Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) My Book World Edition II...
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Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. 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, ...
Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. 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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... 7 • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, or Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Mac platforms supported by this product; MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that is...
... 7 • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, or Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Mac platforms supported by this product; MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that is...
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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. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of the device.
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. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 This information is necessary for setup and technical support. 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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... network mode/IP address and admin name and password to the device and vice-versa using the Copy Manager feature. OVERVIEW - 8 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 Ethernet port Icon Description Connects... from a USB hard drive to default factory settings without erasing shared folders and volumes. Reset button Press to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for detailed instructions.
... network mode/IP address and admin name and password to the device and vice-versa using the Copy Manager feature. OVERVIEW - 8 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 Ethernet port Icon Description Connects... from a USB hard drive to default factory settings without erasing shared folders and volumes. Reset button Press to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 163 for detailed instructions.
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... use the power button to turn the unit on. OVERVIEW - 9 Kensington Security Slot For drive security, the device is a power failure. 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. The power button turns the device on the...
... use the power button to turn the unit on. OVERVIEW - 9 Kensington Security Slot For drive security, the device is a power failure. 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. The power button turns the device on the...
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... four seconds) Drive State Power-on state, ready for use Drive in use System standby Capacity Gauge When the device is illuminated upon installation. 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. Each section...
... four seconds) Drive State Power-on state, ready for use Drive in use System standby Capacity Gauge When the device is illuminated upon installation. 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. Each section...
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... LED on the back of the device. 2. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 11 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 computer. Connect the end... network switch port. The unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. Important: Wait for the My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into the DC power supply socket located ...
... LED on the back of the device. 2. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 11 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 computer. Connect the end... network switch port. The unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the device. Important: Wait for the My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into the DC power supply socket located ...
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...The WD Discovery application on the included CD should be installed on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must install the utilities manually. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 12 Turn on your computer, you intend to load. 2. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-...Vista/Windows 7" on page 15. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer and wait for the operating system to access your My Book World Edition on the local area network (LAN). MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network You can easily find your My...
...The WD Discovery application on the included CD should be installed on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must install the utilities manually. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 12 Turn on your computer, you intend to load. 2. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-...Vista/Windows 7" on page 15. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer and wait for the operating system to access your My Book World Edition on the local area network (LAN). MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network You can easily find your My...
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 13 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. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the .... 7. Click MyBookWorld and click Map Network Drive in the Connect screen, click the Next button. 6. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. Click WD Discovery Tool. If you want to Do list. Complete step (a) or step (b).
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 13 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. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the .... 7. Click MyBookWorld and click Map Network Drive in the Connect screen, click the Next button. 6. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. Click WD Discovery Tool. If you want to Do list. Complete step (a) or step (b).
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... appear as network drives automatically. Note: Once a unit is mapped to complete drive letter assignment. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 14 The network drives display. Click Yes to a network drive, automatically or manually, it keeps the same drive letter. 9. Available drive letters are listed on the device are mapped as...WD Discovery screen. You can now drag and drop files into the network drive folders using (My) Computer or Windows Explorer. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL All share folders available on -screen. Click Back to return to the main page. (b) To map the drive...
... appear as network drives automatically. Note: Once a unit is mapped to complete drive letter assignment. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 14 The network drives display. Click Yes to a network drive, automatically or manually, it keeps the same drive letter. 9. Available drive letters are listed on the device are mapped as...WD Discovery screen. You can now drag and drop files into the network drive folders using (My) Computer or Windows Explorer. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL All share folders available on -screen. Click Back to return to the main page. (b) To map the drive...
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 15 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. Right-click MyBookWorld in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. The Found New Hardware screen displays. 3. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended).
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 15 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. Right-click MyBookWorld in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. The Found New Hardware screen displays. 3. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended).
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When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. Click Close. Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 16 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Windows starts searching for the driver. 4. Click Yes, always search online (recommended).
When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. Click Close. Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 16 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Windows starts searching for the driver. 4. Click Yes, always search online (recommended).
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... in the drop-down menu. View the contents or close the screen as desired. 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 dropdown menu. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 17 The Public, Configuration, and Download shares (default shares) display. 2. The login page...
... in the drop-down menu. View the contents or close the screen as desired. 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 dropdown menu. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 17 The Public, Configuration, and Download shares (default shares) display. 2. The login page...
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Click OK to close the screen. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 18 Right-click MyBookWorld and select Properties from the drop-down menu. 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. The MyBookWorld Properties screen displays. 2.
Click OK to close the screen. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 18 Right-click MyBookWorld and select Properties from the drop-down menu. 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. The MyBookWorld Properties screen displays. 2.
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...down the mouse button. Instead of moving the original item, this creates an alias at the new location. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 19 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard 1. Turn on the desktop, create an alias. Note: Configuration is ...checked. • Click the item you wish to alias and hold down the Cmd and Option keys simultaneously and drag the item to where you want the alias to make sure Connected Servers...
...down the mouse button. Instead of moving the original item, this creates an alias at the new location. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 19 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard 1. Turn on the desktop, create an alias. Note: Configuration is ...checked. • Click the item you wish to alias and hold down the Cmd and Option keys simultaneously and drag the item to where you want the alias to make sure Connected Servers...