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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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... support 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.
... support 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.
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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. WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 Register online at register.wdc.com.
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... page 124. My Book World Edition II also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for extra data protection. OVERVIEW - 3 The high-speed interface delivers high performance for small offices or home users and is pre-configured to this product visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. For more information and news about this user manual, can replace the failed...
... page 124. My Book World Edition II also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for extra data protection. OVERVIEW - 3 The high-speed interface delivers high performance for small offices or home users and is pre-configured to this product visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. For more information and news about this user manual, can replace the failed...
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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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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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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. Place the device in a site that you install the latest updates ... system for WD Discovery™) Local Network • Router/switch (Gigabit required to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Firefox 2.0 and later on the user's hardware configuration and operating system. Safari 2.0 and later on Windows platforms supported by this product; Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac platforms...
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL System Requirements Note: For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. Place the device in a site that you install the latest updates ... system for WD Discovery™) Local Network • Router/switch (Gigabit required to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Firefox 2.0 and later on the user's hardware configuration and operating system. Safari 2.0 and later on Windows platforms supported by this product; Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac platforms...
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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 the device. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version.
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of the device. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of your operating system and version.
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Power port Connects the device to a USB hard drive for additional storage. 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... button restores configuration settings such as the network mode/IP address and admin name and password to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 173. For more information on page 163 for the device. Connects the device to a local network.
Power port Connects the device to a USB hard drive for additional storage. 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... button restores configuration settings such as the network mode/IP address and admin name and password to reset the system, see "Resetting the My Book World Edition" on page 173. For more information on page 163 for the device. Connects the device to a local network.
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... down. OVERVIEW - 9 This ensures the unit will not turn on the device, press the power button and hold it down a My Book World Edition by plugging in the external power supply connected to the DC plug connector, the unit automatically powers up for four seconds powers off the device... security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. During this time, do not press the power button. 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.
... down. OVERVIEW - 9 This ensures the unit will not turn on the device, press the power button and hold it down a My Book World Edition by plugging in the external power supply connected to the DC plug connector, the unit automatically powers up for four seconds powers off the device... security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. During this time, do not press the power button. 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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...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 Transitioning to drive ready Normal Operation Appearance Capacity Gauge, steady illumination (see... the device is illuminated upon installation. Each section represents approximately 17 percent of the drive. 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 ...
...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 Transitioning to drive ready Normal Operation Appearance Capacity Gauge, steady illumination (see... the device is illuminated upon installation. Each section represents approximately 17 percent of the drive. 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 ...
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... or network switch port. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a power outlet. Important: Wait for the My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. To power down the device, press and hold down the power button down for more information. 3. ...socket located on the front of your computer. See page 176 for at least four seconds. 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 the My...
... or network switch port. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a power outlet. Important: Wait for the My Book World Edition to finish powering up automatically. To power down the device, press and hold down the power button down for more information. 3. ...socket located on the front of your computer. See page 176 for at least four seconds. 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 the My...
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... product CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you intend to access your My Book World Edition. 1. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network You can easily find your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. Click Accept in the Terms of...
... product CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you intend to access your My Book World Edition. 1. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Step 2: Access My Book World Edition on the Network You can easily find your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. Click Accept in the Terms of...
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... icon displays on your desktop. 7. Click MyBookWorld and click Map Network Drive in the Connect screen, click the Next button. 6. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 13 The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Complete step (a) or step (b). Click WD Discovery Tool. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. A message appears asking whether you have two options.
... icon displays on your desktop. 7. Click MyBookWorld and click Map Network Drive in the Connect screen, click the Next button. 6. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 13 The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Complete step (a) or step (b). Click WD Discovery Tool. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. A message appears asking whether you have two options.
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL All share folders available on the device are listed on the device are mapped as network drives in the WD...to return to complete drive letter assignment. Click Yes to the main page. (b) To map the drive manually, click No. Note: Once a unit is mapped to a network drive, automatically or manually, it keeps the same drive letter. 9. When mapping completes, the share folders appear as network drives ...Yes. You can now drag and drop files into the network drive folders using (My) Computer or Windows Explorer. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 14
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL All share folders available on the device are listed on the device are mapped as network drives in the WD...to return to complete drive letter assignment. Click Yes to the main page. (b) To map the drive manually, click No. Note: Once a unit is mapped to a network drive, automatically or manually, it keeps the same drive letter. 9. When mapping completes, the share folders appear as network drives ...Yes. You can now drag and drop files into the network drive folders using (My) Computer or Windows Explorer. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 14
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Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). Right-click MyBookWorld in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. The Found New Hardware screen displays. 3. 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. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2.
Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). Right-click MyBookWorld in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. The Found New Hardware screen displays. 3. 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. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2.
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Windows starts searching for the driver. 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. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 16 Click Close. 4. Click Yes, always search online (recommended).
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Windows starts searching for the driver. 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. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 16 Click Close. 4. Click Yes, always search online (recommended).
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... the drop-down menu. The login page appears. To create a desktop shortcut to MyBookWorld, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. 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.
... the drop-down menu. The login page appears. To create a desktop shortcut to MyBookWorld, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. 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.
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The MyBookWorld Properties screen displays. 2. Click OK to close the screen. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 18 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.
The MyBookWorld Properties screen displays. 2. Click OK to close the screen. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 18 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.
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... desktop depending on your computer and wait for the operating system to make the shared drive icon permanent on your preferences. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 19 In Finder, click MyBookWorld in the Shared list (if necessary, click All and then double-click MyBookWorld).... are two ways to appear. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard 1. Note: Configuration is checked. • Click the item you want the alias to do that: Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder>Preferences and make sure Connected Servers is a read-only share containing only...
... desktop depending on your computer and wait for the operating system to make the shared drive icon permanent on your preferences. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION BASIC SETUP - 19 In Finder, click MyBookWorld in the Shared list (if necessary, click All and then double-click MyBookWorld).... are two ways to appear. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Using Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard 1. Note: Configuration is checked. • Click the item you want the alias to do that: Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder>Preferences and make sure Connected Servers is a read-only share containing only...