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... 14 ICES/NMB-003 Compliance 14 Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable...
... 14 ICES/NMB-003 Compliance 14 Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable...
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... that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available. This elegant, high capacity storage drive features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with speed up to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to http://products.wdc.com/updates • External hard drive...
... that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available. This elegant, high capacity storage drive features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with speed up to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to http://products.wdc.com/updates • External hard drive...
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... an extension holding 5 extra pins. The connector at USB 2.0 speeds. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive will only operate at the other end of supported USB ... USB 2.0 port. The port on full-height bracket (optional) Half-height Bracket (optional) AC Adapter USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable My Book 3.0 Drive Product CD (optional) The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector is designed for this product, visit support.wdc.com and search for this connector.
... an extension holding 5 extra pins. The connector at USB 2.0 speeds. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive will only operate at the other end of supported USB ... USB 2.0 port. The port on full-height bracket (optional) Half-height Bracket (optional) AC Adapter USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable My Book 3.0 Drive Product CD (optional) The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector is designed for this product, visit support.wdc.com and search for this connector.
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Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All...or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of these ports, while the other end connects to the My Book 3.0 drive. (See section above.) Note: You can connect a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to a USB 3.0 port on your computer... ID 1048. With the adapter card connected to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds.
Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All...or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of these ports, while the other end connects to the My Book 3.0 drive. (See section above.) Note: You can connect a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to a USB 3.0 port on your computer... ID 1048. With the adapter card connected to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds.
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Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
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...• Phillips head screwdriver • Complete documentation for your kit includes a PCIe Express adapter card, you want to 480 Mb/s. The My Book 3.0 is backward-compatible with PCIe adapter card) If your computer system ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 WD Product Registration Register your drive online ...Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. It indicates the drive's power state and activity. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off the drive at this drive is on the lower front panel of the drive....
...• Phillips head screwdriver • Complete documentation for your kit includes a PCIe Express adapter card, you want to 480 Mb/s. The My Book 3.0 is backward-compatible with PCIe adapter card) If your computer system ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 WD Product Registration Register your drive online ...Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. It indicates the drive's power state and activity. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off the drive at this drive is on the lower front panel of the drive....
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.../AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your system manual for instructions). Insert the product CD into your existing ...data. 3. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Gather ...
.../AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your system manual for instructions). Insert the product CD into your existing ...data. 3. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Gather ...
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MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. The InstallShield Wizard starts. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. GETTING STARTED - 7
MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. The InstallShield Wizard starts. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. GETTING STARTED - 7
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GETTING STARTED - 8 Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. Click Install. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6.
GETTING STARTED - 8 Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. Click Install. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6.
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... ESD damage, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the computer case. 3. For information on PCIe slots, see "Troubleshooting" on the motherboard. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to ensure the power is completely off is shut down the computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Unpacking and...
... ESD damage, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the computer case. 3. For information on PCIe slots, see "Troubleshooting" on the motherboard. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to ensure the power is completely off is shut down the computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Unpacking and...
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... metal bracket. 9. To determine how fast your drive is seated properly. Replace the system cover. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may want to and from My Book 3.0. Secure the adapter card to KBA Answer ID 5303. 7. MY...
... metal bracket. 9. To determine how fast your drive is seated properly. Replace the system cover. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may want to and from My Book 3.0. Secure the adapter card to KBA Answer ID 5303. 7. MY...
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... static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the power adapter may need to an electrical outlet. 3. Connect the power cord to the My Book 3.0 drive. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . To connect the My... Book 3.0 drive, follow the steps below . Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4. Power Adapters Note: The configuration of your region, you may vary. Depending on...
... static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the power adapter may need to an electrical outlet. 3. Connect the power cord to the My Book 3.0 drive. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . To connect the My... Book 3.0 drive, follow the steps below . Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4. Power Adapters Note: The configuration of your region, you may vary. Depending on...
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If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your My Book 3.0 drive. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your computer. The system detects the drive, which is complete! Installation is now ready for use. GETTING STARTED - 12 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your system. You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port.
If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your My Book 3.0 drive. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your computer. The system detects the drive, which is complete! Installation is now ready for use. GETTING STARTED - 12 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your system. You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port.
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... to an incorrect driver installation of which is a different physical size). Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to your region. Q: Why is connected to my computer? A: Be sure the drive is plugged in ? A: Your system may affect performance. ..., refer to a power source and the USB cable is the data transfer rate slow? Refer to boot from a lower performance drive. 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to a USB 2.0 port or hub, a USB 3.0 ...
... to an incorrect driver installation of which is a different physical size). Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to your region. Q: Why is connected to my computer? A: Be sure the drive is plugged in ? A: Your system may affect performance. ..., refer to a power source and the USB cable is the data transfer rate slow? Refer to boot from a lower performance drive. 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to a USB 2.0 port or hub, a USB 3.0 ...
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...from this system to the applicable Council Directives of the FCC Rules. KCC Notice (Republic of this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the CE symbol indicates compliance of Korea only) Class B Device 1 ... and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with UL Listed PC. This unit generates...
...from this system to the applicable Council Directives of the FCC Rules. KCC Notice (Republic of this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the CE symbol indicates compliance of Korea only) Class B Device 1 ... and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with UL Listed PC. This unit generates...
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... be returned to provide you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support website at your WD product. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 15 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂...
... be returned to provide you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support website at your WD product. COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - 15 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂...
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... and will conform to products sold as found at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the...
... and will conform to products sold as found at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the...
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... B Box contents 1 C Cable 2 China RoHS 15 Compatibility with operating systems 3 Compliance, regulatory 14 Connecting the My Book 3.0 11 E Environmental compliance, China 15 F FAQs computer not booting up 13 drive not powering up 13 drive not recognized...14 Installing the PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power ...
... B Box contents 1 C Cable 2 China RoHS 15 Compatibility with operating systems 3 Compliance, regulatory 14 Connecting the My Book 3.0 11 E Environmental compliance, China 15 F FAQs computer not booting up 13 drive not powering up 13 drive not recognized...14 Installing the PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power ...
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Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of WD. WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; All rights reserved. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned... herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. however, no responsibility is granted...
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of WD. WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; All rights reserved. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned... herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. however, no responsibility is granted...
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WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Book® 3.0 External Hard Drives Super speed storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface Elegant design WD quality and reliability Elegant My Book 3.0 external hard drives feature a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with unmatched speed of up to 5 gigabits per second for the fastest transfer speed available on an external hard drive.
WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Book® 3.0 External Hard Drives Super speed storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface Elegant design WD quality and reliability Elegant My Book 3.0 external hard drives feature a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with unmatched speed of up to 5 gigabits per second for the fastest transfer speed available on an external hard drive.