Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub port) • 500 MB of available local hard drive space • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • 512 MB of Firefox as news about your product, tips, and updates. Registering Your Product Registering your My Book device enables access to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Kit Contents Remote Access Storage System Software CD Ethernet Cable AC Adapter Quick Install Guide About Your WD Product Kit Contents • Remote access storage...
...-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub port) • 500 MB of available local hard drive space • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • 512 MB of Firefox as news about your product, tips, and updates. Registering Your Product Registering your My Book device enables access to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Kit Contents Remote Access Storage System Software CD Ethernet Cable AC Adapter Quick Install Guide About Your WD Product Kit Contents • Remote access storage...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... outlet. 4. My Book World Edition | 2 Connect the other end of the unit. 2. My Book World Edition Front and Rear View A Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring) B Power Button C Power/Activity LED (outer ring) D USB Port (for the drive to the full user manual provided on the CD. Plug the AC adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. Important: Wait for drive expansion only) E Ethernet Port F Power Port G Recovery Button H Kensington Security Slot A BB D C E F G H Hardware Setup 1. Connect the other end of the adapter into the Ethernet port located on the...
... outlet. 4. My Book World Edition | 2 Connect the other end of the unit. 2. My Book World Edition Front and Rear View A Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring) B Power Button C Power/Activity LED (outer ring) D USB Port (for the drive to the full user manual provided on the CD. Plug the AC adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. Important: Wait for drive expansion only) E Ethernet Port F Power Port G Recovery Button H Kensington Security Slot A BB D C E F G H Hardware Setup 1. Connect the other end of the adapter into the Ethernet port located on the...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... your user name and password in your CD-ROM drive. My Book World Edition | 3 The WD Anywhere Access Registration Wizard starts. Holding the button down until the LED flashes once, then release. Click I agree with the above terms and conditions check box, then click Next. 3. Power Button Important: The device powers on or off. During this computer to step 6. To turn on your computer, you must install utilities manually. The LEDs...
... your user name and password in your CD-ROM drive. My Book World Edition | 3 The WD Anywhere Access Registration Wizard starts. Holding the button down until the LED flashes once, then release. Click I agree with the above terms and conditions check box, then click Next. 3. Power Button Important: The device powers on or off. During this computer to step 6. To turn on your computer, you must install utilities manually. The LEDs...
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... the Product or visit our product support Web site at your expense. and My Book, World Edition, and WD Anywhere Access are registered trademarks; Limited Warranty WD warrants that belong to other companies. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is applicable only to...
... the Product or visit our product support Web site at your expense. and My Book, World Edition, and WD Anywhere Access are registered trademarks; Limited Warranty WD warrants that belong to other companies. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is applicable only to...
User Manual (pdf)
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Single and Dual-drive Remote Access Storage Systems My Book™ World Edition™ User Manual
Single and Dual-drive Remote Access Storage Systems My Book™ World Edition™ User Manual
User Manual (pdf)
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... Your Network-The Basics 1 2 About Your WD Product 2 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 3 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your Product 3 Free Technical Support 3 Handling Precautions 3 3 Getting Started 4 Format and Configuration 4 My Book World Edition Front and Rear View 4 Power Button 4 LED Indicators 4 Power/Activity LED 5 Capacity Gauge 5 Rear View Ports 5 4 Hardware Setup 6 5 WD Anywhere Access Setup 7 6 Using WD Anywhere Access 12 Signing In 12 Remote Access 13 Inviting Others to Share 16...
... Your Network-The Basics 1 2 About Your WD Product 2 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 3 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your Product 3 Free Technical Support 3 Handling Precautions 3 3 Getting Started 4 Format and Configuration 4 My Book World Edition Front and Rear View 4 Power Button 4 LED Indicators 4 Power/Activity LED 5 Capacity Gauge 5 Rear View Ports 5 4 Hardware Setup 6 5 WD Anywhere Access Setup 7 6 Using WD Anywhere Access 12 Signing In 12 Remote Access 13 Inviting Others to Share 16...
User Manual (pdf)
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... access Drive Management. To change the format to RAID 1 for instructions on page 42. For a list of this manual to set up centralized storage and make it available to local and remote computers. 1 Connect My Book World Edition to your computer using WD Anywhere Access™ powered by WD Anywhere Access. If WD Anywhere Access is turned off.* Follow the steps in Your Network-The Basics Congratulations on purchasing a My Book World Edition remote access storage system. Designed for home users...
... access Drive Management. To change the format to RAID 1 for instructions on page 42. For a list of this manual to set up centralized storage and make it available to local and remote computers. 1 Connect My Book World Edition to your computer using WD Anywhere Access™ powered by WD Anywhere Access. If WD Anywhere Access is turned off.* Follow the steps in Your Network-The Basics Congratulations on purchasing a My Book World Edition remote access storage system. Designed for home users...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Contents Remote Access Storage System AC Adapter Quick Install Guide Software CD Ethernet Cable Optional Accessories For more information on user's hardware configuration and operating system. System Requirements • Available 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub port) • 500 MB of available local hard drive space • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • 512 MB of RAM • Pentium® III class, 500 MHz or newer • Windows®...
... Contents Remote Access Storage System AC Adapter Quick Install Guide Software CD Ethernet Cable Optional Accessories For more information on user's hardware configuration and operating system. System Requirements • Available 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub port) • 500 MB of available local hard drive space • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • 512 MB of RAM • Pentium® III class, 500 MHz or newer • Windows®...
User Manual (pdf)
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... top of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. This information is quick and easy. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: WD Anywhere Access account info: User name: Password: E-mail: Storage device name: Registering Your Product Registering your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. Registration is...
... top of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. This information is quick and easy. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: WD Anywhere Access account info: User name: Password: E-mail: Storage device name: Registering Your Product Registering your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. Registration is...
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... minutes. For more information, see "Drive Management" on the front panel of the drive. Important: The device powers on or off (up to 30 seconds) as a Linux file system. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Getting Started Format and Configuration My Book World Edition is preformatted as the device powers up. My Book World Edition Front and Rear View A Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring) B Power Button C Power/Activity LED (outer ring) D USB Port (for maximum capacity as a large single spanned volume. The LEDs will remain off .
... minutes. For more information, see "Drive Management" on the front panel of the drive. Important: The device powers on or off (up to 30 seconds) as a Linux file system. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Getting Started Format and Configuration My Book World Edition is preformatted as the device powers up. My Book World Edition Front and Rear View A Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring) B Power Button C Power/Activity LED (outer ring) D USB Port (for maximum capacity as a large single spanned volume. The LEDs will remain off .
User Manual (pdf)
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... the drive. Recovery Button Pressing the recovery button while powering up completely. Follow the instructions below to reset the device using an Ethernet cable. • USB 2.0 port-Connects an external USB hard drive. • Power port-Connects to the supplied power adapter and cable. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED Appearance Steady Outer LED ring rotating clockwise Alternate flashing between inner and outer LED rings Rotating inner LED ring which illuminate in use RAID degraded mode. RAID rebuild mode Device is illuminated upon installation. Capacity...
... the drive. Recovery Button Pressing the recovery button while powering up completely. Follow the instructions below to reset the device using an Ethernet cable. • USB 2.0 port-Connects an external USB hard drive. • Power port-Connects to the supplied power adapter and cable. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED Appearance Steady Outer LED ring rotating clockwise Alternate flashing between inner and outer LED rings Rotating inner LED ring which illuminate in use RAID degraded mode. RAID rebuild mode Device is illuminated upon installation. Capacity...
User Manual (pdf)
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For more information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. GETTING STARTED - 6 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, this My Book device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately).
For more information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. GETTING STARTED - 6 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, this My Book device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately).
User Manual (pdf)
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... and displays the My Book World Edition main menu. Click the Start button and point to My Computer. WD ANYWHERE ACCESS SETUP - 8 Note: WD Anywhere Access is disabled on your My Book World Edition quickly set up and running. If AutoPlay is a custom version of MioNet is already installed in your CD-ROM drive. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5 WD Anywhere Access Setup This section contains instructions to get your computer, you must install utilities manually.
... and displays the My Book World Edition main menu. Click the Start button and point to My Computer. WD ANYWHERE ACCESS SETUP - 8 Note: WD Anywhere Access is disabled on your My Book World Edition quickly set up and running. If AutoPlay is a custom version of MioNet is already installed in your CD-ROM drive. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5 WD Anywhere Access Setup This section contains instructions to get your computer, you must install utilities manually.
User Manual (pdf)
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... Book World Edition, use the recover button to revert to a power outlet. See "Recovery Button" on the computer desktop? Refer to "Format New Internal Drive" on and that the power LED (outer ring) illuminates blue steadily. • Check connections-make sure that the My Book World Edition is the device not recognized under "My Computer" or on page 5. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 8 Troubleshooting To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list...
... Book World Edition, use the recover button to revert to a power outlet. See "Recovery Button" on the computer desktop? Refer to "Format New Internal Drive" on and that the power LED (outer ring) illuminates blue steadily. • Check connections-make sure that the My Book World Edition is the device not recognized under "My Computer" or on page 5. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 8 Troubleshooting To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list...
User Manual (pdf)
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... in the password again in "Recording Your WD Product Information" on page 3. 6. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. SHARED STORAGE MANAGER - 27 Once set, record them in the Confirm Password field, then click Next. APPENDIX A - Click in the Admin username and Password fields to type in the lists next to the New Date, New Time, and Time Zone fields to the Shared Storage Manager. The Initial Date & Time Setup screen displays. The Initial User & Password Setup screen...
... in the password again in "Recording Your WD Product Information" on page 3. 6. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. SHARED STORAGE MANAGER - 27 Once set, record them in the Confirm Password field, then click Next. APPENDIX A - Click in the Admin username and Password fields to type in the lists next to the New Date, New Time, and Time Zone fields to the Shared Storage Manager. The Initial Date & Time Setup screen displays. The Initial User & Password Setup screen...
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... Time. 2. Confirm that the date/time settings are correct, then click Update. Changing these settings is identified on the network. Click in the new names. SHARED STORAGE MANAGER - 30 Update Device/Workgroup Names CAUTION: The Device Name and Workgroup Name determine how the My Book World Edition is recommended only for advanced users, requiring a custom network configuration. 1. Click Update Device/Workgroup Names. 2. APPENDIX A - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Change Current Date and Time 1. Click in the lists next to the New Date, New Time, and Time...
... Time. 2. Confirm that the date/time settings are correct, then click Update. Changing these settings is identified on the network. Click in the new names. SHARED STORAGE MANAGER - 30 Update Device/Workgroup Names CAUTION: The Device Name and Workgroup Name determine how the My Book World Edition is recommended only for advanced users, requiring a custom network configuration. 1. Click Update Device/Workgroup Names. 2. APPENDIX A - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Change Current Date and Time 1. Click in the lists next to the New Date, New Time, and Time...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to change specifications at support.wdc.com and choose from its use. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support Web site at any time without notice. Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. • Knowledge Base - Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware...
... to change specifications at support.wdc.com and choose from its use. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support Web site at any time without notice. Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. • Knowledge Base - Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware...
User Manual (pdf)
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...3 Hardware setup 6 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L LED indicators 4 capacity gauge 5 Limited warranty 44 M Macintosh software update 3 My Book World Edition basics 1 connecting a USB external drive 23 connecting the device 6 front and rear view 4 software setup 7 N Network settings obtain a network address automatically 30 obtain a network address manually 31 O Obtain a network address automatic 30 manual 31 Obtaining service 44 Operating system, updating 3 P Password update 28 Ports rear 5 Power button 4 Product registration 3 R RAID settings 41 Rear view ports 5 Recovery button...
...3 Hardware setup 6 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L LED indicators 4 capacity gauge 5 Limited warranty 44 M Macintosh software update 3 My Book World Edition basics 1 connecting a USB external drive 23 connecting the device 6 front and rear view 4 software setup 7 N Network settings obtain a network address automatically 30 obtain a network address manually 31 O Obtain a network address automatic 30 manual 31 Obtaining service 44 Operating system, updating 3 P Password update 28 Ports rear 5 Power button 4 Product registration 3 R RAID settings 41 Rear view ports 5 Recovery button...
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...43 Update username and password 28 Update date/time settings 29 Update device/workgroup names 29 Update security settings 40 Update user name and password 28 Updating, operating system 3 Upgrade firmware 33 Upgrade the system firmware 33 USB external drive connections 23 User management change a user password 34 create a new user 35 delete a user 35 Username update 28 W Warranty 44 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Warranty, limited 44 WD service 46 support 46 WD Anywhere Access inviting others to share 16 remote access 13 signing in 12 WD Anywhere Access settings 33 Windows, updating 3 INDEX...
...43 Update username and password 28 Update date/time settings 29 Update device/workgroup names 29 Update security settings 40 Update user name and password 28 Updating, operating system 3 Upgrade firmware 33 Upgrade the system firmware 33 USB external drive connections 23 User management change a user password 34 create a new user 35 delete a user 35 Username update 28 W Warranty 44 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Warranty, limited 44 WD service 46 support 46 WD Anywhere Access inviting others to share 16 remote access 13 signing in 12 WD Anywhere Access settings 33 Windows, updating 3 INDEX...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... Kit Contents Network hard drive Ethernet cable AC adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and Put Your Life On It are provided for illustrative purposes only. Warranty may vary from home while at the office. • Offer your clients an easy way to change without notice. All rights reserved. Your results will vary based on user's hardware configuration and operating...
... Kit Contents Network hard drive Ethernet cable AC adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and Put Your Life On It are provided for illustrative purposes only. Warranty may vary from home while at the office. • Offer your clients an easy way to change without notice. All rights reserved. Your results will vary based on user's hardware configuration and operating...