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Share files with PC and Mac computers, stream media to your wireless router for shared storage on your content, double-safe, enjoyable anywhere. My Book® Live™ Duo Personal Cloud Storage All your home network. And with secure, remote access and apps for your mobile devices. Connects to your wireless router with easy setup Double-safe backup and storage for PC and Mac® computers Secure remote access and mobile apps Connect this powerful drive to your entertainment center and access files onthe-go with RAID 1 technology, you have double-safe backup for your data.
Share files with PC and Mac computers, stream media to your wireless router for shared storage on your content, double-safe, enjoyable anywhere. My Book® Live™ Duo Personal Cloud Storage All your home network. And with secure, remote access and apps for your mobile devices. Connects to your wireless router with easy setup Double-safe backup and storage for PC and Mac® computers Secure remote access and mobile apps Connect this powerful drive to your entertainment center and access files onthe-go with RAID 1 technology, you have double-safe backup for your data.
User Manual
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... (http://www.wd.com/setup). To help for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by using My Book Live Duo software (see "System Settings...
... (http://www.wd.com/setup). To help for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by using My Book Live Duo software (see "System Settings...
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... 5 System Requirements 7 Preinstallation Instructions 7 Handling Precautions 8 Specifications 8 Product View 9 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 10 Getting Started Using the Online Setup Software 10 Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS 17 What Can I Do Now 21 4 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 22 Using WD SmartWare™ (Windows Only... View Shortcut Options 44 Checking Drive Status 45 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only 45 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 46 Opening Shares 46 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... 5 System Requirements 7 Preinstallation Instructions 7 Handling Precautions 8 Specifications 8 Product View 9 3 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 10 Getting Started Using the Online Setup Software 10 Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS 17 What Can I Do Now 21 4 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 22 Using WD SmartWare™ (Windows Only... View Shortcut Options 44 Checking Drive Status 45 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only 45 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 46 Opening Shares 46 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Serial Number - Model Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL - Purchase Date - Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the bottom of the device. - System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com.
If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Serial Number - Model Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL - Purchase Date - Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the bottom of the device. - System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com.
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...Mac, go to install the Java runtime client. Preinstallation Instructions Before installing the drive, select a suitable place for the system for initial setup and software downloads. Place the system in a place that is only supported when running on the top and bottom of the drive,...; Clean and dust free • On a stable surface free from electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio and television receivers. System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Operating System Windows® • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista® • Windows XP (32 bit)...
...Mac, go to install the Java runtime client. Preinstallation Instructions Before installing the drive, select a suitable place for the system for initial setup and software downloads. Place the system in a place that is only supported when running on the top and bottom of the drive,...; Clean and dust free • On a stable surface free from electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio and television receivers. System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Operating System Windows® • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista® • Windows XP (32 bit)...
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...drive and get started using your OS from WD's Online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup. Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software Before plugging in your My Book Live Duo device, use the following steps to your operating system (OS). Open a web browser. Note:... the software necessary to do is easy to download setup software for connecting your downloaded files, then double-click Setup.exe (Windows) or My Book Live Duo Setup.dmg (Mac). If you have to setup your Network Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) What Can I Do...
...drive and get started using your OS from WD's Online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup. Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software Before plugging in your My Book Live Duo device, use the following steps to your operating system (OS). Open a web browser. Note:... the software necessary to do is easy to download setup software for connecting your downloaded files, then double-click Setup.exe (Windows) or My Book Live Duo Setup.dmg (Mac). If you have to setup your Network Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) What Can I Do...
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... to ensure that your device is not detected, continue to your router. • Displaying a solid green light on your My Book Live device, then click Next. No My Book Live Duo found screen displays when the setup software can not find the device on the front. 4. Select your system. 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14... • If your device is : • Pugged into a working outlet. • Connected to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on page 14, Connecting and Troubleshooting The Connect - MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 5.
... to ensure that your device is not detected, continue to your router. • Displaying a solid green light on your My Book Live device, then click Next. No My Book Live Duo found screen displays when the setup software can not find the device on the front. 4. Select your system. 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14... • If your device is : • Pugged into a working outlet. • Connected to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on page 14, Connecting and Troubleshooting The Connect - MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 5.
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MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Note: You may need to check your email spam folder if your device or click Finish to begin using your spam filter does not allow email from WD. 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 16 You've successfully setup your My Book Live Duo device, and can now click one of the links on the screen to close the setup wizard.
MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Note: You may need to check your email spam folder if your device or click Finish to begin using your spam filter does not allow email from WD. 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 16 You've successfully setup your My Book Live Duo device, and can now click one of the links on the screen to close the setup wizard.
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...the Drive" on page 11). 2. On the Start Menu, select Desktop, 3. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) If you do not use the online setup software to get started, you can now drag and drop files into the shared media... Folder As an alternative to using the online setup software, open the drive as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping files to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, Shared Videos, and Software subfolders. Click > Computer > Network > My Book Live Duo, and locate the drive's Public folder. Physically...
...the Drive" on page 11). 2. On the Start Menu, select Desktop, 3. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Getting Started Without the Online Setup Software (Windows & Mac OS) If you do not use the online setup software to get started, you can now drag and drop files into the shared media... Folder As an alternative to using the online setup software, open the drive as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping files to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, Shared Videos, and Software subfolders. Click > Computer > Network > My Book Live Duo, and locate the drive's Public folder. Physically...
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... list. • Select the Reconnect at http://www.wd.com/setup. 3. Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard to Set Up Your Drive To access the My Book Live Duo dashboard to set up your drive (see page 11). 2. Map the My Book Live Duo Public folder for your My Book Live Duo device, use WD Quick View to set up your network...
... list. • Select the Reconnect at http://www.wd.com/setup. 3. Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard to Set Up Your Drive To access the My Book Live Duo dashboard to set up your drive (see page 11). 2. Map the My Book Live Duo Public folder for your My Book Live Duo device, use WD Quick View to set up your network...
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... compatible network drive or network share Access photos and files on the My Book Live Duo drive from my iPhone, iPod page 94 touch, iPad, or Android device Access files on the My Book Live Duo device remotely at http://www.wd.com/setup. The most common activities are listed below is accessible as ITunes page 70...
... compatible network drive or network share Access photos and files on the My Book Live Duo drive from my iPhone, iPod page 94 touch, iPad, or Android device Access files on the My Book Live Duo device remotely at http://www.wd.com/setup. The most common activities are listed below is accessible as ITunes page 70...
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Double-click WD SmartWare Setup file. 7. Click the Product Downloads button to complete the installation. 8. Follow the on page 24.) BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES - 23 Access your downloaded files, ... SmartWare Home Screen" on -screen instructions to display the Install Downloads screen: 4. Access the Online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup. 2. Select My Book Live. In the WD SmartWare box, click Download. 5. Installing WD SmartWare Software Installing WD SmartWare 1. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 3. Click the Launch WD SmartWare button to your computer. 6.
Double-click WD SmartWare Setup file. 7. Click the Product Downloads button to complete the installation. 8. Follow the on page 24.) BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES - 23 Access your downloaded files, ... SmartWare Home Screen" on -screen instructions to display the Install Downloads screen: 4. Access the Online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup. 2. Select My Book Live. In the WD SmartWare box, click Download. 5. Installing WD SmartWare Software Installing WD SmartWare 1. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 3. Click the Launch WD SmartWare button to your computer. 6.
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... at http://www.wd.com/setup. 2. MANAGING YOUR DRIVE WITH WD QUICK VIEW - 43 The Mac icon is blue . Note: For Windows OS, WD Quick View installs when you can perform important functions such as launching WD SmartWare or checking drive status quickly. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 5 Managing Your ... Quick View Shortcut Options Checking Drive Status Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only) Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only) Opening Shares Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard Mapping the Drive (Windows only) Creating a Shortcut to install the WD Quick View icon. 1.
... at http://www.wd.com/setup. 2. MANAGING YOUR DRIVE WITH WD QUICK VIEW - 43 The Mac icon is blue . Note: For Windows OS, WD Quick View installs when you can perform important functions such as launching WD SmartWare or checking drive status quickly. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 5 Managing Your ... Quick View Shortcut Options Checking Drive Status Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only) Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only) Opening Shares Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard Mapping the Drive (Windows only) Creating a Shortcut to install the WD Quick View icon. 1.
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... of the zip file to select your Mac. 6. Double-click WD Quick View Setup file. 7. Follow the Quick View installer, following the directions on the screen. Select the desired option. Move the pointer over or click to your My Book Live Duo drive and display a submenu: 3. or left-click the WD Quick View icon...
... of the zip file to select your Mac. 6. Double-click WD Quick View Setup file. 7. Follow the Quick View installer, following the directions on the screen. Select the desired option. Move the pointer over or click to your My Book Live Duo drive and display a submenu: 3. or left-click the WD Quick View icon...
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.... The Welcome screen displays. (See "Using the My Book Live Duo Dashboard" on the WD Quick View submenu. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard Select Dashboard on the WD Quick View submenu. Select Map [My Book Live Duo name] on the WD Quick View submenu to the Public... Share (Windows only) Note: Mac OS X automatically displays a Public share icon on the desktop, and you can occur if the username and password of the My Book Live Duo username and password specified during setup.
.... The Welcome screen displays. (See "Using the My Book Live Duo Dashboard" on the WD Quick View submenu. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Launching the My Book Live Duo Dashboard Select Dashboard on the WD Quick View submenu. Select Map [My Book Live Duo name] on the WD Quick View submenu to the Public... Share (Windows only) Note: Mac OS X automatically displays a Public share icon on the desktop, and you can occur if the username and password of the My Book Live Duo username and password specified during setup.
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... and restrict access to display the Main Settings screen. 3. On the Home screen, select your My Book Live Duo drive under Storage. 4. Click the Settings tab to the files on your My Book Live Duo device as you started. Click Setup Drive button. 1. Double-click the drive, or right-click and select View device webpage from . . . Click...
... and restrict access to display the Main Settings screen. 3. On the Home screen, select your My Book Live Duo drive under Storage. 4. Click the Settings tab to the files on your My Book Live Duo device as you started. Click Setup Drive button. 1. Double-click the drive, or right-click and select View device webpage from . . . Click...
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... drive or right-click and select Invoke. Starting the My Book Live Duo Dashboard 1. Windows XP, 1. My Book Live Duo Setup Application, • Select Dashboard on the online setup software wizard final page. USING THE MY BOOK LIVE DUO DASHBOARD - 54 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL IF you want to access the My Book Live Duo Dashboard: When you select an option on the network. Click...
... drive or right-click and select Invoke. Starting the My Book Live Duo Dashboard 1. Windows XP, 1. My Book Live Duo Setup Application, • Select Dashboard on the online setup software wizard final page. USING THE MY BOOK LIVE DUO DASHBOARD - 54 MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL IF you want to access the My Book Live Duo Dashboard: When you select an option on the network. Click...
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... additional information on connecting a DLNA device to your local area network so you may need to access a Settings/Network Setup page in the user interface to establish connection so that your My Book Live Duo device on the device and treats it as an iTunes repository, making it possible to stream music files from...
... additional information on connecting a DLNA device to your local area network so you may need to access a Settings/Network Setup page in the user interface to establish connection so that your My Book Live Duo device on the device and treats it as an iTunes repository, making it possible to stream music files from...
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...USB Drive (Windows only) Select Create Shortcut on the desktop. Creating a Shortcut to send the current Windows username and password instead of the My Book Live Duo drive do not match the current Window's username and password information. Select the desired letter from the Drive drop-down list. 5. Click the ... Quick View submenu for your USB drive and display a submenu: 3. Right- This can occur if the username and password of the My Book Live Duo device username and password specified during setup. or left-click the WD Quick View icon in the system tray to select your USB Drive.
...USB Drive (Windows only) Select Create Shortcut on the desktop. Creating a Shortcut to send the current Windows username and password instead of the My Book Live Duo drive do not match the current Window's username and password information. Select the desired letter from the Drive drop-down list. 5. Click the ... Quick View submenu for your USB drive and display a submenu: 3. Right- This can occur if the username and password of the My Book Live Duo device username and password specified during setup. or left-click the WD Quick View icon in the system tray to select your USB Drive.
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...Setup or WD SmartWare is unable to restore your firewall/security settings after you perform the above steps. Remember to detect a My Book Live Duo device, then certain network protocols may not support a format to serve that the unit is available through my digital media adapter. There are open the My Book Live Duo... or display it is not blinking. Depending on page 82. Wait 60 seconds. 5. See "Creating a New Share" on the digital media adapter device that you vulnerable to the drive. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Setup or WD SmartWare is unable to play.
...Setup or WD SmartWare is unable to restore your firewall/security settings after you perform the above steps. Remember to detect a My Book Live Duo device, then certain network protocols may not support a format to serve that the unit is available through my digital media adapter. There are open the My Book Live Duo... or display it is not blinking. Depending on page 82. Wait 60 seconds. 5. See "Creating a New Share" on the digital media adapter device that you vulnerable to the drive. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Setup or WD SmartWare is unable to play.