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... Options 45 Checking Drive Status 46 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only 47 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 47 Opening Shares 47 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 48 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... Options 45 Checking Drive Status 46 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows only 47 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows only 47 Opening Shares 47 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 48 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... Drive Properties 49 Safely Shutting Down 50 Monitoring Alerts 51 Uninstalling the WD Quick View Icon 53 6 Using the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 55 Understanding Dashboard Components 56 Obtaining Customer Support 57 What Can I Do Now 59 7 Configuring Basic Settings 60...Creating a New Share 81 Creating a New User 82 Making a Share Public 83 Deleting a Share 83 Opening a Share 84 10 Managing Safepoints 86 Backing Up a My Book Live Drive With Safepoints 86 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
... Drive Properties 49 Safely Shutting Down 50 Monitoring Alerts 51 Uninstalling the WD Quick View Icon 53 6 Using the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Launching the My Book Live Dashboard 54 Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 55 Understanding Dashboard Components 56 Obtaining Customer Support 57 What Can I Do Now 59 7 Configuring Basic Settings 60...Creating a New Share 81 Creating a New User 82 Making a Share Public 83 Deleting a Share 83 Opening a Share 84 10 Managing Safepoints 86 Backing Up a My Book Live Drive With Safepoints 86 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
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... 112 Media Types Supported 115 Media Storage 116 Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 117 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 123 13 Troubleshooting 125 First Steps Checklist 125 Resetting the My Book Live 125 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 126 14 Regulatory and ...Warranty Information 129 Regulatory Compliance 129 Obtaining Service 130 Limited Warranty 131 GNU General Public License ("GPL 131 15 Appendix 132 TwonkyMedia 132 16 Glossary 134 17 Index 137 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE...
... 112 Media Types Supported 115 Media Storage 116 Accessing My Book Live from Media Players 117 Accessing My Book Live Using iTunes 123 13 Troubleshooting 125 First Steps Checklist 125 Resetting the My Book Live 125 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 126 14 Regulatory and ...Warranty Information 129 Regulatory Compliance 129 Obtaining Service 130 Limited Warranty 131 GNU General Public License ("GPL 131 15 Appendix 132 TwonkyMedia 132 16 Glossary 134 17 Index 137 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE...
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...- The product may result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. If liquid has been spilled on the product. - MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to the product. Do...
...- The product may result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. If liquid has been spilled on the product. - MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to the product. Do...
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Purchase Date - Serial Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 Model Number - MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 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. -
Purchase Date - Serial Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 Model Number - MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 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. -
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MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 2 Product Overview About the Drive Features About WD's Online Learning ... so you save something, it's instantly backed up all the features of your WD product. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your data. The built-in the home ...certified. Speed without the monthly fees and mysterious location of Apple® Time™ Machine backup software to this user manual can use WD's mobile apps for all your computers-Protect your precious memories and back up . Or, use all...
MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 2 Product Overview About the Drive Features About WD's Online Learning ... so you save something, it's instantly backed up all the features of your WD product. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your data. The built-in the home ...certified. Speed without the monthly fees and mysterious location of Apple® Time™ Machine backup software to this user manual can use WD's mobile apps for all your computers-Protect your precious memories and back up . Or, use all...
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...digital content is secure at home and under your control. No monthly fee. Seamlessly open, save as, and attach files to emails from anywhere with your mobile device and upload it any Mac or PC. Mac, Windows® 8, Windows® 7, and Windows Vista® computers will automatically find on your My Book Live... local drive and provides access to your content from this virtual drive. Mobilize your media with iTunes. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Serve up your music with iTunes®-The drive includes iTunes server support so you can centralize your music and video ...
...digital content is secure at home and under your control. No monthly fee. Seamlessly open, save as, and attach files to emails from anywhere with your mobile device and upload it any Mac or PC. Mac, Windows® 8, Windows® 7, and Windows Vista® computers will automatically find on your My Book Live... local drive and provides access to your content from this virtual drive. Mobilize your media with iTunes. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Serve up your music with iTunes®-The drive includes iTunes server support so you can centralize your music and video ...
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... network drive Ethernet cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Downloadable installation software My Book Live Home network drive AC adapter Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5 It's an interactive resource to help with...features. Update your product. Find in-depth, interactive information on how to explore each of their My Book Live. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL About WD's Online Learning Center WD's Online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions and software to walk users through installing ...
... network drive Ethernet cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Downloadable installation software My Book Live Home network drive AC adapter Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5 It's an interactive resource to help with...features. Update your product. Find in-depth, interactive information on how to explore each of their My Book Live. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL About WD's Online Learning Center WD's Online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions and software to walk users through installing ...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 6 Global AC Adapter Configurations MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL For information on additional accessories for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 6 Global AC Adapter Configurations MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL For information on additional accessories for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048.
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..., go to the Start or menu and select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to install the Java runtime client. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 7 System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Operating System Windows • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 or later Note: For Windows OS, you will...
..., go to the Start or menu and select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to install the Java runtime client. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 7 System Requirements MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Operating System Windows • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 or later Note: For Windows OS, you will...
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... powered on. Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio, TV transmitters. Drives may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as a portable drive.
... powered on. Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio, TV transmitters. Drives may be handled with care during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as a portable drive.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 9 Product View MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Gigabit Ethernet port Link LED Kensington® Security Slot Component Icon Gigabit Ethernet port Reset button Power port ... more information. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 125 for more information. Connects the device to a local network. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for the device.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 9 Product View MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Multi-color LED Reset button Activity LED Gigabit Ethernet port Link LED Kensington® Security Slot Component Icon Gigabit Ethernet port Reset button Power port ... more information. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. See "Resetting the My Book Live" on page 125 for more information. Connects the device to a local network. Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for the device.
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MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 13 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Getting Started Using the ...Downloads. Note: The Learning Center automatically detects your downloaded files, then double-click Setup.exe (Windows) or My Book Live Setup.dmg (Mac). all you know whether the connections are functioning properly. In the address field, type http://... Getting Started Using the Online Setup Software The online setup software walks you 'd like to set up the My Book Live device -- It's easy to download setup software for connecting your device. 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED -...
MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 13 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started Getting Started Using the ...Downloads. Note: The Learning Center automatically detects your downloaded files, then double-click Setup.exe (Windows) or My Book Live Setup.dmg (Mac). all you know whether the connections are functioning properly. In the address field, type http://... Getting Started Using the Online Setup Software The online setup software walks you 'd like to set up the My Book Live device -- It's easy to download setup software for connecting your device. 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED -...
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... standards, use the shielded Ethernet cable provided. 2. WARNING! The unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the drive. Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is upright as shown in the illustration above and nothing is ready when the LED stops flashing...
... standards, use the shielded Ethernet cable provided. 2. WARNING! The unit powers up (approximately three minutes) before configuring the drive. Physically Connecting the Drive 4 2 1 3 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is upright as shown in the illustration above and nothing is ready when the LED stops flashing...
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... on the top is the Activity LED, and the one on the bottom is not operational. Drive has begun loading the Operating System (OS). MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Checking the Front Panel LED The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs.
... on the top is the Activity LED, and the one on the bottom is not operational. Drive has begun loading the Operating System (OS). MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Checking the Front Panel LED The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs.
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...both ends of the unit prior to connecting your home or small office network. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL State LED Link up - 1000 Mbps Link Link idle Link busy Activity Activity Appearance Green Off Green - Active communication is plugged ...in "Physically Connecting the Drive" on page 11, connect your My Book Live device to Your Network 1. Blinks State Description Cable is in progress....
...both ends of the unit prior to connecting your home or small office network. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 13 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL State LED Link up - 1000 Mbps Link Link idle Link busy Activity Activity Appearance Green Off Green - Active communication is plugged ...in "Physically Connecting the Drive" on page 11, connect your My Book Live device to Your Network 1. Blinks State Description Cable is in progress....
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Select your device. 4. When the LED on your computer screen. The software will discover your My Book Live device, then click Next. 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 Continue following the instructions on the screen and outlined in "Creating a Personal Cloud with WD 2Go and Registration" on page 15 If your device is not detected, continue to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on your device turns a solid green, click Next on page 15. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 3.
Select your device. 4. When the LED on your computer screen. The software will discover your My Book Live device, then click Next. 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 14 Continue following the instructions on the screen and outlined in "Creating a Personal Cloud with WD 2Go and Registration" on page 15 If your device is not detected, continue to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on your device turns a solid green, click Next on page 15. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 3.
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Once you log in, WD 2go mounts your My Book Live device to your My Book Live personal cloud storage. Creating a Personal Cloud with WD 2Go and Registration WD 2go web access...or PC. *WD 2go is : Pugged into a working outlet. Connected to contact WD Support. No My Book Live found screen displays when the setup software can not be found, select WD Support for additional suggestions or to your remote folders are... not supported by Mac Leopard (OS X 10.5.x) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Connecting and Troubleshooting The Connect -
Once you log in, WD 2go mounts your My Book Live device to your My Book Live personal cloud storage. Creating a Personal Cloud with WD 2Go and Registration WD 2go web access...or PC. *WD 2go is : Pugged into a working outlet. Connected to contact WD Support. No My Book Live found screen displays when the setup software can not be found, select WD Support for additional suggestions or to your remote folders are... not supported by Mac Leopard (OS X 10.5.x) CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 15 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL Connecting and Troubleshooting The Connect -
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...new account, then click Next. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 16 On the User Authentication screen, select a My Book Live user account from WD. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1. Check your email to your spam filter does not allow email from the pull-down menu. Enter your device, if not... already selected. 2. On the Personal Cloud screen, place a check in the "Also use this information to register My Book Live" checkbox to ...
...new account, then click Next. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 16 On the User Authentication screen, select a My Book Live user account from WD. MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 1. Check your email to your spam filter does not allow email from the pull-down menu. Enter your device, if not... already selected. 2. On the Personal Cloud screen, place a check in the "Also use this information to register My Book Live" checkbox to ...
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...drive, dragging and dropping files to and from it. Configure the drive using the My Book Live dashboard. (See "Using the My Book Live Dashboard" on page 54.) Save and restore files using Windows File History (see "Using ...the drive to your device or click Finish to begin using Windows Explorer. You've successfully setup your My Book Live device, and can now click one of the links on page 39). Getting Started Without the Online Setup ... File Explorer . 3. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 17 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 5. You can still: Use your My...
...drive, dragging and dropping files to and from it. Configure the drive using the My Book Live dashboard. (See "Using the My Book Live Dashboard" on page 54.) Save and restore files using Windows File History (see "Using ...the drive to your device or click Finish to begin using Windows Explorer. You've successfully setup your My Book Live device, and can now click one of the links on page 39). Getting Started Without the Online Setup ... File Explorer . 3. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 17 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL 5. You can still: Use your My...