Product Overview
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... for Windows operating systems Limited Warranty 3 years Worldwide Capacities and models 4 TB WDBCPZ0040HAL 3 TB WDBCPZ0030HAL 2 TB WDBCPZ0020HAL 1 TB WDBCPZ0010HAL Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and Put Your Life On It are registered trademarks in USB 2.0 mode 1 A USB 3.0 host and certified USB 3.0 cable are trademarks of your creative life. Total accessible capacity varies depending on user's hardware and system configuration. WD Drive Utilities™ Register your desk...
... for Windows operating systems Limited Warranty 3 years Worldwide Capacities and models 4 TB WDBCPZ0040HAL 3 TB WDBCPZ0030HAL 2 TB WDBCPZ0020HAL 1 TB WDBCPZ0010HAL Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and Put Your Life On It are registered trademarks in USB 2.0 mode 1 A USB 3.0 host and certified USB 3.0 cable are trademarks of your creative life. Total accessible capacity varies depending on user's hardware and system configuration. WD Drive Utilities™ Register your desk...
Quick Installation Guide
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...My Book Studio is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive,... free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.wd.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support....
...My Book Studio is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to other countries; Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive,... free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.wd.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support....
User Manual
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... MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUALL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System Compatibility 2 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 3 Kensington® Security Slot 4 Registering the Drive 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 7 Installing the WD Security Software 9 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 11...
... MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUALL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System Compatibility 2 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3 Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 3 Kensington® Security Slot 4 Registering the Drive 4 Handling Precautions 4 2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started 5 Connecting the Drive 5 Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO 7 Installing the WD Security Software 9 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 11...
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MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUALL 5 Using the Drive with Windows 28 Reformatting the Drive 28 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 28 6 Troubleshooting 29 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 29 Frequently Asked Questions 29 A Compliance and Warranty Information 31 Regulatory Compliance 31 FCC ... Korea only 32 Environmental Compliance (China 32 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 32 Obtaining Service 32 Limited Warranty 33 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand 33 Obtaining Service 34 Warranty 34 GNU General Public License ("GPL 35 ...
MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUALL 5 Using the Drive with Windows 28 Reformatting the Drive 28 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 28 6 Troubleshooting 29 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 29 Frequently Asked Questions 29 A Compliance and Warranty Information 31 Regulatory Compliance 31 FCC ... Korea only 32 Environmental Compliance (China 32 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 32 Obtaining Service 32 Limited Warranty 33 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand 33 Obtaining Service 34 Warranty 34 GNU General Public License ("GPL 35 ...
User Manual
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... software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. Ultra-fast data transfers-Save and access files faster than ever with hardware encryption. Designed for the Mac professional-Formatted HFS+ journaled, My Book Studio is ideal for the expert Mac user, this single drive you to set password protection and hardware encryption to secure your Mac and remains cool to the touch...
... software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. Ultra-fast data transfers-Save and access files faster than ever with hardware encryption. Designed for the Mac professional-Formatted HFS+ journaled, My Book Studio is ideal for the expert Mac user, this single drive you to set password protection and hardware encryption to secure your Mac and remains cool to the touch...
User Manual
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... install the latest software update and service pack (SP). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Studio drive and the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software are compatible with the following : • My Book Studio external hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide • WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software (included on hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Studio disk drive kit includes the following operating systems: Mac...
... install the latest software update and service pack (SP). ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 Operating System Compatibility Your My Book Studio drive and the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software are compatible with the following : • My Book Studio external hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide • WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software (included on hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL Kit Contents As shown in your My Book Studio disk drive kit includes the following operating systems: Mac...
User Manual
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... Book Studio drive has: • A power/activity indicator on the front • The power connector, interface port, and a security slot on page 29. Connection to a USB 2.0 port transfers data at the port speed-up to 5 Gb/s. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL Disk Drive Format Your My Book Studio drive is backwardcompatible with a Windows system, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 28 and "Troubleshooting" on the back Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state and activity as a single HFS+J partition for Mac OS X operating...
... Book Studio drive has: • A power/activity indicator on the front • The power connector, interface port, and a security slot on page 29. Connection to a USB 2.0 port transfers data at the port speed-up to 5 Gb/s. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL Disk Drive Format Your My Book Studio drive is backwardcompatible with a Windows system, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 28 and "Troubleshooting" on the back Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED shows the drive's power state and activity as a single HFS+J partition for Mac OS X operating...
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... latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as a portable drive. • To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the drive enclosure's air slots. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Book Studio drive to register online at http:// register.wdc.com. For more information about the Kensington security slot and available products...
... latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as a portable drive. • To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the drive enclosure's air slots. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing your My Book Studio drive to register online at http:// register.wdc.com. For more information about the Kensington security slot and available products...
User Manual
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... My Book Drive 4 CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive to your region, if required, change the power adapter as shown in Figure 3. Turn on your Mac computer: 1. Connect the My Book drive as follows: Installing Removing Installing 2. Removing 2 3 1 Figure 3. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO Installing the WD Security Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software Connecting the...
... My Book Drive 4 CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive to your region, if required, change the power adapter as shown in Figure 3. Turn on your Mac computer: 1. Connect the My Book drive as follows: Installing Removing Installing 2. Removing 2 3 1 Figure 3. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO Installing the WD Security Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software Connecting the...
User Manual
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... create a password to use as an external storage device. Click Encrypt Disk. 8. You can install to improve the performance of the drive on a Mac computer. Click Use as : Your My Book drive is a utility on the My Book drive that you selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete the backup password dialog that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 To install WD +TURBO: 1. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL a. The My Book icon now displays as Backup Disk. c. Double-click the My Book icon...
... create a password to use as an external storage device. Click Encrypt Disk. 8. You can install to improve the performance of the drive on a Mac computer. Click Use as : Your My Book drive is a utility on the My Book drive that you selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete the backup password dialog that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 To install WD +TURBO: 1. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL a. The My Book icon now displays as Backup Disk. c. Double-click the My Book icon...
User Manual
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... WD Security software allows you use as an enhanced-performance external storage device. When the computer restarts, the My Book icon looks like this: Your My Book drive is now ready to use to access the computer in the Password box and click OK: 8. To install the WD Security software: 1. Type the password that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 When the installation completes, click Yes to secure your files from unauthorized access. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL...
... WD Security software allows you use as an enhanced-performance external storage device. When the computer restarts, the My Book icon looks like this: Your My Book drive is now ready to use to access the computer in the Password box and click OK: 8. To install the WD Security software: 1. Type the password that displays: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 When the installation completes, click Yes to secure your files from unauthorized access. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL...
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Drag the WD Security application to continue and display the WD Security screen: 5. In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Security application. 4. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 See "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on the screen that displays: 3. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL 2. Read the license agreement and click Accept to the alias Applications folder on page 13.
Drag the WD Security application to continue and display the WD Security screen: 5. In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Security application. 4. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 See "Locking and Unlocking the Drive" on the screen that displays: 3. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL 2. Read the license agreement and click Accept to the alias Applications folder on page 13.
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MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you want the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 16 Type your desktop: 2. Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to remember your password on your desktop display. Double-click...
MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility Whenever you connect your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you want the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 16 Type your desktop: 2. Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to remember your password on your desktop display. Double-click...
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... you will need to deleting all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. Right- MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 27 or control-click the My Book icon on your drive, erasing or reformatting it also removes the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software and all active windows and applications before disconnecting the drive. To prevent data loss, close all of the data on your drive. Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image In addition...
... you will need to deleting all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. Right- MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE - 27 or control-click the My Book icon on your drive, erasing or reformatting it also removes the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software and all active windows and applications before disconnecting the drive. To prevent data loss, close all of the data on your drive. Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image In addition...
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... 314463 and 184006 at USB 1.1 speeds due to the computer before connecting your WD external USB drive. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? Contact the adapter card manufacturer for more information about booting from your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. TROUBLESHOOTING - 29 MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL 16 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third...
... 314463 and 184006 at USB 1.1 speeds due to the computer before connecting your WD external USB drive. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? Contact the adapter card manufacturer for more information about booting from your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. TROUBLESHOOTING - 29 MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL 16 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using either the Windows Disk Management utility or similar third...
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... Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL 1A Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand) GNU General Public License ("GPL") Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the instructions...
... Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL 1A Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand) GNU General Public License ("GPL") Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the instructions...
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... occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on your legal rights under the Australian Consumer Law. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has...
... occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on your legal rights under the Australian Consumer Law. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has...
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... warranty. Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 E-mail: support@wdc.com Warranty WD warrants that the Product may at its intended function, or (iv) stolen from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller, (ii) not used for its discretion, either repair or replace the Product with your RMA number. If you wish to make extended warranties available for any problem...
... warranty. Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 E-mail: support@wdc.com Warranty WD warrants that the Product may at its intended function, or (iv) stolen from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller, (ii) not used for its discretion, either repair or replace the Product with your RMA number. If you wish to make extended warranties available for any problem...
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... the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to replacement of the Product or supply of someone other than WD. Modification of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this product may also be downloaded at http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL product...
... the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to replacement of the Product or supply of someone other than WD. Modification of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this product may also be downloaded at http:// support.wdc.com/download/gpl. MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL product...
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T Technical support, contacting ii U Unlocking the drive 14 from the virtual CD 16 with the WD Security software 15 without the WD Security software 16 USB drive interface 3 W Warranty information 32, 33, 34 WD service 32, 34 WD technical support, contacting ii MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL INDEX - 37
T Technical support, contacting ii U Unlocking the drive 14 from the virtual CD 16 with the WD Security software 15 without the WD Security software 16 USB drive interface 3 W Warranty information 32, 33, 34 WD service 32, 34 WD technical support, contacting ii MY BOOK STUDIO USER MANUAL INDEX - 37
