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... Page 17 Common Tasks 27 5 Managing Users and Groups 29 About Users 29 About Groups 34 6 Managing Shares 37 About Shares 37 7 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 40 Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Device 40 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 40 Access Your Files with iOS and... Android Mobile Apps 41 8 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 43 About Backups 43 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 43 MY CLOUD USER MANUAL iii
... Page 17 Common Tasks 27 5 Managing Users and Groups 29 About Users 29 About Groups 34 6 Managing Shares 37 About Shares 37 7 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 40 Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Device 40 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 40 Access Your Files with iOS and... Android Mobile Apps 41 8 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 43 About Backups 43 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 43 MY CLOUD USER MANUAL iii
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... Media 83 Utilities 83 Notifications 90 Firmware Update 92 13 Regulatory Information 95 Regulatory Compliance 95 14 Appendices 97 Appendix A: My Cloud Quick User Guide 97 Appendix B: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 100 Appendix C: My Cloud Action Icons 101 Appendix D: My Cloud Device URLs and Names 103 Appendix E: Creating a User Import File 104 MY CLOUD USER MANUAL iv
... Media 83 Utilities 83 Notifications 90 Firmware Update 92 13 Regulatory Information 95 Regulatory Compliance 95 14 Appendices 97 Appendix A: My Cloud Quick User Guide 97 Appendix B: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 100 Appendix C: My Cloud Action Icons 101 Appendix D: My Cloud Device URLs and Names 103 Appendix E: Creating a User Import File 104 MY CLOUD USER MANUAL iv
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Appendix F: Replacing the SO-DIMM Memory Module 106 15 Index 108 MY CLOUD USER MANUAL v
Appendix F: Replacing the SO-DIMM Memory Module 106 15 Index 108 MY CLOUD USER MANUAL v
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...has been exposed to assure personal safety. If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to rain or water.... If an extension cord is used with this product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 1 Making sure the drive is damaged or frayed. - Do not locate this product where persons will protect you if you...
...has been exposed to assure personal safety. If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to rain or water.... If an extension cord is used with this product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 1 Making sure the drive is damaged or frayed. - Do not locate this product where persons will protect you if you...
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Serial Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Model Number - System and Software Notes MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2 IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the back of the device. - Purchase Date -
Serial Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Model Number - System and Software Notes MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2 IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the back of the device. - Purchase Date -
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Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit is recommended to maximize performance.) MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview Package Contents Requirements Product Components Pre-installation Instructions Handling Precautions Package Contents My Cloud device Shielded Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide For information on additional accessories for technical...
Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit is recommended to maximize performance.) MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview Package Contents Requirements Product Components Pre-installation Instructions Handling Precautions Package Contents My Cloud device Shielded Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide For information on additional accessories for technical...
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Product Components 2-Bay Front View (My Cloud PR2100) Power button Drive Bay Doors USB Copy button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps.
Product Components 2-Bay Front View (My Cloud PR2100) Power button Drive Bay Doors USB Copy button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps.
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4-Bay Front View (My Cloud PR4100) LCD Display Power USB Copy button USB 3.0 port 4-Bay Back View (My Cloud PR4100) Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Kensington® Security Slot MY CLOUD USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Scroll buttons Drive Bay Doors Drive LEDs Reset button USB 3.0 port USB 3.0 port Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports 6
4-Bay Front View (My Cloud PR4100) LCD Display Power USB Copy button USB 3.0 port 4-Bay Back View (My Cloud PR4100) Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Kensington® Security Slot MY CLOUD USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Scroll buttons Drive Bay Doors Drive LEDs Reset button USB 3.0 port USB 3.0 port Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports 6
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... equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device. A condition, such as system hang. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 7
... equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device. A condition, such as system hang. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 7
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... from vibration. Well ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings. Away from fields of link is not in progress. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 8
... from vibration. Well ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings. Away from fields of link is not in progress. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 8
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... the front of the device will be solid red until new volumes are a few steps you . 2. Note: After the My Cloud device is facing the correct direction. 3. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 Pull the handle on the front of the hard disk drive toward you need to take in your My... Cloud device. Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Physically Connecting your Device" on page 10 and "...
... the front of the device will be solid red until new volumes are a few steps you . 2. Note: After the My Cloud device is facing the correct direction. 3. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 Pull the handle on the front of the hard disk drive toward you need to take in your My... Cloud device. Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Physically Connecting your Device" on page 10 and "...
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...in the illustration above and nothing is ready when the power LED stops blinking and turns a solid blue. 5. Important: Wait for the My Cloud device to Getting Started with FCC Part 15 Class B and EN-55022/ EN-55024 Class B. 1. When the power LED on the top ...of the Ethernet cable directly into the power supply socket on the back of the power adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 10 You will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all processes currently being performed. Physically Connecting your device turns a solid blue, continue to...
...in the illustration above and nothing is ready when the power LED stops blinking and turns a solid blue. 5. Important: Wait for the My Cloud device to Getting Started with FCC Part 15 Class B and EN-55022/ EN-55024 Class B. 1. When the power LED on the top ...of the Ethernet cable directly into the power supply socket on the back of the power adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 10 You will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all processes currently being performed. Physically Connecting your device turns a solid blue, continue to...
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...using your web browser (for browser requirements, see "Web Browsers" on page 43.) 1. My Cloud PR2100 My Cloud PR4100 Your Windows URL is ... http://mycloudPR2100.local http://mycloudPR4100.local MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 Use the following steps to display the welcome page. 2. If you choose not...WD Sync app at http://www.mycloud.com/learn/ #mc_download. My Cloud Device Online Setup After connecting your device name is... Note: To keep all of your My Cloud content synchronized to your My Cloud device. 3. The setup function begins searching for your device, you can...
...using your web browser (for browser requirements, see "Web Browsers" on page 43.) 1. My Cloud PR2100 My Cloud PR4100 Your Windows URL is ... http://mycloudPR2100.local http://mycloudPR4100.local MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 Use the following steps to display the welcome page. 2. If you choose not...WD Sync app at http://www.mycloud.com/learn/ #mc_download. My Cloud Device Online Setup After connecting your device name is... Note: To keep all of your My Cloud content synchronized to your My Cloud device. 3. The setup function begins searching for your device, you can...
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Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital End User License Agreement. If you agree, click I agree check box. 5. The Getting Started screen appears. 6. The Choose your language screen appears: 3. Enter a password... fields blank. From the drop-down list, select the language you'd like to enter a password because you do not need to use for the user interface. 4. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 12 Click Login. The login page appears: GETTING STARTED 2. Click Continue. You do not wish to the previous page and click the...
Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital End User License Agreement. If you agree, click I agree check box. 5. The Getting Started screen appears. 6. The Choose your language screen appears: 3. Enter a password... fields blank. From the drop-down list, select the language you'd like to enter a password because you do not need to use for the user interface. 4. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 12 Click Login. The login page appears: GETTING STARTED 2. Click Continue. You do not wish to the previous page and click the...
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... page appears. They will receives an email with instructions on page 17. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 13 Continue the above step for all user accounts you entered an email address, ensure that the user checks their email account. Click Next. Note: If you 'd like to create an account ...Address. 11. The email address is needed if you 'd like to add. Click Next. GETTING STARTED 8. Enter the user name, first name, last name, and email address for cloud access. - For instructions on using your mobile devices with remote access capability. If you want to enter ...
... page appears. They will receives an email with instructions on page 17. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 13 Continue the above step for all user accounts you entered an email address, ensure that the user checks their email account. Click Next. Note: If you 'd like to create an account ...Address. 11. The email address is needed if you 'd like to add. Click Next. GETTING STARTED 8. Enter the user name, first name, last name, and email address for cloud access. - For instructions on using your mobile devices with remote access capability. If you want to enter ...
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... You can now drag and drop files into (and from) the shared media folders using Windows Explorer. GETTING STARTED Accessing Content The My Cloud device's Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. The existing content of the subfolders are two ways to alias... shared folders using Windows Explorer. Double-click the Public folder to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 14 The device's Public and private folders (shares) appear. 2. You can now drag and drop files into (and from...
... You can now drag and drop files into (and from) the shared media folders using Windows Explorer. GETTING STARTED Accessing Content The My Cloud device's Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. The existing content of the subfolders are two ways to alias... shared folders using Windows Explorer. Double-click the Public folder to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 14 The device's Public and private folders (shares) appear. 2. You can now drag and drop files into (and from...
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Right-click the Public folder and select Map Network Drive from the Drive drop-down list. 4. Select an available letter from the menu. 3. Your Public drive is now mapped. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 15 Click Finish. GETTING STARTED Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the My Cloud Public folder for a list of device names). 2. In Windows Explorer, under Network, click the My Cloud device (see "Appendix D: My Cloud Device URLs and Names" on page 103 for quick access in the future: 1. Select the Reconnect at login check box. 5.
Right-click the Public folder and select Map Network Drive from the Drive drop-down list. 4. Select an available letter from the menu. 3. Your Public drive is now mapped. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 15 Click Finish. GETTING STARTED Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the My Cloud Public folder for a list of device names). 2. In Windows Explorer, under Network, click the My Cloud device (see "Appendix D: My Cloud Device URLs and Names" on page 103 for quick access in the future: 1. Select the Reconnect at login check box. 5.
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...IP address of your My Cloud device under Storage. 5. The IP address is displayed in the Network Profile area. 2. For My Cloud PR4100, on your needs. Click Go. 1. Double-click the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from . . . MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 16 The IP... address appears in the browser's address field (see "Getting Started without My Cloud Online Setup" on page ...
...IP address of your My Cloud device under Storage. 5. The IP address is displayed in the Network Profile area. 2. For My Cloud PR4100, on your needs. Click Go. 1. Double-click the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from . . . MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 16 The IP... address appears in the browser's address field (see "Getting Started without My Cloud Online Setup" on page ...
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...overview of the status of the device's main functions with links for updating settings. 1 Information Icons 2 Navigation Icons 3 Status and Update Panels MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 17 Double-click the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from . . . Windows 7 Mac OS X Mobile Devices ...THEN . . . 1. In the Address bar, enter http://. Double-click the My Cloud device on the network. In the Address bar, enter http://.local. Android Devices: 1. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE IF you want...
...overview of the status of the device's main functions with links for updating settings. 1 Information Icons 2 Navigation Icons 3 Status and Update Panels MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 17 Double-click the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from . . . Windows 7 Mac OS X Mobile Devices ...THEN . . . 1. In the Address bar, enter http://. Double-click the My Cloud device on the network. In the Address bar, enter http://.local. Android Devices: 1. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE IF you want...
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... An instant overview of the status of the user currently logged into the My Cloud device. Grant users full or limited access to access the My Cloud Getting Started Wizard, Help, Support, and About information. Shares Cloud Access Create, change , and delete user accounts. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 18 Alert Notifications Click to display the USB device(s) connected...
... An instant overview of the status of the user currently logged into the My Cloud device. Grant users full or limited access to access the My Cloud Getting Started Wizard, Help, Support, and About information. Shares Cloud Access Create, change , and delete user accounts. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 18 Alert Notifications Click to display the USB device(s) connected...