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...(RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or Answer ID. Documentation -Get manuals, installation guides, and documentation for support have your first telephone contact with other WD users Online Learning Center-Start here to register your... My Cloud device (http:// www.mycloud.com/learn/). This 30-day period starts on the date of your product online at the best ...
...(RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or Answer ID. Documentation -Get manuals, installation guides, and documentation for support have your first telephone contact with other WD users Online Learning Center-Start here to register your... My Cloud device (http:// www.mycloud.com/learn/). This 30-day period starts on the date of your product online at the best ...
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...Started 9 Preparing your My Cloud Device for Use 9 Getting Started with My Cloud Online Setup 11 Getting Started without My Cloud Online Setup 11 Accessing Content... 14 4 The Dashboard at a Glance 16 Launching the Dashboard 16 The Dashboard Home 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 ...
...Started 9 Preparing your My Cloud Device for Use 9 Getting Started with My Cloud Online Setup 11 Getting Started without My Cloud Online Setup 11 Accessing Content... 14 4 The Dashboard at a Glance 16 Launching the Dashboard 16 The Dashboard Home 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 ...
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...Job 48 Deleting a Backup Job 48 Cloud Backups 49 Camera Backups 51 9 ...and iTunes 64 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using Media Players 66 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using iTunes 67 12 ...Configuring Settings 68 General 68 Network 75 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...
...Job 48 Deleting a Backup Job 48 Cloud Backups 49 Camera Backups 51 9 ...and iTunes 64 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using Media Players 66 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using iTunes 67 12 ...Configuring Settings 68 General 68 Network 75 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...
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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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... or plug is standing upright also helps prevent overheating. Operate this product only from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 1 Improper use , and servicing. Follow all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. Never push objects...
... or plug is standing upright also helps prevent overheating. Operate this product only from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 1 Improper use , and servicing. Follow all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. Never push objects...
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Purchase Date - System and Software Notes MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2 Serial Number - Model Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. 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 - System and Software Notes MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2 Serial Number - Model Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. 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. -
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... Chrome 31.0 and later on your region. 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 this product, visit: US Europe... 10.8) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers. Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit is recommended to maximize performance.) MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 3
... Chrome 31.0 and later on your region. 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 this product, visit: US Europe... 10.8) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers. Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit is recommended to maximize performance.) MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 3
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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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.... LEDs Front Panel Power LED The following table describes the front panel power LED behavior. Device is in a powered up state. Device is off. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 7 State Power Down Standby Powering Up Power Up Device at fault, such as a network cable having become unplugged, which requires you to a local...
.... LEDs Front Panel Power LED The following table describes the front panel power LED behavior. Device is in a powered up state. Device is off. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 7 State Power Down Standby Powering Up Power Up Device at fault, such as a network cable having become unplugged, which requires you to a local...
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... precision instruments and must be handled with the cable latch on . Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio, and television receivers. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 8 Blinks State Description Cable or device is not operational. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back Panel Ethernet (Network) LEDs The following precautions when unpacking and installing...
... precision instruments and must be handled with the cable latch on . Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio, and television receivers. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 8 Blinks State Description Cable or device is not operational. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back Panel Ethernet (Network) LEDs The following precautions when unpacking and installing...
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...connect it, and wait for the Power LED on page 53. Note: After the My Cloud device is facing the correct direction. 3. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 3 Getting Started Preparing your My Cloud Device for Use Getting Started with the drive(s) pre-installed, continue to prepare your device ...for use. Adding a Hard Disk Drive to your My Cloud Device for Use There are created. For...
...connect it, and wait for the Power LED on page 53. Note: After the My Cloud device is facing the correct direction. 3. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 3 Getting Started Preparing your My Cloud Device for Use Getting Started with the drive(s) pre-installed, continue to prepare your device ...for use. Adding a Hard Disk Drive to your My Cloud Device for Use There are created. For...
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...outlet. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to comply with My Cloud Online Setup. Important: The provided shielded Ethernet cable must be lost. Important: Wait for the My Cloud device to finish powering up automatically. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 10 You will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all processes...before configuring it is blocking or covering the slots and openings on your Device GETTING STARTED Follow the steps below to connect 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...
...outlet. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to comply with My Cloud Online Setup. Important: The provided shielded Ethernet cable must be lost. Important: Wait for the My Cloud device to finish powering up automatically. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 10 You will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all processes...before configuring it is blocking or covering the slots and openings on your Device GETTING STARTED Follow the steps below to connect 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...
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...also change to the new name. Open a browser and enter your device. My Cloud PR2100 My Cloud PR4100 Your Windows URL is ... Open a web browser and type http://mycloud.com/setup to your My Cloud device as listed below, then click Enter. On the Welcome page, click Get ...for your device name at http://www.mycloud.com/learn/ #mc_download. http://mycloudPR2100.local http://mycloudPR4100.local MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 GETTING STARTED Getting Started with My Cloud Online Setup The online setup process walks you can still: Configure the device using the My...
...also change to the new name. Open a browser and enter your device. My Cloud PR2100 My Cloud PR4100 Your Windows URL is ... Open a web browser and type http://mycloud.com/setup to your My Cloud device as listed below, then click Enter. On the Welcome page, click Get ...for your device name at http://www.mycloud.com/learn/ #mc_download. http://mycloudPR2100.local http://mycloudPR4100.local MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 GETTING STARTED Getting Started with My Cloud Online Setup The online setup process walks you can still: Configure the device using the My...
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... haven't set one up yet. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 12 The Choose your language screen appears: 3. You do not wish to use for the user interface. 4. The Getting Started screen appears. 6. Click Continue. Click Login. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital End User License Agreement. If...
... haven't set one up yet. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 12 The Choose your language screen appears: 3. You do not wish to use for the user interface. 4. The Getting Started screen appears. 6. Click Continue. Click Login. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital End User License Agreement. If...
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...Save. They will receives an email with Internet access and from the My Cloud desktop app. 9. Enter the user name, first name, last name, and email address for cloud access. - MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 13 The Setup Cloud Access page appears. The email address is needed if you want to your... First Name, Last Name, and Email Address. 11. Note: The My Cloud app provides free remote access to create an ...
...Save. They will receives an email with Internet access and from the My Cloud desktop app. 9. Enter the user name, first name, last name, and email address for cloud access. - MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 13 The Setup Cloud Access page appears. The email address is needed if you want to your... First Name, Last Name, and Email Address. 11. Note: The My Cloud app provides free remote access to create an ...
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... click Finder > Preferences > General and make an alias. Instead of device names) under the shared items in the side bar. 2. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 14 If presented with an authorization page, enter your share credentials. Click Computer. 3. Click or Start > Computer > Network > My... Cloud device (see "Preparing your desktop, create an alias. Once you want to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared ...
... click Finder > Preferences > General and make an alias. Instead of device names) under the shared items in the side bar. 2. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 14 If presented with an authorization page, enter your share credentials. Click Computer. 3. Click or Start > Computer > Network > My... Cloud device (see "Preparing your desktop, create an alias. Once you want to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared ...
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Click Finish. 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. GETTING STARTED Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the My Cloud Public folder for a list of device names). 2. Select the Reconnect at login check box. 5. Your Public drive is now mapped. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 15 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.
Click Finish. 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. GETTING STARTED Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the My Cloud Public folder for a list of device names). 2. Select the Reconnect at login check box. 5. Your Public drive is now mapped. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 15 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.
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.... http:// (Windows) (Example: http://mycloudPR2100) - For My Cloud PR4100, on page 11. Or, click Settings, then click Network. In the right panel, locate your My Cloud device in the Network Profile area. 2. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 16 A web browser or Windows Explorer Using Device... Name: 1. Click Go. For My Cloud PR2100, click Settings, then click Network. The IP address...
.... http:// (Windows) (Example: http://mycloudPR2100) - For My Cloud PR4100, on page 11. Or, click Settings, then click Network. In the right panel, locate your My Cloud device in the Network Profile area. 2. MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 16 A web browser or Windows Explorer Using Device... Name: 1. Click Go. For My Cloud PR2100, click Settings, then click Network. The IP address...
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...the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from . . . iOS Devices: 1. In the right panel, locate your My Cloud device under Storage. 4. Double-click the My Cloud device on the network. In the Address bar, enter http://.local. Android Devices: 1. Click > Computer. 2. In... from the resulting menu. 1. Click the Safari icon > bookmark icon > Bonjour. 2. Open a browser. 2. The Dashboard Home Page The My Cloud Home page has an information bar at the top, a navigation icon bar across the page, and an instant overview of the status of the device...
...the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from . . . iOS Devices: 1. In the right panel, locate your My Cloud device under Storage. 4. Double-click the My Cloud device on the network. In the Address bar, enter http://.local. Android Devices: 1. Click > Computer. 2. In... from the resulting menu. 1. Click the Safari icon > bookmark icon > Bonjour. 2. Open a browser. 2. The Dashboard Home Page The My Cloud Home page has an information bar at the top, a navigation icon bar across the page, and an instant overview of the status of the device...