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... to change without notice. © 2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California, U.S.A. 92612 4079-705118-801 Jul 2013 My Cloud™ Personal Cloud Storage Quick Installation Guide in the U.S. and WD My Cloud is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Desktop Apps WD My Cloud Mobile Apps WD My Cloud WD Photos http://wd.com/wdmycloud...
... to change without notice. © 2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California, U.S.A. 92612 4079-705118-801 Jul 2013 My Cloud™ Personal Cloud Storage Quick Installation Guide in the U.S. and WD My Cloud is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Desktop Apps WD My Cloud Mobile Apps WD My Cloud WD Photos http://wd.com/wdmycloud...
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...of a Share Locally 53 8 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 54 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device 54 Enabling Cloud Access for a User 54 Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps 56 The Pathway to Your Personal Cloud 64 Accessing Your Personal Cloud on the Web 64 Using the WD My... Cloud™ for Desktop App 68 9 Configuring Settings 72 General 72 Network 77 Media 80 Utilities 81 Notifications 85 ...
...of a Share Locally 53 8 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 54 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device 54 Enabling Cloud Access for a User 54 Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps 56 The Pathway to Your Personal Cloud 64 Accessing Your Personal Cloud on the Web 64 Using the WD My... Cloud™ for Desktop App 68 9 Configuring Settings 72 General 72 Network 77 Media 80 Utilities 81 Notifications 85 ...
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...a wireless router. Easily expand your storage capacity with the WD My Cloud apps and the WDMyCloud.com web site. Connect this product, visit our website at maximum capacity? Features Finally, a cloud of Apple Time Machine backup software to protect your data. Centralized storage...important documents in your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 external hard drive to instantly add more - WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL With WD's free apps, your personal cloud is always with the USB expansion port - Access from http://products.wd.com/updates. Connect to Dropbox...
...a wireless router. Easily expand your storage capacity with the WD My Cloud apps and the WDMyCloud.com web site. Connect this product, visit our website at maximum capacity? Features Finally, a cloud of Apple Time Machine backup software to protect your data. Centralized storage...important documents in your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 external hard drive to instantly add more - WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL With WD's free apps, your personal cloud is always with the USB expansion port - Access from http://products.wd.com/updates. Connect to Dropbox...
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... skipping a beat. About the Learning Center WD's online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions, and software to the WD My Cloud device. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Get up , easy to find on your LAN, or on how to : Learn about your new...available for your product. Find in minutes with iTunes® - Need help users get the ultimate peace of WD My Cloud and WD's free apps for privacy - Seamlessly stream your videos, photos and music to walk users through the installation of mind. Contact information is always ...
... skipping a beat. About the Learning Center WD's online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions, and software to the WD My Cloud device. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Get up , easy to find on your LAN, or on how to : Learn about your new...available for your product. Find in minutes with iTunes® - Need help users get the ultimate peace of WD My Cloud and WD's free apps for privacy - Seamlessly stream your videos, photos and music to walk users through the installation of mind. Contact information is always ...
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... Windows, click Start or > (All) Programs and select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to maximize Wi-Fi performance, especially when streaming videos. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW System Requirements Operating System Windows® Mac OS X Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista® Windows XP... to install a Java runtime client. Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps.
... Windows, click Start or > (All) Programs and select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to maximize Wi-Fi performance, especially when streaming videos. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW System Requirements Operating System Windows® Mac OS X Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista® Windows XP... to install a Java runtime client. 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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...users, click the Forum link. To see answers to frequently asked questions and instructions, click the FAQs link. To discuss your WD My Cloud device with Download WD mobile apps Create and recover safepoints to back up content to instructions for configuring and using the WD My... Cloud device. How do I ... The following table provides shortcuts to the device page 20 Create users Create shares Access content from the device (public and ...
...users, click the Forum link. To see answers to frequently asked questions and instructions, click the FAQs link. To discuss your WD My Cloud device with Download WD mobile apps Create and recover safepoints to back up content to instructions for configuring and using the WD My... Cloud device. How do I ... The following table provides shortcuts to the device page 20 Create users Create shares Access content from the device (public and ...
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.... No mysterious location for Desktop App A personal cloud is your content, at home and always with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps Accessing Your Personal Cloud on your home network. Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device To enable the WD My Cloud device for a User You can...(s), see page 74. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 8 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps The Pathway to Your Personal Cloud Mobilizing Your Files with you access it from mobile devices. 1. Unlike public clouds, a personal cloud allows you can assign the user ...
.... No mysterious location for Desktop App A personal cloud is your content, at home and always with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps Accessing Your Personal Cloud on your home network. Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device To enable the WD My Cloud device for a User You can...(s), see page 74. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 8 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps The Pathway to Your Personal Cloud Mobilizing Your Files with you access it from mobile devices. 1. Unlike public clouds, a personal cloud allows you can assign the user ...
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...email address and password or a mobile device access code generated by your WD My Cloud device Android devices-Most tablets and smart phones with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps WD My Cloud and WD Photos mobile apps bring your photos and files to your fingertips on your Windows or Blackberry mobile devices...(s): Important: Codes are valid for 48 hours from the time of each app you want to activate. WD My Cloud -iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad OS 5.x or later Windows and Blackberry devices (for WD My Cloud mobile apps only) Note: Screen captures shown in this chapter are also available for...
...email address and password or a mobile device access code generated by your WD My Cloud device Android devices-Most tablets and smart phones with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps WD My Cloud and WD Photos mobile apps bring your photos and files to your fingertips on your Windows or Blackberry mobile devices...(s): Important: Codes are valid for 48 hours from the time of each app you want to activate. WD My Cloud -iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad OS 5.x or later Windows and Blackberry devices (for WD My Cloud mobile apps only) Note: Screen captures shown in this chapter are also available for...
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... directly to your mobile device. Upload photos and videos from the Apple App Store or Android Market and install it to your device for access on the WD My Cloud device with transitions to create digital art. Access previously viewed photos even when you can enjoy them horizontally ...it and send it on Your Mobile Device Important: WD Photos lets you view photos in .jpg format only. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY About WD Photos Mobile App Entertainment is compatible with the mobile device name in the Public/Shared Videos directory for you so you can capture every moment...
... directly to your mobile device. Upload photos and videos from the Apple App Store or Android Market and install it to your device for access on the WD My Cloud device with transitions to create digital art. Access previously viewed photos even when you can enjoy them horizontally ...it and send it on Your Mobile Device Important: WD Photos lets you view photos in .jpg format only. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY About WD Photos Mobile App Entertainment is compatible with the mobile device name in the Public/Shared Videos directory for you so you can capture every moment...
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...You have three options for connecting to the WD My Cloud device: Found in , and Add Manually. 4. In the Add Manually section, tap the to the same Local Area Network as the WD My Cloud device, the app is automatically activated. Cloud Sign In: Tap the and sign into your personal... cloud using your mobile device to display the WD Photos welcome page, which has three sections: Found in...
...You have three options for connecting to the WD My Cloud device: Found in , and Add Manually. 4. In the Add Manually section, tap the to the same Local Area Network as the WD My Cloud device, the app is automatically activated. Cloud Sign In: Tap the and sign into your personal... cloud using your mobile device to display the WD Photos welcome page, which has three sections: Found in...
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... photos. Note: You must generate one time only. See "To generate an activation code for each app you have problems installing WD Photos, please visit http://websupport.wd.com/rn/wdphotos.asp. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 59 USER MANUAL Codes are valid for 48 hours from the time of request and... can be used one code for a user's mobile device(s):" on the WD My Cloud's dashboard and tap Activate. For more features and instructions, see the app's online Guide Me page, Help, and tips, and go to activate. ACCESSING YOUR...
... photos. Note: You must generate one time only. See "To generate an activation code for each app you have problems installing WD Photos, please visit http://websupport.wd.com/rn/wdphotos.asp. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 59 USER MANUAL Codes are valid for 48 hours from the time of request and... can be used one code for a user's mobile device(s):" on the WD My Cloud's dashboard and tap Activate. For more features and instructions, see the app's online Guide Me page, Help, and tips, and go to activate. ACCESSING YOUR...
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... mobile device. Show off your photos stored on your WD My Cloud device. Connect to open. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 60 USER MANUAL Download the WD My Cloud mobile app from anywhere. WD My Cloud supports most major file types, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and Skydrive...the WD Photos application, or go to your Dropbox and other portable devices using Wi-Fi wireless connections. Download the WD My Cloud mobile app from the Apple App, Android Market, Blackberry World, or Windows Store and install it on your iOS, Android, Windows, or Blackberry devices with full...
... mobile device. Show off your photos stored on your WD My Cloud device. Connect to open. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 60 USER MANUAL Download the WD My Cloud mobile app from anywhere. WD My Cloud supports most major file types, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and Skydrive...the WD Photos application, or go to your Dropbox and other portable devices using Wi-Fi wireless connections. Download the WD My Cloud mobile app from the Apple App, Android Market, Blackberry World, or Windows Store and install it on your iOS, Android, Windows, or Blackberry devices with full...
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... b. Enter the activation code generated on the same LAN or Wi-Fi network as the WD My Cloud device, the app is automatically activated. Cloud Sign In: Tap the and sign into your personal cloud using your WDMyCloud.com login account email address and password. Add Manually: If the mobile ...device is connected by Wi-Fi to the WD My Cloud device: Found in Network: If the ...
... b. Enter the activation code generated on the same LAN or Wi-Fi network as the WD My Cloud device, the app is automatically activated. Cloud Sign In: Tap the and sign into your personal cloud using your WDMyCloud.com login account email address and password. Add Manually: If the mobile ...device is connected by Wi-Fi to the WD My Cloud device: Found in Network: If the ...
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See Enter your WD My Cloud device to activate. You must generate one time only. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 62 USER MANUAL Tap Done. 6. Tap your user name and password. 5. Codes are valid for 48 hours from the time of request and can be used one code for each app you want to display its share(s). ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY . c.
See Enter your WD My Cloud device to activate. You must generate one time only. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 62 USER MANUAL Tap Done. 6. Tap your user name and password. 5. Codes are valid for 48 hours from the time of request and can be used one code for each app you want to display its share(s). ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY . c.
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Tap a share to display it. Tap a file to display its subfolders. Note: If you suspect that your WD My Cloud database has been corrupted, rebuild the database. See "Cloud Access" on page 74. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 63 USER MANUAL ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 8. If you have problems installing the WD My Cloud app, visit http://websupport.wd.com/rn/wdmycloud.asp. Tap a subfolder to http://wdmycloud.wd.com. 7. For more features and instructions, see the app's online Guide Me page, Help, FAQs, and tips, or go to display a list of files. 9.
Tap a share to display it. Tap a file to display its subfolders. Note: If you suspect that your WD My Cloud database has been corrupted, rebuild the database. See "Cloud Access" on page 74. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 63 USER MANUAL ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 8. If you have problems installing the WD My Cloud app, visit http://websupport.wd.com/rn/wdmycloud.asp. Tap a subfolder to http://wdmycloud.wd.com. 7. For more features and instructions, see the app's online Guide Me page, Help, FAQs, and tips, or go to display a list of files. 9.
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... you play with and manage content on tablets with an ARM processor. You have to display the first page of the Learning Center: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 68 USER MANUAL In a browser, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud to use a device with a 32 or 64-bit (Windows or .... Note: Regular 32 or 64-bit applications, such as the WD My Cloud for your personal cloud. To download the app from the online Learning Center: 1. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY Using the WD My Cloud™ for Desktop App The WD My Cloud for desktop app is for desktop app, do not run on your WD My...
... you play with and manage content on tablets with an ARM processor. You have to display the first page of the Learning Center: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 68 USER MANUAL In a browser, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud to use a device with a 32 or 64-bit (Windows or .... Note: Regular 32 or 64-bit applications, such as the WD My Cloud for your personal cloud. To download the app from the online Learning Center: 1. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY Using the WD My Cloud™ for Desktop App The WD My Cloud for desktop app is for desktop app, do not run on your WD My...
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Installation creates a shortcut on the network. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 71 USER MANUAL Double-click the device you want to connect to guide you install the WD My Cloud for desktop app, it displays all of the WD devices on the desktop. Note: For more information, use the app's online explanation and the online Learning Center's Help system to , in this case the WD My Cloud device. 8. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 7. To launch the app at any time, doubleclick the shortcut. After you .
Installation creates a shortcut on the network. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 71 USER MANUAL Double-click the device you want to connect to guide you install the WD My Cloud for desktop app, it displays all of the WD devices on the desktop. Note: For more information, use the app's online explanation and the online Learning Center's Help system to , in this case the WD My Cloud device. 8. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 7. To launch the app at any time, doubleclick the shortcut. After you .
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... Server Date & Time If you make. The date and time display. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 74 USER MANUAL Connection Status displays information about turning on cloud access for the WD My Cloud device, controlling whether computers and mobile devices can add another primary NTP server, click Add...the language in which you choose. If you can turn NTP Service to change you turn cloud access on or off for a single device or user, see "Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps" on it. 1. They are an administrator, you want to OFF, click the Configure...
... Server Date & Time If you make. The date and time display. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 74 USER MANUAL Connection Status displays information about turning on cloud access for the WD My Cloud device, controlling whether computers and mobile devices can add another primary NTP server, click Add...the language in which you choose. If you can turn NTP Service to change you turn cloud access on or off for a single device or user, see "Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps" on it. 1. They are an administrator, you want to OFF, click the Configure...
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... configured for a certain user is currently enabled to access your cloud remotely To check cloud access status: 1. For more information about connection options, see "Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps" on your mobile devices and router. 4. Click Save. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 75 USER MANUAL Click the Configure link to establish...
... configured for a certain user is currently enabled to access your cloud remotely To check cloud access status: 1. For more information about connection options, see "Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps" on your mobile devices and router. 4. Click Save. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 75 USER MANUAL Click the Configure link to establish...
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...How do I? 46 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 110 Icons information 39 navigation 39 shortcut to WD My Cloud 16 Installer software 12 Installing WD My Cloud app 60 WD My Cloud desktop app 68 WD Photos 57 WD SmartWare software 20 Internet connection 6 iTunes media types supported 98 streaming media 102... L LAN configuration 77 requirements 6 Language settings 73 Launching WD My Cloud Dashboard 32 WD SmartWare 22, 31...
...How do I? 46 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 110 Icons information 39 navigation 39 shortcut to WD My Cloud 16 Installer software 12 Installing WD My Cloud app 60 WD My Cloud desktop app 68 WD Photos 57 WD SmartWare software 20 Internet connection 6 iTunes media types supported 98 streaming media 102... L LAN configuration 77 requirements 6 Language settings 73 Launching WD My Cloud Dashboard 32 WD SmartWare 22, 31...