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1 b Client Computers 2 Network a http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud Mobile Devices 2 http://wdmycloud http://wdmycloud.local * WD My Cloud and wireless device must be Wi-Fi® connected to the same network. 3 OR 3 4 4 ? http://products.wd.com/updates
1 b Client Computers 2 Network a http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud Mobile Devices 2 http://wdmycloud http://wdmycloud.local * WD My Cloud and wireless device must be Wi-Fi® connected to the same network. 3 OR 3 4 4 ? http://products.wd.com/updates
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...Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by using the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage installer, available on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for ...and choose from these topics: Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for support have your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup). iii Your product includes 30 days of your WD product to address it before returning this product. Registering...
...Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by using the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage installer, available on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for ...and choose from these topics: Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for support have your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup). iii Your product includes 30 days of your WD product to address it before returning this product. Registering...
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... Precautions 7 Product Views 8 3 Getting Started 10 Physically Connecting the Device 10 LEDs 11 Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer 12 Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer 17 Getting to the Public Share 17 4 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 20 Using WD SmartWare™ Pro (... Drive Status 30 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows 31 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows 31 Accessing Shares 31 Launching the WD My Cloud Dashboard 32 Mapping the Drive (Windows 33 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows 33 Viewing Drive Properties 33 Monitoring Storage ...
... Precautions 7 Product Views 8 3 Getting Started 10 Physically Connecting the Device 10 LEDs 11 Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer 12 Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer 17 Getting to the Public Share 17 4 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 20 Using WD SmartWare™ Pro (... Drive Status 30 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows 31 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows 31 Accessing Shares 31 Launching the WD My Cloud Dashboard 32 Mapping the Drive (Windows 33 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows 33 Viewing Drive Properties 33 Monitoring Storage ...
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If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - Model Number - Purchase Date - 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. - Serial Number - If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. -
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - Model Number - Purchase Date - 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. - Serial Number - If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. -
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... Get up your music with WD's rich web-based user interface for every user. Visit http://wd.com/setup/ wdmycloud or contact the WD customer support team to the WD My Cloud device. Add an extra layer of this manual and in minutes with iTunes® - Contact information is ...Learning Center WD's online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions, and software to help users get the ultimate peace of WD My Cloud and WD's free apps for high-performance streaming - With extra-safe protection for all your media, you through installing and using their personal...
... Get up your music with WD's rich web-based user interface for every user. Visit http://wd.com/setup/ wdmycloud or contact the WD customer support team to the WD My Cloud device. Add an extra layer of this manual and in minutes with iTunes® - Contact information is ...Learning Center WD's online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions, and software to help users get the ultimate peace of WD My Cloud and WD's free apps for high-performance streaming - With extra-safe protection for all your media, you through installing and using their personal...
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...connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. For additional information, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/...later on supported Windows and Mac computers Google Chrome 14 and later on your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP): For Windows, click Start...
...connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. For additional information, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/...later on supported Windows and Mac computers Google Chrome 14 and later on your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP): For Windows, click Start...
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... Getting Started Physically Connecting the Device Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer Getting to the Public Share It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive-all processes currently being performed. Then, download and... run the quick setup installer, available at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud. Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the ...
... Getting Started Physically Connecting the Device Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer Getting to the Public Share It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive-all processes currently being performed. Then, download and... run the quick setup installer, available at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud. Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the ...
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... failure • Data volume does not exist • System volume does not exist • System thermal shutdown (75° C) WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Unit is ready when the LED stops flashing and turns solid blue. 3. Connect the other end of the drive. State Power... port located on the back of your drive turns a solid blue, continue with "Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer" on page 12 or "Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer" on the back of the Ethernet cable directly into a power outlet. GETTING STARTED 1. Displays when you ...
... failure • Data volume does not exist • System volume does not exist • System thermal shutdown (75° C) WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Unit is ready when the LED stops flashing and turns solid blue. 3. Connect the other end of the drive. State Power... port located on the back of your drive turns a solid blue, continue with "Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer" on page 12 or "Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer" on the back of the Ethernet cable directly into a power outlet. GETTING STARTED 1. Displays when you ...
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... end of the link have successfully established communications. Open a web browser. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Green - In the address field, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud to display the Welcome to download and run the installer, discover the device, ...Checking Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following steps to personal cloud storage page. Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer The online setup installer walks you through the steps necessary to easily connect your WD My Cloud device to your device: 1. Blinking Active communication is plugged...
... end of the link have successfully established communications. Open a web browser. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Green - In the address field, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud to display the Welcome to download and run the installer, discover the device, ...Checking Back Panel (Network) LEDs The following steps to personal cloud storage page. Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer The online setup installer walks you through the steps necessary to easily connect your WD My Cloud device to your device: 1. Blinking Active communication is plugged...
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GETTING STARTED Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the pull-down menu at the top right of the page before clicking Download Setup Software. 4. If you'd like to download setup installer for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL Click Download Setup Software. then select the Agree check box and click Next. Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. Click Get Started. 6.
GETTING STARTED Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the pull-down menu at the top right of the page before clicking Download Setup Software. 4. If you'd like to download setup installer for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL Click Download Setup Software. then select the Agree check box and click Next. Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. Click Get Started. 6.
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...new firmware becomes available is : Plugged into a working outlet Connected to ensure that the setup is enabled by default. Click Finish to confirm your system. If you set up a personal cloud, check your router Displaying a solid blue light on page 48.) 4. Follow the steps on ...Place helpful shortcuts on the page to your email to close the setup wizard. To change settings for configuring your drive is enabled by default. Note: You may need to display a screen indicating that your WD My Cloud device Opens the contents of the links on the page to ...
...new firmware becomes available is : Plugged into a working outlet Connected to ensure that the setup is enabled by default. Click Finish to confirm your system. If you set up a personal cloud, check your router Displaying a solid blue light on page 48.) 4. Follow the steps on ...Place helpful shortcuts on the page to your email to close the setup wizard. To change settings for configuring your drive is enabled by default. Note: You may need to display a screen indicating that your WD My Cloud device Opens the contents of the links on the page to ...
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..., Windows 7 Backup and Restore, or Apple Time Machine. (See "Backing Up and Retrieving Files" on page 20.) Getting to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 15. Click Rescan. 2. Using Windows 8 1. On the task bar at the bottom of the procedures described below. Getting Started Without the ... do not use the online setup installer to get to and from it. Configure the drive using Windows Explorer. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. Physically connect the drive to your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage device as an external ...
..., Windows 7 Backup and Restore, or Apple Time Machine. (See "Backing Up and Retrieving Files" on page 20.) Getting to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 15. Click Rescan. 2. Using Windows 8 1. On the task bar at the bottom of the procedures described below. Getting Started Without the ... do not use the online setup installer to get to and from it. Configure the drive using Windows Explorer. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. Physically connect the drive to your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage device as an external ...
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...file. Take control-Customize your network, backup temporarily stops. Access the online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 20 USER MANUAL Pro enables you to back up to : Protect your household. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING ...SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to non-WD drives, otherwise unsupported WD drives, and the cloud via Dropbox. 1. Once you reconnect, the WD SmartWare software automatically scans your computer for your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly...
...file. Take control-Customize your network, backup temporarily stops. Access the online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 20 USER MANUAL Pro enables you to back up to : Protect your household. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING ...SmartWare software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to non-WD drives, otherwise unsupported WD drives, and the cloud via Dropbox. 1. Once you reconnect, the WD SmartWare software automatically scans your computer for your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup instantly...
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...backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Double-click the WD SmartWare Setup file. 7. Access your downloaded files, and extract the contents of the following options for backing up files to the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive, you choose not to quickly guide you are uncertain... your computer. 6. To close the info/help information to use Windows 7 Backup and Restore or Windows 8 File History. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 22 USER MANUAL Using Windows 7 Backup and Restore If you can use WD SmartWare software for further instructions. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING...
...backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Double-click the WD SmartWare Setup file. 7. Access your downloaded files, and extract the contents of the following options for backing up files to the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive, you choose not to quickly guide you are uncertain... your computer. 6. To close the info/help information to use Windows 7 Backup and Restore or Windows 8 File History. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 22 USER MANUAL Using Windows 7 Backup and Restore If you can use WD SmartWare software for further instructions. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING...
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... WD Quick View installs automatically when you can perform important functions such as launching WD SmartWare or checking drive status quickly. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 28 USER MANUAL MANAGING YOUR DRIVE WITH WD QUICK VIEW 5 Managing Your Drive With WD Quick View Installing WD Quick View (Mac... Software then, you can download it later from the online Learning Center. 1. Access the online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud. Once installed, you can quickly and conveniently perform the tasks described in the Mac OS X menu bar so that you install WD SmartWare...
... WD Quick View installs automatically when you can perform important functions such as launching WD SmartWare or checking drive status quickly. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 28 USER MANUAL MANAGING YOUR DRIVE WITH WD QUICK VIEW 5 Managing Your Drive With WD Quick View Installing WD Quick View (Mac... Software then, you can download it later from the online Learning Center. 1. Access the online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud. Once installed, you can quickly and conveniently perform the tasks described in the Mac OS X menu bar so that you install WD SmartWare...
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Click the Software Downloads button to your downloaded file, and extract the contents of the zip file to display the Downloads page: 3. Complete the Quick View installer, following the directions on the page. Double-click the WD Quick View Setup file. 6. Access your Mac. 5. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 29 USER MANUAL In the WD Quick View box, click Download. 4. MANAGING YOUR DRIVE WITH WD QUICK VIEW 2.
Click the Software Downloads button to your downloaded file, and extract the contents of the zip file to display the Downloads page: 3. Complete the Quick View installer, following the directions on the page. Double-click the WD Quick View Setup file. 6. Access your Mac. 5. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 29 USER MANUAL In the WD Quick View box, click Download. 4. MANAGING YOUR DRIVE WITH WD QUICK VIEW 2.
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...a Glance: The Dashboard Launching the Dashboard The Dashboard Home Page Obtaining Customer Support Basic Administrative Tasks The WD My Cloud Dashboard Home page provides a snapshot of the online setup installer. You can set up user accounts, restrict access to the files on the final page of the WD... My Cloud device. In the left panel, click Network. 3. Windows 8 1. For example, you selected Create Shortcut on your WD My Cloud device, set up...
...a Glance: The Dashboard Launching the Dashboard The Dashboard Home Page Obtaining Customer Support Basic Administrative Tasks The WD My Cloud Dashboard Home page provides a snapshot of the online setup installer. You can set up user accounts, restrict access to the files on the final page of the WD... My Cloud device. In the left panel, click Network. 3. Windows 8 1. For example, you selected Create Shortcut on your WD My Cloud device, set up...
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...; for Desktop App The WD My Cloud for desktop app is for desktop app, do not run on your computer to use a device with an ARM processor. In a browser, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud to your PC/Mac laptop or desktop. It lets you stay connected to display the first page... of the Learning Center: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 68 USER MANUAL
...; for Desktop App The WD My Cloud for desktop app is for desktop app, do not run on your computer to use a device with an ARM processor. In a browser, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud to your PC/Mac laptop or desktop. It lets you stay connected to display the first page... of the Learning Center: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 68 USER MANUAL
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...are unable to proceed, click the Continue button. On the Utilities page, in progress. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 83 USER MANUAL Follow the wizard's instructions. Do not unplug the drive during reboot or ... the restore, the "Factory Restore Successful" message displays, and the system reboots. To reboot your WD My Cloud device using two methods. Device Maintenance: Reboot and Shutdown You can safely reboot and shut down your drive: ...Before rebooting or shutting down the WD My Cloud Device." If you choose to shut down by either method, see "Utilities" on page 109...
...are unable to proceed, click the Continue button. On the Utilities page, in progress. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 83 USER MANUAL Follow the wizard's instructions. Do not unplug the drive during reboot or ... the restore, the "Factory Restore Successful" message displays, and the system reboots. To reboot your WD My Cloud device using two methods. Device Maintenance: Reboot and Shutdown You can safely reboot and shut down your drive: ...Before rebooting or shutting down the WD My Cloud Device." If you choose to shut down by either method, see "Utilities" on page 109...
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... folder or a video to proceed through any initial setup or installation of the left pane. Follow the user instructions provided with your network. 4. Using the navigation feature on your player, scan and detect your WD My Cloud device on page 80 for further information. PLAYING/STREAMING... VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC 1. If you may need to your player's user guide for instructions on . 2. Please refer to access a Settings/Network Setup page in the right pane. 3.
... folder or a video to proceed through any initial setup or installation of the left pane. Follow the user instructions provided with your network. 4. Using the navigation feature on your player, scan and detect your WD My Cloud device on page 80 for further information. PLAYING/STREAMING... VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC 1. If you may need to your player's user guide for instructions on . 2. Please refer to access a Settings/Network Setup page in the right pane. 3.