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... Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable 2 PCIe Adapter Card 3 Optional Accessories 3 System Requirements 3 Drive Format...
... Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable 2 PCIe Adapter Card 3 Optional Accessories 3 System Requirements 3 Drive Format...
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... that include an adapter card) • Half-height bracket (in kits that include an adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to ten times that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available. This elegant, high capacity storage...
... that include an adapter card) • Half-height bracket (in kits that include an adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to ten times that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available. This elegant, high capacity storage...
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... MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive will only operate at the other end of supported USB 3.0 devices for Knowledge Base Answer ID 3886. You can ... with an extension holding 5 extra pins. The port on full-height bracket (optional) Half-height Bracket (optional) AC Adapter USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable My Book 3.0 Drive Product CD (optional) The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector is designed for this product, visit support.wdc.com and search for this connector. ABOUT YOUR...
... MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive will only operate at the other end of supported USB 3.0 devices for Knowledge Base Answer ID 3886. You can ... with an extension holding 5 extra pins. The port on full-height bracket (optional) Half-height Bracket (optional) AC Adapter USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable My Book 3.0 Drive Product CD (optional) The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector is designed for this product, visit support.wdc.com and search for this connector. ABOUT YOUR...
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... only run at USB 3.0 super speeds. One end of the cable connects to one of these ports, while the other end connects to the My Book 3.0 drive. (See section above.) Note: You can connect a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to the motherboard, your computer has two USB 3.0 ports. Drive ...Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. For Windows, go to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to the Start menu and select Windows Update. System Requirements • Windows...
... only run at USB 3.0 super speeds. One end of the cable connects to one of these ports, while the other end connects to the My Book 3.0 drive. (See section above.) Note: You can connect a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to the motherboard, your computer has two USB 3.0 ports. Drive ...Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. For Windows, go to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to the Start menu and select Windows Update. System Requirements • Windows...
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Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
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... for approx. 3 times per second) Slow flashing (approx. To power on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. The My Book 3.0 is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 but defaults to USB 2.0 speed of up to turn off the drive at this drive is on the lower front... up to 480 Mb/s. Tools and Materials (kits with PCIe adapter card) If your computer system ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off with your drive online at register.wdc.com. To power down before the power LED turns off. 2....
... for approx. 3 times per second) Slow flashing (approx. To power on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. The My Book 3.0 is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 but defaults to USB 2.0 speed of up to turn off the drive at this drive is on the lower front... up to 480 Mb/s. Tools and Materials (kits with PCIe adapter card) If your computer system ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off with your drive online at register.wdc.com. To power down before the power LED turns off. 2....
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...before installing the adapter card in the system. 5. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver 1. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to "Step 4. Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, back up your system manual for instructions). Step ... AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to your existing data. 3. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your CD/DVD player. 2. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card Step 2....
...before installing the adapter card in the system. 5. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver 1. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to "Step 4. Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, back up your system manual for instructions). Step ... AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to your existing data. 3. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your CD/DVD player. 2. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card Step 2....
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GETTING STARTED - 7 Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. The InstallShield Wizard starts. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3.
GETTING STARTED - 7 Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. The InstallShield Wizard starts. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3.
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Click Install. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6. The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. GETTING STARTED - 8 Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8.
Click Install. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6. The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. GETTING STARTED - 8 Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8.
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... best performance, use a Gen2 PCIe slot. However, you can place the PCIe adapter card in the accessories box), using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to the card or system. Step 3. Remove the PCIe adapter card from the wall outlet. 1. 9. When the Install Wizard...
... best performance, use a Gen2 PCIe slot. However, you can place the PCIe adapter card in the accessories box), using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to the card or system. Step 3. Remove the PCIe adapter card from the wall outlet. 1. 9. When the Install Wizard...
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... is seated properly. GETTING STARTED - 10 Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and make sure it is , refer to and from My Book 3.0. Secure the adapter card to try different Gen2 PCIe slots. Motherboard Computer frame Expansion slot Bracket PCIe slot (Gen 2 recommended) PCIe adapter card 8. MY...
... is seated properly. GETTING STARTED - 10 Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and make sure it is , refer to and from My Book 3.0. Secure the adapter card to try different Gen2 PCIe slots. Motherboard Computer frame Expansion slot Bracket PCIe slot (Gen 2 recommended) PCIe adapter card 8. MY...
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...handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the power adapter may need to the My Book 3.0 drive. Depending on your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing ...Removing Installing Connection Steps . Connect the power adapter to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. 3. GETTING STARTED - 11 Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to change the power adapter, as ...
...handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the power adapter may need to the My Book 3.0 drive. Depending on your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing ...Removing Installing Connection Steps . Connect the power adapter to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. 3. GETTING STARTED - 11 Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to change the power adapter, as ...
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MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your system. If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your computer. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your My Book 3.0 drive. The system detects the drive, which is complete! You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. Installation is now ready for use. GETTING STARTED - 12
MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your system. If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your computer. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your My Book 3.0 drive. The system detects the drive, which is complete! You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. Installation is now ready for use. GETTING STARTED - 12
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...documentation to the computer before connecting your motherboard. A: No functional difference exists between two drives, the transfer speeds are installed. 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to or from a lower performance drive. ... your region. A: Depending on the computer desktop? Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 3850. For more information, please visit support.wdc...
...documentation to the computer before connecting your motherboard. A: No functional difference exists between two drives, the transfer speeds are installed. 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to or from a lower performance drive. ... your region. A: Depending on the computer desktop? Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to this feature or visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 3850. For more information, please visit support.wdc...
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... 70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert. This product is on file at Western Digital Europe. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. 144 Compliance and Warranty... Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the European Union, including the ...
... 70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert. This product is on file at Western Digital Europe. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. 144 Compliance and Warranty... Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the European Union, including the ...
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... the Product may be defective, you at support.wdc.com for storing or shipping your expense. WD shall have no liability for Product return. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂...
... the Product may be defective, you at support.wdc.com for storing or shipping your expense. WD shall have no liability for Product return. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂...
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..., and 2 years in the course of WD for damages including, but not limited to state. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the...
..., and 2 years in the course of WD for damages including, but not limited to state. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the...
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... B Box contents 1 C Cable 2 China RoHS 15 Compatibility with operating systems 3 Compliance, regulatory 14 Connecting the My Book 3.0 11 E Environmental compliance, China 15 F FAQs computer not booting up 13 drive not powering up 13 drive not recognized...14 Installing the PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power ...
... B Box contents 1 C Cable 2 China RoHS 15 Compatibility with operating systems 3 Compliance, regulatory 14 Connecting the My Book 3.0 11 E Environmental compliance, China 15 F FAQs computer not booting up 13 drive not powering up 13 drive not recognized...14 Installing the PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power ...
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...rights of WD. All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 4779-705039-A01 Jan 2010 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may ...result from its use . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is...
...rights of WD. All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 4779-705039-A01 Jan 2010 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may ...result from its use . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is...
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WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Book® 3.0 External Hard Drives Super speed storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface Elegant design WD quality and reliability Elegant My Book 3.0 external hard drives feature a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with unmatched speed of up to 5 gigabits per second for the fastest transfer speed available on an external hard drive.
WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Book® 3.0 External Hard Drives Super speed storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface Elegant design WD quality and reliability Elegant My Book 3.0 external hard drives feature a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with unmatched speed of up to 5 gigabits per second for the fastest transfer speed available on an external hard drive.