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... on your connected DLNA-compatible TV's, media players, and gaming consoles without a manual or CD. This web-based guide offers step-by-step help setting up your music with iTunes. Password protection for every user. It's an interactive resource to : „ Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. „ Download the latest software for seamless web-guided setup. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fast file transfers for all your media, you get...
... on your connected DLNA-compatible TV's, media players, and gaming consoles without a manual or CD. This web-based guide offers step-by-step help setting up your music with iTunes. Password protection for every user. It's an interactive resource to : „ Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. „ Download the latest software for seamless web-guided setup. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fast file transfers for all your media, you get...
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... later on your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. Gigabit Ethernet recommended to maximize performance of wired connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to install a Java runtime client. For additional information, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1421 Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers Local Network Router/switch - WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW System Requirements...
... later on your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. Gigabit Ethernet recommended to maximize performance of wired connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to install a Java runtime client. For additional information, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1421 Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers Local Network Router/switch - WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW System Requirements...
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... if the drive is now ready. Unit is ready when the LED stops flashing and turns solid blue. 3. Displays when you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the WD My Cloud device to the Ethernet port located on the back of the adapter into the power supply socket on page 17. LEDs Checking the Front Panel LED The following faults trigger this state: • Disk SMART failure • Data volume does not...
... if the drive is now ready. Unit is ready when the LED stops flashing and turns solid blue. 3. Displays when you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the WD My Cloud device to the Ethernet port located on the back of the adapter into the power supply socket on page 17. LEDs Checking the Front Panel LED The following faults trigger this state: • Disk SMART failure • Data volume does not...
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... setup installer cannot find the drive on page 87. GETTING STARTED 3. Click Next to display a screen indicating that your drive is enabled by default. Troubleshooting Connections The Connect - The online Learning Center Welcome screen displays, and the device's Public share opens in Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). 9. If you set up a personal cloud, check your email to close the setup wizard. Click any of the Public Share 7. To add more accounts, click Add...
... setup installer cannot find the drive on page 87. GETTING STARTED 3. Click Next to display a screen indicating that your drive is enabled by default. Troubleshooting Connections The Connect - The online Learning Center Welcome screen displays, and the device's Public share opens in Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). 9. If you set up a personal cloud, check your email to close the setup wizard. Click any of the Public Share 7. To add more accounts, click Add...
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... the device name. 9. Click Turn On. Using Apple Time Machine Backing up The Apple Time Machine is a built-in the Select a File History drive list. 7. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES The Windows Backup features of page) click Computer > Open Control Panel. 4. For more information on Windows Backup, consult Microsoft's documentation. 1. Click > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the Set up displays your backup settings page, click the Save settings and run backup button. Select a share...
... the device name. 9. Click Turn On. Using Apple Time Machine Backing up The Apple Time Machine is a built-in the Select a File History drive list. 7. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES The Windows Backup features of page) click Computer > Open Control Panel. 4. For more information on Windows Backup, consult Microsoft's documentation. 1. Click > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the Set up displays your backup settings page, click the Save settings and run backup button. Select a share...
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... Enable/disable remote cloud access for users, generate device access codes for users to connect remotely to their personal cloud, and monitor remote access status. Icon Name Home Users Actions Provides a snapshot of the My WD Cloud's status, capacity, current firmware, and the number of every page. Shares Create shares and grant specific users full, read only, or no USB attached. Icon Name USB device on a different storage device within your network. Enable/disable cloud access for Internet connections, wireless connections, storage, drives, system administration, security...
... Enable/disable remote cloud access for users, generate device access codes for users to connect remotely to their personal cloud, and monitor remote access status. Icon Name Home Users Actions Provides a snapshot of the My WD Cloud's status, capacity, current firmware, and the number of every page. Shares Create shares and grant specific users full, read only, or no USB attached. Icon Name USB device on a different storage device within your network. Enable/disable cloud access for Internet connections, wireless connections, storage, drives, system administration, security...
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... account to view user details, create new users, create shares, and grant users access to display the Set Up Users page. You have the power to determine exactly what other people access to your personal cloud. You can access. MANAGING USERS AND SHARES 7 Managing Users and Shares About Users About Shares Viewing Users Viewing a List of Shares Creating a User Creating a New Share Changing a User's Password Making a Share Private Editing User Settings Deleting a Share Removing a User Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally About Users As the WD My Cloud device owner (admin...
... account to view user details, create new users, create shares, and grant users access to display the Set Up Users page. You have the power to determine exactly what other people access to your personal cloud. You can access. MANAGING USERS AND SHARES 7 Managing Users and Shares About Users About Shares Viewing Users Viewing a List of Shares Creating a User Creating a New Share Changing a User's Password Making a Share Private Editing User Settings Deleting a Share Removing a User Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally About Users As the WD My Cloud device owner (admin...
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... enter an email address, the user will not receive an email confirming WDMyCloud.com access and instructions. 3. The User Profile and Share Access panels display. 2. MANAGING USERS AND SHARES 2. Changing a User's Password When viewing details about a user, the administrator can delete all users except the administrator. 1. Removing a User You can add or change the user's password (no password is needed to inform the user of the Password button to the confirmation message, WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 49 USER MANUAL Click...
... enter an email address, the user will not receive an email confirming WDMyCloud.com access and instructions. 3. The User Profile and Share Access panels display. 2. MANAGING USERS AND SHARES 2. Changing a User's Password When viewing details about a user, the administrator can delete all users except the administrator. 1. Removing a User You can add or change the user's password (no password is needed to inform the user of the Password button to the confirmation message, WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 49 USER MANUAL Click...
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... access. The user creates a password and logs in the share. „ On a Mac, the Finder window opens on page 48). You can use the drive letter like any network drive. You can easily share files remotely with any other mapped network drive. Opening the drive displays all of the WD My Cloud device, create a new user, including a password and email address (see "Creating a User" on its own once the drive successfully connects to WDMyCloud.com and some instructions. Sharing Your Files Remotely You can view, edit, delete, or copy files...
... access. The user creates a password and logs in the share. „ On a Mac, the Finder window opens on page 48). You can use the drive letter like any network drive. You can easily share files remotely with any other mapped network drive. Opening the drive displays all of the WD My Cloud device, create a new user, including a password and email address (see "Creating a User" on its own once the drive successfully connects to WDMyCloud.com and some instructions. Sharing Your Files Remotely You can view, edit, delete, or copy files...
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... NTP, firmware update checks, and remote access connections. On the navigation bar, click Settings, and then click Network in the left panel. Network The Network page displays the device's MAC and IP addresses. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 77 USER MANUAL Important: Once your Time Machine begins to back up your previously saved information. Leave the slider at the maximum value (quota) for secure file transfer, and create a work group. Switching shares generates a new backup file which will...
... NTP, firmware update checks, and remote access connections. On the navigation bar, click Settings, and then click Network in the left panel. Network The Network page displays the device's MAC and IP addresses. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 77 USER MANUAL Important: Once your Time Machine begins to back up your previously saved information. Leave the slider at the maximum value (quota) for secure file transfer, and create a work group. Switching shares generates a new backup file which will...
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...: Changes all data securely. Full Restore: Reverts all user data and shares. When asked to start a Quick Restore from the beginning. Interrupting the factory restore process may damage the WD My Cloud device. A restore disrupts service to complete. It could take several minutes. Important: You might want to factory defaults, resets the WD My Cloud system, and erases the drives. It takes several hours for the process to users currently accessing your...
...: Changes all data securely. Full Restore: Reverts all user data and shares. When asked to start a Quick Restore from the beginning. Interrupting the factory restore process may damage the WD My Cloud device. A restore disrupts service to complete. It could take several minutes. Important: You might want to factory defaults, resets the WD My Cloud system, and erases the drives. It takes several hours for the process to users currently accessing your...
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CONFIGURING SETTINGS To replace the current configuration: 1. Click Import File. 2. The WD My Cloud device reboots. Notifications display in the left panel. These alerts help the administrator manage and detect events or errors. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 85 USER MANUAL Click Open, and when the Import Configuration File dialog displays, click OK. The Notification Emails section of by email, depending on how your drive is available, a firmware installation was...
CONFIGURING SETTINGS To replace the current configuration: 1. Click Import File. 2. The WD My Cloud device reboots. Notifications display in the left panel. These alerts help the administrator manage and detect events or errors. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 85 USER MANUAL Click Open, and when the Import Configuration File dialog displays, click OK. The Notification Emails section of by email, depending on how your drive is available, a firmware installation was...
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... Firmware link to go to update now. 9. In the Available Updates section, click Check for Updates 1. If a later version of the Firmware page, click Update from File. 8. When the process is found.) A message lets you want to the product update page. 3. CONFIGURING SETTINGS Manually Checking for Update. (The button will be labeled Update Now if new firmware is complete, the WD My Cloud device reboots. Go to access the .deb file...
... Firmware link to go to update now. 9. In the Available Updates section, click Check for Updates 1. If a later version of the Firmware page, click Update from File. 8. When the process is found.) A message lets you want to the product update page. 3. CONFIGURING SETTINGS Manually Checking for Update. (The button will be labeled Update Now if new firmware is complete, the WD My Cloud device reboots. Go to access the .deb file...
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... network share, which formats are areas set up to folders or directories, are supported. Shares can access and store media content on the WD My Cloud device by iTunes Note: ITunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. Please refer to your device's user manual to share with other users WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 98 USER MANUAL Note: Some devices may not support playback of all these files. The drive comes pre-configured with selected users on ITunes supported...
... network share, which formats are areas set up to folders or directories, are supported. Shares can access and store media content on the WD My Cloud device by iTunes Note: ITunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. Please refer to your device's user manual to share with other users WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 98 USER MANUAL Note: Some devices may not support playback of all these files. The drive comes pre-configured with selected users on ITunes supported...
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... on using a WD Media Player to access files on using and updating the media player, go to one of DLNA-compatible media players to the Folders 1. PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC Adding Media Content to stream media. BluRay Players - Open Windows Explorer or Mac Finder: 2. Note: You can put media files in a network drive such as digital picture frames, Blu Ray players, network connected TVs, and digital media adapters: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 101 USER MANUAL Network Connected TVs - Network...
... on using a WD Media Player to access files on using and updating the media player, go to one of DLNA-compatible media players to the Folders 1. PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC Adding Media Content to stream media. BluRay Players - Open Windows Explorer or Mac Finder: 2. Note: You can put media files in a network drive such as digital picture frames, Blu Ray players, network connected TVs, and digital media adapters: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 101 USER MANUAL Network Connected TVs - Network...
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... a format supported by default in the right pane. 3. Depending on the WD My Cloud device. Please refer to your player's user guide for instructions on connecting a DLNA device to your local area network so you may need to access a Settings/Network Setup page in the user interface to establish connection so that your WD My Cloud device is connected to proceed through any initial setup or installation of the left pane. DLNA Devices See specific DLNA media device user manuals...
... a format supported by default in the right pane. 3. Depending on the WD My Cloud device. Please refer to your player's user guide for instructions on connecting a DLNA device to your local area network so you may need to access a Settings/Network Setup page in the user interface to establish connection so that your WD My Cloud device is connected to proceed through any initial setup or installation of the left pane. DLNA Devices See specific DLNA media device user manuals...
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...\public. Setup or WD SmartWare is unable to the default letter. 8. If present, please check your local router for any firewalls or security software. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 108 USER MANUAL On the Tools menu, click Map Network Drive. 5. Leave the drive set to detect a WD My Cloud device. Click Finish. 10. In those cases, the WD My Cloud device is WDMyCloud. 9. For Windows...
...\public. Setup or WD SmartWare is unable to the default letter. 8. If present, please check your local router for any firewalls or security software. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 108 USER MANUAL On the Tools menu, click Map Network Drive. 5. Leave the drive set to detect a WD My Cloud device. Click Finish. 10. In those cases, the WD My Cloud device is WDMyCloud. 9. For Windows...
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... private 52 creating 51 deleting 52 settings 47 user name and password 49 Sharing files remotely 67 Shortcut to a public share 33 to factory defaults 82 RoHS 111 S Safepoint creating 89 deleting 96 managing 89 recovering 94 updating 93 Safety compliance 110 instructions 1 Scanning content 44 Service,obtaining 111 Settings configuration 72 general 72 media 80 network services 78 system diagnostics 81 utilities 81 workgroup 80 Share 43 accessing 31 accessing contents locally 53 changing from a private share 52 R Rebooting safely...
... private 52 creating 51 deleting 52 settings 47 user name and password 49 Sharing files remotely 67 Shortcut to a public share 33 to factory defaults 82 RoHS 111 S Safepoint creating 89 deleting 96 managing 89 recovering 94 updating 93 Safety compliance 110 instructions 1 Scanning content 44 Service,obtaining 111 Settings configuration 72 general 72 media 80 network services 78 system diagnostics 81 utilities 81 workgroup 80 Share 43 accessing 31 accessing contents locally 53 changing from a private share 52 R Rebooting safely...
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... Quick View alerts 35 managing 28 mapping the drive 33 monitoring storage 34 opening shares 31 safely shutting down 109 cannot play media through digital me- dia adapter 109 checklist 106 drive not connecting to network 107 failed router 107 LEDs don't light up 107 manually mapping the drive letter 107 resetting the system 106 Setup or WD SmartWare cannot detect my drive 108 Troubleshooting connections 16 TwonkyMedia 97 U Uninstalling WD Quick View 36 USB hard drive connect and manage 103 creating a shortcut (Windows...
... Quick View alerts 35 managing 28 mapping the drive 33 monitoring storage 34 opening shares 31 safely shutting down 109 cannot play media through digital me- dia adapter 109 checklist 106 drive not connecting to network 107 failed router 107 LEDs don't light up 107 manually mapping the drive letter 107 resetting the system 106 Setup or WD SmartWare cannot detect my drive 108 Troubleshooting connections 16 TwonkyMedia 97 U Uninstalling WD Quick View 36 USB hard drive connect and manage 103 creating a shortcut (Windows...
Product Specifications
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... more Easily transfer files between your personal cloud, Dropbox and other DLNA®-certified devices. Total accessible capacity varies depending on your home or office network. Access from anywhere Enjoy your digital life from actual product. © 2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. My Cloud™ Mobile & Desktop App Product Specifications Interface 10/100/1000 MB/s compatible Gigabit Ethernet Kit Contents Personal cloud storage Ethernet cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Dimensions Height...
... more Easily transfer files between your personal cloud, Dropbox and other DLNA®-certified devices. Total accessible capacity varies depending on your home or office network. Access from anywhere Enjoy your digital life from actual product. © 2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. My Cloud™ Mobile & Desktop App Product Specifications Interface 10/100/1000 MB/s compatible Gigabit Ethernet Kit Contents Personal cloud storage Ethernet cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Dimensions Height...
