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... Shortcut Options 30 Checking 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 34 WD MY...
... Shortcut Options 30 Checking 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 34 WD MY...
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... 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...Cloud™ for Desktop App 68 9 Configuring Settings 72 General 72 Network 77 Media 80 Utilities 81 Notifications 85 Firmware 87 10 Managing Safepoints 89 About Safepoints 89 Creating a Safepoint 89 Updating a Safepoint 93 Recovering a Safepoint 94 Deleting a Safepoint 96 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iv USER MANUAL
... 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...Cloud™ for Desktop App 68 9 Configuring Settings 72 General 72 Network 77 Media 80 Utilities 81 Notifications 85 Firmware 87 10 Managing Safepoints 89 About Safepoints 89 Creating a Safepoint 89 Updating a Safepoint 93 Recovering a Safepoint 94 Deleting a Safepoint 96 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iv USER MANUAL
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...Photos, & Music 97 Media Servers 97 Media Storage 98 Enabling/Disabling DLNA and iTunes 99 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 101 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes 102 12 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 103 Overview 103 Connecting A USB Drive 103 Mapping A...Drive (Windows only 104 13 Appendix A: Specifications 105 14 Appendix B: Troubleshooting 106 First Steps Checklist 106 Resetting the WD My Cloud Device 106 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 107 15 Appendix C: Regulatory and Warranty Information 110 Regulatory Compliance 110 Warranty Information (All...
...Photos, & Music 97 Media Servers 97 Media Storage 98 Enabling/Disabling DLNA and iTunes 99 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 101 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes 102 12 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 103 Overview 103 Connecting A USB Drive 103 Mapping A...Drive (Windows only 104 13 Appendix A: Specifications 105 14 Appendix B: Troubleshooting 106 First Steps Checklist 106 Resetting the WD My Cloud Device 106 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 107 15 Appendix C: Regulatory and Warranty Information 110 Regulatory Compliance 110 Warranty Information (All...
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..., make sure that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment may fall, causing serious damage to rest on an unstable surface. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL
..., make sure that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment may fall, causing serious damage to rest on an unstable surface. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Serial Number - Model Number - If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL 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. -
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - Serial Number - Model Number - If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL 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. -
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... on your home network. With WD's free apps, your personal cloud is connected to a wireless router. Easily back up on your network. Translated versions and updates to this user manual can be downloaded from anywhere with you are securely and automatically backed...for all your computers - Expandable storage with the USB 3.0 expansion port. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other public cloud accounts. Access from your mobile devices - Get peace of Apple Time Machine backup ...
... on your home network. With WD's free apps, your personal cloud is connected to a wireless router. Easily back up on your network. Translated versions and updates to this user manual can be downloaded from anywhere with you are securely and automatically backed...for all your computers - Expandable storage with the USB 3.0 expansion port. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other public cloud accounts. Access from your mobile devices - Get peace of Apple Time Machine backup ...
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... Update your media, you through installing and using their personal cloud storage. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fast file transfers for privacy - We're with iTunes. WD My Cloud includes iTunes support so you can automatically make a second copy, or ...safepoint, of WD My Cloud and WD's free apps for all your product ...
... Update your media, you through installing and using their personal cloud storage. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fast file transfers for privacy - We're with iTunes. WD My Cloud includes iTunes support so you can automatically make a second copy, or ...safepoint, of WD My Cloud and WD's free apps for all your product ...
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WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Package Contents WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC adapter* WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage Device...
WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Package Contents WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC adapter* WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage Device...
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... (SP): For Windows, click Start or > (All) Programs and select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to install a Java runtime client. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Gigabit Ethernet recommended to maximize performance of wired connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to maximize Wi-Fi performance, especially when streaming videos.
... (SP): For Windows, click Start or > (All) Programs and select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to install a Java runtime client. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Gigabit Ethernet recommended to maximize performance of wired connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to maximize Wi-Fi performance, especially when streaming videos.
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... away from sources of heat Secluded from electromagnetic fields from vibration Well ventilated, with care during unpacking and installation. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do not...
... away from sources of heat Secluded from electromagnetic fields from vibration Well ventilated, with care during unpacking and installation. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do not...
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Product Views Front PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back Multi-Colored LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Gigabit Ethernet port Kensington® Security Slot WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL
Product Views Front PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back Multi-Colored LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Gigabit Ethernet port Kensington® Security Slot WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL
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Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Power port Connects the drive to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Connects to an AC adapter and the power outlet. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to a local network.
Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Power port Connects the drive to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Connects to an AC adapter and the power outlet. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to a local network.
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... 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. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL If this occurs, data may be lost. Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the connections... above and nothing is unpack your drive. 12V 2 DC IN 1 2 3 4 Internet 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to connecting your drive, connect it, and check the LEDs on page 81. In the event of the unit prior to a home ...
... 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. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL If this occurs, data may be lost. Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the connections... above and nothing is unpack your drive. 12V 2 DC IN 1 2 3 4 Internet 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to connecting your drive, connect it, and check the LEDs on page 81. In the event of the unit prior to a home ...
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...apply power to the unit. Important: Wait for best performance. 2. Displays when you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the WD My Cloud device to the Ethernet port located on the back of your drive turns a solid blue, continue with "Getting Started Using the Online Setup... Data volume does not exist • System volume does not exist • System thermal shutdown (75° C) WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL State Power Off Power On Initializing Ready Standby Attention Color None White White Blue Blue Yellow Fault/action required Red Appearance Flashing Solid...
...apply power to the unit. Important: Wait for best performance. 2. Displays when you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the WD My Cloud device to the Ethernet port located on the back of your drive turns a solid blue, continue with "Getting Started Using the Online Setup... Data volume does not exist • System volume does not exist • System thermal shutdown (75° C) WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL State Power Off Power On Initializing Ready Standby Attention Color None White White Blue Blue Yellow Fault/action required Red Appearance Flashing Solid...
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...link is available from WD's online Learning Center at 1000 Mbps. The online setup installer is not operational. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Cable is plugged in progress. Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the link have successfully established communications. State...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 personal cloud storage page. Note: Looking at 100 Mbps. Connect the WD device as described on the bottom is not plugged in ...
...link is available from WD's online Learning Center at 1000 Mbps. The online setup installer is not operational. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Cable is plugged in progress. Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the link have successfully established communications. State...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 personal cloud storage page. Note: Looking at 100 Mbps. Connect the WD device as described on the bottom is not plugged in ...
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Click Download Setup Software. Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. 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. then select the Agree check box and click Next. Click Get Started. 6. 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. Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. 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. then select the Agree check box and click Next. Click Get Started. 6. 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
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The Checking Your Device progress bar displays. 9. If your WD My Cloud device is not detected, continue to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 15. When the LED on page 16. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL When the Set up your drive: 8. The installer discovers your personal cloud screen displays, continue to "Troubleshooting Connections" on your drive is solid blue, click Next. The Get Powered Up and Connected screen displays: GETTING STARTED 7. Click Next.
The Checking Your Device progress bar displays. 9. If your WD My Cloud device is not detected, continue to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 15. When the LED on page 16. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL When the Set up your drive: 8. The installer discovers your personal cloud screen displays, continue to "Troubleshooting Connections" on your drive is solid blue, click Next. The Get Powered Up and Connected screen displays: GETTING STARTED 7. Click Next.
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... folders are available on any Mac or PC. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL Enter your First Name, Last Name and your WD My Cloud personal cloud device. You may take a few minutes for remote access. GETTING STARTED Creating a Personal Cloud WD My Cloud web access provides free remote access to receive instructions on...
... folders are available on any Mac or PC. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL Enter your First Name, Last Name and your WD My Cloud personal cloud device. You may take a few minutes for remote access. GETTING STARTED Creating a Personal Cloud WD My Cloud web access provides free remote access to receive instructions on...
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...GETTING STARTED 3. Place helpful shortcuts on the front WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL Note: You may need to check your email spam folder ... drive on page 87. To change settings for configuring your drive. 6. If you set up a personal cloud, check your email to display a screen indicating that your drive is enabled by default. Click any of ... default. Troubleshooting Connections The Connect - To add more accounts, click Add more about your WD My Cloud device Opens the contents of the links on page 48.) 4. The online Learning Center Welcome screen displays...
...GETTING STARTED 3. Place helpful shortcuts on the front WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL Note: You may need to check your email spam folder ... drive on page 87. To change settings for configuring your drive. 6. If you set up a personal cloud, check your email to display a screen indicating that your drive is enabled by default. Click any of ... default. Troubleshooting Connections The Connect - To add more accounts, click Add more about your WD My Cloud device Opens the contents of the links on page 48.) 4. The online Learning Center Welcome screen displays...
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...You can drag and drop files there or access files that have been backed up files using Windows Explorer. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. To get started, you can now drag and drop files into and from your...WD My Cloud device's Public share (folder) contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. GETTING STARTED 1. In the left panel, click Network. 4. Double-click WDMyCloud under Network, and then locate the drive's Public folder. 5. Click Rescan. 2. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL
...You can drag and drop files there or access files that have been backed up files using Windows Explorer. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. To get started, you can now drag and drop files into and from your...WD My Cloud device's Public share (folder) contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. GETTING STARTED 1. In the left panel, click Network. 4. Double-click WDMyCloud under Network, and then locate the drive's Public folder. 5. Click Rescan. 2. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL