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... Information 2 2 Product Overview 3 About the System 3 About the Learning Center 4 Package Contents 5 System Requirements 6 Pre-installation Instructions 7 Handling 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... (Windows 33 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows 33 Viewing Drive Properties 33 Monitoring Storage 34 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
... Information 2 2 Product Overview 3 About the System 3 About the Learning Center 4 Package Contents 5 System Requirements 6 Pre-installation Instructions 7 Handling 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... (Windows 33 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows 33 Viewing Drive Properties 33 Monitoring Storage 34 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
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... Using the WD My 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...
... Using the WD My 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...
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... for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Gigabit Ethernet recommended to maximize performance of wired connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Web Browsers...SP3 or later For Windows OS, you will need to install a Java runtime client Mountain Lion* (Mac OS 10.8) Lion* (Mac OS 10.7) Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6) * For Lion and Mountain Lion, you will need to install a Java runtime client. For additional information, visit http://...
... for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Gigabit Ethernet recommended to maximize performance of wired connection; 802.11n or 802.11ac to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Web Browsers...SP3 or later For Windows OS, you will need to install a Java runtime client Mountain Lion* (Mac OS 10.8) Lion* (Mac OS 10.7) Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6) * For Lion and Mountain Lion, you will need to install a Java runtime client. For additional information, visit http://...
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... page 81. Then, download and run the quick setup installer, available at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Physically Connecting the Device Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer Getting to the...
... page 81. Then, download and run the quick setup installer, available at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Physically Connecting the Device Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer Getting to the...
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Green - For requirements, see "System Requirements" on page 10. 2. Network negotiated at 1000 Mbps. Network negotiated at 100 Mbps. Active communication is plugged in , and both ends of the link have successfully established communications. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Installer To download the...
Green - For requirements, see "System Requirements" on page 10. 2. Network negotiated at 1000 Mbps. Network negotiated at 100 Mbps. Active communication is plugged in , and both ends of the link have successfully established communications. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Installer To download the...
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..., click Network. 4. Double-click WDMyCloud under Network, and then locate the drive's Public folder. 5. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL If the drive still cannot be found , continue to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 15. Double-click the Public folder to your network... Pictures, Shared Videos subfolders. On the task bar at the bottom of the procedures described below. GETTING STARTED 1. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. If the drive is found , select WD Support for additional suggestions or to and from...
..., click Network. 4. Double-click WDMyCloud under Network, and then locate the drive's Public folder. 5. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL If the drive still cannot be found , continue to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 15. Double-click the Public folder to your network... Pictures, Shared Videos subfolders. On the task bar at the bottom of the procedures described below. GETTING STARTED 1. Note: In this manual the term shares and folders are used interchangeably. If the drive is found , select WD Support for additional suggestions or to and from...
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...7. Click Computer. 3. A Select Folder pop-up media files, documents, email, and other personal files to back up everything on page 48.) 8. Select a share. 10. Using Apple Time Machine Backing up The Apple Time Machine is correct and click Next. 9. Select a share where you want to your WD My Cloud...save your WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive. File History detects your system crashes, you WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 23 USER MANUAL Click Turn On. The WD My Cloud device can back up , select Let Windows choose or select desired content and then click the ...
...7. Click Computer. 3. A Select Folder pop-up media files, documents, email, and other personal files to back up everything on page 48.) 8. Select a share. 10. Using Apple Time Machine Backing up The Apple Time Machine is correct and click Next. 9. Select a share where you want to your WD My Cloud...save your WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive. File History detects your system crashes, you WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 23 USER MANUAL Click Turn On. The WD My Cloud device can back up , select Let Windows choose or select desired content and then click the ...
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... A GLANCE: THE DASHBOARD Obtaining Other Support In the Support Resources section are links to additional resources: To obtain the most recently updated user manual, click the Product Documentation link. To see WD phone numbers and other contact information, click the Contacts link. See ... Basic Administrative Tasks ... access for you and people you through the procedures for some basic administrative tasks. Set up the device on my network page 10 Upload and back up the device Enable DLNA and iTunes Update firmware Shut down or reboot the WD My Cloud device page 48...
... A GLANCE: THE DASHBOARD Obtaining Other Support In the Support Resources section are links to additional resources: To obtain the most recently updated user manual, click the Product Documentation link. To see WD phone numbers and other contact information, click the Contacts link. See ... Basic Administrative Tasks ... access for you and people you through the procedures for some basic administrative tasks. Set up the device on my network page 10 Upload and back up the device Enable DLNA and iTunes Update firmware Shut down or reboot the WD My Cloud device page 48...
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...and links to a new WD My Cloud device in time to Help pages about safepoints. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 89 USER MANUAL They include a record of users, data, and shares on your WD My Cloud drive: 1. Creating a Safepoint To create a safepoint for... your device; MANAGING SAFEPOINTS 10 Managing Safepoints About Safepoints Creating a Safepoint Updating a Safepoint Recovering a Safepoint Deleting a Safepoint About Safepoints You can create a complete backup or snapshot ...
...and links to a new WD My Cloud device in time to Help pages about safepoints. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 89 USER MANUAL They include a record of users, data, and shares on your WD My Cloud drive: 1. Creating a Safepoint To create a safepoint for... your device; MANAGING SAFEPOINTS 10 Managing Safepoints About Safepoints Creating a Safepoint Updating a Safepoint Recovering a Safepoint Deleting a Safepoint About Safepoints You can create a complete backup or snapshot ...
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... with other users • Shared Videos-Stores video files you want to share with other users WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 98 USER MANUAL Media Storage You can be shared with everyone (public) or with the Public network share, which formats are supported. Please refer to your ... device by means of network shares. Please refer to organize media and access them from your network. Media Types Supported by iTunes Note: ITunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. Media Types Supported by DLNA PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC Audio files 3GP AAC AC3 AIF ASF...
... with other users • Shared Videos-Stores video files you want to share with other users WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 98 USER MANUAL Media Storage You can be shared with everyone (public) or with the Public network share, which formats are supported. Please refer to your ... device by means of network shares. Please refer to organize media and access them from your network. Media Types Supported by iTunes Note: ITunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. Media Types Supported by DLNA PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC Audio files 3GP AAC AC3 AIF ASF...
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... your local router for any firewalls or security software. For example, you perform the above steps. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 108 USER MANUAL Click Finish. 10. In those cases, the WD My Cloud device is WDMyCloud. 9. Important: Disabling your device under Network Drives. Click the File Explorer icon , and in...
... your local router for any firewalls or security software. For example, you perform the above steps. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 108 USER MANUAL Click Finish. 10. In those cases, the WD My Cloud device is WDMyCloud. 9. Important: Disabling your device under Network Drives. Click the File Explorer icon , and in...
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... access accessing your cloud remotely 54 enabling for all users 74 status 75 Cloud devices, adding 42 Compliance regulatory 110 safety 110 Connecting the device 10, 14 Connections, troubleshooting 16 Content scan 44 Customer Support 44 D Dashboard Home page 38 Diagnosis 40 Disconnecting safely 109 DLNA devices 102 Do not unplug... Support 45 M Mac Apple Time Machine 23 enabling backup 76 Public folder 19 Making a share private 52 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 114 USER MANUAL
... access accessing your cloud remotely 54 enabling for all users 74 status 75 Cloud devices, adding 42 Compliance regulatory 110 safety 110 Connecting the device 10, 14 Connections, troubleshooting 16 Content scan 44 Customer Support 44 D Dashboard Home page 38 Diagnosis 40 Disconnecting safely 109 DLNA devices 102 Do not unplug... Support 45 M Mac Apple Time Machine 23 enabling backup 76 Public folder 19 Making a share private 52 WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 114 USER MANUAL