Quick Install Guide
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...) mode for a duplicate copy. For Mac, go to store your hardware configuration and operating system. Half of the capacity is used to the Start or menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents Network hard drive Installation CD Ethernet cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Optional Accessories For more information about global AC adapter configurations About Your WD Product Important: See the user manual located on your data...
...) mode for a duplicate copy. For Mac, go to store your hardware configuration and operating system. Half of the capacity is used to the Start or menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents Network hard drive Installation CD Ethernet cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Optional Accessories For more information about global AC adapter configurations About Your WD Product Important: See the user manual located on your data...
Quick Install Guide
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... Network 1. Windows - Click the Change link to view the drive's model name, IP address, and MAC address. 5. Click the Details link to change the default drive letter. 3. Note: The CD enables UPnP Framework in the navigation panel beside Discover. Create a desktop shortcut. In Mac, click Create an alias to Next Steps link and continue with Removable Storage. Click the Continue button. Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the...
... Network 1. Windows - Click the Change link to view the drive's model name, IP address, and MAC address. 5. Click the Details link to change the default drive letter. 3. Note: The CD enables UPnP Framework in the navigation panel beside Discover. Create a desktop shortcut. In Mac, click Create an alias to Next Steps link and continue with Removable Storage. Click the Continue button. Note: To continue without installing WD Quick View, click the...
Quick Install Guide
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... the Install Complete screen, or the Next Steps link in the navigation panel at any time to change without notice. © 2011 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 4079-705085-A01 Nov 2011 Windows Next Steps Screen IF you can perform important functions such as launching WD SmartWare or checking drive status quickly. Set up the files, Click the Backup Options button. in Mac...
... the Install Complete screen, or the Next Steps link in the navigation panel at any time to change without notice. © 2011 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 4079-705085-A01 Nov 2011 Windows Next Steps Screen IF you can perform important functions such as launching WD SmartWare or checking drive status quickly. Set up the files, Click the Backup Options button. in Mac...
User Manual
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... 113 Media Server Settings 113 Media Types Supported 116 Media Storage 116 Accessing My Book Live Duo from Media Players 117 Accessing My Book Live Duo Using iTunes 125 13 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 127 Connecting a USB HARD Drive Overview 127 Connecting A USB Drive 127 Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only 128 Creating a Shortcut to the USB Drive (Windows only 128 14 Replacing a Drive 129 15 Troubleshooting 133 First Steps Checklist 133 Resetting the My Book Live Duo 133 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 134 16 Regulatory and Warranty Information...
... 113 Media Server Settings 113 Media Types Supported 116 Media Storage 116 Accessing My Book Live Duo from Media Players 117 Accessing My Book Live Duo Using iTunes 125 13 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 127 Connecting a USB HARD Drive Overview 127 Connecting A USB Drive 127 Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only 128 Creating a Shortcut to the USB Drive (Windows only 128 14 Replacing a Drive 129 15 Troubleshooting 133 First Steps Checklist 133 Resetting the My Book Live Duo 133 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 134 16 Regulatory and Warranty Information...
User Manual
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... used for a second copy. If one big drive for maximum capacity. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 12 Product Overview This chapter includes the following topics: About the System Features Package Contents System Requirements Preinstallation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications Product View About the System My Book Live Duo Personal Cloud Storage is used to store your data and half is a high-performance dual-drive system providing secure wireless access to share and access files...
... used for a second copy. If one big drive for maximum capacity. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 12 Product Overview This chapter includes the following topics: About the System Features Package Contents System Requirements Preinstallation Instructions Handling Precautions Specifications Product View About the System My Book Live Duo Personal Cloud Storage is used to store your data and half is a high-performance dual-drive system providing secure wireless access to share and access files...
User Manual
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... in the system and access them securely over the Internet with iTunes. Mac, Windows® 7, and Windows Vista® computers will automatically be shared on your TV. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Speed without the monthly fees and mysterious location of your data. USB 2.0 expansion port-Turn any DLNA®-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV™ Live™ network media player, Blu-ray Disc...
... in the system and access them securely over the Internet with iTunes. Mac, Windows® 7, and Windows Vista® computers will automatically be shared on your TV. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Speed without the monthly fees and mysterious location of your data. USB 2.0 expansion port-Turn any DLNA®-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV™ Live™ network media player, Blu-ray Disc...
User Manual
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... Duo Dashboard" on page 19) or Apple Time Machine (see page 10). 2. Using Windows Vista/Windows 7 Opening the Public Folder. Back button More Help button Try to discover the drive again, Try Again button Note: If you still cannot connect your My Book Live Duo as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping files to using Windows Backup (see "Using Windows Vista/Windows 7" on page 55.) • Save and restore files using the product CD, open the drive as follows: 1. Follow the screen instructions...
... Duo Dashboard" on page 19) or Apple Time Machine (see page 10). 2. Using Windows Vista/Windows 7 Opening the Public Folder. Back button More Help button Try to discover the drive again, Try Again button Note: If you still cannot connect your My Book Live Duo as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping files to using Windows Backup (see "Using Windows Vista/Windows 7" on page 55.) • Save and restore files using the product CD, open the drive as follows: 1. Follow the screen instructions...
User Manual
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... share page 81 Restore the My Book Live Duo firmware to factory defaults page 65 page 133 Update My Book Live Duo firmware page 60 Back up my computer data to the My Book Live Duo drive page 28 Restore my data from it on another page 86 compatible network drive or network share CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 22 This user manual contains information and instructions for setting up the Drive. 1. What Can I . . . Using...
... share page 81 Restore the My Book Live Duo firmware to factory defaults page 65 page 133 Update My Book Live Duo firmware page 60 Back up my computer data to the My Book Live Duo drive page 28 Restore my data from it on another page 86 compatible network drive or network share CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 22 This user manual contains information and instructions for setting up the Drive. 1. What Can I . . . Using...
User Manual
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... a problem with the My Book Live Duo drive, complete the online form on my network, page 63 Configure drive settings, page 58 Update My Book Live Duo firmware, page 60 Create users, page 76 Change a user's password, page 78 Create shares, page 81 Access private shares, page 81 View a list of computer backups and delete backups, page 85 Back up the drive on the Support page to generate a log and send it to review WD...
... a problem with the My Book Live Duo drive, complete the online form on my network, page 63 Configure drive settings, page 58 Update My Book Live Duo firmware, page 60 Create users, page 76 Change a user's password, page 78 Create shares, page 81 Access private shares, page 81 View a list of computer backups and delete backups, page 85 Back up the drive on the Support page to generate a log and send it to review WD...
User Manual
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... media settings. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 7 Configuring Basic Settings System Settings Network Settings Utilities Settings Remote Access Settings Media Server Settings Storage Settings The Settings option enables the Administrator to remap their shared network resources. To display or hide a section, click the arrow beside the section name or click the section name itself. Change the device name only when necessary. The Settings home page contains six expandable sections: General, Date & Time, Updates...
... media settings. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL 7 Configuring Basic Settings System Settings Network Settings Utilities Settings Remote Access Settings Media Server Settings Storage Settings The Settings option enables the Administrator to remap their shared network resources. To display or hide a section, click the arrow beside the section name or click the section name itself. Change the device name only when necessary. The Settings home page contains six expandable sections: General, Date & Time, Updates...
User Manual
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... http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 5681. On Windows XP, for a private share, if the user's name and password are the same as for . . . Deleting a Share 1. Deleting a share erases all files and folders on the My Book Live Duo dashboard. Left- Click the Save button. Click the arrow beside the drive's name, and then click Open. In the Share List, click the trash can icon...
... http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 5681. On Windows XP, for a private share, if the user's name and password are the same as for . . . Deleting a Share 1. Deleting a share erases all files and folders on the My Book Live Duo dashboard. Left- Click the Save button. Click the arrow beside the drive's name, and then click Open. In the Share List, click the trash can icon...
User Manual
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... monthly fees. Requirements include: • Western Digital My Book Live Duo personal cloud storage connected to the Internet • Your device access code generated by your ISP's upload bandwidth. Keep your videos, music, photos, and files safe at home, secure and under your control. For example, a typical home Internet connection (ADSL or Cable modem) may consider upgrading your Internet connection. If you plan to copy or stream data regularly from...
... monthly fees. Requirements include: • Western Digital My Book Live Duo personal cloud storage connected to the Internet • Your device access code generated by your ISP's upload bandwidth. Keep your videos, music, photos, and files safe at home, secure and under your control. For example, a typical home Internet connection (ADSL or Cable modem) may consider upgrading your Internet connection. If you plan to copy or stream data regularly from...
User Manual
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... more features and instructions on using Google Android or Apple iOS. Note: Video streaming performance is best over the LAN. WD 2go provides a convenient file list of your mobile device. About WD 2go Pro Mobile App Access your files and photos stored on your Western Digital My Book Live Duo personal cloud storage. Open and view presentations and documents, stream media, and show off photos stored on...
... more features and instructions on using Google Android or Apple iOS. Note: Video streaming performance is best over the LAN. WD 2go provides a convenient file list of your mobile device. About WD 2go Pro Mobile App Access your files and photos stored on your Western Digital My Book Live Duo personal cloud storage. Open and view presentations and documents, stream media, and show off photos stored on...
User Manual
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... your controller. Using the directional buttons (up devices such as digital picture frames, Blu Ray players, network connected TVs, and digital media adapters: 1. Follow the user instructions provided with a series of options displayed horizontally across your TV screen. 2. Using the navigation feature on your player, scan and detect your My Book Live Duo on the device name you created previously and press the A button. From the...
... your controller. Using the directional buttons (up devices such as digital picture frames, Blu Ray players, network connected TVs, and digital media adapters: 1. Follow the user instructions provided with a series of options displayed horizontally across your TV screen. 2. Using the navigation feature on your player, scan and detect your My Book Live Duo on the device name you created previously and press the A button. From the...
User Manual
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... setup. For more information on the WD Quick View submenu. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only) 1. Select Map [USB name] on this problem, see Knowledge Base Answer 6745. Enter the My Book Live Duo username and password to reconnect the share, allowing it to the USB Drive (Windows only) Select Create Shortcut on the desktop. Creating a Shortcut to be accessible again (until the next reboot). An icon...
... setup. For more information on the WD Quick View submenu. MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL Mapping A USB Drive (Windows Only) 1. Select Map [USB name] on this problem, see Knowledge Base Answer 6745. Enter the My Book Live Duo username and password to reconnect the share, allowing it to the USB Drive (Windows only) Select Create Shortcut on the desktop. Creating a Shortcut to be accessible again (until the next reboot). An icon...
User Manual
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MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL serviceable products and the specific alteration is within three years of the date of such damages. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital. The remedies provided herein are in which vary from the date of shipment of someone other than WD. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you...
MY BOOK LIVE DUO USER MANUAL serviceable products and the specific alteration is within three years of the date of such damages. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital. The remedies provided herein are in which vary from the date of shipment of someone other than WD. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you...
User Manual
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... 100 WD Quick View 15 WD SmartWare software 25 iTunes media types supported 115, 125 overview 125 setting up 116 streaming audio 125 L LAN configuration 63 requirements 7 Launching My Book Live Duo Dashboard 20, 49 WD SmartWare 26 Learning Center, accessing 53 LEDs 11 Log files 59 M Mac Apple Time Machine 41 finding and setting up drive 22 getting started with CD 12 opening a public share 20 software folder 21 Mail files 27 Managing shares 80 users 75 143
... 100 WD Quick View 15 WD SmartWare software 25 iTunes media types supported 115, 125 overview 125 setting up 116 streaming audio 125 L LAN configuration 63 requirements 7 Launching My Book Live Duo Dashboard 20, 49 WD SmartWare 26 Learning Center, accessing 53 LEDs 11 Log files 59 M Mac Apple Time Machine 41 finding and setting up drive 22 getting started with CD 12 opening a public share 20 software folder 21 Mail files 27 Managing shares 80 users 75 143
User Manual
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... Quick View 53 Updating My Book Live Duo 60 Upgrading My Book Live 3.0 firmware 136 USB hard drive connect and manage 127 Copy Manager 129 User creating 76 creating private share for 82 deleting 83 managing 80 opening with WD SmartWare 48 user name and password 77 Sharing files remotely 112 Shortcut to a mapped drive 15 to a public share 49 Shutting down safely troubleshooting 135 using dashboard 66 using the WD Quick View icon 51 Software settings 38, 39 Software, GPL 139 Settings See Drive Settings Streaming DLNA 69 iTunes settings 69 media...
... Quick View 53 Updating My Book Live Duo 60 Upgrading My Book Live 3.0 firmware 136 USB hard drive connect and manage 127 Copy Manager 129 User creating 76 creating private share for 82 deleting 83 managing 80 opening with WD SmartWare 48 user name and password 77 Sharing files remotely 112 Shortcut to a mapped drive 15 to a public share 49 Shutting down safely troubleshooting 135 using dashboard 66 using the WD Quick View icon 51 Software settings 38, 39 Software, GPL 139 Settings See Drive Settings Streaming DLNA 69 iTunes settings 69 media...
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...be accurate and reliable; Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, My Passport, and WD TV are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine,...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. WD reserves the right to other countries; and My Book Live, WD SmartWare, WD GreenPower, WD 2go, WD Photos, WD TV Live, WD TV Live Plus are registered trademarks in the U.S. however, no responsibility is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time...
...be accurate and reliable; Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, My Passport, and WD TV are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine,...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. WD reserves the right to other countries; and My Book Live, WD SmartWare, WD GreenPower, WD 2go, WD Photos, WD TV Live, WD TV Live Plus are registered trademarks in the U.S. however, no responsibility is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time...
Product Specifications
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... storage capacity or double-safe backup Out of your data. Store your product was purchased. Access stored files with two desktop hard drives offering high-capacity, low power consumption and cool, quiet operation. Mac users can use WD's mobile apps for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second, and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one drive for iPad®, iPhone® iPod touch®...
... storage capacity or double-safe backup Out of your data. Store your product was purchased. Access stored files with two desktop hard drives offering high-capacity, low power consumption and cool, quiet operation. Mac users can use WD's mobile apps for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second, and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one drive for iPad®, iPhone® iPod touch®...