Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Book World Edition | 1 System Requirements • Available 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub port) • 500 MB of available local hard drive space • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • 512 MB of Firefox as a large single spanned volume. Registering Your Product Registering your product, tips, and updates. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents Remote Access Storage System Software CD Ethernet Cable AC Adapter Quick Install Guide...
... Book World Edition | 1 System Requirements • Available 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub port) • 500 MB of available local hard drive space • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • 512 MB of Firefox as a large single spanned volume. Registering Your Product Registering your product, tips, and updates. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents Remote Access Storage System Software CD Ethernet Cable AC Adapter Quick Install Guide...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Setup Wizard. Important: Wait for drive expansion only) E Ethernet Port F Power Port G Recovery Button H Kensington Security Slot A BB D C E F G H Hardware Setup 1. Connect the other end of the adapter into the Ethernet port located on the outer ring. Plug the AC adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into an electrical outlet. 4. My Book World Edition | 2 My Book World Edition Front and Rear View A Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring) B Power Button C Power/Activity LED (outer ring) D USB Port (for the drive...
... Setup Wizard. Important: Wait for drive expansion only) E Ethernet Port F Power Port G Recovery Button H Kensington Security Slot A BB D C E F G H Hardware Setup 1. Connect the other end of the adapter into the Ethernet port located on the outer ring. Plug the AC adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into an electrical outlet. 4. My Book World Edition | 2 My Book World Edition Front and Rear View A Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring) B Power Button C Power/Activity LED (outer ring) D USB Port (for the drive...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... your system, you must uninstall it before installing WD Anywhere Access. 1. To turn on your user name and password in your My Book World Edition quickly set up . Click the Start button and point to MioNet, then click Next. The LEDs will remain off the device. WD Anywhere Access (powered by MioNet) is not needed to 30 seconds) as the device powers up and running. Click I agree with...
... your system, you must uninstall it before installing WD Anywhere Access. 1. To turn on your user name and password in your My Book World Edition quickly set up . Click the Start button and point to MioNet, then click Next. The LEDs will remain off the device. WD Anywhere Access (powered by MioNet) is not needed to 30 seconds) as the device powers up and running. Click I agree with...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...; 2007 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to provide you need additional information or help during the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. and My Book, World Edition, and...
...; 2007 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to provide you need additional information or help during the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. and My Book, World Edition, and...
User Manual (pdf)
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Single and Dual-drive Remote Access Storage Systems My Book™ World Edition™ User Manual
Single and Dual-drive Remote Access Storage Systems My Book™ World Edition™ User Manual
User Manual (pdf)
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... Your Network-The Basics 1 2 About Your WD Product 2 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 3 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your Product 3 Free Technical Support 3 Handling Precautions 3 3 Getting Started 4 Format and Configuration 4 My Book World Edition Front and Rear View 4 Power Button 4 LED Indicators 4 Power/Activity LED 5 Capacity Gauge 5 Rear View Ports 5 4 Hardware Setup 6 5 WD Anywhere Access Setup 7 6 Using WD Anywhere Access 12 Signing In 12 Remote Access 13 Inviting Others to Share 16...
... Your Network-The Basics 1 2 About Your WD Product 2 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 3 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your Product 3 Free Technical Support 3 Handling Precautions 3 3 Getting Started 4 Format and Configuration 4 My Book World Edition Front and Rear View 4 Power Button 4 LED Indicators 4 Power/Activity LED 5 Capacity Gauge 5 Rear View Ports 5 4 Hardware Setup 6 5 WD Anywhere Access Setup 7 6 Using WD Anywhere Access 12 Signing In 12 Remote Access 13 Inviting Others to Share 16...
User Manual (pdf)
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... BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Introduction My Book World Edition in Your Network-The Basics Congratulations on page 42. Designed for home users, creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and anyone looking for additional protection, see "Appendix A Shared Storage Manager" on page 25) before you can start saving files to the device, or return to access and share data, photos, and music at support.wdc.com. To change the format to RAID 1 for shared storage, WD's My Book World Edition offers...
... BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 1 Introduction My Book World Edition in Your Network-The Basics Congratulations on page 42. Designed for home users, creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and anyone looking for additional protection, see "Appendix A Shared Storage Manager" on page 25) before you can start saving files to the device, or return to access and share data, photos, and music at support.wdc.com. To change the format to RAID 1 for shared storage, WD's My Book World Edition offers...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents Remote Access Storage System AC Adapter Quick Install Guide Software CD Ethernet Cable Optional Accessories For more information on user's hardware configuration and operating system. ABOUT YOUR WD...
... and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents Remote Access Storage System AC Adapter Quick Install Guide Software CD Ethernet Cable Optional Accessories For more information on user's hardware configuration and operating system. ABOUT YOUR WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., tips, and updates. Also, record the account information you used when setting up WD Anywhere Access. Go to the Start menu and click Windows Update. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during activity. • Do not use My Book as news about your product. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: WD Anywhere Access account info: User name: Password: E-mail: Storage device name: Registering Your...
..., tips, and updates. Also, record the account information you used when setting up WD Anywhere Access. Go to the Start menu and click Windows Update. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during activity. • Do not use My Book as news about your product. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: WD Anywhere Access account info: User name: Password: E-mail: Storage device name: Registering Your...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Important: The device powers on or off (up to 30 seconds) as the device powers up to power, which may take up . The outer ring is the Power/Activity LED and the inner ring is preformatted as a large single spanned volume. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Getting Started Format and Configuration My Book World Edition is the Capacity Gauge LED. The dual-drive model My Book World Edition II is pre-configured for maximum capacity as a Linux file system. GETTING...
.... Important: The device powers on or off (up to 30 seconds) as the device powers up to power, which may take up . The outer ring is the Power/Activity LED and the inner ring is preformatted as a large single spanned volume. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 3 Getting Started Format and Configuration My Book World Edition is the Capacity Gauge LED. The dual-drive model My Book World Edition II is pre-configured for maximum capacity as a Linux file system. GETTING...
User Manual (pdf)
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... release the button. The recovery button also resets network configuration to an open router, hub, or network switch port using the recovery button. 1. Press and hold down the My Book device. The unit may take up to three minutes to boot up the device resets the admin user name and password to indicate space used on state or power-save mode Device in a clockwise direction to default without erasing shared folders or volumes. Recovery Button Pressing the recovery button while powering up completely. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED Appearance Steady...
... release the button. The recovery button also resets network configuration to an open router, hub, or network switch port using the recovery button. 1. Press and hold down the My Book device. The unit may take up to three minutes to boot up the device resets the admin user name and password to indicate space used on state or power-save mode Device in a clockwise direction to default without erasing shared folders or volumes. Recovery Button Pressing the recovery button while powering up completely. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED Appearance Steady...
User Manual (pdf)
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, this My Book device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). GETTING STARTED - 6 For more information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com.
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, this My Book device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). GETTING STARTED - 6 For more information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com.
User Manual (pdf)
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5 WD Anywhere Access Setup This section contains instructions to get your CD-ROM drive. To use My Book World Edition, installing WD Anywhere Access is disabled on your system, you must uninstall it before installing WD Anywhere Access. If the regular version of MioNet. In Step 1, click Install. If AutoPlay is required. Click the Start button and point to install WD Anywhere Access. 1. Click the I agree with the...
MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5 WD Anywhere Access Setup This section contains instructions to get your CD-ROM drive. To use My Book World Edition, installing WD Anywhere Access is disabled on your system, you must uninstall it before installing WD Anywhere Access. If the regular version of MioNet. In Step 1, click Install. If AutoPlay is required. Click the Start button and point to install WD Anywhere Access. 1. Click the I agree with the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Access find My Book World Edition? A: Make sure the power cord and power supply are listed in the device as prompted. A: For the My Book World Edition, use the recover button to revert to a power outlet. If using a power strip or a UPS (uninterruptible power supply), unplug the My Book World Edition power cord and connect it directly to the default password. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 8 Troubleshooting To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list of the following: • Check power LED...
... Access find My Book World Edition? A: Make sure the power cord and power supply are listed in the device as prompted. A: For the My Book World Edition, use the recover button to revert to a power outlet. If using a power strip or a UPS (uninterruptible power supply), unplug the My Book World Edition power cord and connect it directly to the default password. MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 8 Troubleshooting To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list of the following: • Check power LED...
User Manual (pdf)
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Important: WD recommends setting the user name and password fields to protect unauthorized access to type in the new user name and password. APPENDIX A - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. Click in the lists next to the New Date, New Time, and Time Zone fields to select the correct date and time. The Initial User & Password Setup screen displays. Once set, record them in the Confirm Password field, then click Next. SHARED STORAGE MANAGER - 27 Type in...
Important: WD recommends setting the user name and password fields to protect unauthorized access to type in the new user name and password. APPENDIX A - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. Click in the lists next to the New Date, New Time, and Time Zone fields to select the correct date and time. The Initial User & Password Setup screen displays. Once set, record them in the Confirm Password field, then click Next. SHARED STORAGE MANAGER - 27 Type in...
User Manual (pdf)
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... New Date, New Time, and Time Zone fields to select the correct date and time. SHARED STORAGE MANAGER - 30 Click Update Device/Workgroup Names. 2. Click Update when finished. Click Change Current Date and Time. 2. Update Device/Workgroup Names CAUTION: The Device Name and Workgroup Name determine how the My Book World Edition is recommended only for advanced users, requiring a custom network configuration. 1. Changing these settings is identified on the network. APPENDIX A - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Change Current Date and Time 1. Click in the new...
... New Date, New Time, and Time Zone fields to select the correct date and time. SHARED STORAGE MANAGER - 30 Click Update Device/Workgroup Names. 2. Click Update when finished. Click Change Current Date and Time. 2. Update Device/Workgroup Names CAUTION: The Device Name and Workgroup Name determine how the My Book World Edition is recommended only for advanced users, requiring a custom network configuration. 1. Changing these settings is identified on the network. APPENDIX A - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Change Current Date and Time 1. Click in the new...
User Manual (pdf)
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... result from these topics: • Warranty Services - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support Web site at any time without notice. Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. • Downloads Library - Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and...
... result from these topics: • Warranty Services - MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL WD Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support Web site at any time without notice. Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. • Downloads Library - Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and...
User Manual (pdf)
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...3 Hardware setup 6 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L LED indicators 4 capacity gauge 5 Limited warranty 44 M Macintosh software update 3 My Book World Edition basics 1 connecting a USB external drive 23 connecting the device 6 front and rear view 4 software setup 7 N Network settings obtain a network address automatically 30 obtain a network address manually 31 O Obtain a network address automatic 30 manual 31 Obtaining service 44 Operating system, updating 3 P Password update 28 Ports rear 5 Power button 4 Product registration 3 R RAID settings 41 Rear view ports 5 Recovery button...
...3 Hardware setup 6 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 2 L LED indicators 4 capacity gauge 5 Limited warranty 44 M Macintosh software update 3 My Book World Edition basics 1 connecting a USB external drive 23 connecting the device 6 front and rear view 4 software setup 7 N Network settings obtain a network address automatically 30 obtain a network address manually 31 O Obtain a network address automatic 30 manual 31 Obtaining service 44 Operating system, updating 3 P Password update 28 Ports rear 5 Power button 4 Product registration 3 R RAID settings 41 Rear view ports 5 Recovery button...
User Manual (pdf)
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...43 Update username and password 28 Update date/time settings 29 Update device/workgroup names 29 Update security settings 40 Update user name and password 28 Updating, operating system 3 Upgrade firmware 33 Upgrade the system firmware 33 USB external drive connections 23 User management change a user password 34 create a new user 35 delete a user 35 Username update 28 W Warranty 44 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Warranty, limited 44 WD service 46 support 46 WD Anywhere Access inviting others to share 16 remote access 13 signing in 12 WD Anywhere Access settings 33 Windows, updating 3 INDEX...
...43 Update username and password 28 Update date/time settings 29 Update device/workgroup names 29 Update security settings 40 Update user name and password 28 Updating, operating system 3 Upgrade firmware 33 Upgrade the system firmware 33 USB external drive connections 23 User management change a user password 34 create a new user 35 delete a user 35 Username update 28 W Warranty 44 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Warranty, limited 44 WD service 46 support 46 WD Anywhere Access inviting others to share 16 remote access 13 signing in 12 WD Anywhere Access settings 33 Windows, updating 3 INDEX...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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.... Capacities 500 GB WDG1NC5000 750 GB WDG1NC7500 1 TB WDG1NC10000 Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Network hard drive Ethernet cable AC adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and Put Your Life On It are registered trademarks in the house. • Easily access and edit your files from any PC. • Get files from home while at the office. • Offer your home network and access data...
.... Capacities 500 GB WDG1NC5000 750 GB WDG1NC7500 1 TB WDG1NC10000 Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Network hard drive Ethernet cable AC adapter Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and Put Your Life On It are registered trademarks in the house. • Easily access and edit your files from any PC. • Get files from home while at the office. • Offer your home network and access data...