Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. USB Cable My Book Pro Edition II | 1 For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information on this product including instructions on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, refer to installation, see knowledge base answer ID 207 at support.wdc.com. Note: For instructions on repartitioning and reformatting the drive to NTFS prior to the user manual...
... RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. USB Cable My Book Pro Edition II | 1 For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information on this product including instructions on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, refer to installation, see knowledge base answer ID 207 at support.wdc.com. Note: For instructions on repartitioning and reformatting the drive to NTFS prior to the user manual...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... follow the instructions as shown, after which contains the software for use. If you want to enable the capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown™. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) as prompted. 7. For further information on this program into the Applications folder. 5. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, the My Book drive icon, then the Mac folder...
... follow the instructions as shown, after which contains the software for use. If you want to enable the capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown™. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) as prompted. 7. For further information on this program into the Applications folder. 5. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, the My Book drive icon, then the Mac folder...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... options including software, documentation, and a registration link. CE Compliance For Europe Verified to the user manual provided on your choice; My Book Pro Edition II | 3 Windows Important: You must run the CD manually. 4. These limits are installed automatically. Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). If a security alert is now ready for use. For further information including product features, utilities, RAID configuration, drive replacement, and troubleshooting, refer to comply with the instructions, may...
... options including software, documentation, and a registration link. CE Compliance For Europe Verified to the user manual provided on your choice; My Book Pro Edition II | 3 Windows Important: You must run the CD manually. 4. These limits are installed automatically. Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). If a security alert is now ready for use. For further information including product features, utilities, RAID configuration, drive replacement, and troubleshooting, refer to comply with the instructions, may...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that the Product may be given an RMA number and instructions for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from the date of shipment of a) any and all obligations and liabilities of the applicable instructions, as new. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for information...
... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that the Product may be given an RMA number and instructions for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from the date of shipment of a) any and all obligations and liabilities of the applicable instructions, as new. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for information...
User Manual (pdf)
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...; USB 2.0 certified cable • AC adapter with power cord • Software CD • Quick Install Guide My Book Pro Edition II AC Power Adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide USB Cable FireWire 400 Cable FireWire 800 Cable System Requirements Macintosh ® • An available FireWire or USB port • Mac® OS X 10.3 or later Windows ® • An available USB or FireWire port • Windows 2000/XP Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration...
...; USB 2.0 certified cable • AC adapter with power cord • Software CD • Quick Install Guide My Book Pro Edition II AC Power Adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide USB Cable FireWire 400 Cable FireWire 800 Cable System Requirements Macintosh ® • An available FireWire or USB port • Mac® OS X 10.3 or later Windows ® • An available USB or FireWire port • Windows 2000/XP Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. Register online at register.wdc.com. Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of the device that may be handled with WD technical support. Drives may block ventilation. This information is necessary for your product. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Updating Your Operating System Macintosh...
... the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. Register online at register.wdc.com. Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of the device that may be handled with WD technical support. Drives may block ventilation. This information is necessary for your product. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Updating Your Operating System Macintosh...
User Manual (pdf)
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...) consists of the drive. Capacity Gauge Activity The Capacity Gauge is updated automatically upon installation. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of disk space. Each section represents approximately 17 percent of its driver from the CD, which My Book is connected. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted...
...) consists of the drive. Capacity Gauge Activity The Capacity Gauge is updated automatically upon installation. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of disk space. Each section represents approximately 17 percent of its driver from the CD, which My Book is connected. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted...
User Manual (pdf)
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... instructions as shown above, after which contains the software for this program into the CD-ROM drive. 3. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) as prompted. 7. Double-click My Book RAID Manager to the system. 3 Connecting the Device MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Macintosh® 1. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, the My Book drive...
... instructions as shown above, after which contains the software for this program into the CD-ROM drive. 3. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) as prompted. 7. Double-click My Book RAID Manager to the system. 3 Connecting the Device MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Macintosh® 1. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, the My Book drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... drive. 3. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder, WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. otherwise, click Quit to the desktop. Note: If Windows prompts for additional drivers, allow it to install this installation, click Accept or Continue. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 6 Go to close the menu. 6. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) as shown above, after which installs the drivers. 4. If a security...
... drive. 3. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder, WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. otherwise, click Quit to the desktop. Note: If Windows prompts for additional drivers, allow it to install this installation, click Accept or Continue. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 6 Go to close the menu. 6. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400) as shown above, after which installs the drivers. 4. If a security...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... 2. When prompted to back up all files stored in both drives A and B. 1. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 8 Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. Important: Before you proceed, make sure to confirm, click Configure again. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. To configure or change the RAID setting, click on a device from the menu to mirror the data in My Book onto another storage...
.... 2. When prompted to back up all files stored in both drives A and B. 1. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 8 Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. Important: Before you proceed, make sure to confirm, click Configure again. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. To configure or change the RAID setting, click on a device from the menu to mirror the data in My Book onto another storage...
User Manual (pdf)
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... driver. The RAID configuration information is "healthy" and operating. Turn off the device, re-install My Book RAID Manager and/or drivers from the software CD and turn the device back on the master will be installed properly. Use RAID Manager to configure it 's rebuilding. Disconnect then reconnect the power cable and/or the interface cable. If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for a newly replaced disk. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR MAC...
... driver. The RAID configuration information is "healthy" and operating. Turn off the device, re-install My Book RAID Manager and/or drivers from the software CD and turn the device back on the master will be installed properly. Use RAID Manager to configure it 's rebuilding. Disconnect then reconnect the power cable and/or the interface cable. If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for a newly replaced disk. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR MAC...
User Manual (pdf)
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Select Quick NTFS format if you want the drive formatted automatically following example shows RAID 1). Enter the confirmation number provided, then click Yes. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. When prompted again, click Yes to back up all files stored in the My Book onto another storage device before you have existing data, make sure to confirm. To configure or change the RAID setting, select the...
Select Quick NTFS format if you want the drive formatted automatically following example shows RAID 1). Enter the confirmation number provided, then click Yes. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. When prompted again, click Yes to back up all files stored in the My Book onto another storage device before you have existing data, make sure to confirm. To configure or change the RAID setting, select the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Book RAID Manager and/or drivers from the software CD and turn the device back on. Your device is not available. The RAID configuration information is still functioning but the drive in RAID 1 mode with both drives detected as master. Disconnect then reconnect the power cable and/or the interface cable. You must designate a single master (disk A or B) using RAID Manager. The driver for My Book interface device may have a problem. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID...
... Book RAID Manager and/or drivers from the software CD and turn the device back on. Your device is not available. The RAID configuration information is still functioning but the drive in RAID 1 mode with both drives detected as master. Disconnect then reconnect the power cable and/or the interface cable. You must designate a single master (disk A or B) using RAID Manager. The driver for My Book interface device may have a problem. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Power LED is enabled only through installation of My Book until all active windows, files, and applications before shutting down as the Power LED flashes. My Book is now shut down of its driver, which prevents the inadvertent powering down properly, and you may disconnect the device safely. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 17 To engage Safe Shutdown, press the Power button once. Safe Removal Mac...
... Power LED is enabled only through installation of My Book until all active windows, files, and applications before shutting down as the Power LED flashes. My Book is now shut down of its driver, which prevents the inadvertent powering down properly, and you may disconnect the device safely. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE - 17 To engage Safe Shutdown, press the Power button once. Safe Removal Mac...
User Manual (pdf)
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... all four screws from the unit and set it aside. 4. Gently pull the connector of the drive interface/power cable until it is a limited user-serviceable product which require replacement. Using a cross-tip (Phillips) screwdriver, remove all of its cables. 1. When contacting Technical Support, have the replacement drive(s), follow the steps below to come in the enclosure. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8 Replacing a Drive My Book Premium Edition II is disconnected from the...
... all four screws from the unit and set it aside. 4. Gently pull the connector of the drive interface/power cable until it is a limited user-serviceable product which require replacement. Using a cross-tip (Phillips) screwdriver, remove all of its cables. 1. When contacting Technical Support, have the replacement drive(s), follow the steps below to come in the enclosure. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8 Replacing a Drive My Book Premium Edition II is disconnected from the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... your motherboard. A: USB 2.0 is Hi-Speed USB? A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 1.1. A: Hi-Speed USB is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 devices? Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is another name for your USB 2.0 controller is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 9 Troubleshooting If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this troubleshooting section or...
... your motherboard. A: USB 2.0 is Hi-Speed USB? A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 1.1. A: Hi-Speed USB is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 devices? Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is another name for your USB 2.0 controller is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 9 Troubleshooting If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this troubleshooting section or...
User Manual (pdf)
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... service and support in various languages. Check the status of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. however, no responsibility is granted by WD for its use of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks; Download installation software and drivers. • Technical Information...
... service and support in various languages. Check the status of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. however, no responsibility is granted by WD for its use of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks; Download installation software and drivers. • Technical Information...
User Manual (pdf)
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... indicators 3 capacity gauge 3 Limited warranty 24 M Macintosh software update 2 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Product registration 2 R RAID condition messages 10, 14 configuring 8, 12 troubleshooting 9, 13 Registration, product 2 Regulatory compliance 23 Replacing a drive 18 Requirements, system 1 S Safe removal 17 Safe Shutdown 17 Service packs 2 Service, WD 23, 25 Software My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 Software, backup 15 Support, WD 25 System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting 21 Turning off the device 17...
... indicators 3 capacity gauge 3 Limited warranty 24 M Macintosh software update 2 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Product registration 2 R RAID condition messages 10, 14 configuring 8, 12 troubleshooting 9, 13 Registration, product 2 Regulatory compliance 23 Replacing a drive 18 Requirements, system 1 S Safe removal 17 Safe Shutdown 17 Service packs 2 Service, WD 23, 25 Software My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 Software, backup 15 Support, WD 25 System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting 21 Turning off the device 17...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... open the case and replace a drive. User serviceable-Easy access allows you have a surprisingly simple and secure way to access and share data and photos at a glance how much space is available on -demand file backup. Easy to set up, easy to use software for service. Open, edit, and save it easy for extra data protection. Kit Contents Remote access storage system Ethernet cable AC adapter Installation and software...
... open the case and replace a drive. User serviceable-Easy access allows you have a surprisingly simple and secure way to access and share data and photos at a glance how much space is available on -demand file backup. Easy to set up, easy to use software for service. Open, edit, and save it easy for extra data protection. Kit Contents Remote access storage system Ethernet cable AC adapter Installation and software...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Product specifications subject to protect human health and the environment by restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in new equipment, and consists of restrictions on operating environment. Visit support.wdc.com/warranty for electrical and electronic products. Total accessible capacity varies depending on lead, mercury...
... Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Product specifications subject to protect human health and the environment by restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in new equipment, and consists of restrictions on operating environment. Visit support.wdc.com/warranty for electrical and electronic products. Total accessible capacity varies depending on lead, mercury...