Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...and accelerated performance. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. USB Cable My Book Pro Edition II | 1 Note: For instructions on the CD. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for HFS+ (Journaled) and is recommended that you install the latest updates... and service pack (SP). About Your Drive My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for data protection. Kit Contents My Book Pro Edition II Installation and software...
...and accelerated performance. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. USB Cable My Book Pro Edition II | 1 Note: For instructions on the CD. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for HFS+ (Journaled) and is recommended that you install the latest updates... and service pack (SP). About Your Drive My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for data protection. Kit Contents My Book Pro Edition II Installation and software...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 Europe/Middle East/Africa Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are... registered trademarks; All rights reserved. 2079-701079-101 Nov 2006 My Book Pro Edition II | 4 Warranty Information Obtaining Service...
support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 Europe/Middle East/Africa Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are... registered trademarks; All rights reserved. 2079-701079-101 Nov 2006 My Book Pro Edition II | 4 Warranty Information Obtaining Service...
User Manual (pdf)
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Installation 22 10 Appendix 23 Regulatory Compliance 23 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 25 Index 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS - USB Information 21 Frequently Asked Questions - ii 8 Replacing a Drive 18 9 Troubleshooting 21 Frequently Asked Questions -
Installation 22 10 Appendix 23 Regulatory Compliance 23 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 25 Index 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS - USB Information 21 Frequently Asked Questions - ii 8 Replacing a Drive 18 9 Troubleshooting 21 Frequently Asked Questions -
User Manual (pdf)
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...of the device. This information is necessary for your operating system and version. Be aware of the device that may be handled with WD technical support. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on top of the following table, write the serial number and...regarding updating your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Updating Your Operating System Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update.
...of the device. This information is necessary for your operating system and version. Be aware of the device that may be handled with WD technical support. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on top of the following table, write the serial number and...regarding updating your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Updating Your Operating System Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update.
User Manual (pdf)
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... on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see section 4, My Book RAID Manager for Mac or section 5 for Windows. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is the Capacity ...Gauge LED. For more information on this drive is preformatted and contains software and utilities, the first section is illuminated upon drive usage. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored)...
... on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see section 4, My Book RAID Manager for Mac or section 5 for Windows. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is the Capacity ...Gauge LED. For more information on this drive is preformatted and contains software and utilities, the first section is illuminated upon drive usage. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored)...
User Manual (pdf)
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... three interface types: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 1.1 Mb/s). MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Choosing an Interface My Book Pro Edition II is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more information on your system configuration.
... three interface types: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 1.1 Mb/s). MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Choosing an Interface My Book Pro Edition II is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more information on your system configuration.
User Manual (pdf)
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.... When finished, click any other selection of options including software, documentation, and a registration link. To format My Book to the desktop. Go to Windows NTFS, search our knowledge base for answer ID 287 at support.wdc.com for instructions. Note: If Windows prompts for use. Note: If AutoPlay is now ready for... THE DEVICE - 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. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually.
.... When finished, click any other selection of options including software, documentation, and a registration link. To format My Book to the desktop. Go to Windows NTFS, search our knowledge base for answer ID 287 at support.wdc.com for instructions. Note: If Windows prompts for use. Note: If AutoPlay is now ready for... THE DEVICE - 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. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually.
User Manual (pdf)
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..., click Configure again. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to mirror the data in My Book onto another storage device. 3. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for...
..., click Configure again. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to mirror the data in My Book onto another storage device. 3. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for...
User Manual (pdf)
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...status of your drive. If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for information on how to configure it 's rebuilding. The data on . Turn off the device, re-install My Book RAID Manager and/or drivers from the software CD and turn the device back ... device may have a problem. Disconnect then reconnect the power cable and/or the interface cable. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on the capacity of your drive. Your device may not be accessed and mirrored to either ...
...status of your drive. If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for information on how to configure it 's rebuilding. The data on . Turn off the device, re-install My Book RAID Manager and/or drivers from the software CD and turn the device back ... device may have a problem. Disconnect then reconnect the power cable and/or the interface cable. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on the capacity of your drive. Your device may not be accessed and mirrored to either ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... another storage device before you want the drive formatted automatically following example shows RAID 1). This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is pre-configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for...
... another storage device before you want the drive formatted automatically following example shows RAID 1). This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is pre-configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for...
User Manual (pdf)
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... using RAID Manager. The driver for a newly replaced disk. The rebuilding process may have a problem. If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for information on the capacity of your drive. Your device is in the device is not configured. Use RAID Manager to configure it...while it to the secondary drive during the rebuilding process. Your data in RAID 1 mode with both drives detected as master. Allow your drive. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on .
... using RAID Manager. The driver for a newly replaced disk. The rebuilding process may have a problem. If the problem persists, visit our WD knowledge base at support.wdc.com for information on the capacity of your drive. Your device is in the device is not configured. Use RAID Manager to configure it...while it to the secondary drive during the rebuilding process. Your data in RAID 1 mode with both drives detected as master. Allow your drive. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on .
User Manual (pdf)
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Note: This version of EMC Retrospect Express does not support server applications or server operating systems. For more information visit www.emc.com. USING EMC RETROSPECT EXPRESS - 16 Launch Retrospect Express by double-clicking its ... the desktop or system dock. To install Retrospect Express, run the software CD, click Install EMC Retrospect Express, and follow the instructions as prompted. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Whether you need to recover a file or folder, take a computer back to a previous point in time, or restore a computer that has...
Note: This version of EMC Retrospect Express does not support server applications or server operating systems. For more information visit www.emc.com. USING EMC RETROSPECT EXPRESS - 16 Launch Retrospect Express by double-clicking its ... the desktop or system dock. To install Retrospect Express, run the software CD, click Install EMC Retrospect Express, and follow the instructions as prompted. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Whether you need to recover a file or folder, take a computer back to a previous point in time, or restore a computer that has...
User Manual (pdf)
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... in the enclosure. Slide the cage cap away from the screw, lift up the cover to service the device yourself, visit WD Technical Support at support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base article 1464 for servicing of the internal hard drive(s) which allows for detailed instructions on obtaining a... set it out of the way. Gently pull the connector of its cables. 1. Because articles of the computer before handling the device. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8 Replacing a Drive My Book Premium Edition II is disconnected from the unit and set aside. 7. Lift up to service My...
... in the enclosure. Slide the cage cap away from the screw, lift up the cover to service the device yourself, visit WD Technical Support at support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base article 1464 for servicing of the internal hard drive(s) which allows for detailed instructions on obtaining a... set it out of the way. Gently pull the connector of its cables. 1. Because articles of the computer before handling the device. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8 Replacing a Drive My Book Premium Edition II is disconnected from the unit and set aside. 7. Lift up to service My...
User Manual (pdf)
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...USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of a WD My Book Pro II • specifications for the My Book Pro Edition II Answer ID 1466 1464 1465 1468 Frequently Asked Questions - Upgrading to • install My Book Pro Edition II on the following topics, search our support website for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to... of the significant reduction in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. For further information on a Windows or Macintosh computer • service My Book Pro Edition II to install the appropriate chipset support for more help. A: Refer to 12 Mbps.
...USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of a WD My Book Pro II • specifications for the My Book Pro Edition II Answer ID 1466 1464 1465 1468 Frequently Asked Questions - Upgrading to • install My Book Pro Edition II on the following topics, search our support website for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to... of the significant reduction in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. For further information on a Windows or Macintosh computer • service My Book Pro Edition II to install the appropriate chipset support for more help. A: Refer to 12 Mbps.
User Manual (pdf)
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... and more information. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. A: For recommended formats for this device, search our knowlege base for answer ID 207 at...is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop? A: Your system may be operating at support.wdc.com. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. Frequently ... the card manufacturer for installation procedures. Installation MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up .
... and more information. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. A: For recommended formats for this device, search our knowlege base for answer ID 207 at...is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop? A: Your system may be operating at support.wdc.com. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? If your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. Frequently ... the card manufacturer for installation procedures. Installation MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up .
User Manual (pdf)
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..., and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. CE Compliance for Generic Immunity, as applicable. Refer servicing only... support Web site at support.wdc.com for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1. 10 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital ...
..., and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. CE Compliance for Generic Immunity, as applicable. Refer servicing only... support Web site at support.wdc.com for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1. 10 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from defects in the course of the Product. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL given an RMA number and instructions for storing or shipping your expense. WD shall have no liability for damages ... opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is within the scope of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. To conclusively establish the period of the applicable instructions, as new. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date...
... balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from defects in the course of the Product. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL given an RMA number and instructions for storing or shipping your expense. WD shall have no liability for damages ... opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is within the scope of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. To conclusively establish the period of the applicable instructions, as new. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date...
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MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL WD Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. • Service Partners - Contact a support representative by WD for its use nor for support, have your region. • Contact Support - support.wdc.com...
MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL WD Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. • Service Partners - Contact a support representative by WD for its use nor for support, have your region. • Contact Support - support.wdc.com...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 2 I Installation, FAQs 22 K Kit contents 1 L LED 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... 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 U UL 23 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 23...
... 2 I Installation, FAQs 22 K Kit contents 1 L LED 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... 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 U UL 23 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 23...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...drive space 512 MB of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Visit support.wdc.com/warranty for electrical and electronic products. One terabyte (TB) = one billion bytes. and My Book, World Edition, WD Anywhere Access, and Data OnHand are registered trademarks; Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, ... Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of RAM Pentium® III class, 500 MHz or newer Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home/Pro Web browser (Mozilla™ Firefox™ 1.0.3, Internet...
...drive space 512 MB of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Visit support.wdc.com/warranty for electrical and electronic products. One terabyte (TB) = one billion bytes. and My Book, World Edition, WD Anywhere Access, and Data OnHand are registered trademarks; Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, ... Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of RAM Pentium® III class, 500 MHz or newer Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home/Pro Web browser (Mozilla™ Firefox™ 1.0.3, Internet...