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External Desktop
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My Book
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Home Edition
User Manual
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Getting Started 1 Thank you for purchasing this WD product. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents � Triple-interface external hard drive � USB cable ® �FireWire 400 cable (6-pin to 6-pin) � AC adapter � Quick Install Guide Quick Install Guide AC Adapter My Book Home Edition USB Cable FireWire 400 Cable Optional Accessories For more information on optional accessories for this product, visit sto
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product found on the label on the back panel of the device. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your operating system and version. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days o
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL About Your WD Drive 2 Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all updated Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB. This WD device cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Reformatting the Drive—Windows Windows 2000 and XP users can overcome these file size limitations by reformatting the drive to NTFS using the
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is not available in eSATA mode. ® Kensington Security Slot For drive security, this device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Software In addition to the drivers and utilities, this WD product is shipped with free trial software which can be installed f
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Connecting the Device 3 Windows USB 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter and USB cable as shown. 3. Drive utilities are installed automatically. If a security alert is displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. When finished, a menu displays a list of available software and other options. To install, click the checkbox to the left of your choice and click Start. Otherwise, click Exit to begin using the drive. 5. The a
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter and eSATA cable (optional) as shown. 3. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on the back panel. 4. Turn on your computer and begin using My Book. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to recognize the device. Macintosh 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the drive’s power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. The drive mounts to the desktop and a My B
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device 4 4 SmartPower™ In USB or FireWire mode, My Book automatically powers off and on with the computer. SmartPower is not available in eSATA mode. Important: To prevent data loss, close all active windows and applications before shutting down the drive. You may also follow these steps to safely turn off the drive without powering down the computer: Windows USB or FireWire Mode Using Safe Shutdown 1. Press the Power/Safe Shutdow
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Troubleshooting 4 5 If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this troubleshooting section or visit our support Web site at support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base for more help. How to Answer ID install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP 207 install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 34 format the drive to Mac OS format 287 obtain and reinstall the original software included on My Book 1425 format
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MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL Appendix 6 Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer
