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Product Overview - Page 2
... with USB 2.0 devices.
Ultra-fast transfer rates My Book for Mac desktop storage features SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for ultrafast data transfer rates. Connect this drive to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port to access and save files up to 3x faster than with USB 2.0.
HFS+ Journaled Works right out of the box with Mac OS® X 10.5 or later operating systems. Can be reformatted for Windows®...
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...• Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. • Knowledge Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation-Get online installation help...
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...of Contents
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WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii
1 About Your WD Drive 1
Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Operating System Compatibility 2 Disk Drive Format 3 Physical Description 3
Power/Activity LED 3 USB 3.0 Interface 3 Kensington® Security Slot 3 Registering the Drive 4 Handling...
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Ultra-fast transfer rates-My Book for Mac desktop storage features SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for ultra-fast data transfer rates. Connect this drive to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port to access and save files in record time.
Universal connectivity-With this drive you get connectivity with the latest USB 3.0 devices as well as backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices.
High capacity in a sleek design...
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Kit Contents
As shown in Figure 1, your My Book for Mac disk drive kit includes: • My Book for Mac external hard drive, with the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software • USB 3.0 cable • AC adapter • Quick Install Guide
USB 3.0 Cable
Quick Install Guide
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AC Adapter
Figure 1. My Book for Mac Drive Kit Components
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Registering the Drive
Always register your My Book for Mac drive to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your drive using the WD Drive Utilities software, as described in "Registering the Drive" on page 25. Another way is to register online at http://register.wd.com.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision...
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12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for connecting the drive to your computer and installing the WD software. It includes the following topics: Connecting the Drive Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO Installing the WD Security Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software
Connecting the Drive
1. Depending on your region...
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... selected the Encrypt Backup Disk check box at step a, complete the
backup password dialog that displays:
d. Click Encrypt Disk. 8. The My Book for Mac icon now displays as:
9. Your My Book for Mac drive is now ready to use as an external storage device. You can enhance its performance and capabilities by installing the following software that is on the drive: • WD +TURBO utility...
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... the screen that displays:
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3. Double-click the WD +TURBO Installer application: 4. Click Install on the WD +TURBO Driver Installer screen:
5. Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue.
6. A message informs you that installing the drivers requires you to restart your computer to make them active:
Click Yes to continue.
CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING...
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... access the computer in the Password box and click OK:
8. When the installation completes, click Yes to restart the computer:
9. When the computer restarts, the My Book for Mac icon looks like this:
Your My Book for Mac drive is now ready to use as an enhanced-performance external storage device.
Installing the WD Security Software
The WD Security software allows you to set password protection and...
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Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software
The WD Drive Utilities software allows you to register your drive, run diagnostics and more.
1. Double-click the My Book for Mac icon, and then double-click the .dmg file on the
screen that displays:
2. Drag the WD Drive Utilities application to the alias Applications folder on the screen that displays:
3. In the...
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... and restart your computer • You disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer • Your computer exits the sleep mode You will have to do this even if you do not have the WD Security software installed on your computer. In each case, the WD Security software replaces the desktop icon for your My Book for Mac drive with the WD...
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Unlocking the Drive with the WD Drive Unlock Utility
Whenever you connect your password-protected drive to a computer that does not have the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software installed, you can use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. The Drive Unlock utility is on a virtual CD (VCD) drive that appears on your desktop display.
1. Double-click...
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Changing Your Password
1. Click Go > Applications > WD Security to display the WD Security screen, Change
Security dialog:
2. If you have more than one supported drive connected to your computer, select the one with the password that you want to change.
3. Type your current password in the Password box. 4. Select the Change password option. 5. Type your new password in...
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14 Managing and Customizing the Drive This chapter includes the following topics:
Checking Drive Health Setting the Drive Sleep Timer Erasing the Drive Registering the Drive Safely Dismounting the Drive
The WD Drive Utilities software (see Figure 4) makes it easy for you to manage and customize your drive for the best possible performance:
• Diagnostics-Run ...
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Erasing the Drive
CAUTION! Erasing your drive permanently deletes all of the data on the drive. Always make sure that you no longer need any of the data on your drive before erasing it.
Note: Erasing your drive also deletes the WD software and all of the support files, utilities, and user manual files. You can download...
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... the Drive
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CAUTION! To prevent data loss, close all active windows and applications before shutting down or disconnecting the drive.
You can safely disconnect the drive from your computer by using either: • The desktop My Book for Mac icon • The My Book for Mac listing in Finder
Using the Desktop My Book for Mac Icon
1. Right- or control-click...
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... a drive.
Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image
After you have reformatted your My Book for Mac drive for use on Windows computers, go to http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for information about downloading and restoring the Windows versions of the WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software and disk image on your My Book for Mac drive.
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... or support organization
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop? A: If your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers
are installed before connecting your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. The drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are...
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Firmware incorporated into this product may include third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL or Lesser General Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http://support.wd.com/download/gpl...