Western Digital My Book Studio Manuale utente

External Desktop

My Book

Essential Edition

User Manual

™

WD Service and Support

Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before

returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our

knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available

or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.

Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This

30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support.

E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is

available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to

Accessing Online Support

Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics:

•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 for your WD product or software.

Contacting WD Technical Support

When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware,

and system software versions available.

North America

Asia Pacific

English 800.ASK.4WDC Australia 1 800 42 9861

(800.275.4932) China 800 820 6682/+65 62430496

Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong +800 6008 6008

India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)

011 26384700 (Pilot Line)

Europe (toll free)*

00800 ASK4 WDEU

Indonesia +803 852 9439

(00800 27549338)

Japan 00 531 650442

Korea 02 703 6550

Europe

+31 880062100

Malaysia +800 6008 6008/1 800 88 1908/+65 62430496

Middle East

+31 880062100

Philippines 1 800 1441 0159

Africa

+31 880062100

Singapore +800 6008 6008/+800 608 6008/+65 62430496

Taiwan +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496

* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,

Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EDITION

USER MANUAL

GETTING STARTED – 1

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this WD product. For the latest WD product information

and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com.

Kit Contents

• External hard drive

•USBcable

• AC adapter

• Quick Install Guide

Optional Accessories

For more information on optional accessories for this product, visit

store.westerndigital.com (U.S. only). Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com.

Compatibility

Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

Windows ®Macintosh ®

• An available USB port • An available USB port

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista®•Mac

®OS X 10.4.8+

Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you

install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the Start menu

and select Windows Update. For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select

Software Update.

My Book Essential Edition

AC Adapter*

Quick Install Guide

USB Cable

Global AC adapter configurations*

1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil,

Mexico, Colombia

2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile

3 United Kingdom

4China

5 Australia, New Zealand,

Argentina

1 2 34 5

1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil,

Mexico, Colombia

2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile

3 United Kingdom

4China

5 Australia, New Zealand,

Argentina

1 2 34 5

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GETTING STARTED – 2

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.

Registering Your WD Product

Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable

warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your

first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at

Handling Precautions

WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during

unpacking and installation. Drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or

vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your

external storage product:

• Do not drop or jolt the device.

• Do not move the device during activity.

• Do not use My Book as a portable device.

• To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots located on the underside, top, or

rear of the enclosure. Do not stack any objects on top of the device that may block

ventilation.

Serial Number:

Model Number:

Purchase Date:

System and Software Notes:

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ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 3

About Your WD Drive

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.

Windows 2000 and XP users can overcome these file size limitations by reformatting

the drive to NTFS using the Disk Management utility. See answer ID 1287 at

support.wdc.com and article IDs 314463 and 184006 at support.microsoft.com for

further details.

Reformatting the Drive

1. Go to support.wdc.com.

2. See Knowledge Base Answer ID 207 for formatting instructions.

After formatting, go to Downloads, find your product, download the My Book utility,

and follow instructions as prompted.

LED Indicators

The power/activity LED is located on the center, front panel of the device. The LED

indicators function as follows.

Power/Activity LED

Important: Reformatting My Book erases all its contents. If you have already saved

files on My Book, be sure to back them up before reformatting it.

Appearance Description

Steady Power-on state or power-save mode

Fast flashing (for approx. 3 seconds) Transitioning to system standby

Slow flashing (every 5 seconds) System standby

Alternating top and bottom Drive in use

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ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 4

Features

Drive Interface

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 is

backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Connection to a USB 1.1 device transfers data

at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s).

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.

LED

USB port

Kensington®

Security Slot

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USER MANUAL

ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 5

Software

In addition to the drivers and utilities, this WD product is shipped with free trial

software which can be installed from the WD installer screen that displays at the end

of the hardware installation.

Memeo™AutoBackup™(30-day trial) is an easy, one-time setup, backup application

that allows you to preserve your data files with around-the-clock protection. Features

include multiple destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery.

Memeo AutoSync (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with its

simple, flexible sync plan setup and allows you to keep your latest work with you at all

times.

For further information or help with Memeo software, go to www.memeo.com

Copy Application Software is a standard utility that allows you to back up the

valuable software included on My Book to your internal drive.

MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EDITION

USER MANUAL

CONNECTING THE DEVICE – 6

Connecting the Device

Windows

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Connect the drive’s power cord 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 autorun menu appears only on the first installation of its drive. If autorun is

disabled on your computer or you are connecting My Book to another computer,

you must install utilities manually. Go to Start, My Computer, and double-click

Setup.exe.

Macintosh

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Connect the drive’s power cord and USB cable as shown. The drive mounts to

the desktop and a My Book icon appears.

3. Double-click the My Book drive icon.

4. Double-click the WD_Mac_Tools folder. If prompted, select the language of

choice from the available folders.

5. Double-click LifeAgent.dmg.

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.TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE – 7

.Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device

SmartPower™

My Book automatically powers off and on with the computer.

You may also follow these steps to safely turn off the drive without powering down the

computer:

Windows

Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray and select

Safely Remove Hardware. You may hear the drive power down before the Power

LED turns off. The drive is now shut down properly, and you may disconnect the drive

safely.

Macintosh

Drag the My Book icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. You may hear the drive

power down as the Power LED flashes. When the Power LED is steady, you may

press the Power button once or disconnect the drive’s power cord to turn off the

drive safely.

Important: To prevent data loss, close all active windows and applications before

shutting down the drive.

MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EDITION

USER MANUAL

TROUBLESHOOTING – 8

Troubleshooting

If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this

troubleshooting section or visit our support website at support.wdc.com and search

our knowledge base for more help..

Frequently Asked Questions — USB Information

Q: What is Hi-Speed USB?

A: Hi-Speed USB is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 40 times faster than

USB 1.1. Upgrading to USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in file transfer

time versus USB 1.1.

Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0?

A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer.

Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is built-in to the system motherboard, be sure to install the appropriate

chipset support for your motherboard. Refer to your motherboard or system manual for more information.

Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub?

A: USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0

device operates at the USB 1.1 full speed of up to 12 Mbps.

Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 devices?

A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be

used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards.

Frequently Asked Questions — Installation

Q: Why does the drive not power up?

A: Be sure the drive is plugged in to a power source.

Q: Why is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop?

A: If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers are installed before connecting your

WD USB 2.0 external storage product. The drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and

host controller drivers are installed. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for installation procedures.

Q: How do I partition and reformat the drive?

A: For recommended formats for this device, search our knowlege base for answer ID 207 at support.wdc.com.

Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow?

A: Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0

adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2.0.

If your system includes a PCI slot, you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by installing a USB 2.0 PCI

adapter card. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information.

Note: If an additional external drive is connected to the WD product, USB bandwidth is shared and may affect

performance.

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 the drive to the FAT32 file system** 1364

use the drive on a Macintosh and a PC simultaneously 291

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