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Essential Edition
User Manual
MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EDITION
USER MANUAL
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:
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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.
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About Your WD Drive
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.
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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
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.
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. LED activity
is indicated as follows:
Power/Activity LED
Appearance
Description
Steady
Power-on state or power-save mode
Transitioning to system standby
System standby
Fast flashing (for approx. 3 seconds)
Slow flashing (every 5 seconds)
Up and down
Drive in use
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
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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.
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Connecting the Device
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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
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SmartPower™
My Book automatically powers off and on with the computer.
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
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.
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this
our knowledge base for more help.
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How to
Answer ID
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install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP
install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000
format the drive to Mac OS format
obtain and reinstall the original software included on My Book
format the drive to the FAT32 file system**
use the drive on a Macintosh and a PC simultaneously
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**This WD drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all Mac and Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file
system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows 2000/XP; however,
Windows 2000/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.
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.
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Appendix
Regulatory Compliance
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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 interference to radio or television reception.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
WD could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
The following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, may be helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference
Problems. This booklet is Stock No. 004-000-00345-4 available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
CSA Notice
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1. Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (File E101559).
This product is intended to be supplied by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in power unit marked “NEC” or “Class 2.”
CE Compliance For Europe
Verified to comply with EN55022 for RF Emissions and EN50082-1 for Generic Immunity, as applicable.
Warranty Information
Obtaining Service
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the
dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain
service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and
instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your
expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your return
paperwork. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period
of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the
cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession.
Limited Warranty
WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year,
unless otherwise required by law, and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase
date appearing on your purchase receipt. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from
WD or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product,
or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external
enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable
instructions, as found at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. Subject to the limitations
specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WD’s option, the repair or
replacement of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of
the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer.
The foregoing limited warranty is WD’s sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a)
any and all other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to
accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the
purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In the United States, some states
do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Technical Support Services
If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software
versions available.
800.ASK.4WDC North America
949.672.7199
Spanish
+800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific
+31.20.4467651 EMEA
Western Digital
20511 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A.
Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its
use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted
by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. WD reserves the right to change specifications at
any time without notice.
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks; and Essential Edition is a trademark of
Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.
© 2008 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
4779-705001-A01 Oct 2008
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