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- Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 1
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of new features and services, remember to register your product online at http://register.wd.com. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wd.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 3
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 4
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL A Compliance and Warranty Information 31 Regulatory Compliance 31 FCC Class Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 32 Obtaining Service 32 Limited Warranty 33 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand 33 Obtaining Service 34 Warranty 34 GNU General Public License - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 5
Time Machine. HFS+ Journaled-Works right out of the box with Mac OS X 10.5 or later operating systems. Can be reformatted for Windows® operating systems. WD Security™ software-Allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to protect your files from unauthorized use - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 6
MAC USER MANUAL 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 My Book for Mac Drive - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 7
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Disk Drive Format Your My Book for Mac drive is preformatted as a single HFS+J partition for Mac OS X operating systems. If you want to use this drive with a Windows system, see "Reformatting the Drive" on page 28 and "Troubleshooting" on page 29. Physical Description As - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 8
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 9
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 10
Note: If the External disks check box is selected on your Finder Preferences dialog, the My Book for Mac icon displays on your desktop: 5. The first time you connect your My Book for Mac drive to your computer, a message asks if you want to use the drive to back up with Time Machine: On Leopard and - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 11
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 (see "Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO" in - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 12
2. Double-click the Extras folder on the screen that displays: MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 13
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 hardware - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 14
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 2. Drag the WD Security application to the alias Applications folder on the screen that displays: 3. In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Security application. 4. Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue and display the WD Security screen: - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 15
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 16
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue and display the WD Drive Utilities screen: 5. See "Managing and Customizing the Drive" on page 19. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 17
the drive before you can use it again. Use the WD Security software to: • Create a password • Change a password • Eliminate the need for a password 1. Click Go > Applications > WD Security to display the WD Security screen, Set Security dialog: 2. If you have more than one supported drive connected - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 18
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 5. Type a hint to help remember your password in the Password hint box. 6. Select the Enable auto unlock for user: check box if you want the WD Security software to remember your password for the selected drive on this computer. Important: If you select the Enable auto - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 19
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL The WD Unlocker VCD provides the WD Drive Unlock utility that you can use to unlock the drive. Or you can use either the WD Security or the WD Drive Utilities software to unlock the drive. Unlocking the Drive with the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities Software Whenever - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 20
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 21
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 22
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 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 that you want to remove password protection from. - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 23
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 24
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL On the WD Drive Utilities screen: IF you want to . . . Run drive diagnostics and status checks, Specify an inactive time interval to turn off your drive, Erase your drive so you can retrieve the space and start over, Register your drive to receive free technical support - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 25
the Diagnostics dialog: MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. On the Diagnostics dialog, click the button for the test that you want to run: • S.M.A.R.T. Status • Quick Drive Test • Complete Drive Test Setting the Drive Sleep Timer The drive sleep timer turns off the power to your drive after a certain - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 26
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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, - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 27
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL b. If you want to change the format of the volume when you erase the drive, select the format option that you want: • HFS+J • ExFAT Note: Go to http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 3849 for information about the Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 28
The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. Make five attempts to unlock the drive by: a. Typing a password in the Password box. b. Clicking Unlock Drive. 4. The fifth invalid password attempt displays the too many password attempts prompt: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 29
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 5. Click Erase Drive to display a warning about erasing all of the data on the drive: 6. Read the warning and select the I understand check box to signify that you accept the risk. 7. Click Erase. After the drive erase operation completes, go to http://support.wd.com and - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 30
Click Registration to display the Registration dialog: MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 5. On the Registration dialog: a. Type your you want to receive notifications about software updates, product enhancements, and price discount opportunities. f. Click Register Drive. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 31
. Using the My Book for Mac listing in Finder 1. Right- or control-click the My Book for Mac listing in Finder and select Eject "My Book for Mac": You might hear the drive power down. 2. Wait for the drive icon to disappear from the desktop before disconnecting the drive Restoring the WD Software - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 32
for information about reformatting the drive. See "Troubleshooting" on page 28 for more information about reformatting 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 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 33
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 16 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions If you have problems installing or using this product, refer to this troubleshooting section or visit our support Web site at http - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 34
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0? A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your USB card PCI Express adapter card. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. TROUBLESHOOTING - 30 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 35
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1A uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void your authority to operate this device. ICES/NMB-003 Compliance - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 36
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL This product is intended to be supplied by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in power unit marked "Class 2." CE Compliance for Europe Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council Directives of the - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 37
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 http://support.wd.com/warranty/policy.asp), accident or mishandling - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 38
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL purchased your Product in New service. 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 email support service at http://support.wd - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 39
labels and opening or removing external enclosures, including the mounting frame, 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 http://support.wd.com), accident or mishandling while - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 40
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Index A Accessories, optional 2 B Box contents 2 C CAUTION about erasing the drive 22 about lost passwords 13 about preventing data loss when disconnecting 27 about your unlocked drive 14, 17 China RoHS compliance 32 Compatibility with operating systems 2 Compliance, - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 41
without the WD Security software 16 USB drive interface 4 W Warranty information 32, 33, 34 WD service 32, 34 MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL INDEX - 37 - Western Digital My Book for Mac | User Manual - Page 42
specifications at any time without notice. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and My Passport are registered trademarks and WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Apple, Mac, OS X, and Time Machine are trademarks of Apple
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