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Using WD Discovery Windows Only
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8 Using WD Discovery (Windows Only) WD Discovery Overview WD Discovery is a proprietary utility that aids in connecting to the WD network drives. The easy-to-use software enables you to quickly locate and set up the WD ShareSpace from any Windows computer on your network. With WD Discovery, you can easily map network drives, browse shared folders, and create a desktop shortcut for quick access to your WD ShareSpace. WD Discovery provides the following options: Configure your WD ShareSpace device using the WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager interface. See "Configuring WD ShareSpace" on page 87. Automatically map a network drive so you can easily share and store data on your WD ShareSpace. See "Mapping a Network Drive" on page 79. Easily browse network shares without having to manually enter network paths. See "Browse Network Shares" on page 82. Create a desktop shortcut that points to a networked WD ShareSpace. See "Desktop Shortcut Creation" on page 83. Determine which WD ShareSpace in the network is currently being accessed by WD Discovery. See "Turning Identify LED On or Off" on page 84. Mapping a Network Drive To access and store data on WD ShareSpace after setting up the device, you must first map a network drive to one or more of the default shares. Install the WD Discovery application on each Windows computer in your network to easily map a network drive, browse network shares, or create a desktop shortcut. To map a network drive: Note: Follow the steps below only if you have not already installed WD Discovery. 1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. If WD Discovery is not running: For Windows 2000/XP, click Start>All Programs>WD Discovery Software>WD Discovery or double-click the WD Discovery icon on your desktop. USING WD DISCOVERY (WINDOWS ONLY) - 79
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