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MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Table of Contents WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Accessing Online Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Contacting WD Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii 1 About Your WD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL A Compliance and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 FCC Class B Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ICES/NMB-003 Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to your My Book® for Mac external hard drive, an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all the chapters of your digital life. This chapter includes the following topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering the Drive Handling Precautions Features My Book for Mac desktop storage features ultra-fast USB 3.
MY BOOK FOR 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 AC Adapter Figure 1. My Book for Mac Drive Kit Components Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for WD products, visit: US http://www.shopwd.com or http://www.wdstore.
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 shown in Figure 2, the My Book for Mac drive has: • A power/activity indicator on the front • The power connector, interface port, and a security slot on the back.
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 at http://register.wd.com. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation.
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 Software Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software Connecting the Drive 1. Depending on your region, if required, change the power adapter as follows: Removing Installing Removing Installing 2.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. Verify that the My Book for Mac drive appears under DEVICES in the Sidebar area of your Finder display: 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.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL a. If you want to create a password to secure your backup files, select the Encrypt Backup Disk check box. b. Click Use as Backup Disk. c. If you 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.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 2. Double-click the Extras folder on the screen that displays: 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.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 7. Type the password that you use to 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.
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: 5. See “Locking and Unlocking the Drive” on page 13.
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 Utilities application to the alias Applications folder on the screen that displays: 3. In the alias Applications folder, double-click the WD Drive Utilities application.
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.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 13 Locking and Unlocking the Drive This chapter includes the following topics: Password Protecting the Drive Unlocking the Drive Changing Your Password Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that someone else will gain access to your drive and you do not want them to see your files on the drive. CAUTION! The WD Security software uses your password to electronically lock and unlock your drive.
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.
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.
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 Unlock utility is on a virtual CD (VCD) drive that appears on your desktop display. 1. Double-click the WD Unlocker VCD icon on your desktop: 2.
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 current password in the Password box. 4. Select the Change password option. 5. Type your new password in the Choose a password box, using up to 25 characters. 6. Retype your new password in the Verify password box.
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. 3. Type your password in the Password box. 4. Select the Remove security option. 5. Click Update Security Settings.
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 to manage and customize your drive for the best possible performance: • Diagnostics—Run diagnostics and status checks to make sure your drive is working properly.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL On the WD Drive Utilities screen: IF you want to . . . THEN click . . . AND see . . . Run drive diagnostics and status checks, Diagnostics “Checking Drive Health” in the next section. Specify an inactive time interval to turn off your drive, Sleep Timer “Setting the Drive Sleep Timer” on page 21. Erase your drive so you can retrieve the space and start over, Drive Erase “Erasing the Drive” on page 22.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 3. Click Diagnostics to display the Diagnostics dialog: 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 period of inactivity to conserve power and minimize long-term wear on the drive. 1.
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, utilities, and user manual files. You can download these to restore your drive to its original configuration after erasing it.
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) format. c. Read the warning about the loss of data if you erase your drive. d. Click the I understand check box to signify that you accept the risk. e. Click Erase Drive.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL The WD Drive Unlock utility screen displays: 3. Make five attempts to unlock the drive by: a. Typing a password in the Password box. b. Clicking Unlock Drive. 4.
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 see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for information about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image on your drive. Note: Erasing your drive also removes your password.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 4. Click Registration to display the Registration dialog: 5. On the Registration dialog: a. Type your first name in the First name box. b. Type your last name in the Last name box. c. Type your email address in the E-mail address box. d. Select your language in the Preferred language box. e. Select or clear the Yes, I want to receive communication...
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Safely Dismounting the Drive 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 the My Book for Mac icon on the desktop and select Eject “My Book for Mac”: You might hear the drive power down. 2.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 15 Using the Drive with Windows The My Book for Mac drive is formatted as a single HFS+J partition for compatibility with Mac OS X operating systems. To use the drive on Windows computers, you must reformat it to a single NTFS partition. This chapter includes the following topics: Reformatting the Drive Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image Reformatting the Drive CAUTION! Reformatting the drive erases all its contents.
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://support.wd.com and search our knowledge base for more help.
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 manufacturer. Note: If your USB 3.0 or 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 3.0 or USB 2.0 device is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? A: USB 3.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 1A Compliance and Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand) GNU General Public License (“GPL”) Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference.
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 European Union, including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL 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.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL purchased your Product in New Zealand for the purposes of a business, you acknowledge and agree that the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act does not apply. In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL or regional WD return center where the Product was first shipped by WD. WD may at its discretion make extended warranties available for purchase.
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL Index K Accessories, optional 2 KC notice (Republic of Korea) 32 Kensington security slot 3 Kit contents 2 B L Box contents 2 Limited warranty information 33 C N 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, regulatory 31 Connecting the drive 5 Converting drive format 29 Creating a password 13 NTFS f
MY BOOK FOR MAC USER MANUAL without the WD Security software 16 USB drive interface 4 W Warranty information 32, 33, 34 WD service 32, 34 INDEX – 37
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