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    External Desktop My Book®Live™ User Manual
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    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 http://support Pilot Line) +803 852 9439 00 531 650442 02 703 6550
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    Table of Contents WD® Service and Support ii Registering Your WD Product ii 1 Important User Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 2 Product Overview Quick View Shortcuts 39 Monitoring Alerts 44 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - iii
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    Starting the My Book Live Dashboard 55 Understanding the My Book Live Dashboard 56 Obtaining Customer Support 57 What Can I Do Now 58 8 Configuring My Book Live Settings 59 System Settings 59 the List of Backups 88 Deleting a Backup 89 MY BOOK LIVE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
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    iTunes 106 14 Regulatory and Warranty Information 108 Regulatory Compliance 108 Obtaining Service 109 Limited Warranty 110 15 Troubleshooting 111 First Steps Checklist 111 Resetting the My Book Live 111 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 112 Glossary 115 Index 118 MY BOOK LIVE USER
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    use, and servicing. „ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the power available, consult your dealer or local power company. „ Do not allow anything to rest on the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - When the power cord or plug
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    instructions are fol- lowed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. Recording Your WD Product Information In technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System
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    GreenPower Technology™ for efficient cooling and power saving. The high-speed interface delivers content to a variety of media players. Simplify your digital life by consolidating your movies, music, photos, and ™. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important
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    in your home-The drive includes iTunes® server support so you can centralize your music and video tons of space on your Apple device. Stream digital media anywhere in your home-Watch your daughter power adapter „ Installation and software CD „ Quick Install Guide MY BOOK LIVE 4 USER MANUAL
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    PRODUCT OVERVIEW My Book Live Home network drive AC adapter* Ethernet cable Installation CD with application software and user manual Quick Install Guide Global AC Adapter Configurations MY BOOK LIVE 5 USER MANUAL
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    Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support , install the latest updates and service pack (SP): „ For Windows
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    Instructions Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency. Place the device in a site that is: „ Near a grounded power Supported protocols I/O ports Supported clients Physical dimensions Power supply 5A Power supply: 18W Operating temperature: 5 to
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    Kensington® Security Slot Component Icon Ethernet port Reset button Power port Description Connects the device to a local network. Restores adapter and the power outlet. Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington
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    shown in the illustration above. Follow the steps below to connect the My Book Live to a home or small office network. MY BOOK LIVE 9 USER MANUAL
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    port. 3. Connect the end of the adapter into the power supply socket located on the back of the drive. 4. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. The unit powers up automatically. Important: Wait for the My Book Live mode. Firmware is currently being updated. MY BOOK LIVE 10 USER MANUAL
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    My Book Live CD, and then double-click My Book Live Setup to display the My Book Live Welcome screen. MY BOOK LIVE 11 USER MANUAL
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    : Clicking the Cancel Search link displays the How to Connect screen, providing assistance with connecting your drive to the network. MY BOOK LIVE 12 USER MANUAL
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    the mouse over a tool tip displays details about an option or term. - The Support link at the top right of the screen connects to a Help file on your network, the How to Connect screen appears. Proceed to "Connecting and Troubleshooting" on page 18. Note: The CD enables UPnP Framework in the MANUAL
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    without changing the drive letter, click the arrow at the bottom right of the table (or press Enter or Esc). MY BOOK LIVE 14 USER MANUAL
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    such as launching WD SmartWare or checking drive status quickly. „ The Windows icon is blue . „ The Mac icon is black . MY BOOK LIVE 15 USER MANUAL
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    View, you can upgrade it in a similar way. Instead of the Start Install button, the Start Upgrade button is available. MY BOOK LIVE 16 USER MANUAL
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    : Discovery must take place before Next Steps is available. Next Steps screen for Windows Next Steps screen for Mac OS X MY BOOK LIVE 17 USER MANUAL
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    and folders on the My Book Live drive, • Stream media to your home entertainment center and/or other computers on your home network, Connecting and Troubleshooting The Connecting Your Drive screen appears when "Discovery" cannot find a drive: MY BOOK LIVE 18 USER
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    "Step 1: Discover the My Book Live Drive" on page 12. „ If the drive is not found, the Troubleshooting screen appears, offering more information about connecting the My Book Live: 3. Follow the screen instructions and tool tips. IF you want to . . . Return to the How to Connect screen to make sure
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    the software. If your operating system is 32-bit, click WD SmartWare Setup (x86). Otherwise click WD SmartWare Setup (x64). MY BOOK LIVE 20 USER MANUAL
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    two ways to do that: Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder > Preferences and make sure Connected Servers is checked. MY BOOK LIVE 21 USER MANUAL
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    to display the My Book Live Dashboard home page. 3. Continue with "Understanding the My Book Live Dashboard" on page 56.) MY BOOK LIVE 22 USER MANUAL
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    and use the drive as a media server. This user manual contains information and instructions for setting up and using the drive. The most common activities TwonkyMedia Server, MioNet Remote Access, and iTunes Play and stream media Use iTunes® service See . . . page 24 page 33 page 38 page 90 page 59
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    software is an easy-to-use tool that gives you the power to: „ Protect your data automatically-Automatic, continuous backup WD SmartWare screen provides easy access to online Help information to quickly guide you through your backup, retrieve, and settings tasks. Whenever you are USER MANUAL
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    Install WD SmartWare page: 3. Click the License Agreement link to read the agreement, and then select the I accept check box. MY BOOK LIVE 25 USER MANUAL
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    menu, and then select WD SmartWare, or „ Windows Explorer-Click Start or , and then click Programs > WD SmartWare > WD SmartWare. MY BOOK LIVE 26 USER MANUAL
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    other movie extensions .gif, .jpg, .png, and other picture extensions Others that do not belong in the five main categories MY BOOK LIVE 27 USER MANUAL
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    For a complete list of all included file extensions, search for Answer ID 3644 in the WD Knowledge Base at http://support.wdc.com. Note that: „ Moving the pointer over a category displays the number of files in the category. „ files that have not yet been backed up. MY BOOK LIVE 28 USER MANUAL
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    to disregard your stop backup request and resume the backup, or „ Stop Backup to follow through with your stop request. MY BOOK LIVE 29 USER MANUAL
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    your My Book Live drive and apply the selection. 4. Click Start Backup to back up the selected categories of files. MY BOOK LIVE 30 USER MANUAL
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    the Settings tab to display the Settings screen: 2. Click the Set Up Software button to display the Software Settings screen: MY BOOK LIVE 31 USER MANUAL
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    : 2. Select or clear the Pause backup until computer is idle check box to enable or disable the Backup Speed option. MY BOOK LIVE 32 USER MANUAL
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    retrieve a file or folder from your drive: 1. Click the Retrieve tab to display the Select a destination for retrieved files screen: MY BOOK LIVE 33 USER MANUAL
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    save and implement the new retrieve folder. d. Click the Select Files button to display the Select content to retrieve... screen. MY BOOK LIVE 34 USER MANUAL
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    retrieved, or a - "Destination is full" message means that your computer does not have sufficient disk space to complete the retrieve. MY BOOK LIVE 35 USER MANUAL
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    retrieved, or a - "Destination is full" message means that your computer does not have sufficient disk space to complete the retrieve. MY BOOK LIVE 36 USER MANUAL
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    Idle" on page 22. "Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder" on page 38. "Setting the Preferences (Auto Update) Option" on page 38. MY BOOK LIVE 37 USER MANUAL
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    disable the Preferences option. If selected, WD SmartWare links you to the WD web page where the download is available. MY BOOK LIVE 38 USER MANUAL
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    click to select your My Book Live drive and display a submenu: 3. Select the desired option. Windows WD Quick View menus MY BOOK LIVE 39 USER MANUAL
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    see the „ A green dot beside the drive name means the drive is behaving normally. „ A red dot beside the drive name means the drive is experiencing a problem, such as an abnormally high temperature. Mac OS X Click the WD Quick View icon in the menu bar and move the cursor over the name
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    password in Dashboard the same as those for logging into the computer, no user name or password are required here. MY BOOK LIVE 41 USER MANUAL
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    11.) Select Create Shortcut on the WD Quick View submenu. An icon representing the Public share displays on the desktop. MY BOOK LIVE 42 USER MANUAL
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    MANAGING WD SOFTWARE Viewing Drive Properties Select Properties on the WD Quick View submenu to display the Properties screen: My Book Live Properties on Windows My Book Live Properties on Mac OS X MY BOOK LIVE 43 USER MANUAL
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    icon flashes to indicate the drive may be overheated or about to fail. In Windows, a balloon alert displays as well. Note: If the drive overheats, power it down and let it cool for 60 minutes. Power it back on, and if the problem persists, contact WD Support. MY BOOK LIVE 44 USER MANUAL
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    or more alerts. Multiple alerts are arranged chronologically. 2. To close the alert panel, click the Exit button. Alerts on Windows MY BOOK LIVE 45 USER MANUAL
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    button. 6. When a confirmation message displays, click the Exit button. The menu bar no longer contains the WD Quick View icon . MY BOOK LIVE 46 USER MANUAL
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    assigned, enter everyone as the username and any password (e.g., 1234). Click the OK button. 8. Follow the remaining instructions as prompted by the wizard. Win 7 Backup 1. Click > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click Book Live drive as the backup destination. MY BOOK LIVE 47 USER MANUAL
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    select Let Windows choose or select desired content and then click the Next button. 10. On the Review your backup settings screen, click the Save settings and run backup button. Apple Time Machine Backing up The time creating a backup, the following screen displays: MY BOOK LIVE 48 USER MANUAL
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    stored: 4. Click Use for Backup. A screen prompts for your user name and password. 5. Select Guest (default setting) and click Connect: MY BOOK LIVE 49 USER MANUAL
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    the computer is available. If you change the name of the My Book Live, previously set Time Machine backups delay or fail. To fix the problem, resume backing up by re-selecting the drive in the Time Machine Preferences screen. MY BOOK LIVE 50 USER
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    , open the Documents folder. (If you are restoring an item on your desktop, you do not need to open a window.) MY BOOK LIVE 51 USER MANUAL
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    „ Keep Both-The original item remains and the backed-up item is added to the selected location on your computer. MY BOOK LIVE 52 USER MANUAL
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    to store Time Machine backups. In fact, if you try to connect to it, you will get a "Connection Failed" message. MY BOOK LIVE 53 USER MANUAL
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    the My Book Live Dashboard Starting the My Book Live Dashboard Understanding the My Book Live Dashboard Obtaining Customer Support What Can I Do Now? Use the WD My Book Live Dashboard to configure settings to manage the My -click the My Book Live drive on the network. MY BOOK LIVE 54 USER MANUAL
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    Home Page displays: After you select an option, the navigation panel slides to the left and the selected page appears. MY BOOK LIVE 55 USER MANUAL
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    Device Name 2 Alerts icon 3 Alerts & Events list 4 Secure Your Device/Logout 5 Navigation panel 6 Support Description Name of the My Book Live drive. You can change the default name to one of your documentation, a user forum, FAQs, and a customer support contact form. MY BOOK LIVE 56 USER MANUAL
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    to the right of some items: * Not shown in screen example. Provides a brief explanation when you roll the mouse over the icon. Obtaining Customer Support To open the Support page: 1. Click the Support option in the navigation panel to display the Support page: MY BOOK LIVE 57 USER MANUAL
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    computer. If desired, e-mail it to WD Customer Support. Obtaining Other Support „ To obtain the most recently updated user manual, click the Product Documentation link. „ To see answers to frequently asked questions and troubleshooting instructions, click the FAQs link. „ To participate in a forum
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    Energy Saver. To display or hide a section, click the arrow beside the section name or click the section name itself. MY BOOK LIVE 59 USER MANUAL
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    The date and time are synchronized to the NTP (network time protocol) server by default. You have the option of setting the date and time manually or allowing the NTP to access the Internet and automatically set the time. If you are not connected to the Internet, you must enter the
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    the current date and time. Select the check box to enable NTP service, which automatically synchronizes your drive to update the time and date. If Update from File To update the firmware manually: 1. Contact WD Tech Support http://support.wdc.com for information on new firmware availability.
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    to all recipients and save the e-mail changes. 4. To delete an e-mail address, click the Remove link to its right. MY BOOK LIVE 62 USER MANUAL
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    Energy Saver If the Hard Disk Sleep function is enabled, the hard drive goes into standby mode to save power after a designated period of inactivity. Hard Disk Sleep is enabled by default. To enable Hard Disk Sleep: for secure file transfer, and create a workgroup: MY BOOK LIVE 63 USER MANUAL
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    Live to obtain an IP address and associated settings automatically from the local DHCP server, or • Static IP lets you set an IP address manually. You will be prompted for IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS Server. 2. Click the Save button. Workgroup A workgroup is a name you assign to each
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    file. Diagnostic Run diagnostic tests if you are having problems with your drive. The short test checks the drive for major performance problems. The result of a short drive test is a pass drive fails the test, click the Customer Support button to get assistance. MY BOOK LIVE 65 USER
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    use the drive again. At the end of the restore, the "Complete Restore Finished" message displays, and the system reboots. MY BOOK LIVE 66 USER MANUAL
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    down and then restarts. Wait until the green LED is solid before resuming work with the My Book Live drive. MY BOOK LIVE 67 USER MANUAL
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    . 4. When the LED on the front of the device is off, you can safely unplug your drive. 5. Close the browser. MY BOOK LIVE 68 USER MANUAL
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    OK. The My Book Live reboots. Remote Access Settings MioNet is a service that enables you to remotely and securely access and share your photos, music as well. „ For instructions on using MioNet, see "Using MioNet Web (after registration)" on page 90. „ For instructions on setting up and using
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    MioNet Registration section. -OR- If you don't have a MioNet account or want to create a new one, select Create New Account. MY BOOK LIVE 70 USER MANUAL
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    all fields, read the Privacy Policy, and click the Submit button. 2. After a confirmation message pops up, click the Close button. MY BOOK LIVE 71 USER MANUAL
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    the Unregister Device button. The drive is no longer accessible through the MioNet service and can be added to a new or existing MioNet account. Media Server Settings or PlayStation 3), WD TV HD Live media player, or DLNA 1.5 Digital Media Adapters), and other PCs on your home network. Visit http://
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    listing your media servers, click the down arrow to expand the Twonky Service section: 4. To block a media player from receiving the data stream media players automatically; the Rescan button is primarily for troubleshooting. 6. To review status information, click the > beside Status: Status
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    use the buttons if you are having a problem. iTunes With the iTunes Media Server, you play music files stored on it. This service creates a virtual music library on the or Mac computers running iTunes. Media Types Supported The iTunes Media Server supports the following file types: „ AAC „ ALAC MANUAL
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    Rescan button to update your media files. When the "iTunes rescan has been initiated" message displays, click the Close button. MY BOOK LIVE 75 USER MANUAL
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    of current users on the panel on the left, and links that display online Help in a panel on the right: MY BOOK LIVE 76 USER MANUAL
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    , write, and delete files on the share. Read-only access-Restricts the user to only viewing files on the share. MY BOOK LIVE 77 USER MANUAL
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    't change, delete, or add to them), but full access to Projects, so he can add, edit, or delete project files. MY BOOK LIVE 78 USER MANUAL
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    Access section on the right panel, click the Create new share button. A Create New Share box displays over the page: MY BOOK LIVE 79 USER MANUAL
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    both Password and Confirm Password; otherwise select the No Password check box.ith no double quotes 4. Click the Save button. MY BOOK LIVE 80 USER MANUAL
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    the delete icon to the right of the user's name. 2. In response to the confirmation message, click the Delete button. MY BOOK LIVE 81 USER MANUAL
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    Public Deleting a Share Opening a Share A share is an area on the My Book Live drive for storing files (similar to a folder or directory). In this manual, we use the terms share and folder interchangeably. A share can be public so that all users can access the contents, or private to limit access
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    assign read-only access to that user. 1. Click the Create New Share button above the Share Access list to display: MY BOOK LIVE 83 USER MANUAL
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    with the Shares option, you may want to create a new user and assign share access privileges at the same time. MY BOOK LIVE 84 USER MANUAL
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    displays over the screen: 3. Complete the information as you did in "Creating a User" on page 77. 4. Click the Save button. MY BOOK LIVE 85 USER MANUAL
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    password are the same as for logging into the computer, a user name and password are not required. If they are not the same, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 5681. MY BOOK LIVE 86 USER
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    side bar. 2. Double-click the drive to display the Public share and any private shares to which you have access. MY BOOK LIVE 87 USER MANUAL
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    files using WD SmartWare, TimeMachine, or Windows Backup, click the appropriate link in the Need Help? panel on the right. MY BOOK LIVE 88 USER MANUAL
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    VIEWING A LIST OF BACKUPS Deleting a Backup WARNING! When deleting a backup, remember that you are erasing all of the files in the backup. 1. Click the delete icon to the right of the backup. 2. In response to the confirmation message, click Delete. MY BOOK LIVE 89 USER MANUAL
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    access your photos, music, videos, and documents from anywhere, anytime using MioNet secure remote access services from WD. MioNet makes remote file access and sharing seamless, simple, and very secure. Just follow icons representing activities you can perform: MY BOOK LIVE 90 USER MANUAL
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    we discuss the most basic options. For more advanced options, see the MioNet Help or MioNet User Guide (available when you click the MioNet online Help icon). Accessing My Book Live Folders and Files Remotely from your My Book Live to the remote computer and vice versa. MY BOOK LIVE 91 USER MANUAL
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    with someone else. 3. Click Next to display the Share Files with Others page listing users you have shared with before: MY BOOK LIVE 92 USER MANUAL
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    automatically opens in the user's web browser and provides instant secure access to the folder of photos on your computer. MY BOOK LIVE 93 USER MANUAL
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    Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Note: In the rest of the manual, all references to iPhone refer to the iPod touch and iPad as well , you must register your My Book Live drive with WD's MioNet secure remote access service, which is included free with all our network drives. (See "Setting up MioNet"
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    Drive MioNet is WD's remote access service. It's included free with the My My Book Live on MioNet, see the instructions in "Setting up MioNet" on page Book Live. If you have problems installing WD Photos, please visit still have questions, click Additional support. WD Photos finds all the JPEG MANUAL
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    . 2. Type the keyword (e.g., file name) and click the search icon again. 3. From the results, select the desired album or picture. MY BOOK LIVE 96 USER MANUAL
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    Cache Size bar and select one of the options listed. 4. To clear the cache, slide the Clear switch to On. MY BOOK LIVE 97 USER MANUAL
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    Music Media Server Overview Media Types Supported Media Storage Accessing My Book Live such as Xbox360, PlayStation3, WDTV Live, and media services such as iTunes. Media Server Overview My Book Live example, Xbox 360™, PlayStation® 3, or DLNA® 1.5 Digital Media Adapters, such as WD TV™ Live HD Media
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    Media Types Supported PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC Audio files 3GP AAC JPEG PNG TIF TIFF Note: Some devices may not support playback of all these files. Please refer to your device's user manual to see which formats are supported. Media Storage You can access and store media content
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    not do this, your content will not display correctly through your digital media adapter. Accessing My Book Live from Media Players Now that 105: - BluRay Players - Network Connected TVs - Digital Picture Frames - Network Music Player „ Digital Media Adapters on page 106. „ DLNA Devices on page 106
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    PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC Windows Media Player 11/12 (Windows Vista/Windows 7) Note: Please go to the Microsoft Media Player support site for more information on using and updating your media player. To stream media using Windows Media Player 11 or 12 Library: 1. Click Control Panel
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    PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC 4. Launch Windows Media Player (Start > All Programs > Windows Media Player): 5. Click Library > Media Sharing: 6. Click Find media that others are sharing, and then click OK: MY BOOK LIVE 102 USER MANUAL
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    HD Media Player user guide for more specific instructions on connecting to the powered on. 3. Connect the WD TV Live to the home network: 4. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the icon for the media content you wish to access. It can be Music ,Video , or Photo . MY BOOK LIVE 103 USER MANUAL
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    PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC 5. Press / to select Media servers and press Enter: 6. Press / to select the My Book Live and press Enter: Supported content for the selected media type displays: 7. Select the content you wish to access, and then press Enter to start media playback. MY
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    steps for setting up devices such as digital picture frames, Blu Ray players, network connected TVs, and digital media adapters: 1. Ensure that your My Book Live is connected to your home's local network and is powered on. 2. Follow the user instructions provided with your media player to proceed
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    guide for specific instructions. DLNA Devices See specific DLNA media device user manuals for instructions music files stored on it. This service creates a virtual music library on or Mac computers running iTunes. Media Types Supported The iTunes Media Server supports the following file types: „ AAC
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    the left pane. If you have copied music to the /Public/Shared Music folder or a video to/Public/Shared Videos, and it is in a format supported by iTunes, it should be listed in the right pane: 3. Double-click a media file to play it. MY BOOK LIVE 107 USER
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    Equipment. Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. 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
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    support website at http://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 (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com. WD shall have no
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    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.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the have other rights which vary from state to state. MY BOOK LIVE 110 USER MANUAL
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    Troubleshooting First Steps Checklist Resetting the My Book Live Specific Problems and Corrective Actions For any issue, first ensure that you are using the latest firmware for My Book Live. See "Updates" on page 61 for update instructions. First Steps Checklist „ Is the power supply powered
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Specific Problems and Corrective Actions The following contains specific problems that may arise during the use of the My Book Live. Possible solutions are listed for each problem. LEDs do not light up. „ Make sure the power has failed. How do you manually map the drive letter? 1.
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 8. Go back to the you may need to update your device to support the media format that you want to play. Refer to your digital media adapter's user manual for further information. „ Make sure the share 4. Wait 60 seconds. 5. Unplug the power cable. MY BOOK LIVE 113 USER MANUAL
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    TROUBLESHOOTING If the LED is solid green (indicating the drive is idle) or blue (indicating the drive is on standby), the drive is ready to shut down. 1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable. 2. Unplug the power cable. If the LED is white, the firmware is being updated. DO NOT UNPLUG THE POWER as this
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    also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. See also Protocol. DLNA-Digital Living other devices over the network. DNS-Domain Name Service. A system that allows a network name server drives with GreenPower technology yield average power savings of 4-5 watts over competitors MANUAL
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    media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). Media Storage-Device that stores media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). MioNet-WD remote computer access service. Adding MioNet . Each partition is assigned a unique drive letter. MY BOOK LIVE 116 USER MANUAL
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    a cable or a plug. Ethernet ports, power ports, and USB ports are examples. Protocol- host can read but cannot modify. A computer can read instructions from ROM but cannot store data in ROM. Share-An area Places. Mac OS X or later also supports the CIFS protocol. See also Protocol. SMTP MANUAL
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    China RoHS 109 Compliance 108 Connecting to network 9 Customer Support 57 D Disconnecting safely 113 DLNA devices 106 Document files NMB-003 compliance 108 Installing connecting and troubleshooting 18 WD Quick View 15 WD SmartWare 25, 26 iTunes media types supported 74, 106 overview 106 setting up
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    Retrieve folder 38 RoHS 109 S Safety compliance 108 Safety instructions 1 Service, obtaining 109 Setup software, accessing 21 Share creating 83 a Public share 42 Shortcuts, WD Quick View 39 Shutting down safely troubleshooting 113 using Dashboard 67 using the WD Quick View icon 44 Software settings
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    Troubleshooting cannot detect my drive 113 cannot play media through digital media adapter 113 checklist 111 drive not connecting to network 112 LEDs don't light up 112 manually Quick View installing 15 shortcuts 39 uninstalling 46 WD Service 109 WD SmartWare advanced backups 30 auto update
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    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, My Book, and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; and My Book Live, WD SmartWare, and
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