Western Digital My Book Duo User Manual - Page 9

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MY BOOK DUO USER MANUAL The WD SmartWare Pro software is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For Mac computers, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Device Drive Format Your My Book Duo device drives are preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all supported Windows operating systems. If you want to use the device with a Mac computer, see "Reformatting the Device Drives" on page 71 and "Troubleshooting" on page 72. Physical Description As shown in Figure 2, the My Book Duo device has the device power/activity LED indicator and a status indicator for each drive on the front. Device Power/Activity LED Drive Status LEDs Figure 2. Front of the My Book Duo Device As shown in Figure 3 on page 5, the My Book Duo device has the power connector, reset button, interface port, two USB 3.0 hub connectors, and a security slot on the back. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE - 4

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MY BOOK DUO
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE
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The WD SmartWare Pro software is compatible with the following operating systems:
Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system.
For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates and service
pack (SP). For Windows computers, go to the
Start
menu and select
Windows Update
.
For Mac computers, go to the
Apple
menu and select
Software Update
.
Device Drive Format
Your My Book Duo device drives are preformatted as a single NTFS partition for
compatibility with all supported Windows operating systems. If you want to use the
device with a Mac computer, see “Reformatting the Device Drives” on page 71 and
“Troubleshooting” on page 72.
Physical Description
As shown in Figure 2, the My Book Duo device has the device power/activity LED
indicator and a status indicator for each drive on the front.
As shown in Figure 3 on page 5, the My Book Duo device has the power connector, reset
button, interface port, two USB 3.0 hub connectors, and a security slot on the back.
Windows
±
Windows Vista
±
Windows 7
±
Windows 8
Figure 2.
Front of the My Book Duo Device
Device Power/Activity LED
Drive Status LEDs