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GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Physically Connecting the Device Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer Getting to the Public Share It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive-all you have to do is unpack your drive, connect it, and check the LEDs on the front and back of the drive to make sure the connections are working properly. Then, download and run the quick setup installer, available at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud. Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the drive, see "Utilities" on page 81. Physically Connecting the Device Note: Remove the sticker from the back of the unit prior to connecting your drive. 12V 2 DC IN 1 2 3 4 Internet 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to a home or small office network. Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is upright as shown in the illustration above and nothing is blocking or covering the slots and openings on the top and bottom of the drive. In the event of overheating, the drive will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all processes currently being performed. If this occurs, data may be lost. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL

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GETTING STARTED
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WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE
USER MANUAL
Getting Started
Physically Connecting the Device
Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer
Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer
Getting to the Public Share
It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive—all you have to do is
unpack your drive, connect it, and check the LEDs on the front and back of the drive to
make sure the connections are working properly. Then, download and run the quick setup
installer, available at
.
Note:
For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the drive,
see “Utilities” on page 81.
Physically Connecting the Device
Note:
Remove the sticker from the back of the unit prior to connecting your
drive.
Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to a
home or small office network.
Important:
To avoid overheating, make sure the drive is upright as shown in
the illustration above and nothing is blocking or covering the slots
and openings on the top and bottom of the drive. In the event of
overheating, the drive will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting
all processes currently being performed. If this occurs, data may
be lost.
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