User manual WESTERN DIGITAL MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EDITION 2.0

[. . . ] Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: · · · · Do not drop or jolt the device. To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots located on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. Do not stack any objects on top of the device that may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED ­ 2 MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EDITION USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all updated Windows and Macintosh operating systems. This WD device cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows 2000/XP. [. . . ] If prompted, select the language of choice from the available folders. Double-click LifeAgent. dmg. CONNECTING THE DEVICE ­ 5 MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device SmartPowerTM My Book automatically powers off and on with the computer. Important: To prevent data loss, close all active windows and applications before shutting down the drive. You may also follow these steps to safely turn off the drive without powering down the computer: Windows Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. The drive is now shut down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely. Macintosh Drag the My Book icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. When the Power LED is steady, you may press the Power button once or disconnect the drive's power cord to turn off the drive safely. TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE ­ 6 MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EDITION USER MANUAL 5 4 Troubleshooting If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this troubleshooting section or visit our support Web site at support. wdc. com and search our knowledge base for more help. How to install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 format the drive to Mac OS format obtain and reinstall the original software included on My Book format the drive to the FAT32 file system** use the drive on a Macintosh and a PC simultaneously Answer ID 207 34 287 1425 1364 291 **This WD drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all Mac and Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB and cannot create partitions larger than 32 GB in Windows 2000/XP; however, Windows 2000/XP users can overcome these file size limitations by reformatting the drive to NTFS using the Disk Management utility. See answer ID 1287 at support. wdc. com and article IDs 314463 and 184006 at support. microsoft. com for further details. Frequently Asked Questions -- USB Information Q: What is Hi-Speed USB?A: Hi-Speed USB is another name for USB 2. 0, which provides transfer rates up to 40 times faster than USB 1. 1. Upgrading to USB 2. 0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in file transfer time versus USB 1. 1. A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer. Note: If your USB 2. 0 controller is built-in to the system motherboard, be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard. Q: What happens when a USB 2. 0 device is plugged into a USB 1. 1 port or hub?When connected to a USB 1. 1 port or hub, a USB 2. 0 device operates at the USB 1. 1 full speed of up to 12 Mbps. A: Although USB 1. 1 cables work with USB 2. 0 devices, it is recommended that USB 2. 0 certified cables be used with USB 2. 0 peripherals and USB 2. 0 PCI adapter cards. Frequently Asked Questions -- Installation Q: Why does the drive not power up?Q: Why is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer desktop?A: If your system has a USB 2. 0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers are installed before connecting your WD USB 2. 0 external storage product. The drive is not recognized correctly unless USB 2. 0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed. A: For recommended formats for this device, search our knowlege base for answer ID 207 at support. wdc. com. A: Your system may be operating at USB 1. 1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2. 0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2. 0. If your system includes a PCI slot, you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by installing a USB 2. 0 PCI adapter card. [. . . ] An unauthorized return (i. e. , one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your expense. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Technical Support Services If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support website at support. wdc. com and search our knowledge base. [. . . ]