User manual WESTERN DIGITAL MY BOOK HOME EDITION 10-2008

[. . . ] Do not stack any objects on top of the device that may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED ­ 2 MY BOOK HOME 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/Vista. Reformatting the Drive--Windows Windows 2000 and 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. [. . . ] When the system detects the device and displays a message to install drivers, click Cancel to launch autorun which automatically installs the driver utilities. When finished, a menu displays a list of available software and other options. To install, click the checkbox to the left of your choice and click Start. The autorun menu appears only on the first installation of this device. If autorun is disabled on your computer or you are connecting My Book to another computer, you must install utilities manually. Go to Start, My Computer, and double-click Setup. exe. CONNECTING THE DEVICE ­ 5 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL eSATA 1. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on the back panel. Turn on your computer and begin using My Book. Note: Some eSATA controllers may require a system reboot to recognize the device. Macintosh 1. Connect the drive's power cord and USB, FireWire, or an optional eSATA cable. If prompted, select the language of choice from the available folders. Double-click LifeAgent. dmg to install the included software. CONNECTING THE DEVICE ­ 6 MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device SmartPowerTM In USB or FireWire mode, 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 USB or FireWire Mode Using Safe Shutdown 1. The drive is now shut down properly, and you may safely disconnect the drive. Using Auto-off (Windows) 1. 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 safely disconnect the drive. eSATA Mode 1. Turn off the drive by pressing the power button located on the back panel. Important: Shut down the computer before turning off the drive or disconnecting the eSATA cable. Pressing the power button to turn off the drive when connected via eSATA may cause data corruption. Note: Safe Shutdown and SmartPower are not available in eSATA mode. 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 ­ 7 MY BOOK HOME 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 -- Installation Q: Why does the drive not power up? [. . . ] The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new. 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. [. . . ]