Western Digital My Book Mac Edition User manual

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My Book
Mac Edition
User Manual
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WD 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 support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available
or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.
Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This
30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support.
E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is
available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to
register your product online at https://www.wdc.com/register.
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics:
•Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.
•Registration - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers.
•Warranty & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status,
and Data Recovery Information.
•Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID.
•Installation - Get online installation help for your WD product or software.
Contacting WD Technical Support
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware,
and system software versions available.
North America Asia Pacific
English 800.ASK.4WDC Australia 1 800 42 9861
(800.275.4932) China 800 820 6682/[phone]
Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong [phone]
India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)
011 26384700 (Pilot Line)
Europe (toll free)*
00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia [phone]
(00800 27549338) Japan 00 531 650442
Korea 02 703 6550
Europe
[phone] Malaysia [phone]/1 800 88 1908/[phone]
Middle East
[phone] Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
Africa
[phone] Singapore [phone]/[phone]/[phone]
Taiwan [phone]/[phone]
* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

MY BOOK MAC EDITION
USER MANUAL
GETTING STARTED – 1
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing this WD product. For the latest WD product information
and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com.
Kit Contents
• External hard drive
•USBcable
• AC adapter
• Quick Install Guide
Optional Accessories
For more information on optional accessories for this product, visit
store.westerndigital.com (U.S. only). Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com.
Compatibility
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system. To use this
device with Windows, you must first reconfigure it to Windows format. Search our knowledge base at
support.wdc.com for answer ID # 1550 and follow the instructions as prompted.
Macintosh Windows ®
• An available USB port • An available USB port
•Mac
®OS X 10.4.11+, 10.5.3+ • Windows 2000/XP/Vista™
Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you
install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to the Apple menu and select
Software Update.
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My Book Mac Edition
AC Adapter*
Quick Install Guide
USB Cable
Global AC adapter configurations*
or
1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil,
Mexico, Colombia
2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile
3 United Kingdom
4China
5 Australia, New Zealand,
Argentina
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1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil,
Mexico, Colombia
2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile
3 United Kingdom
4China
5 Australia, New Zealand,
Argentina
1 2 34 5

MY BOOK MAC EDITION
USER MANUAL
GETTING STARTED – 2
Recording Your WD Product Information
In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD
product found on the label on the back panel of the device. Also, write the purchase
date and other notes such as your operating system and version. This information is
necessary for setup and technical support.
Registering Your WD Product
Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable
warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your
first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at
register.wdc.com.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during
unpacking and installation. Drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or
vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your
external storage product:
• Do not drop or jolt the device.
• Do not move the device during activity.
• Do not use My Book as a portable 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.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:

MY BOOK MAC EDITION
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 3
About Your WD Drive
Drive Format
This WD device is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with Macintosh
operating systems. To reformat the device to Windows, visit support.wdc.com and
search our knowledge base for answer ID# 1550.
LED Indicators
The power/activity LED is located on the center, front panel of the device. The LED
indicators function as follows.
Power/Activity LED
Important: Reformatting My Book erases all its contents. If you have already saved
files on My Book, be sure to back them up before reformatting.
Appearance Description
Steady Power-on state or power-save mode
Fast flashing (for approx. 3 seconds) Transitioning to system standby
Slow flashing (every 5 seconds) System standby
Alternating top and bottom Drive in use
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ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 4
Features
Drive Interface
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 is
backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Connection to a USB 1.1 device transfers data
at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s).
Kensington®Security Slot
For drive security, this device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which
supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more
information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit
www.kensington.com.
LED
USB port
Kensington®
Security Slot

MY BOOK MAC EDITION
USER MANUAL
CONNECTING THE DEVICE – 5
Connecting the Device
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the drive’s power cord and USB cable as shown. The drive mounts to
the desktop and a My Book icon appears. The drive is ready for use.
3. To view the user manual, double-click the My Book drive icon.
4. Double-click the WD_Mac_Tools folder. If prompted, select the language of
choice from the available folders.
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MY BOOK MAC EDITION
USER MANUAL
.TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE – 6
.Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device
SmartPower™
My Book automatically powers off and on with the computer.
You may also safely turn off the drive without powering down the computer:
Drag the My Book icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. You may hear the drive
power down as the Power LED flashes. 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.
Important: To prevent data loss, close all active windows and applications before
shutting down the drive.
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USER MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING – 7
Troubleshooting
If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this
troubleshooting section or visit our support website at support.wdc.com and search
our knowledge base for more help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does the drive not power up or is not recognized by the computer?
A: You must use the FireWire or USB cable supplied in the kit. For USB connectivity, a special USB cable may
be needed for computers with limited bus power. For more information in the U.S., visit shopwd.com. Outside
the U.S., contact WD Technical Support in your region. 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. Contact the
adapter card manufacturer for installation procedures.
Q: How do I partition and reformat the drive for Windows?
A: For directions on how to partition and format this device for Windows, please search our knowledge base for
answer ID 1550 at support.wdc.com.
Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow?
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. Contact the card manufacturer for
installation procedures and more information.
How to Answer ID
format the drive to Mac OS format 287
back up data using Mac OS 10.5.x and Time Machine 1694
format a WD external drive for usage with Windows 1550
use a WD external drive with My Computer 1717
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USER MANUAL
APPENDIX – 8
Appendix
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Information
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
ICES/NMB-003 Compliance
Cet appareil de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.
Safety Compliance
Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Safety of Information Technology 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
Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union,
including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). A “Declaration of Conformity” in
accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe.
GS Mark (Germany only)
Machine noise - regulation 3. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of sound pressure from this product is
70db(A) or less, per EN ISO 7779. Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt
70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert.
VCCI Notice (Japan only)
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from information
technology equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
MIC Notice (Republic of Korea only)
Class B Device 1 Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any
environment, including residential areas.
Environmental Compliance (China)
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MY BOOK MAC EDITION
USER MANUAL
APPENDIX – 9
Warranty Information
Obtaining Service
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product
requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or
visit our product support Web site at 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 for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which
an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must
be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your
return paperwork. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your
WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial
number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause,
recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession.
Limited Warranty
WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free
from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. The term of
your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased. The term of your
limited warranty is for 1 year in the North, South and Central America region, 2 years in the Europe, the
Middle East and Africa region, and 3 years in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by law.
The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your
purchase receipt. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the
Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be
rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse,
improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing
external enclosures, unless 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 support.wdc.com),
accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. Subject to the limitations
specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified
above and at WD’s option, the repair or replacement of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD
shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original
warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is
longer.
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.
Western Digital
20511 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A.
Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its
use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted
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, and My Book are registered trademarks; and Mac Edition and SmartPower are
trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.
© 2008 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
4779-705017-A00 Nov 2008