Western Digital My Book Mac Edition User manual

External Desktop

My Book

Mac Edition

User Manual

™

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

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/+65 62430496

Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong +800 6008 6008

India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)

011 26384700 (Pilot Line)

Europe (toll free)*

00800 ASK4 WDEU

Indonesia +803 852 9439

(00800 27549338)

Japan 00 531 650442

Korea 02 703 6550

Europe

+31 880062100

Malaysia +800 6008 6008/1 800 88 1908/+65 62430496

Middle East

+31 880062100

Philippines 1 800 1441 0159

Africa

+31 880062100

Singapore +800 6008 6008/+800 608 6008/+65 62430496

Taiwan +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496

* 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.

My Book Mac Edition

AC Adapter*

Quick Install Guide

USB Cable

Global AC adapter configurations*

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

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

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

MY BOOK MAC EDITION

USER MANUAL

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.

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.

MY BOOK MAC EDITION

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

MY BOOK MAC EDITION

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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