External Desktop

My Book

Studio Edition II

User Manual

Table of Contents

1 WD Service and Support.1
Registering Your WD Product. 1

Getting Started.2

Kit Contents. 2 Optional Accessories. 2 Compatibility. 3 Recording Your WD Product Information. 3 Precautions. 4

About Your WD Drive.5

Format and Configuration. 5 LED Indicators (Lights). 5 Power/Activity LED Behavior. 5 Capacity Gauge. 5 Interfaces. 6 Kensington Security Slot. 6 Software. 7

Setting Up.8

Macintosh. 8 Windows. 11
WD Drive Manager Status.16
WD Drive Manager Status Messages. 16
WD RAID Manager for Mac.17
Configuring RAID. 17 RAID Troubleshooting. 19
WD RAID Manager for Windows.22
Configuring RAID. 22 RAID Troubleshooting. 23

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Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device.26
Auto-off. 26 Safe Shutdown. 26 Safe Removal. 26 Unplugging the Device. 26
Replacing a Drive.27 Troubleshooting.30 Appendix.31
Regulatory Compliance. 31 GNU General Public License (GPL). 32 Warranty Information. 32

Index.33

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MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II 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 http://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 http:// register.wdc.com. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://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 English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 Asia Pacific Australia China Hong Kong India 6682/++9393 (MNTL)/ (Reliance) (Pilot Line) Indonesia +9439 Japan 650442 Korea 6550 Malaysia +6008/88 1908/+Philippines Singapore +6008/+6008/ +Taiwan +6008/+65 62430496
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* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
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 http:// register.wdc.com.

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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing My Book Studio Edition II, the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and anyone looking for extra assurance of data safety. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com.

Kit Contents

Dual-drive storage system USB cable FireWire 800 cable (9-pin to 9-pin) FireWire 800 to 400 cable (9-pin to 6-pin) AC adapter* Quick Install Guide Software CD

Software CD FireWire 800 cable
USB cable Quick Install Guide My Book Studio Edition II
FireWire 800 to 400 cable

AC adapter (U.S.-only)*

Global AC adapter configurations*
*This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your region.

Optional Accessories

For more information on optional accessories for this product, visit http:// store.westerndigital.com (U.S. only). Outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com.

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Compatibility

Mac OS X Windows

Any of the following: USB port FireWire 800 or 400 port eSATA port or eSATA adapter card* Tiger. Leopard Snow Leopard
Any of the following: USB port FireWire 800 or 400 port eSATA port or eSATA adapter card* Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on users hardware configuration and operating system.
* For a list of compatible eSATA cards, search our knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com for answer ID# 1524.
Windows XP has a known limitation that keeps it from recognizing the full capacity of drives greater than 2 TB. See our Knowledge Base Article# 2754 at http://support.wdc.com for more information.
Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Macintosh, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update.
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 bottom 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.
Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes:

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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 operate this device outside the temperature range of 5C35C (41F95F) Do not drop or jolt the device. Do not move the device during activity. Do not use My Book as a portable device. To avoid overheating, do not block air slots on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. Do not stack any objects on top of the device that may block ventilation.

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About Your WD Drive

Format and Configuration

This WD device is preformatted to HFS+ (Journaled) for compatibility with Macintosh operating systems and is pre-configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for extra data protection with instantaneous and automatic data updates. If one drive fails the system will still run and your data will be preserved. You can replace the failed drive and restore the system. For more information, including instructions on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see WD RAID Manager for Mac on page 17 or WD RAID Manager for Windows on page 22.

LED Indicators (Lights)

The Power/Activity and Capacity Gauge indicators are represented by a single bar of six LEDs (lights) on the front panel of the drive.
Power/Activity LED Behavior
Appearance Steady Slow flashing (every four seconds) Moving up and down Alternating checkerboard pattern Alternate flashing between top and bottom LEDs Cycling from bottom to top Fast flashing (every second) Drive State Power-on state or power-save mode System standby Drive in use Transitioning from one state to another RAID degraded mode RAID rebuild mode Over-temperature condition*
* If this condition occurs, read/write activity will stop and the drive will spin down. Disconnect and power down My Book. Allow it to cool down for 1-2 hours then reconnect and power up the device.

Capacity Gauge

When the device is turned on, the Capacity Gauge indicates space used on the drive by illuminating six sections in an upward vertical direction. Each section represents approximately 17 percent of drive capacity. Because this drive is preformatted, the first section is illuminated upon installation.

USB and FireWire Mode

The Capacity Gauge is enabled only through installation of WD Drive Manager, which must be installed on each system to which My Book is connected. The Capacity Gauge is updated automatically as the drive is used.

eSATA Mode

Capacity Gauge is not available in eSATA mode.

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Interfaces
Power button LED FireWire eSATA Kensington Security Slot USB
FireWire This device is equipped with two FireWire 800 interfaces. FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s and is backwardcompatible with FireWire 400 using a special adapter such as the FireWire 800 to 400 cable included in this kit. Connection to a FireWire 400 device transfers data at FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 Mb/s). USB The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers. 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). eSATA - Up to 3 Gb/s data transfers. To use this interface, an eSATA PCI card or eSATA motherboard port must be present on the host computer.

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.

ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE 6

Software
In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is shipped with the following bonus software. WD Anywhere Backup (Mac and Windows) is an intuitive and robust backup and recovery application that provides around-the-clock data protection. It features automatic backup to multiple destinations and synchronization of working files to keep them current. A user guide and online help are included with this application. Copy Application Software allows you to back up the software included with this device.

ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE 7

Setting Up

Macintosh

FireWire or USB
Important: Follow the steps below to safely connect the device. 1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
4. Double-click the WD Drive Manager folder, which contains the software for this device
5. Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon.
6. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon.
7. Click Install. WD Drive Manager enables the capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown and also installs WD RAID Manager.

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8. Click Accept to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation.

9. Click Quit.

10. If you want to install the backup software now, double-click the WD Anywhere Backup icon in the My Book Studio Edition II screen and follow the instructions as prompted.
11. Connect the adapters DC cable plug to the DC power input at the rear panel of the product. Verify that plug type of your wall power adapter is the correct plug type for your region.* 12. Connect the wall adapter to your AC power receptacle. 13. Plug one end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire 800 to 400) into an available port on your computer. 14. Plug the other end of the interface cable into the device. FireWire USB
15. The unit will power up and mount to the system, and WD Drive Manager will appear in the status menu. Your My Book Studio Edition II is now installed and ready to use.
*This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your region. Note: For more information about interface types and connectors, search our knowledge base at http:/ /support.wdc.com for answer ID# 1729.

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10. Click on the device, then right-click to bring up the context menu. Click Run Windows Disk Management Tool.
11. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard appears. Click Next.
12. The Select Disks to Initialize screen appears. The My Book disk number is selected by default. Click Next.

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13. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard completes. Click Finish.
14. The device displays as a large Unallocated partition. Right-click on the black bar (Unallocated space) to see a menu of available options. CAUTION: Be sure to select the Unallocated drive (black bar). Do not select a system drive or any other healthy drive. Select New Partition or New Simple Volume from the menu of available options.
15. The Welcome to the New Partition Wizard or New Simple Volume Wizard appears. Windows Vista: please proceed to the next step. Windows XP: click Next to continue and select Primary partition. Click Next.

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16. Select the size of the partition you wish to create and click Next.
17. Select a drive letter to assign to the partition and click Next.
18. The Format Partition screen appears. On this screen, you can select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you wish to create on the drive. It is recommended that you enter My Book in the Volume label field and select Perform a quick format to save time in the formatting process.

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Note: In almost all cases, it is best to leave the allocation unit size at default. If you are not dual-booting, it is recommended that you use NTFS as the file system (you can also select FAT16 or FAT32). Dynamic partitions cannot be created on an external hard drive. The Windows 2000 and Windows XP Disk Management utility cannot support the format of a FAT32 partition larger than 32GB. Go to support.microsoft.com and search for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 184006 for additional information. 19. Click Next to verify the process and the choices you selected. 20. Click Finish to complete the process. After the formatting process completes, My Book appears as a drive letter in My Computer and is now installed and ready to use.

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RAID Troubleshooting

WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can view the status of each drive and take the appropriate action. To view the device status as well as the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a drawer on the right hand side of the main window.
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RAID Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of your drive. Displayed Status Text Healthy Description Array is properly configured and operating normally. Drives from different RAID sets detected in slots. User Action None

Setting Mismatched

Both slots have valid array configurations, but they do not agree on the settings and the device is not able to determine which configuration is newer. Install another drive that is not part of a different RAID array. Install the original drive that is part of the RAID array.Create a new array with the installed drives.

Degraded

The array configuration is valid and is currently RAID1, but one slot is marked as faulty. The array configuration is valid, but one slot is being rebuilt from the other slot.
RAID 1 only Consult the slot status values to determine which slot is faulty and replace the drive. RAID 1 only Recovering from degraded mode. Wait for rebuild to complete. (This may take several hours.) Check disk status. See Disk Status Messages on page 21.

RAID Status Rebuilding

Neither slot contains a valid array configuration.
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Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of your Disk A and B. Displayed Status Text Good Description The slot configuration contains valid data. Consult the array status to see if other errors have been detected. The slot contains no HDD The slot does not contain a valid configuration. User Action None

No hard disk No Config

Install drive in empty slot. Create New RAID set. (Loss of data) Mismatched capacity. Replace drive with identical capacity drive and re-create RAID set.

Faulty Rebuilding Good Rejected
The slot is marked as faulty. The slot is currently being rebuilt from the other slot. Initialization failed to complete. The slot contains an HDD that does not meet the units requirements.
Replace drive. Wait for rebuild to complete. This will take several hours. Replace other drive. Install drive that is compatible with RAID device. Only WD Green Drives are compatible.
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WD RAID Manager for Windows
WD RAID Manager is a tool designed to help you easily manage your RAID system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. To launch WD RAID Manager, click the WD Drive Manager system tray icon and point to WD My Book. Click WD RAID Manager.
My Book Studio Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. This product also supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to mirror the data on both drives A and B. Important: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in My Book onto another storage device. 1. To configure or change the RAID setting, select the device from the menu and click Next.
2. Select the desired RAID configuration by clicking RAID 0 or RAID 1 (the following example shows RAID 1). Select Quick NTFS format if you want the drive formatted automatically following completion of the new RAID setting.
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3. Enter the confirmation number provided, then click Yes. When prompted again, click Yes to confirm.
4. Click Close when finished. You can also use the context menu in WD RAID Manager to run Windows Disk Management Tool, perform NTFS quick format, or change the RAID configuration. Right-click on a device in the WD RAID Manager main screen to view options.
WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system, so at anytime, you can view the status of each drive and take the appropriate action. To view the device status, select the device from the menu and click Next. If you dont see the device on the menu, click Refresh to search for My Book devices connected to your computer system. You can also right-click the device and choose Properties. In this screen, you can determine which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault. This is reported in the Disk A or Disk B Serial Number field.
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RAID 1 only Consult the slot status values to determine which slot is faulty and replace the drive. RAID 1 only Recovering from degraded mode. Wait for rebuild to complete. (This may take several hours.) Check disk status. See Disk Status Messages on page 25.
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WD RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS 25

Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device

Auto-off

My Book turns off automatically when you shut down the computer. You also may follow these steps to turn off the device. Important: To prevent data loss, close all active windows, files, and applications before shutting down the device, which will otherwise prevent successful safe shutdown.

Safe Shutdown

The Power button features Safe Shutdown, which prevents the inadvertent powering down of My Book until all data is written to the device or system. To engage Safe Shutdown, press the Power button once. You may hear the device power down before the Power LED turns off. My Book is now shut down properly and may be safely disconnected. Safe Shutdown is enabled only through installation of its driver, which must be installed on each system to which My Book is connected. CAUTION: eSATA does not support Safe Shutdown.

Safe Removal

Mac Drag the My Book icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. You may hear the device power down as the Power LED flashes. When the Power LED is steady, you may press the Power button once or disconnect My Books power cord to turn it off safely. Windows Right-click on the WD Drive Manager icon in your system tray and point to My Book. > Safely Remove. You can also right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. You may hear the device power down before the Power LED turns off. My Book is now shut down properly, and you may disconnect the device safely.

Unplugging the Device

You may perform normal system shutdown at any time and remove the product thereafter. If the computer is still on, first follow the instructions under Safe Shutdown or Safe Removal above. 1. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the interface cable from the device. Unplug the other end of the interface cable from the computer port. Unplug the AC adapter from the power receptacle. Unplug the the DC power connector from the power supply socket on the back of the device.
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Replacing a Drive

My Book Studio Edition II is a limited user-serviceable product which allows for servicing of one or both internal hard drives in the enclosure. Important: Only WD Caviar Green hard drive assemblies can be inserted into the My Book Studio Edition II enclosure. In the event a fault occurs and you would like to service the device yourself, visit WD Technical Support at http://support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base article 1709 for detailed instructions on obtaining a replacement drive. When contacting Technical Support, have the following items ready: My Book serial number, date of purchase, and the serial number of the internal hard drive(s) which require replacement. Once you have received the replacement drive(s), follow the steps below to service My Book. Important: To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the computer before handling the device. Because articles of clothing generate static electricity, do not allow clothing to come in direct contact with the hard drive or circuit board components. Before getting started, power off the unit and disconnect all of its cables. 1. Place the unit on a clean and stable surface. 2. Using your thumb, firmly push down on the top front panel of the unit to release the latch and open the cover.

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3. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the drive cover plate. Remove the drive cover plate and set aside.
Note: Each drive is designated A or B by a color coded decal. 4. Locate the drive you wish to replace (A or B). Using the pulltab, carefully and slowly pull the drive assembly up and out of the enclosure and set aside.
5. Gently slide the replacement drive assembly into the drive slot until is fully inserted.

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6. Replace the cover plate and secure it with the thumbscrew. Note: Do not overtighten the thumbscrew.
7. Close the cover and firmly push down until it locks into place.
8. Reconnect only the power cable to the device. Do not connect computer interface cables. 9. The drive starts the rebuild process automatically and the LEDs cycle from bottom to top. The RAID rebuild may take up to 12 hours depending on drive capacity and activity, but typically will complete in 5-7 hours. Allow the RAID rebuild to complete. Important: Do not attempt to use the device during the rebuild process. 10. Once complete, the LEDs will glow steadily to indicate power-on state. 11. Connect the interface cable. The WD Drive Manager Status displays (see WD Drive Manager Status on page 16). 12. Return the replacement drive following the instructions provided in the WD knowledge base article# 1709. Important: Do not disassemble the internal drive and attached assembly components. Return the entire internal drive assembly intact to WD.

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Troubleshooting
If you have problems when installing or using this product, visit our support Web site at http://support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base for more help.
How to install My Book Studio Edition II on a Windows or Macintosh computer use My Book Studio II Edition with your computer system service My Book Studio Edition II to replace a hard drive change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Studio Edition II format the drive to Mac OS format install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP/Vista install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 make a device bootable on Intel-based Mac systems obtain and reinstall the original software included on My Book obtain further information on external hard drive interfaces Answer ID 1425 1729

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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 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. Approuv pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sret d'quipement 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. Maschinenlrminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der hchste Schalldruckpegel betrgt 70 db(A) oder weniger gem EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert.
KCC 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)
(Pb) O O O O O O O O O O O O O X O O O (PCB) (Cd) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O (Hg) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O IC MCV MCV (Cr6+) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O (PBB) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O (PBDE)
HDD EMI Kensington 6-32x6.35mm M3x5mm+5W

(PCA)*

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GNU General Public License (GPL)
Firmware incorporated into this product may include third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL or Lesser General Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, GPL Software) and not Western Digitals End User License Agreement. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or obtained on CD for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within three years of the date of purchase; 2) you may re-use, re-distribute, and modify the GPL Software; 3) with respect solely to the GPL Software, no warranty is provided, to the extent permitted by applicable law; and 4) a copy of the GPL is included herewith, may be obtained at http://www.gnu.org, and may also be found at http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl. Modification of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to any Open Source Software, is solely at your own risk. Western Digital is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. Western Digital will not support any product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital.

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 http://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 http://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 be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years, unless otherwise required by law, and will conform to WDs specification therefor. This 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, disassembling, or removing external enclosures, including but not limited to the mounting frame, 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 http://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 WDs 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 WDs 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

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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 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 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, My Book, and WD Caviar are registered trademarks; and Studio Edition, WD Anywhere Backup, WD Caviar Green, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. 2011 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 4779-705010-A08 Feb 2011

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Auto-off 26
LED indicators 5 capacity gauge 5 Limited warranty 32
Capacity gauge 5 Compatibility, system 3 Compliance, regulatory 31 Configuring RAID 17, 22 Connecting the device 8, 10

Obtaining service 32

Product registration 1
Device connecting 8, 10 disconnecting 26 turning off 26 Drive configuration 5 format 5 replacing 27 Drive status 16
RAID configuring 17, 22 disk messages 21, 25 status messages 20, 24 troubleshooting 19, 23 Registration, product 1 Regulatory compliance 31 Replacing a drive 27 RoHS 31
Environmental compliance (China) 31 eSATA 6
Safe removal 26 Safe Shutdown 26 Safety compliance 31 Service, WD 1, 32 Software supplied on CD 7 WD RAID Manager-Mac 17 WD RAID Manager-Windows 22 Software, GPL 32 Support, WD 1 System compatibility 3
FAQs 30 FCC Class B information 31 FireWire 6 Frequently asked questions 30
GNU general public license 32 GPL software 32

Handling precautions 4

Troubleshooting 30 Turning off the device 26
ICES/NMB-003 compliance 31 Interfaces FireWire 800/400, USB, and eSATA 6
UL 31 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 31 USB 6
Kensington Security Slot 6 Kit contents 2
Warranty 32 Warranty, limited 32 WD

Western Digital Drive Manager Release Notes for Software Release v2.115
These release notes provide information on the latest posting of the WD Drive Manager software tool for use with specified Western external hard drives. This software update enhances the performance and reliability of the specified external hard drives.
These release notes provide information on the following:
Version 2.115 Version 2.113 Software Installation Procedure
WD Drive Manager Software Release Notes

Version 2.115:

Resolved Issue: Fixed intermittent wrong RAID rebuild status message Compatibility: The WD Drive Manager works with the following WD external hard drives: My Book Home Edition My Book Studio Edition My Book Studio Edition II My Book Office Edition My Book Mirror Edition My Book Premium Edition II My Book Pro Edition II My Passport Elite My Passport Studio

Version 2.113:

New Features: Provides a USB 2.0 performance enhancement with specified external hard drive products running on Microsoft Vista and higher
Known Issues: None Compatibility: The WD Drive Manager works with the following WD external hard drives: My Book Home Edition My Book Studio Edition My Book Studio Edition II My Book Office Edition My Book Mirror Edition My Book Premium Edition II My Book Pro Edition II
My Passport Elite My Passport Studio
Installing the WD Device ManagerTM software
Important: Please make sure that you delete any older version of the WD
Drive Manager or Western Digitals Button Manager software before installing this latest version
To download the software:
1. Go to http://support.wdc.com and download the latest WD Drive Manager software. 2. Click "Downloads" then the product name (or photo). 3. Click on WD Drive Manager (PC) link under the section Available software for this product 4. Click the Download button that appears 5. When a windows pop up screen appears, click Save and download it to your desktop on your PC 6. From your desktop double click to launch and install the WD Drive Manager software. 7. Disconnect your external drive using the Safely Remove Hardware option located on the Windows task bar, then unplug the USB connection from your PC. 8. Reconnect the USB to your PC and your external hard drive will synchronize with this latest WD Drive Manager software.