Getting Started; Preparing Your Device For Use - Western Digital My Cloud User Manual

Getting Started

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Preparing Your Device for Use

Setting Up Your Device
Getting Started Using the Dashboard
Accessing Content
Getting to the Public Share
It's easy to set up the My Cloud device — just unpack your device, connect it, and wait for
the Power LED on the front of your device to turn a solid blue. Then set up your device from
your web browser at:
Preparing Your Device for Use
There are a few steps you need to take in order to get your device up and running. Follow
the steps outlined below to prepare your device for use.
Physically Connecting Your Device
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Follow the steps below to connect the My Cloud device to a home or small office network.
Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the device is upright as shown in
Important: We recommend that you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for
MY CLOUD USER MANUAL
http://mycloud.com/setup.
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the illustration above and nothing is blocking or covering the slots
and openings on the top and bottom of the device. In the event of
overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting
all processes currently being performed. If this occurs, data may
be lost.
optimal performance.
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