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

Getting Started

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Preparing your Device for Use

Setting Up your Device
Getting Started Using a Web Browser
Accessing Content
It's easy to set up the WD 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 setup your device from
your web browser at:
Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device,
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 WD 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
WD CLOUD USER MANUAL
http://www.wdcloud.jp/setup.
see "Logging Out and Shutting Down your Device" on page 27.
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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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