Getting Started; Connecting The Device - Western Digital My Book Duo User Manual

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Getting Started

Getting started with a My Book Duo device includes physically connecting the
device to power and to a computer system, then installing the WD Discovery
software.
Figure 2.1

Connecting the Device

Before you begin, make sure your computer system is turned on with your operating system
fully loaded and ready for hardware and software installation. Then continue with the
following steps.
1. Connect the included power supply unit to your My Book Duo device and
power-on the unit as is illustrated in Figure 2.1.
2. Connect the My Book Duo device to your computer system with the included
USB Type-C cable or the USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable.
a. The USB Type-C connector on the cable should be connected to the My
Book Duo device. The other end of the cable (Type-A or Type-C) should be
connected to the computer system.
b. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click
Discovery software installs the proper driver for your device.
3. Now that the device is physically connected to power, and connected to your
computer system via USB, continue with the software setup portion of this
process by using the WD Discovery software and the steps outlined in the next
section of this user manual.
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