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Western Digital WDBACS5000EBK manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Specifications, Quick Install Manual
Western Digital WDBACS5000EBK User Manual (85 pages)
external hard drive
Brand:
Western Digital
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 7.94 MB
Table of Contents
WD Service and Support
2
Accessing Online Support
2
Contacting WD Technical Support
2
Table of Contents
3
1 About Your WD Drive
6
Features
6
Kit Contents
7
Optional Accessories
7
Operating System Compatibility
8
Disk Drive Format
8
Physical Description
8
Indicators
9
Power Button
10
Drive Interface
10
Kensington Security Slot
10
Registering Your WD Product
10
Handling Precautions
11
2 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started
12
Connecting the Drive
12
Getting Started with the WD Smartware Software
15
WD Smartware Overview
19
WD Smartware Home Screen
19
Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics
20
Getting Started Without WD Smartware Software
20
Hiding the WD Smartware Virtual CD
21
Showing the WD Smartware Virtual CD
23
3 Backing up Your Computer Files
25
About Backing up Your Computer Files
25
Backing It All up
27
Advanced Backup Capabilities
28
Selecting Specific Content to Back up
28
Changing the Backup Software Settings
29
4 Retrieving Backed up Files
32
About Retrieving Files
32
Retrieving a File
32
Retrieving a Folder
35
Retrieving an Earlier Version of a File or Deleted Files
35
Retrieving All of Your Content
35
5 Locking and Unlocking Your Drive
36
Password Protecting Your Drive
36
Unlocking Your Drive
37
Unlocking Your Drive with the WD Smartware Software
38
Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD Smartware Software
38
Turning off the Drive Lock Feature
39
Changing Your Password
40
6 Managing and Customizing Your Drive
41
Using the WD Smartware Icon
41
Opening WD Smartware Software
41
Checking Drive Status
41
Monitoring Icon Alerts
42
Safely Disconnecting the Drive
42
Using the WD Smartware Icon
42
Using the Drive Power Button
42
Customizing Your Software Settings
43
Specifying a Different Retrieve Folder
43
Setting the Preferences Options
44
Customizing Your Drive Settings
44
Specifying a Name for Your Drive
46
Registering Your Drive
46
Setting the Drive Sleep Timer
47
Erasing Your Drive
47
Showing or Hiding the Virtual CD Icon
50
Enabling the Backup and Retrieve Functions
51
Uninstalling the WD Smartware Software
51
Uninstalling on Windows XP
51
Uninstalling on Windows Vista or Windows 7
51
7 Checking Drive Health
52
8 Using the Drive with a Mac
54
Reformatting the Drive
54
Connecting the Drive and Getting Started
54
Enhancing Performance with WD +TURBO
55
Installing the WD Smartware Software
57
Getting Started with the WD Smartware Software
58
The WD Smartware Home Screen
60
Using the WD Smartware Icon
61
Opening the WD Smartware Software
61
Checking Drive Status
62
Safely Dismounting the Drive
63
Using the WD Smartware Icon
63
Using the My Book Icon
64
Using the Drive Power Button
65
Unlocking the Drive
65
Unlocking Your Drive with the WD Smartware Software
65
Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD Smartware Software
66
Uninstalling WD Smartware Software
67
9 Troubleshooting
69
Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive
69
Frequently Asked Questions
69
Installing an SES Driver
71
Installing on Windows XP Computers
71
Installing the Driver Automatically
71
Installing the Driver Manually
73
Installing on Windows Vista Computers
75
Installing the Driver Automatically
75
Installing the Driver Manually
76
Installing on Windows 7 Computers
78
B Compliance and Warranty Information
80
Regulatory Compliance
80
FCC Class B Information
80
ICES/NMB-003 Compliance
80
Safety Compliance
80
CE Compliance for Europe
80
GS Mark (Germany Only)
80
KCC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
81
Environmental Compliance (China)
81
Warranty Information
81
Obtaining Service
81
Limited Warranty
81
Index
83
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Western Digital WDBACS5000EBK Specifications (2 pages)
Western Digital My Book WDBAAH0015HCH: Specifications
Brand:
Western Digital
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 0.35 MB
Table of Contents
Product Features
2
Product Specifications
2
Operating Specifications
2
Limited Warranty
2
Western Digital WDBACS5000EBK Quick Install Manual (2 pages)
Quick Install Guide
Brand:
Western Digital
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 0.72 MB
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