Compatibility
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Windows
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• Windows XP
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• Windows Vista
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• Windows 7
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your computer's hardware
configuration and operating system.
For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP).
For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to the
Apple menu and select Software Update.
Format
Your My Book Elite drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with
all updated Windows operating systems. If you wish to use this drive with a Mac system,
see "Using the Drive with a Mac" on page 45 and "Troubleshooting" on page 55.
Physical Description
Views
Capacity Gauge
Percentage of Capacity
Display
Figure 1. Front of My Book Elite Drive
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Mac OS
X
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• Tiger
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• Leopard
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• Snow Leopard
Customizable Label
Lock Indicator
Power/Activity LED
MY BOOK ELITE
USER MANUAL
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