Monitoring Alerts - Western Digital My Book Live User Manual

1. Select Shut Down on the WD Quick View submenu to display the
WD SmartWare Shut Down screen.
2. Enter the administrator's password or leave blank and then click the OK button.
The drive shuts down.

Monitoring Alerts

Flashing Icon and Balloon Alert
In both Windows and Mac systems, the WD Quick View icon flashes to indicate the
drive may be overheated or about to fail. In Windows, a balloon alert displays as
well.
Note: If the drive overheats, power it down and let it cool for 60 minutes. Power it
back on, and if the problem persists, contact WD Support.
WD Quick View Option
An option on the WD Quick View submenu displays alerts such as:
Drive is reaching maximum capacity.
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Drive is full and subsequent backups cannot take place. Displays every five
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minutes until space is made available.
Updates are available.
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To view drive alerts:
1. To display one or more alerts, select your device, then select Alerts on the WD
Quick View submenu. Multiple alerts are arranged chronologically.
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