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Western Digital My Book WDH1Q10000 User Manual

Western Digital My Book WDH1Q10000
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Western Digital My Book WDH1Q10000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWestern Digital
ModelMy Book WDH1Q10000
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Kit Contents

Lists all items included in the product package for initial setup and use.

Optional Accessories

Information on where to find details about optional accessories for the product.

Compatibility

Details the operating systems and connection types compatible with the WD My Book Studio Edition II.

Recording Your WD Product Information

Instructions to record essential product details for setup and technical support.

Registering Your WD Product

Guidance on registering the product online to activate warranty and support services.

Precautions

Important safety guidelines for handling and operating the WD product to prevent damage or hazards.

About Your WD Drive

Format and Configuration

Explains the pre-formatted drive settings and support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations.

LED Indicators (Lights)

Describes the Power/Activity and Capacity Gauge LEDs and their behavior.

Power/Activity LED Behavior

Details the meaning of different LED patterns and their corresponding drive states.

Capacity Gauge

Explains how the Capacity Gauge visualizes drive space usage on the front panel.

Interfaces

Overview of the different connection interfaces available on the device, including FireWire, USB, and eSATA.

Kensington Security Slot

Information on the Kensington Security Slot for physical device security using a cable.

Software

Details the included bonus software like WD Anywhere Backup and Google software.

Setting Up

Macintosh

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the device on a Macintosh computer using FireWire or USB.

eSATA

Instructions for setting up the device on a computer using the eSATA interface.

Windows

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the device on a Windows computer.

WD Drive Manager Status

Mac

How to view WD Drive Manager status on a Macintosh system.

Windows

How to view WD Drive Manager status on a Windows system.

WD Drive Manager Status Messages

Explains the meaning of different WD Drive Manager status messages and icon colors.

WD RAID Manager for Mac

Configuring RAID

Step-by-step guide to configuring RAID settings for the My Book Studio Edition II on a Mac.

RAID Troubleshooting

Guidance on troubleshooting RAID issues using WD RAID Manager on a Mac.

RAID Status Messages

Explains status messages related to RAID configurations and drive health.

Disk Status Messages

Details status messages for individual disks (A and B) within the RAID configuration.

WD RAID Manager for Windows

Configuring RAID

Step-by-step guide to configuring RAID settings for the My Book Studio Edition II on Windows.

RAID Status Messages

Explains status messages related to RAID configurations and drive health in Windows.

Disk Status Messages

Details status messages for individual disks (A and B) within the RAID configuration in Windows.

Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device

Auto-off

Explains how the device automatically powers off when the computer is shut down.

Safe Shutdown™

Describes the Safe Shutdown feature for properly powering down the device.

Safe Removal

Instructions for safely removing the device from the computer system on Mac and Windows.

Replacing a Drive

Drive Compatibility for Replacement

Specifies that only WD Caviar® GP hard drive assemblies are compatible for replacement.

Handling and ESD Precautions

Important precautions regarding static electricity and safe handling before starting the replacement process.

Troubleshooting

How to

Lists common issues and corresponding Answer IDs for troubleshooting and support.

Appendix

Regulatory Compliance

Details compliance information for FCC, ICES/NMB-003, Safety, and CE standards.

Warranty Information

Information on obtaining service, warranty status, and product return procedures.

Limited Warranty

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product's limited five-year warranty.

WD Service and Support

Provides contact information and resources for technical support, downloads, and service.

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