Before getting started – Western Digital My Book Premium ES Edition Quick Install Guide User Manual
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Before Getting Started
Kit Contents
• Dual-interface external hard drive
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Quick Install Guide
Compatibility
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and
operating system.
About Your Drive
My Book Premium ES Edition is preformatted for Windows (FAT32). For instructions
on repartitioning and reformatting the drive to HFS+ (Journaled) prior to installation,
see knowle
repartitioning and reformatting the drive to NTFS prior to installation, see knowledge
base answer ID
Optional Accessories
For more information on optional accessories for this product, visit
store.westerndigital.com (U.S. only). Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com and
search for our knowledge base Answer ID 1487.
Important: This product is intended to be supplied by a listed limited power
source, double insulated, or direct plug-in power unit marked "NEC” or “Class 2."
Windows
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Macintosh
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• Available USB or eSATA port or
eSATA adapter card (optional)
• Available USB or eSATA port or
eSATA adapter card (optional)
• Windows 2000/XP
• Mac
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OS X 10.3 or later
Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you
install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the Start
menu and select Windows Update. For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select
Software Update.
Important: Reformatting My Book Premium ES Edition erases all its contents,
including the preloaded software. If you have already saved files on My Book, be
sure to back them up on another media before reformatting it.
Kit Contents
My Book Premium ES Edition
Quick Install Guide
AC Power Adapter
USB Cable
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