Western Digital WD TV Live Streaming Media Player (Gen 3) User Manual - Manual (Page 40)

WD TV Live Streaming Media Player
User Manual
FINDING YOUR CONTENT – 35
Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Mac Computer
1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player.
2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that
the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Apple Help for instructions on how to
enable file sharing on your computer.
3. Open a Finder window.
4. On the Finder side bar, click Shared. Your media player is listed on the shared
resources list.
5. Click the device corresponding to your media player. The USB drive connected
to your media player displays.
6. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents.
7. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/
Drop operation.
Share a Folder on Your Computer
You can view and play back digital media content stored on your computer by
sharing one or more folders containing the media.
Make sure the media player and your computer are both attached to the network,
see
Article #3787 in our knowledge base at http://support.wd.com , then follow the
instructions for your operating system.
Important: Be sure to update your operating system to the latest update or
service pack. Depending on your network's configuration you may need to
disable or adjust your Firewall settings to view your shared folder on your
network. Contact your Firewall manufacturer for assistance.
When finished following the instructions for your operating system, go to
“Accessing a Shared Folder” on page 30.