Before getting started, Kit contents, System requirements – Western Digital My Book Pro Edition Quick Install Guide User Manual

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Before Getting Started

Kit Contents

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My Book Pro Edition external hard drive

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6-ft (1.8m) 9-pin to 9-pin FireWire

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800 cable

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6-ft (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire 400 cable

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6-ft (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable

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AC adapter with power cord

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CD with EMC

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Retrospect

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Express software

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Quick Install Guide

System Requirements

Windows FireWire Installations
You must first connect the drive using the USB cable to install FireWire device drivers. If your system has only a FireWire
port, go to

support.wdc.com,

click All Downloads, locate your product name, and download the FireWire device driver

installer onto your computer desktop.

Macintosh

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Windows

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Available FireWire or USB port

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Available USB or FireWire port

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Mac

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OS X 10.2.8 or later

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Windows 2000/XP

Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service
pack (SP). For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select
Windows Update.

USB Cable

FireWire 400 Cable

FireWire 800 Cable

AC Power Adapter

Quick Install Guide

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