Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...Exchange from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). 6. If prompted, click OK. 2. Click Erase to the user manual on the right panel. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to use. 5. Note:... for Vertical Placement 1. Press the other edge of the drive for your WD product is completed. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Insert the installation CD into place. Enter a name, select Mac ...
...Exchange from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). 6. If prompted, click OK. 2. Click Erase to the user manual on the right panel. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to use. 5. Note:... for Vertical Placement 1. Press the other edge of the drive for your WD product is completed. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Insert the installation CD into place. Enter a name, select Mac ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are keyed to ensure proper insertion. 4. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to an ... on your computer. Connect one end of the drive (Figure 2). 7. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS ICON) KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION USB...
Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are keyed to ensure proper insertion. 4. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to an ... on your computer. Connect one end of the drive (Figure 2). 7. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS ICON) KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION USB...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...1. Double-click the appropriate media icon in the My Computer window (Windows) or on (not sleep mode) for answer ID 1270 Manual Backup 1. By default, the WD drive on which includes your backup files. Figure 5 Important: Both the source and destination drives ...MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II and Microdrive. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a folder to your computer, use either of your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures...
...1. Double-click the appropriate media icon in the My Computer window (Windows) or on (not sleep mode) for answer ID 1270 Manual Backup 1. By default, the WD drive on which includes your backup files. Figure 5 Important: Both the source and destination drives ...MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II and Microdrive. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a folder to your computer, use either of your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...that the Product was stolen from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you used in connection with the drive you want to operate this ....4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. You may safely disconnect the USB cable from... Refer servicing only to Part 15 of its possession. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to other than WD. The following booklet, prepared by WD could...
...that the Product was stolen from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you used in connection with the drive you want to operate this ....4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. You may safely disconnect the USB cable from... Refer servicing only to Part 15 of its possession. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to other than WD. The following booklet, prepared by WD could...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual
WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual
User Manual (pdf)
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Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. All rights reserved. 2779-001010-A04 04/05 and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Dantz Development ... Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD reserves the right to other rights of Western Digital Technologies...
Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. All rights reserved. 2779-001010-A04 04/05 and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Dantz Development ... Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD reserves the right to other rights of Western Digital Technologies...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii 5 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 13 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 15 Automatic Backup 16 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 19 Restoring Files from a Backup 19 Copying Media ...from a Media Copy (Media Center 22 Additional Features of Retrospect Express 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions -
...Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii 5 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 13 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 15 Automatic Backup 16 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 19 Restoring Files from a Backup 19 Copying Media ...from a Media Copy (Media Center 22 Additional Features of Retrospect Express 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions -
User Manual (pdf)
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... step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. Quick Install Guide ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this external product an ideal solution for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to 6-pin FireWire cable...
... step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. Quick Install Guide ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this external product an ideal solution for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to 6-pin FireWire cable...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Stick® ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update.
... Stick® ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update.
User Manual (pdf)
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... WD product found on the large label on the product; these actions will void the warranty. ! Drives may block ventilation. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any objects on top of the...
... WD product found on the large label on the product; these actions will void the warranty. ! Drives may block ventilation. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any objects on top of the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... agreement window is displayed. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your CD-ROM drive. Windows 98SE/Me... the following window. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2.
... agreement window is displayed. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your CD-ROM drive. Windows 98SE/Me... the following window. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2.
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 Click Finish. 6. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. You may be prompted for a... license code. Since your User Name and click Next. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect ...
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 Click Finish. 6. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. You may be prompted for a... license code. Since your User Name and click Next. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...The next window prompts you to begin setup. SETTING UP - 6 Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple...open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to personalize your software copy. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to initialize the drive. After restarting, a message appears...
...The next window prompts you to begin setup. SETTING UP - 6 Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple...open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to personalize your software copy. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to initialize the drive. After restarting, a message appears...
User Manual (pdf)
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...drive icon with the name you to personalize your CD-ROM drive. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Using the Backup Software" on page 13. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for your new ...: To partition the drive into your software copy. Proceed to print and fax the information. 9. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop. Note: For Mac OS X ...
...drive icon with the name you to personalize your CD-ROM drive. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Using the Backup Software" on page 13. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for your new ...: To partition the drive into your software copy. Proceed to print and fax the information. 9. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop. Note: For Mac OS X ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... base of the drive adjacent to ensure proper insertion. 4. Removing the Feet 1. Repeat this process for the three remaining feet. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it off the...
... base of the drive adjacent to ensure proper insertion. 4. Removing the Feet 1. Repeat this process for the three remaining feet. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it off the...
User Manual (pdf)
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Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. Connect the other end of the ... of the power cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for optimum performance. Refer to your WD Dual-option product. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply socket on the back of the power cord to an available USB port on...
Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. Connect the other end of the ... of the power cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for optimum performance. Refer to your WD Dual-option product. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply socket on the back of the power cord to an available USB port on...
User Manual (pdf)
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...DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to use. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual... the Power button while an active window is blue. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For more information about file formats and...
...DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to use. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual... the Power button while an active window is blue. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For more information about file formats and...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is represented by a ...
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is represented by a ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...connector end facing upward. Copy and Paste 1. In the same menu, select Copy. 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one port on the front for your computer, use a USB flash pen or thumb drive, insert the device...and Drop 1. To use either of the slot to the destination folder and select Paste. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may result in corruption or loss of data. 1. Inserting Media 1. If necessary, carefully pull the card from shown) in My Computer...
...connector end facing upward. Copy and Paste 1. In the same menu, select Copy. 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one port on the front for your computer, use a USB flash pen or thumb drive, insert the device...and Drop 1. To use either of the slot to the destination folder and select Paste. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may result in corruption or loss of data. 1. Inserting Media 1. If necessary, carefully pull the card from shown) in My Computer...
User Manual (pdf)
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... button. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5 Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up each time you want to...
... button. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5 Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up each time you want to...