Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Proceed to Section 5 to use . 5. An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Memory card compatibility (Media Center 8-in... Microdrive™, MultiMedia Card, SD Card, and SmartMedia™. 2 Setting Up Note: For more detailed instructions, refer to use the backup software. 3 Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation CD. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Enter a name, select...
... 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Proceed to Section 5 to use . 5. An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Memory card compatibility (Media Center 8-in... Microdrive™, MultiMedia Card, SD Card, and SmartMedia™. 2 Setting Up Note: For more detailed instructions, refer to use the backup software. 3 Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation CD. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Enter a name, select...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...for your choice and click Next. 4. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to the user manual on the desktop (Macintosh). For more detailed instructions, refer...ideal choice for automatic backups to the Edit menu and click Select All. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to your backup files. This is illuminated blue, indicating that includes ... Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN) Figure 3 Inserting Media 1. folder. 2. Figure 4 Automatic Backup 1.
...for your choice and click Next. 4. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to the user manual on the desktop (Macintosh). For more detailed instructions, refer...ideal choice for automatic backups to the Edit menu and click Select All. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to your backup files. This is illuminated blue, indicating that includes ... Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN) Figure 3 Inserting Media 1. folder. 2. Figure 4 Automatic Backup 1.
User Manual (pdf)
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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 ... Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 26 8 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii USB Information 25 Frequently Asked Questions -
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 ... Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 26 8 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii USB Information 25 Frequently Asked Questions -
User Manual (pdf)
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... significant reduction in USB 2.0 hub or ! WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external storage product: ! Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in-1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to -use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. For the...This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in all figures unless otherwise noted. High-speed storage, conveniently...
... significant reduction in USB 2.0 hub or ! WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external storage product: ! Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in-1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to -use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. For the...This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in all figures unless otherwise noted. High-speed storage, conveniently...
User Manual (pdf)
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.../or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! MultiMedia Card ! Microdrive™ ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you ...Center memory card reader accepts the following types of media: ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Updating Your Operating System Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. For more ...
.../or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! MultiMedia Card ! Microdrive™ ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you ...Center memory card reader accepts the following types of media: ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Updating Your Operating System Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. For more ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...unpacking and installing your external storage product: ! WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. Do not.... The 30-day period commences on the underside, top, or rear of your operating system and version. 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 ...
...unpacking and installing your external storage product: ! WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. Do not.... The 30-day period commences on the underside, top, or rear of your operating system and version. 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 ...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. The license agreement window is displayed. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. Retrospect Express ... in the license agreement and click Next. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Click Next. 3. SETTING UP - 4 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 WD.
WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. The license agreement window is displayed. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. Retrospect Express ... in the license agreement and click Next. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Click Next. 3. SETTING UP - 4 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 WD.
User Manual (pdf)
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... the installation. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to initialize the drive. Retrospect Express prompts you to personalize your software copy. The next window prompts you assigned appears on page 13. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel ...Retrospect Express. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin setup. After installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must ...
... the installation. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to initialize the drive. Retrospect Express prompts you to personalize your software copy. The next window prompts you assigned appears on page 13. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel ...Retrospect Express. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin setup. After installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Software" on page 13. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. The next window prompts you may be required to provide your CD-ROM drive. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA... CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the right panel. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for the USB drive....
... Software" on page 13. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. The next window prompts you may be required to provide your CD-ROM drive. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA... CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the right panel. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for the USB drive....
User Manual (pdf)
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...or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for Mac users. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center) are prompted to page 13. otherwise, skip to continue before proceeding. 3. If the drive has ..." on the desktop for Windows XP. The interface cable associated with the backup software, the icon becomes red. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to turn off only the drive. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1....
...or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for Mac users. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center) are prompted to page 13. otherwise, skip to continue before proceeding. 3. If the drive has ..." on the desktop for Windows XP. The interface cable associated with the backup software, the icon becomes red. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to turn off only the drive. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1....
User Manual (pdf)
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... up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. 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 . Click Next. 2. Manual Backup (Backup...
... up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. 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 . Click Next. 2. Manual Backup (Backup...
User Manual (pdf)
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... includes your choice and click Next. 4. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your choice and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
... includes your choice and click Next. 4. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your choice and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your first backup. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept ...the setup and begin your settings. To make any changes, click Back; Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express ...
otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your first backup. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept ...the setup and begin your settings. To make any changes, click Back; Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express ...
User Manual (pdf)
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This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Press the Automatic Backup button... restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1.
This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Press the Automatic Backup button... restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1.
User Manual (pdf)
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Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next.
Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next.
User Manual (pdf)
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.... If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 18 Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your operating system. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6. If you chose Every day, specify...
.... If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 18 Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your operating system. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6. If you chose Every day, specify...
User Manual (pdf)
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...the location of your hard drive, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to launch the wizard and change is currently disabled. 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 19 Restoring Files from a Backup Windows 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of a file on your...location of a file on your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to search. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings Follow these steps to flash indicating that is in progress...
...the location of your hard drive, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to launch the wizard and change is currently disabled. 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 19 Restoring Files from a Backup Windows 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of a file on your...location of a file on your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to search. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings Follow these steps to flash indicating that is in progress...
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...Backup button (two folders icon) on the destination hard drive, allowing you want to launch the wizard and change your settings. 3. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 20 This is highly recommended when copying data from the same or multiple media to copy the card. Insert a card/stick into the correct... Next. If you previously configured Backup On Demand, the wizard displays a summary of the drive to track the backup easily by date. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Copying Media Using Backup on page 11). 2. Choose how to prevent data loss.
...Backup button (two folders icon) on the destination hard drive, allowing you want to launch the wizard and change your settings. 3. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 20 This is highly recommended when copying data from the same or multiple media to copy the card. Insert a card/stick into the correct... Next. If you previously configured Backup On Demand, the wizard displays a summary of the drive to track the backup easily by date. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Copying Media Using Backup on page 11). 2. Choose how to prevent data loss.
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...files. Click Next Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. By default, the WD Dual-option product is the default destination. 6. The last window summarizes the settings you specified in the destination folder that are not currently on...which to store your backup to synchronize to Backup of the files elsewhere. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 21 Important: Selecting this option deletes any changes, click Back; WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you want one-way synchronization and have multiple...
...files. Click Next Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. By default, the WD Dual-option product is the default destination. 6. The last window summarizes the settings you specified in the destination folder that are not currently on...which to store your backup to synchronize to Backup of the files elsewhere. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 21 Important: Selecting this option deletes any changes, click Back; WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you want one-way synchronization and have multiple...
User Manual (pdf)
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...the installation CD into WD backup wizards. To learn more about advanced features of Retrospect Express, refer to view. Click the View option for the document you want . Open the Retrospect Express Backup folder and the appropriate folder. Select any files or folders, and ..., and drag and drop them where you copied media on the installation CD. Additional Features of Dantz software does not support server applications. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 22 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center) ...
...the installation CD into WD backup wizards. To learn more about advanced features of Retrospect Express, refer to view. Click the View option for the document you want . Open the Retrospect Express Backup folder and the appropriate folder. Select any files or folders, and ..., and drag and drop them where you copied media on the installation CD. Additional Features of Dantz software does not support server applications. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 22 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center) ...