Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). 6. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned appears on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is completed. Note: To partition the drive into your User Name and click Next. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! An available...
... menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). 6. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned appears on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is completed. Note: To partition the drive into your User Name and click Next. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! An available...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... 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 2.0 PORT (TO SYSTEM) TWO FIREWIRE PORTS USB 2.0 PORT Figure 2 DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET - 2 - Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the USB 2.0 cable...
.... 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 2.0 PORT (TO SYSTEM) TWO FIREWIRE PORTS USB 2.0 PORT Figure 2 DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET - 2 - Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the USB 2.0 cable...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Reader (Media Center) CAUTION: Do not remove media cards from support.wdc.com/download. Do not force the card into the destination select Copy. If the card was pressed is illuminated blue, indicating that includes restoration of the drive to the user manual on (not sleep mode) for answer ID 1270 Manual Backup 1. To transfer or save data from the card into the slot...
... Reader (Media Center) CAUTION: Do not remove media cards from support.wdc.com/download. Do not force the card into the destination select Copy. If the card was pressed is illuminated blue, indicating that includes restoration of the drive to the user manual on (not sleep mode) for answer ID 1270 Manual Backup 1. To transfer or save data from the card into the slot...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Part 15 of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to , any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for US and Canada. The remedies provided herein are trademarks of the FCC Rules. Technical Support Services If you at WD's option, the repair or replacement of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option...
... Part 15 of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to , any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for US and Canada. The remedies provided herein are trademarks of the FCC Rules. Technical Support Services If you at WD's option, the repair or replacement of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in-1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time...
...-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in-1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time...
User Manual (pdf)
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... next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Since your User Name and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. SETTING UP...
... next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Since your User Name and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. SETTING UP...
User Manual (pdf)
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... DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Proceed to create two separate partitions. The following window is completed. Note: To partition the drive into your administrative password to complete the installation. After installation is now ready to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Your newly formatted drive is completed, go to use as both a bootable backup drive and...
... DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Proceed to create two separate partitions. The following window is completed. Note: To partition the drive into your administrative password to complete the installation. After installation is now ready to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Your newly formatted drive is completed, go to use as both a bootable backup drive and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... of the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive. 5. Connect the other end of the drive. 7. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to boot from external drives, refer to a FireWire port on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com...
... of the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive. 5. Connect the other end of the drive. 7. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to boot from external drives, refer to a FireWire port on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Drive 1. Your drive is open , press and hold the Power/Safe Shutdown button for Windows XP. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. A new hard drive icon appears in the system tray (typically located on the desktop for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc...
... Drive 1. Your drive is open , press and hold the Power/Safe Shutdown button for Windows XP. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. A new hard drive icon appears in the system tray (typically located on the desktop for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc...
User Manual (pdf)
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... desktop. 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. 2. To use either of the slot to copy or back up menu. Your operating system immediately recognizes the device and displays a new icon in corruption or loss of data. 1. Click the icon to access your card, and select Eject...
... desktop. 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. 2. To use either of the slot to copy or back up menu. Your operating system immediately recognizes the device and displays a new icon in corruption or loss of data. 1. Click the icon to access your card, and select Eject...
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. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. 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 launch the initial setup wizard. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . Click...
... up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click Next. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. 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 launch the initial setup wizard. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . Click...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and click OK. Select the drive to be disconnected safely. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Important: If other USB devices (such as an alternative method for 4 seconds forces the drive to shut down , and the power light turns off. DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE - 23 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be sure...
... and click OK. Select the drive to be disconnected safely. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Important: If other USB devices (such as an alternative method for 4 seconds forces the drive to shut down , and the power light turns off. DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE - 23 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be sure...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the Removable Disk icon associated with your system. 3. Select Retrospect 6.5 and click Remove. Click the option to Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select Uninstall Button Manager from your WD product, visit support.wdc.com. After the disk icon disappears from the electric outlet. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Macintosh 1. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE...
... the Removable Disk icon associated with your system. 3. Select Retrospect 6.5 and click Remove. Click the option to Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select Uninstall Button Manager from your WD product, visit support.wdc.com. After the disk icon disappears from the electric outlet. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Macintosh 1. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... a USB 2.0 device is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your operating system, visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices? USB Information Q: What is Hi-Speed USB? Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge...
... a USB 2.0 device is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your operating system, visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices? USB Information Q: What is Hi-Speed USB? Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge...
User Manual (pdf)
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... WD product, USB bandwidth is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the utilities included in the Open field and click OK to load WD Button Manager. Note: If an additional external drive is connected to press the Power button. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
... WD product, USB bandwidth is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the utilities included in the Open field and click OK to load WD Button Manager. Note: If an additional external drive is connected to press the Power button. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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... service center. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your returned hard drive is longer. Subject to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be void if your return paperwork. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data...
... service center. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your returned hard drive is longer. Subject to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be void if your return paperwork. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data...
User Manual (pdf)
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... service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Warranty Services - Download installation software and drivers. ! Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Service Partners - Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! APPENDIX - 29 WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you need...
... service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Warranty Services - Download installation software and drivers. ! Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Service Partners - Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! APPENDIX - 29 WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you need...
User Manual (pdf)
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... placement 8 I Icons, memory card reader 11 Inserting media 12 Installation, FAQs 26 Installing feet 8 Retrospect Express 4 stands 8 K Kit contents 1 L Limited warranty 28 M Macintosh software update 2 Manual backup 13 backup, change settings 15 shutdown 23 Media finding files from 22 restoring files from 19 Memory card copying 12 inserting 12 removing 12 USB 2.0 hub 12 Memory card reader compatibility 2 icons 11 using 11 Model number 3 O Obtaining service 28 Operating system, updating 2 INDEX - 1
... placement 8 I Icons, memory card reader 11 Inserting media 12 Installation, FAQs 26 Installing feet 8 Retrospect Express 4 stands 8 K Kit contents 1 L Limited warranty 28 M Macintosh software update 2 Manual backup 13 backup, change settings 15 shutdown 23 Media finding files from 22 restoring files from 19 Memory card copying 12 inserting 12 removing 12 USB 2.0 hub 12 Memory card reader compatibility 2 icons 11 using 11 Model number 3 O Obtaining service 28 Operating system, updating 2 INDEX - 1
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... RPM rotational speed and 8 MB cache* for that ensures all data has been transferred before shutting down the drive. High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons and ports, and easy-to-use backup features make the WD Dual-option Combo drive an ideal solution for maximum storage performance ! USB 2.0 hub with front and rear ports. Includes Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software ! WD Dual-option USB 2.0/FireWire Combo hard drive with 2 MB cache...
... RPM rotational speed and 8 MB cache* for that ensures all data has been transferred before shutting down the drive. High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons and ports, and easy-to-use backup features make the WD Dual-option Combo drive an ideal solution for maximum storage performance ! USB 2.0 hub with front and rear ports. Includes Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software ! WD Dual-option USB 2.0/FireWire Combo hard drive with 2 MB cache...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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Serial bus data transfer rates of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to -track 4.2 ms (nominal) 2 MB 8 MB 7200 RPM 8.9 ms (average) 2.0 ms (average) Interface Specifications FireWire ! Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to 65°C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz USB 2.0 ! All rights...
Serial bus data transfer rates of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to -track 4.2 ms (nominal) 2 MB 8 MB 7200 RPM 8.9 ms (average) 2.0 ms (average) Interface Specifications FireWire ! Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to 65°C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz USB 2.0 ! All rights...
