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Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Insert the installation CD into your User Name and click Next. To register the software...SPs) or updates were not installed, you to use the feet for your new external USB hard drive is ready to initialize the drive. Disable File Exchange from the edge of... to begin installation. In the next window, click Next. 2. Proceed to Section 5 to the user manual on the right panel. A hard drive icon with the buttons on the desktop after formatting is ...
Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Insert the installation CD into your User Name and click Next. To register the software...SPs) or updates were not installed, you to use the feet for your new external USB hard drive is ready to initialize the drive. Disable File Exchange from the edge of... to begin installation. In the next window, click Next. 2. Proceed to Section 5 to the user manual on the right panel. A hard drive icon with the buttons on the desktop after formatting is ...
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... CAUTION: Do not remove media cards from the card into the destination select Copy. 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. Slot 2 (Figure 3) accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, SD Card, and ...and search for automatic backups to access its contents. Click the drive you may need to the user manual on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to the Edit menu and click Select All. The last window summarizes all settings...
... CAUTION: Do not remove media cards from the card into the destination select Copy. 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. Slot 2 (Figure 3) accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, SD Card, and ...and search for automatic backups to access its contents. Click the drive you may need to the user manual on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to the Edit menu and click Select All. The last window summarizes all settings...
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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.... All rights reserved. 2779-001010-A04 04/05 WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; No license is assumed by implication or otherwise under any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its...
.... All rights reserved. 2779-001010-A04 04/05 WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; No license is assumed by implication or otherwise under any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its...
User Manual (pdf)
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... cable ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in USB 2.0 hub or ! Quick Install Guide ! GETTING STARTED - 1 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...
... cable ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in USB 2.0 hub or ! Quick Install Guide ! GETTING STARTED - 1 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...
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... select Software Update. Memory Stick PRO® ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center) The Media Center memory card reader accepts...
... select Software Update. Memory Stick PRO® ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center) The Media Center memory card reader accepts...
User Manual (pdf)
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...rough handling, shock, or vibration. This information is necessary for your operating system and version. Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your external storage product: ! Do not...found on the large label on the back panel. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! 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 the...
...rough handling, shock, or vibration. This information is necessary for your operating system and version. Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your external storage product: ! Do not...found on the large label on the back panel. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! 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 the...
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... 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 WD. Windows 98SE.../Me/2000/XP 1. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. The license agreement window is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. SETTING...
... 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 WD. Windows 98SE.../Me/2000/XP 1. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. The license agreement window is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. SETTING...
User Manual (pdf)
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...filled automatically. Click Finish. 6. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. Since your User Name and click Next. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. Click... Retrospect Express. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. You may be prompted for a license code. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the...
...filled automatically. Click Finish. 6. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. Since your User Name and click Next. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. Click... Retrospect Express. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. You may be prompted for a license code. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the...
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...The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. Proceed 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 begin setup. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. To re-enable File Exchange,...to connect the drive, then follow the on the desktop. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to confirm drive initialization. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on the desktop after formatting is completed,...
...The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. Proceed 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 begin setup. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. To re-enable File Exchange,...to connect the drive, then follow the on the desktop. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to confirm drive initialization. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on the desktop after formatting is completed,...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Express. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 4 for your drive in the field. 3. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for the USB drive. 5. SETTING UP - 7 After installation is now ready to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Proceed to complete the installation. Your newly formatted drive.... Note: To partition the drive into your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Select your CD-ROM drive.
... Express. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 4 for your drive in the field. 3. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for the USB drive. 5. SETTING UP - 7 After installation is now ready to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Proceed to complete the installation. Your newly formatted drive.... Note: To partition the drive into your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Select your CD-ROM drive.
User Manual (pdf)
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.... 4. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. Carefully dislodge the foot by firmly pushing it yourself; 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...
.... 4. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. Carefully dislodge the foot by firmly pushing it yourself; 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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... want to support. Refer to your computer. 6. VERIFY THEIR POSITIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE USE. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may connect the USB cable and/or FireWire cable depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives...
... want to support. Refer to your computer. 6. VERIFY THEIR POSITIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE USE. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may connect the USB cable and/or FireWire cable depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives...
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...CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center) are prompted to a Mac OS format. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. Your operating system ...disappears. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Mac users. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to page 13. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to...
...CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center) are prompted to a Mac OS format. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. Your operating system ...disappears. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Mac users. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to page 13. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to...
User Manual (pdf)
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... TYPES I/II MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is flashing. 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 drive letter in -1 Icon ! CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE...
... TYPES I/II MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is flashing. 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 drive letter in -1 Icon ! CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE...
User Manual (pdf)
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If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may be sure that all data is saved from the USB hub. Close any active windows or applications associated with the gold connector end facing upward. When the card is saved from the pen/drive onto ...): Press the button to access its slot. From the Edit menu, go to copy or back up menu. 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 memory card (see page 20. To safely remove the drive, be...
If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may be sure that all data is saved from the USB hub. Close any active windows or applications associated with the gold connector end facing upward. When the card is saved from the pen/drive onto ...): Press the button to access its slot. From the Edit menu, go to copy or back up menu. 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 memory card (see page 20. To safely remove the drive, be...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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 launch the initial...
... 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 launch the initial...
User Manual (pdf)
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Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of..., music, and pictures. This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed...
Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of..., music, and pictures. This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed...
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... your first backup. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your files. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. To make any changes, click Back; USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. The last window summarizes the settings you press the...
... your first backup. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your files. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. To make any changes, click Back; USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. The last window summarizes the settings you press the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. 2. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE ...default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Click Next. 3. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup ...
... (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. 2. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE ...default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Click Next. 3. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup ...