Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the installation CD or download it at support.wdc.com/download. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ *USB 2.0 PCI adapter card or built-in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. Disable File Exchange from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the steps below to connect the drive. Click Continue to use . 6. To re-enable File Exchange, select...
... the installation CD or download it at support.wdc.com/download. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ *USB 2.0 PCI adapter card or built-in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. Disable File Exchange from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the steps below to connect the drive. Click Continue to use . 6. To re-enable File Exchange, select...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... cable, USB devices are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. INSTALL STANDS Removing the Feet 1. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to support. WD recommends connecting both hands, grasp the base of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on the back of the power cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for optimum performance. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply...
... cable, USB devices are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. INSTALL STANDS Removing the Feet 1. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to support. WD recommends connecting both hands, grasp the base of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on the back of the power cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for optimum performance. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Dantz software does not support server applications. To transfer or save data from support.wdc.com/download. From the media folder, go to launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 5). This is the ideal choice for most users. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the My Computer window. This is the destination. Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN...
... Dantz software does not support server applications. To transfer or save data from support.wdc.com/download. From the media folder, go to launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 5). This is the ideal choice for most users. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the My Computer window. This is the destination. Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... reasonably be disconnected. 3. The foregoing warranty of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. Technical Support Services If you may safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical outlet. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. however, you need not follow the steps below...
... reasonably be disconnected. 3. The foregoing warranty of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. Technical Support Services If you may safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical outlet. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. however, you need not follow the steps below...
User Manual (pdf)
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... user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in USB 2.0 hub or ! Media Center including hard drive with built-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 ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Quick Install Guide ! USB 2.0 is shown in file transfer time compared to USB 1.1. WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external...
... user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in USB 2.0 hub or ! Media Center including hard drive with built-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 ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Quick Install Guide ! USB 2.0 is shown in file transfer time compared to USB 1.1. WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external...
User Manual (pdf)
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... external storage product: ! Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. This information is necessary for your new WD product found on the large label on top of your product. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! these actions will void the warranty. ! Do not use...
... external storage product: ! Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. This information is necessary for your new WD product found on the large label on top of your product. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! these actions will void the warranty. ! Do not use...
User Manual (pdf)
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... installation CD into your WD Dual-option product. The license agreement window is displayed. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. 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...
... installation CD into your WD Dual-option product. The license agreement window is displayed. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). You may be prompted for a license code. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Click OK. 7. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. SETTING UP...
... Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). You may be prompted for a license code. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Click OK. 7. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. SETTING UP...
User Manual (pdf)
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... WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to initialize the drive. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to complete the installation. A hard drive icon with the name you to begin setup...
... WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to initialize the drive. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to complete the installation. A hard drive icon with the name you to begin setup...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the USB drive. 5. Your newly formatted drive is completed, go to create two separate partitions. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for use . 4. After installation is now ready to begin drive formatting. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Complete the fields for your drive in...
... the USB drive. 5. Your newly formatted drive is completed, go to create two separate partitions. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for use . 4. After installation is now ready to begin drive formatting. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Complete the fields for your drive in...
User Manual (pdf)
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... you connect only the FireWire cable, USB devices are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to an electric outlet. 4. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. 1. 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 disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com...
... you connect only the FireWire cable, USB devices are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to an electric outlet. 4. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. 1. 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 disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com...
User Manual (pdf)
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... ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for Mac users. When the drive is blue. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to page 13. otherwise, skip to indicate drive activity. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to use. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. The USB hub and memory...
... ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for Mac users. When the drive is blue. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to page 13. otherwise, skip to indicate drive activity. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to use. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. The USB hub and memory...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 1. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may be sure that all data is properly inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green. 2. If necessary, carefully pull the card from shown) in corruption or loss of data. 1. 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...
... 1. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may be sure that all data is properly inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green. 2. If necessary, carefully pull the card from shown) in corruption or loss of data. 1. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Demand) 1. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . 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. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want...
... Demand) 1. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . 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. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want...
User Manual (pdf)
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Upgrading to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard. A: USB 2.0 is Hi-Speed USB? A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 devices? TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is another name for more information. 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete ...
Upgrading to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard. A: USB 2.0 is Hi-Speed USB? A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 devices? TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is another name for more information. 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... all obligations and liabilities of warranty specified above may also have no user-serviceable parts. APPENDIX - 28 WD shall have other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to you the very best of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for...
... all obligations and liabilities of warranty specified above may also have no user-serviceable parts. APPENDIX - 28 WD shall have other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to you the very best of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Support WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Downloads Library - Download installation software and drivers. ! Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Contact Support - APPENDIX - 29 Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! Knowledge Base - Display service and support information...
... Support WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Downloads Library - Download installation software and drivers. ! Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Contact Support - APPENDIX - 29 Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! Knowledge Base - Display service and support information...
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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... horizontal placement WD Dual-option USB 2.0/FireWire Media Center including hard drive with two ports, one convenience, and a high-speed hard drive make the Media Center an ideal external storage solution. This powerful, feature-rich WD Dual-option Media Center combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in -1 memory card reader ! Dual-option backup buttons let you choose automatic or on -demand ! Instantly increase storage capacity, easily download pictures from digital camera memory...
... horizontal placement WD Dual-option USB 2.0/FireWire Media Center including hard drive with two ports, one convenience, and a high-speed hard drive make the Media Center an ideal external storage solution. This powerful, feature-rich WD Dual-option Media Center combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in -1 memory card reader ! Dual-option backup buttons let you choose automatic or on -demand ! Instantly increase storage capacity, easily download pictures from digital camera memory...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...;C Non-operating temperature -20°C to 65°C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz Memory Card Compatibility ! and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. One external "B" 4-pin USB receptacle ! All rights reserved. Microdrive™ ! Product and packaging specifications subject to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance...
...;C Non-operating temperature -20°C to 65°C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz Memory Card Compatibility ! and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. One external "B" 4-pin USB receptacle ! All rights reserved. Microdrive™ ! Product and packaging specifications subject to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance...