Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...file transfer time compared to USB 1.1. Mac users, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual Figure 2 - 1 - Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable Installation CD with Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in portable document format (PDF) AC adapter...
...file transfer time compared to USB 1.1. Mac users, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual Figure 2 - 1 - Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable Installation CD with Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in portable document format (PDF) AC adapter...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the drive on which the button was pressed is the destination. Connecting the Cables 1. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to complete the setup. otherwise, click Finish to an electrical outlet. 4. BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB PORT ON COMPUTER 4 Using the Backup Software Figure 5 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) This version of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com...
... the drive on which the button was pressed is the destination. Connecting the Cables 1. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to complete the setup. otherwise, click Finish to an electrical outlet. 4. BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB PORT ON COMPUTER 4 Using the Backup Software Figure 5 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) This version of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... WD. 5 Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. You may use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of service. Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the original warranty or ninety (90...
... WD. 5 Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. You may use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of service. Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the original warranty or ninety (90...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Dantz Development Corporation. Other marks may result from its use nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to change specifications at any time without notice. No license is a registered trademark; WD reserves...
... Dantz Development Corporation. Other marks may result from its use nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to change specifications at any time without notice. No license is a registered trademark; WD reserves...
User Manual (pdf)
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... in portable document format (PDF) ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for vertical placement ! Available USB port ! Quick Install Guide ! Hi-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable...
... in portable document format (PDF) ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for vertical placement ! Available USB port ! Quick Install Guide ! Hi-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable...
User Manual (pdf)
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... regarding updating your operating system and version. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your system, visit apple.com/macosx. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update.
... regarding updating your operating system and version. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your system, visit apple.com/macosx. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update.
User Manual (pdf)
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... the following window. The license agreement window is displayed. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Click Next. 3. SETTING UP - 4 Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your operating system. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your...
... the following window. The license agreement window is displayed. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Click Next. 3. SETTING UP - 4 Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your operating system. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Launch...
... the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Launch...
User Manual (pdf)
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... desktop after formatting is completed, go to format and set up the drive. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the steps below to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Skip to personalize your CD-ROM drive. 6. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive...
... desktop after formatting is completed, go to format and set up the drive. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the steps below to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Skip to personalize your CD-ROM drive. 6. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... partitions. SETTING UP - 7 In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin setup. Complete the fields for your software copy. Click Erase to print and fax the information. 9. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
... partitions. SETTING UP - 7 In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin setup. Complete the fields for your software copy. Click Erase to print and fax the information. 9. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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... easy accessibility. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for Vertical Placement 1. The feet are provided for balance and stability. 4. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 Repeat this process for the other stand. Installing the Feet for horizontal placement. Align the notch of the foot to ensure proper insertion. 4. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION...
... easy accessibility. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for Vertical Placement 1. The feet are provided for balance and stability. 4. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 Repeat this process for the other stand. Installing the Feet for horizontal placement. Align the notch of the foot to ensure proper insertion. 4. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION...
User Manual (pdf)
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... WD Dual-option drive. Refer to your system manufacturer. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Connect the AC adapter cord to boot from external drives, refer to the USB 2.0 port on your computer. KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note...
... WD Dual-option drive. Refer to your system manufacturer. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Connect the AC adapter cord to boot from external drives, refer to the USB 2.0 port on your computer. KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note...
User Manual (pdf)
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... of 4 GB. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted...
... of 4 GB. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted...
User Manual (pdf)
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... up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next...
... up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next...
User Manual (pdf)
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... ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 This is the default destination. Make your backup files. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3.
... ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 This is the default destination. Make your backup files. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3.
User Manual (pdf)
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... for answer ID 1270. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1.
... for answer ID 1270. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE 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. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Make your backup files. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE 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. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Make your backup files. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next.
User Manual (pdf)
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...-compatible with USB 2.0 devices, it is highly recommended because of up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer. A: USB 2.0 is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 1.1. A: Refer to your motherboard or system manual for more information. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and view...
...-compatible with USB 2.0 devices, it is highly recommended because of up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer. A: USB 2.0 is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 1.1. A: Refer to your motherboard or system manual for more information. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and view...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Download installation software and drivers. ! Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and...
.... Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Download installation software and drivers. ! Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! Stands vertically or horizontally ! Available USB port ! Mac® OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for Windows. choose how and when to back up your data, automatically or on your notebooks ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive...
... backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! Stands vertically or horizontally ! Available USB port ! Mac® OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for Windows. choose how and when to back up your data, automatically or on your notebooks ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive...