Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... before proceeding. 5. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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) „...
... before proceeding. 5. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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) „...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... place. 5. If prompted, restart the system. For stacking multiple drives, use the backup software. Repeat this process for the three remaining feet. Using both hands, grasp the base of the drive is completed. Repeat this process for horizontal placement. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET...
... place. 5. If prompted, restart the system. For stacking multiple drives, use the backup software. Repeat this process for the three remaining feet. Using both hands, grasp the base of the drive is completed. Repeat this process for horizontal placement. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... 2.0 port on the installation CD or obtain it from support.wdc.com. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Your WD Dual-option drive is the ideal choice for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer .... otherwise, click Finish to use the backup software. In the next several windows, specify the frequency, day, and time of Dantz software does not support server applications. Proceed to Section 4 to complete the setup. Select the drive on the drive (Figure 5). otherwise, click Finish to store ...
... 2.0 port on the installation CD or obtain it from support.wdc.com. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Your WD Dual-option drive is the ideal choice for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer .... otherwise, click Finish to use the backup software. In the next several windows, specify the frequency, day, and time of Dantz software does not support server applications. Proceed to Section 4 to complete the setup. Select the drive on the drive (Figure 5). otherwise, click Finish to store ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Product Information 2 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Macintosh 6 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet for Horizontal Placement 8 Removing the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables ...9 Powering Up the Drive 9 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 11 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 13 Automatic Backup 14 Changing...
...Product Information 2 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Macintosh 6 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet for Horizontal Placement 8 Removing the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables ...9 Powering Up the Drive 9 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 11 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 13 Automatic Backup 14 Changing...
User Manual (pdf)
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... ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to your USB card documentation or contact your valuable data, music, ...and easy-to-use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Available USB port ! AC adapter and power cord ! GETTING STARTED - 1 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service ...
... ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to your USB card documentation or contact your valuable data, music, ...and easy-to-use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Available USB port ! AC adapter and power cord ! GETTING STARTED - 1 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service ...
User Manual (pdf)
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Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel... For more information regarding updating your operating system and version. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. In the following table, write the serial number and model...
Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel... For more information regarding updating your operating system and version. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. In the following table, write the serial number and model...
User Manual (pdf)
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... agreement and click Next. Click Next. 3. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. 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 CD-ROM drive. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the...
... agreement and click Next. Click Next. 3. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. 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 CD-ROM drive. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Retrospect Express setup screens. 7. SETTING UP - 6 A hard drive icon with the name you to accept the license agreement and follow the steps below to register Retrospect Express. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to the Applications folder and launch ...-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to confirm drive initialization. Retrospect Express prompts you to format and set up the drive. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information. 10. ...
...Retrospect Express setup screens. 7. SETTING UP - 6 A hard drive icon with the name you to accept the license agreement and follow the steps below to register Retrospect Express. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to the Applications folder and launch ...-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to confirm drive initialization. Retrospect Express prompts you to format and set up the drive. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information. 10. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...into multiple volumes for use . 4. Proceed to create two separate partitions. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select Mac OS Extended from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for general storage, select the ...Software" on the right panel. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to register Retrospect Express. Your newly formatted drive is displayed: 2. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on page 4 for the USB drive. 5. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option...
...into multiple volumes for use . 4. Proceed to create two separate partitions. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select Mac OS Extended from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for general storage, select the ...Software" on the right panel. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to register Retrospect Express. Your newly formatted drive is displayed: 2. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on page 4 for the USB drive. 5. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option...
User Manual (pdf)
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...dual-option backup functions. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. If the drive...backup software, the icon becomes red. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive ...
...dual-option backup functions. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. If the drive...backup software, the icon becomes red. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Retrospect Express backs up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 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 each time you want...
... Retrospect Express backs up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 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 each time you want...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your operating system and programs, visit ... your choice and click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your backup files. This is the default destination. Select the drive on which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the...
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your operating system and programs, visit ... your choice and click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your backup files. This is the default destination. Select the drive on which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... any changes, click Back; otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your settings. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first...
... any changes, click Back; otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your settings. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first...
User Manual (pdf)
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... is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. 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. Click Next. 2. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14
... is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. 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. Click Next. 2. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14
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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 Make your backup files. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window.
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 Make your backup files. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window.
User Manual (pdf)
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... at their scheduled times. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your automatic backups and click Next. 7. Click Finish to complete the setup. If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6.
... at their scheduled times. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your automatic backups and click Next. 7. Click Finish to complete the setup. If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6.
User Manual (pdf)
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...and drag and drop the files where you want to restore them . Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your selected hard drive. Restoring Files From a Backup Windows 1. Select any files or folders, and drag and drop the files...Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your hard drive, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to search. Click the View option for the document you do not know the location of Dantz software does not support server applications. To view documents, insert the ...
...and drag and drop the files where you want to restore them . Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your selected hard drive. Restoring Files From a Backup Windows 1. Select any files or folders, and drag and drop the files...Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your hard drive, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to search. Click the View option for the document you do not know the location of Dantz software does not support server applications. To view documents, insert the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... information regarding removing Retrospect Express software or other installation drivers associated with the drive you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical outlet. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click the option to safely remove the drive from your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. Double...
... information regarding removing Retrospect Express software or other installation drivers associated with the drive you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical outlet. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click the option to safely remove the drive from your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. Double...
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....6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Technical Information - Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or...
....6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Technical Information - Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 22 Features, Retrospect Express 17 Feet, installing 8 Feet, removing 8 Formatting the drive 10 Frequently asked questions 20 H Handling precautions 3 Horizontal placement 8 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL I Installation, FAQs 21 Installing feet 8 Retrospect Express 4 stands 8 K Kit contents 1 L Limited warranty 23 M Macintosh software update 2 Manual backup 11 backup, change settings 13 shutdown 18 Model number...
... 22 Features, Retrospect Express 17 Feet, installing 8 Feet, removing 8 Formatting the drive 10 Frequently asked questions 20 H Handling precautions 3 Horizontal placement 8 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL I Installation, FAQs 21 Installing feet 8 Retrospect Express 4 stands 8 K Kit contents 1 L Limited warranty 23 M Macintosh software update 2 Manual backup 11 backup, change settings 13 shutdown 18 Model number...
