Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! If prompted, click OK. 2. An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs (SPs) or updates were not installed, you assigned appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to begin installation. To format the drive, select Control...
... Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! If prompted, click OK. 2. An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs (SPs) or updates were not installed, you assigned appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to begin installation. To format the drive, select Control...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the drive (Figure 2). 2. Connect the AC adapter cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for compatibility with a small crossbar at a slight angle. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the DC power supply socket on the back of 4 GB. Using both USB...
.... Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the drive (Figure 2). 2. Connect the AC adapter cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for compatibility with a small crossbar at a slight angle. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the DC power supply socket on the back of 4 GB. Using both USB...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... default, the WD drive on the proper removal of your backup files. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the My Computer window. Click the drive you may have to double-click a folder to the user manual on (not sleep mode) for most users. Figure 5 Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on the installation CD. Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH...
... default, the WD drive on the proper removal of your backup files. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the My Computer window. Click the drive you may have to double-click a folder to the user manual on (not sleep mode) for most users. Figure 5 Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on the installation CD. Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... shutting down the drive. Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). Refer servicing only to products sold as applicable. Your original box and packaging materials should be shipped in a particular installation. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your computer and the power cord from the list and click Stop (Figure 6). Technical Support Services If you need additional information or help during...
... shutting down the drive. Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). Refer servicing only to products sold as applicable. Your original box and packaging materials should be shipped in a particular installation. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your computer and the power cord from the list and click Stop (Figure 6). Technical Support Services If you need additional information or help during...
User Manual (pdf)
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... ! Media Center including hard drive with built-in file transfer time compared to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in all figures...
... ! Media Center including hard drive with built-in file transfer time compared to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in all figures...
User Manual (pdf)
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... on the back panel. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Drives may block ventilation. Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! Do not stack any...
... on the back panel. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Drives may block ventilation. Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! Do not stack any...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and displays a setup menu. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. The license agreement window is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. SETTING UP - 4 Insert the installation CD into your operating system. 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...
... and displays a setup menu. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. The license agreement window is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. SETTING UP - 4 Insert the installation CD into your operating system. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. SETTING UP - 5 Click Finish. 6. You may be prompted for a license code. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to register...
... > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. SETTING UP - 5 Click Finish. 6. You may be prompted for a license code. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to register...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to print and fax the information. 10. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. After installation is completed. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Click Continue to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 4 for your software copy. A hard drive icon with the name you...
... to print and fax the information. 10. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. After installation is completed. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Click Continue to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 4 for your software copy. A hard drive icon with the name you...
User Manual (pdf)
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... "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the right panel. After installation is completed. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to provide your software copy. Your newly formatted drive is displayed: 2. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for your CD-ROM drive. Complete the fields for use . 4. Select your drive...
... "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the right panel. After installation is completed. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to provide your software copy. Your newly formatted drive is displayed: 2. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for your CD-ROM drive. Complete the fields for use . 4. Select your drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... may connect the USB cable and/or FireWire cable depending on features you connect only the FireWire cable, USB devices are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. For more information about booting from external drives, refer to boot from your WD Dual-option product. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. If you want to the DC power supply socket...
... may connect the USB cable and/or FireWire cable depending on features you connect only the FireWire cable, USB devices are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. For more information about booting from external drives, refer to boot from your WD Dual-option product. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. If you want to the DC power supply socket...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Center)" on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to a Mac OS format. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. To power off the drive when windows are open , you are still active. otherwise, skip to indicate drive activity. When the drive is blue. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search...
... Center)" on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to a Mac OS format. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. To power off the drive when windows are open , you are still active. otherwise, skip to indicate drive activity. When the drive is blue. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search...
User Manual (pdf)
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... same menu, select Copy. 2. Inserting Media 1. To safely remove the drive, be different from its contents. Note: Do not force the card into the destination folder. If the card does not insert properly, you may result in My Computer (Windows) or on the back. 1. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one...
... same menu, select Copy. 2. Inserting Media 1. To safely remove the drive, be different from its contents. Note: Do not force the card into the destination folder. If the card does not insert properly, you may result in My Computer (Windows) or on the back. 1. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one...
User Manual (pdf)
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... up each time you want to set up . Click Next. 2. 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 back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Press the Manual Backup button (two...
... up each time you want to set up . Click Next. 2. 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 back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Press the Manual Backup button (two...
User Manual (pdf)
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... peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 12 Mbps. USB Information Q: What is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 devices, it is Hi-Speed USB? Frequently Asked Questions - A: Hi-Speed USB is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices? 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base...
... peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 12 Mbps. USB Information Q: What is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 devices, it is Hi-Speed USB? Frequently Asked Questions - A: Hi-Speed USB is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices? 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base...
User Manual (pdf)
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... conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have no user-serviceable parts. Your original box and packaging materials should be given an RMA number and instructions for information about how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for a period of one for...
... conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have no user-serviceable parts. Your original box and packaging materials should be given an RMA number and instructions for information about how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for a period of one for...
User Manual (pdf)
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...approved service and support in various languages. Contact Support - Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Technical Information - Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Downloads Library - WD Service and 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. ! Warranty Services...
...approved service and support in various languages. Contact Support - Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Technical Information - Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Downloads Library - WD Service and 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. ! Warranty Services...
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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... regions of massive data storage capacity for horizontal placement Dual-option backup - automatic or on-demand ! Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motor for vertical placement ! Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case ! 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. AC adapter and power cord ! Four feet...
... regions of massive data storage capacity for horizontal placement Dual-option backup - automatic or on-demand ! Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motor for vertical placement ! Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case ! 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. AC adapter and power cord ! Four feet...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... Embedded Performance Specifications Average latency Buffer Rotational speed Seek time Read Track-to other companies. CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! MultiMedia Card ! and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. OHCI and SBP-2 compliant ! Memory Stick PRO® ! SD Card ! Two external 6-pin 1394 receptacles ! Serial bus data transfer rates of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. USB...
... Embedded Performance Specifications Average latency Buffer Rotational speed Seek time Read Track-to other companies. CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! MultiMedia Card ! and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. OHCI and SBP-2 compliant ! Memory Stick PRO® ! SD Card ! Two external 6-pin 1394 receptacles ! Serial bus data transfer rates of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. USB...