Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... SD Card, and SmartMedia™. 2 Setting Up Note: For more detailed instructions, refer to begin installation. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Skip to Section 3 to connect the drive, then follow the instructions. 4. To format the drive... menu, and enter a name for easy access. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ 1. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the extensions list...
... SD Card, and SmartMedia™. 2 Setting Up Note: For more detailed instructions, refer to begin installation. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Skip to Section 3 to connect the drive, then follow the instructions. 4. To format the drive... menu, and enter a name for easy access. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ 1. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the extensions list...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...depending on page 1 to reinitialize the drive to ensure proper insertion. 4. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. Connect the other end...or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for the three remaining feet. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON)... off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. WD recommends connecting both hands, grasp the base...
...depending on page 1 to reinitialize the drive to ensure proper insertion. 4. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. Connect the other end...or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for the three remaining feet. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON)... off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. WD recommends connecting both hands, grasp the base...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... Find the correct slot for most users. Double-click the appropriate media icon in the My Computer window (Windows) or on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 4). If the card was pressed is ...flashing. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your files. The last window summarizes all settings specified in -1 Memory Card ...
.... Find the correct slot for most users. Double-click the appropriate media icon in the My Computer window (Windows) or on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 4). If the card was pressed is ...flashing. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your files. The last window summarizes all settings specified in -1 Memory Card ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any and all other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be kept for a particular purpose, and b) any and all active applications before WD receives the Product, or c) is longer. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Windows... for damages including, but not limited to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Western Digital is now shut down , and the power light turns off. 2. 6 Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION:...
...Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any and all other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be kept for a particular purpose, and b) any and all active applications before WD receives the Product, or c) is longer. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Windows... for damages including, but not limited to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Western Digital is now shut down , and the power light turns off. 2. 6 Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION:...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 2 Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Mac OS v9.2.2 6 Mac OS X v10.2.8 7 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet...
... Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 2 Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Mac OS v9.2.2 6 Mac OS X v10.2.8 7 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet...
User Manual (pdf)
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For more information regarding updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Microdrive™ ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Memory Stick PRO® ! MultiMedia Card ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 Mac® OS v9.2.2 or...following types of media: ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Updating Your Operating System Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Macintosh Go to the Start ...
For more information regarding updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Microdrive™ ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Memory Stick PRO® ! MultiMedia Card ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 Mac® OS v9.2.2 or...following types of media: ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Updating Your Operating System Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Macintosh Go to the Start ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... a setup menu. Click Next. 3. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option product. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4 Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for 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...
... a setup menu. Click Next. 3. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option product. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4 Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... may be prompted for a license code. Click OK. 7. Proceed to begin installation. 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. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8.
... may be prompted for a license code. Click OK. 7. Proceed to begin installation. 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. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8.
User Manual (pdf)
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...-ROM drive. 6. Proceed to personalize your software copy. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the Apple menu. 2. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 13. Disable File Exchange from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. In...using the installation CD. The next window prompts you assigned appears on the desktop. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 9. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: ...
...-ROM drive. 6. Proceed to personalize your software copy. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the Apple menu. 2. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 13. Disable File Exchange from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. In...using the installation CD. The next window prompts you assigned appears on the desktop. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 9. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...setup. Retrospect Express prompts you to personalize your drive in the field. 3. Complete the fields for your software copy. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for use . 4. Note: For Mac OS X and... to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to create two separate partitions. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and...
...setup. Retrospect Express prompts you to personalize your drive in the field. 3. Complete the fields for your software copy. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for use . 4. Note: For Mac OS X and... to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to create two separate partitions. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... users. The interface cable associated with the backup software, the icon becomes red. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. When the drive is powered off only the drive. Press the Power button to turn off or disconnected, the ...drive when windows are still active. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. Note: If you are prompted to use. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE...
... users. The interface cable associated with the backup software, the icon becomes red. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. When the drive is powered off only the drive. Press the Power button to turn off or disconnected, the ...drive when windows are still active. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. Note: If you are prompted to use. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE...
User Manual (pdf)
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Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is flashing. Media icon names are as follows: Slot 1 - Memory Stick ! Memory Stick PRO ! For instructions on the proper removal of media, ... ICON 5-IN-1 ICON SLOT 2 MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO MULTIMEDIA CARD SD CARD SMARTMEDIA SLOT 1 COMPACTFLASH TYPES I/II MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! 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...
Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is flashing. Media icon names are as follows: Slot 1 - Memory Stick ! Memory Stick PRO ! For instructions on the proper removal of media, ... ICON 5-IN-1 ICON SLOT 2 MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO MULTIMEDIA CARD SD CARD SMARTMEDIA SLOT 1 COMPACTFLASH TYPES I/II MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the card is saved from the memory card/stick onto your computer, close any active windows or applications associated with the card. 3. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a folder to the destination folder and select ... your computer. 2. USING THE 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) - 12 The next window displays data contained on your desktop. 2. 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 computer, use...
... the card is saved from the memory card/stick onto your computer, close any active windows or applications associated with the card. 3. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a folder to the destination folder and select ... your computer. 2. USING THE 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) - 12 The next window displays data contained on your desktop. 2. 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 computer, use...
User Manual (pdf)
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Click Next. 2. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click the drive you want to back up each time you press the Manual Backup button. ...Retrospect Express backs up . Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 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. 2. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click the drive you want to back up each time you press the Manual Backup button. ...Retrospect Express backs up . Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 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.
User Manual (pdf)
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... Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your choice and click Next. If you have multiple external drives ... the drive on which to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. Make your choice and click Next. 4. This is the default destination. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which ...
... Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your choice and click Next. If you have multiple external drives ... the drive on which to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. Make your choice and click Next. 4. This is the default destination. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... your first backup. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. To make any changes, click Back; Press the Manual Backup button. 2. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your files. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button...
... your first backup. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. To make any changes, click Back; Press the Manual Backup button. 2. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your files. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button...
User Manual (pdf)
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This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Click Next. 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express ... to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Click Next. 2. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1.
This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Click Next. 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express ... to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Click Next. 2. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1.
User Manual (pdf)
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Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Make your backup files. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. 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. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next.
Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Make your backup files. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. 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. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next.
User Manual (pdf)
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If you chose Every day, specify the time for your first backup now, select Start the backup now. The last window summarizes the settings you chose Once a week, select the day and specify the time for automatic backups to occur automatically. The area surrounding the Automatic ... click Next. 7. To make any changes, click Back. Click Finish to complete the setup. If you specified in your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 18
If you chose Every day, specify the time for your first backup now, select Start the backup now. The last window summarizes the settings you chose Once a week, select the day and specify the time for automatic backups to occur automatically. The area surrounding the Automatic ... click Next. 7. To make any changes, click Back. Click Finish to complete the setup. If you specified in your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 18
User Manual (pdf)
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... of your backup. 2. The Automatic Backup button LED immediately begins to launch the wizard and change is currently disabled. 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of your selected hard drive. Select any files or folders, and drag and drop the files where you...Backup that a change your settings or the timer has expired, the LED stops flashing and remains lit when Automatic Backups are enabled. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings Follow these steps to search.
... of your backup. 2. The Automatic Backup button LED immediately begins to launch the wizard and change is currently disabled. 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of your selected hard drive. Select any files or folders, and drag and drop the files where you...Backup that a change your settings or the timer has expired, the LED stops flashing and remains lit when Automatic Backups are enabled. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings Follow these steps to search.