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...click Restart. 3. Repeat this process for your CD-ROM drive. An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! Macintosh Important: Macintosh users must install them now and restart the computer before using the stands for easy access. Disable File Exchange from the Disk Utility...Volume Format menu, and enter a name for the other edge of the drive adjacent to format and set up the drive. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! To format the drive, select Control Panel > ...
...click Restart. 3. Repeat this process for your CD-ROM drive. An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! Macintosh Important: Macintosh users must install them now and restart the computer before using the stands for easy access. Disable File Exchange from the Disk Utility...Volume Format menu, and enter a name for the other edge of the drive adjacent to format and set up the drive. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! To format the drive, select Control Panel > ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... power cord to the DC power supply socket on page 1 to reinitialize the drive to boot from external drives, refer to support. Installing the Feet for feet placement. Press the foot into the groove until the stand snaps away from the side of the power cord to...Connect the other end of the foot into place. 5. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to a Mac OS format. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on...
... power cord to the DC power supply socket on page 1 to reinitialize the drive to boot from external drives, refer to support. Installing the Feet for feet placement. Press the foot into the groove until the stand snaps away from the side of the power cord to...Connect the other end of the foot into place. 5. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to a Mac OS format. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...installation CD or obtain it from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is flashing. Figure 4 Automatic Backup 1. This is the ideal choice for automatic backups to complete the setup. To make any changes, click Back; Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB... Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a folder to store your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures...
...installation CD or obtain it from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is flashing. Figure 4 Automatic Backup 1. This is the ideal choice for automatic backups to complete the setup. To make any changes, click Back; Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB... Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a folder to store your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures...
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...installation. To conclusively establish the period of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any Product placed in its normal use or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option...obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Subject to the limitations specified above may not apply to you may safely disconnect the USB cable from your desktop. 2. In the United States, some states do so by WD or an authorized service center), accident or ...
...installation. To conclusively establish the period of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any Product placed in its normal use or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option...obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Subject to the limitations specified above may not apply to you may safely disconnect the USB cable from your desktop. 2. In the United States, some states do so by WD or an authorized service center), accident or ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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 for Horizontal Placement 8 Removing the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables 9 Powering Up the Drive 10 Formatting the Drive 10... WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Media Icons 11 Using the USB 2.0 Hub 12 ...
... 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 for Horizontal Placement 8 Removing the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables 9 Powering Up the Drive 10 Formatting the Drive 10... WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Media Icons 11 Using the USB 2.0 Hub 12 ...
User Manual (pdf)
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USB Information 25 Frequently Asked Questions - ii 5 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 13 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 15 Automatic Backup 16 ... 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 26 8 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS -
USB Information 25 Frequently Asked Questions - ii 5 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 13 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 15 Automatic Backup 16 ... 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 26 8 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS -
User Manual (pdf)
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... is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. GETTING STARTED - 1 This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. AC adapter and power cord ! To determine if your system supports...
... is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. GETTING STARTED - 1 This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. AC adapter and power cord ! To determine if your system supports...
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...install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. Memory Stick® ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Memory Stick PRO® ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION... MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! For more information regarding updating your system...
...install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. Memory Stick® ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Memory Stick PRO® ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION... MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! For more information regarding updating your system...
User Manual (pdf)
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... on the back panel. Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 3 Drives may block ventilation. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product... product. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. these actions will void the warranty. ! In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your operating system and version.
... on the back panel. Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. GETTING STARTED - 3 Drives may block ventilation. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product... product. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. these actions will void the warranty. ! In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your operating system and version.
User Manual (pdf)
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Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option product. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4 Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. The license... and click Next. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. 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 for your operating system....
Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option product. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4 Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. The license... and click Next. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. 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 for your operating system....
User Manual (pdf)
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..., and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Click Finish. 6. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND...
..., and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Click Finish. 6. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the Apple menu. 2. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. After installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax... the information. 10. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/...
... the Apple menu. 2. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. After installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax... the information. 10. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/...
User Manual (pdf)
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... you to complete the installation. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Your newly formatted drive is completed, go to begin setup. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND...
... you to complete the installation. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Your newly formatted drive is completed, go to begin setup. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND...
User Manual (pdf)
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... on a clean and steady surface. 3. The feet are provided for the three remaining feet. these actions will void the warranty. Installing the Stands for Horizontal Placement 1. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. Align the notch of the ...for specific configurations and usage. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive CAUTION: Do not drop or...
... on a clean and steady surface. 3. The feet are provided for the three remaining feet. these actions will void the warranty. Installing the Stands for Horizontal Placement 1. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. Align the notch of the ...for specific configurations and usage. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive CAUTION: Do not drop or...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Finding Files ...Copy of CompactFlash (H:) 3Dec2004. Click the View option for Copy of Card1 (H:) 25Feb05-00. Open the Retrospect Express Backup folder and the appropriate folder. To view documents, insert the installation CD into WD backup wizards. For example,...to view. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. Macintosh 1. Note: If you copied media on the installation CD. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. To learn more about advanced features of Retrospect Express Retrospect...
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Finding Files ...Copy of CompactFlash (H:) 3Dec2004. Click the View option for Copy of Card1 (H:) 25Feb05-00. Open the Retrospect Express Backup folder and the appropriate folder. To view documents, insert the installation CD into WD backup wizards. For example,...to view. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. Macintosh 1. Note: If you copied media on the installation CD. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. To learn more about advanced features of Retrospect Express Retrospect...
User Manual (pdf)
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... THE DRIVE - 24 After the disk icon disappears from the electric outlet. Select Retrospect 6.5 and click Remove. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. To uninstall WD Button Manager, right-click the WD icon in the system.... Note: For more information regarding removing Retrospect Express software or other installation drivers associated with the drive you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your system. 3. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your desktop. 2. Uninstalling WD Button Manager 1. Select Uninstall...
... THE DRIVE - 24 After the disk icon disappears from the electric outlet. Select Retrospect 6.5 and click Remove. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. To uninstall WD Button Manager, right-click the WD icon in the system.... Note: For more information regarding removing Retrospect Express software or other installation drivers associated with the drive you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your system. 3. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your desktop. 2. Uninstalling WD Button Manager 1. Select Uninstall...
User Manual (pdf)
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... times faster than USB 1.1. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 1.1. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices? A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your motherboard or system manual for more information. Refer to your USB card manufacturer. A: USB 2.0 is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 12 Mbps. 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND...
... times faster than USB 1.1. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 1.1. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices? A: Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your motherboard or system manual for more information. Refer to your USB card manufacturer. A: USB 2.0 is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 12 Mbps. 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND...
User Manual (pdf)
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... illuminates blue, and you may affect performance. Note: If an additional external drive is connected to Start > Run. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions - A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. Type wdbtnmgr in Windows 2000/XP have a maximum partition size of the...
... illuminates blue, and you may affect performance. Note: If an additional external drive is connected to Start > Run. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions - A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. Type wdbtnmgr in Windows 2000/XP have a maximum partition size of the...
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... Laboratories Inc. Information Technology Equipment - This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. The following booklet, prepared by WD could... void the user's authority to operate this equipment. APPENDIX - 27 Safety - CE Compliance for Europe Verified to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Communications. 8 Appendix WD DUAL-OPTION...
... Laboratories Inc. Information Technology Equipment - This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. The following booklet, prepared by WD could... void the user's authority to operate this equipment. APPENDIX - 27 Safety - CE Compliance for Europe Verified to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Communications. 8 Appendix WD DUAL-OPTION...
User Manual (pdf)
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...present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to do so by WD or an authorized ...approved service center. Authorized returns must be free from state to the address provided on your WD product. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for the balance of the applicable period ...
...present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to do so by WD or an authorized ...approved service center. Authorized returns must be free from state to the address provided on your WD product. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for the balance of the applicable period ...