Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... operating system service packs (SPs) or updates were not installed, you to the back (Figure 1). 3. Disable File Exchange from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the steps below to confirm drive initialization. If prompted, click OK. 2. Note: To partition the drive into your new external USB hard drive is displayed. The license agreement window is ready to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before proceeding. 5. To proceed, select...
... operating system service packs (SPs) or updates were not installed, you to the back (Figure 1). 3. Disable File Exchange from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the steps below to confirm drive initialization. If prompted, click OK. 2. Note: To partition the drive into your new external USB hard drive is displayed. The license agreement window is ready to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before proceeding. 5. To proceed, select...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the foot into place. 5. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to disable this process for Windows XP. Refer to the DC power supply socket on your computer. 6. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on features you connect only the FireWire cable, USB devices...
... external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the foot into place. 5. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to disable this process for Windows XP. Refer to the DC power supply socket on your computer. 6. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on features you connect only the FireWire cable, USB devices...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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..., documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. Select the drive on which includes your backup files. This is flashing. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to the user manual on the front of Dantz software does not support server applications. 4 Using the 8-in the Automatic Backup wizard. If the card does not insert properly, you may need to launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 4). From...
..., documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. Select the drive on which includes your backup files. This is flashing. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to the user manual on the front of Dantz software does not support server applications. 4 Using the 8-in the Automatic Backup wizard. If the card does not insert properly, you may need to launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 4). From...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to you . Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your computer and the power cord from defects in a particular installation. WD shall have other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is...
... a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to you . Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your computer and the power cord from defects in a particular installation. WD shall have other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... (1.8m) 6-pin to USB 1.1. AC adapter and power cord ! USB 2.0 is shown in file transfer time compared to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in USB 2.0 hub or ! Media Center including hard drive with built-in portable document format (PDF) ! Quick Install Guide ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this external product an ideal...
.... (1.8m) 6-pin to USB 1.1. AC adapter and power cord ! USB 2.0 is shown in file transfer time compared to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in USB 2.0 hub or ! Media Center including hard drive with built-in portable document format (PDF) ! Quick Install Guide ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this external product an ideal...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and installing your operating system and version. 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. ! The 30-day period commences on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the product, as this will void the warranty...
... and installing your operating system and version. 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. ! The 30-day period commences on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the product, as this will void the warranty...
User Manual (pdf)
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... following window. 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 CD-ROM drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Click Next. 3. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your operating system. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. The license agreement window is...
... following window. 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 CD-ROM drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Click Next. 3. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your operating system. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. The license agreement window is...
User Manual (pdf)
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... installation. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click Finish. 6. Click OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 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. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. You may be prompted for a license code. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option...
... installation. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click Finish. 6. Click OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 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. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. You may be prompted for a license code. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option...
User Manual (pdf)
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... you to format and set up the drive. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on the desktop. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize...
... you to format and set up the drive. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on the desktop. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize...
User Manual (pdf)
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... storage, select the Partition tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for the USB drive. 5. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Note: See "Windows 98SE...
... storage, select the Partition tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for the USB drive. 5. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Note: See "Windows 98SE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option product. Connect one end of the drive. 2. For more information about booting from your system manufacturer. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the AC adapter. 3. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on the back of the power cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com...
... to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option product. Connect one end of the drive. 2. For more information about booting from your system manufacturer. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the AC adapter. 3. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on the back of the power cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and flashes to page 13. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to continue before proceeding. 3. When the drive is powered off only the drive. Your operating system automatically detects the external drive. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is blue. 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...
... and flashes to page 13. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to continue before proceeding. 3. When the drive is powered off only the drive. Your operating system automatically detects the external drive. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is blue. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... window (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh). 3. The next window displays data contained on your card, and select Eject from the USB hub. 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 memory card (see page 20. Locate or create a destination folder on the card/stick. Windows: Open the My Computer window...
... window (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh). 3. The next window displays data contained on your card, and select Eject from the USB hub. 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 memory card (see page 20. Locate or create a destination folder on the card/stick. Windows: Open the My Computer window...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 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 set up . Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Click Next. 2. Click the drive...
... Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 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 set up . Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Click Next. 2. Click the drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... device operates at support.wdc.com. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices? Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to install the appropriate chipset support for more information. Refer to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. A: Hi-Speed USB is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. USB Information Q: What is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
... device operates at support.wdc.com. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices? Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to install the appropriate chipset support for more information. Refer to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. A: Hi-Speed USB is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. USB Information Q: What is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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... connection with the purchase, use , will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of warranty specified above and at support.wdc.com for information about how to the limitations specified above may also have no user-serviceable parts. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product...
... connection with the purchase, use , will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of warranty specified above and at support.wdc.com for information about how to the limitations specified above may also have no user-serviceable parts. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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. ! Download installation software and drivers. ! Knowledge Base - support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Warranty Services - Service Partners - Display service and support information...
... 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. ! Download installation software and drivers. ! Knowledge Base - support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Warranty Services - Service Partners - Display service and support information...
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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...-mounted power button with two ports, one convenience, and a high-speed hard drive make the Media Center an ideal external storage solution. Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motor for additional data protection ! Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case ! Available USB port and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Mac® OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Dual-option backup...
...-mounted power button with two ports, one convenience, and a high-speed hard drive make the Media Center an ideal external storage solution. Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motor for additional data protection ! Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case ! Available USB port and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Mac® OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Dual-option backup...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...,072 MB Rotary voice coil Yes Yes Embedded Performance Specifications Average latency Buffer Rotational speed Seek time Read Track-to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. FireWire, i.LINK, IEEE 1394, 1394a ! CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Product and packaging specifications subject to -track 4.2 ms (nominal) 8 MB 7200 RPM 8.9 ms (average) 2.0 ms (average) Interface Specifications FireWire ! MultiMedia Card ! Other marks may be mentioned...
...,072 MB Rotary voice coil Yes Yes Embedded Performance Specifications Average latency Buffer Rotational speed Seek time Read Track-to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. FireWire, i.LINK, IEEE 1394, 1394a ! CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Product and packaging specifications subject to -track 4.2 ms (nominal) 8 MB 7200 RPM 8.9 ms (average) 2.0 ms (average) Interface Specifications FireWire ! MultiMedia Card ! Other marks may be mentioned...