Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... connect the drive. The program autoruns and launches a setup menu. Enter your CD-ROM drive. In the next window, click Install to USB 1.1. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs or updates were not installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Proceed to Section 3 to the Apple menu and select Software Update. 2 Setting Up Note: For more information about booting from support.wdc...
... connect the drive. The program autoruns and launches a setup menu. Enter your CD-ROM drive. In the next window, click Install to USB 1.1. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs or updates were not installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Proceed to Section 3 to the Apple menu and select Software Update. 2 Setting Up Note: For more information about booting from support.wdc...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... keyed to the back (Figure 4). 3. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET Figure 4 - 2 - Disable File Exchange from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for the three remaining feet. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to use the backup software. Installing the Stands for the three remaining feet. Repeat this process for your new external USB hard drive is completed. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady...
... keyed to the back (Figure 4). 3. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET Figure 4 - 2 - Disable File Exchange from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for the three remaining feet. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to use the backup software. Installing the Stands for the three remaining feet. Repeat this process for your new external USB hard drive is completed. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... (not sleep mode) for answer ID 1270. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is the destination. This is the ideal choice for most users. Connecting the Cables 1. BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB PORT ON COMPUTER 4 Using the Backup Software Figure 5 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) This version of your backup files. Click Next...
... (not sleep mode) for answer ID 1270. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is the destination. This is the ideal choice for most users. Connecting the Cables 1. BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB PORT ON COMPUTER 4 Using the Backup Software Figure 5 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) This version of your backup files. Click Next...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... installed and used Safe Shutdown as applicable. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray (typically located on your expense. Find the Removable Disk icon associated with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Figure 6 Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the drive...
... installed and used Safe Shutdown as applicable. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray (typically located on your expense. Find the Removable Disk icon associated with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Figure 6 Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... responsibility is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of Dantz Development Corporation. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-... right to other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use nor for its use . WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; No license is assumed by WD for any time without notice. All rights reserved...
... responsibility is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of Dantz Development Corporation. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-... right to other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use nor for its use . WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; No license is assumed by WD for any time without notice. All rights reserved...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Available USB port ! Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Available USB port ! AC adapter and power cord ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for vertical placement ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal...
...-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Available USB port ! Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Available USB port ! AC adapter and power cord ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for vertical placement ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal...
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. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 these actions will void the warranty. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove...
.... Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 these actions will void the warranty. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove...
User Manual (pdf)
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... open the product, as a portable device. ! Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Drives may block ventilation. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support...
... open the product, as a portable device. ! Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Drives may block ventilation. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support...
User Manual (pdf)
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... "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click Finish. 6. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Since your User Name and click Next. Click OK. 7. SETTING...
... "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click Finish. 6. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Since your User Name and click Next. Click OK. 7. SETTING...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Express. 8. SETTING UP - 6 Retrospect Express prompts you to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to personalize your CD-ROM drive. 6. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. After installation is completed. The next window prompts you to complete the installation. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel...
... Express. 8. SETTING UP - 6 Retrospect Express prompts you to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to personalize your CD-ROM drive. 6. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. After installation is completed. The next window prompts you to complete the installation. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the instructions to print and fax the information. 9. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for use . 4. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup. In the next window, click the button to register Retrospect Express. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: To partition the drive into your new drive...
... the instructions to print and fax the information. 9. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for use . 4. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup. In the next window, click the button to register Retrospect Express. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: To partition the drive into your new drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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...; SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on the back of the power cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for PC users or on your WD Dual-option drive. For more information about booting from your computer. Connecting...
...; SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on the back of the power cord to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for PC users or on your WD Dual-option drive. For more information about booting from your computer. Connecting...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Close and press the Power button once. 5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be disconnected and click OK. Note: Pressing the Power/Safe Shutdown button for USB Mass Storage Device. Note: If you used for disconnecting the external drive. Windows Me/2000/XP 1. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Important: If other USB devices (such as an alternative...
... Close and press the Power button once. 5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be disconnected and click OK. Note: Pressing the Power/Safe Shutdown button for USB Mass Storage Device. Note: If you used for disconnecting the external drive. Windows Me/2000/XP 1. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Important: If other USB devices (such as an alternative...
User Manual (pdf)
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... USB 2.0 controller is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. A: USB 2.0 is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 1.1. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices? Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is Hi-Speed USB? Upgrading to USB 2.0 is another name for your USB card manufacturer. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge...
... USB 2.0 controller is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. A: USB 2.0 is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 1.1. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices? Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is Hi-Speed USB? Upgrading to USB 2.0 is another name for your USB card manufacturer. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge...
User Manual (pdf)
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A: After connecting the power cord, be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. How do I partition and reformat the drive? TROUBLESHOOTING - 21 A: If your system includes a PCI slot, you must reformat the drive using NTFS. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for installation procedures and...
A: After connecting the power cord, be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. How do I partition and reformat the drive? TROUBLESHOOTING - 21 A: If your system includes a PCI slot, you must reformat the drive using NTFS. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for installation procedures and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... other than WD. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use , will be free from whom you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. Subject to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. The foregoing...
... other than WD. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use , will be free from whom you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. Subject to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. The foregoing...
User Manual (pdf)
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... EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Service Partners - Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Knowledge Base - APPENDIX - 24 Download installation software and drivers. ! Rebates - When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! Access product specifications, technical...
... EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Service Partners - Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Knowledge Base - APPENDIX - 24 Download installation software and drivers. ! Rebates - When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! Access product specifications, technical...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-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 2 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Precautions, handling 3 Product information 2 Product registration 3 R Registration, product 3 Regulatory compliance 22 Removing feet 8 Removing stands 8 Requirements, system 1 Restoring files 17 Retrospect Express features 17 installing 4 uninstalling 19 S Safe Shutdown 18 Serial number...
...-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 2 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Precautions, handling 3 Product information 2 Product registration 3 R Registration, product 3 Regulatory compliance 22 Removing feet 8 Removing stands 8 Requirements, system 1 Restoring files 17 Retrospect Express features 17 installing 4 uninstalling 19 S Safe Shutdown 18 Serial number...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... ! Quick Install Guide ! High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for Windows. Stands vertically or horizontally ! Archive the music stored on demand ! Software CD including Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! AC adapter and power cord ! Front-mounted power button - Fast, easy connection to 400...
... ! Quick Install Guide ! High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for Windows. Stands vertically or horizontally ! Archive the music stored on demand ! Software CD including Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! AC adapter and power cord ! Front-mounted power button - Fast, easy connection to 400...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...-A05 Oct 2005 All rights reserved. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital is a registered trademark; Product and packaging specifications subject to other companies. Drive Specifications Formatted capacity1 Actuator type Servo type 80 GB 80,026 MB Rotary voice...
...-A05 Oct 2005 All rights reserved. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital is a registered trademark; Product and packaging specifications subject to other companies. Drive Specifications Formatted capacity1 Actuator type Servo type 80 GB 80,026 MB Rotary voice...