Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... in file transfer time compared to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable Installation CD with Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in portable...
... in file transfer time compared to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable Installation CD with Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in portable...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... a name, select Mac OS Extended, and click Initialize. 4. After restarting, a new hard drive icon appears on your desktop and your external USB hard drive is completed. Align the edge of the stand onto the side of the stand and carefully...external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET Figure 4 - 2 - Click Continue to initialize the drive. Repeat this process for the three remaining feet. Repeat this process for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive...
... a name, select Mac OS Extended, and click Initialize. 4. After restarting, a new hard drive icon appears on your desktop and your external USB hard drive is completed. Align the edge of the stand onto the side of the stand and carefully...external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET Figure 4 - 2 - Click Continue to initialize the drive. Repeat this process for the three remaining feet. Repeat this process for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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...trademarks of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. however, no responsibility is granted by implication or otherwise under any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change... specifications at any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use nor for its use . All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive...
...trademarks of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. however, no responsibility is granted by implication or otherwise under any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change... specifications at any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use nor for its use . All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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...format (PDF) ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Available USB port ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect... user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X...
...format (PDF) ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Available USB port ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect... user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X...
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. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. This information ..., visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 In the following table, write the serial...
Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. This information ..., visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 In the following table, write the serial...
User Manual (pdf)
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...on page 8. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! The 30-day period commences on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. Do .../registration. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! Do not move the drive during the applicable warranty period...
...on page 8. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! The 30-day period commences on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. Do .../registration. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! Do not move the drive during the applicable warranty period...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your operating system. The ...98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your CD-ROM drive. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for WD. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. To proceed, select...
...-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your operating system. The ...98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your CD-ROM drive. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for WD. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. To proceed, select...
User Manual (pdf)
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... automatically. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. You may be prompted for a license code. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Enter your WD product..., click Install to print and fax the information. 8. Click OK. 7. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8.
... automatically. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. You may be prompted for a license code. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Enter your WD product..., click Install to print and fax the information. 8. Click OK. 7. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8.
User Manual (pdf)
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...to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. A hard drive icon with the name you to begin setup. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop. Proceed to confirm drive initialization. Disable File Exchange from the Apple menu. 2. After... you assigned appears on page 11. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information. 10. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the extensions list by...
...to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. A hard drive icon with the name you to begin setup. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop. Proceed to confirm drive initialization. Disable File Exchange from the Apple menu. 2. After... you assigned appears on page 11. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information. 10. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the extensions list by...
User Manual (pdf)
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...later, you to complete the installation. SETTING UP - 7 A hard drive icon with the name you to begin drive formatting. Your newly formatted drive is completed, go to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on page... Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Double-click the CD icon...
...later, you to complete the installation. SETTING UP - 7 A hard drive icon with the name you to begin drive formatting. Your newly formatted drive is completed, go to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on page... Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Double-click the CD icon...
User Manual (pdf)
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... provided for balance and stability. 4. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it snaps firmly into place. 5. Press the other stand. these actions will void the warranty. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for vertical...
... provided for balance and stability. 4. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it snaps firmly into place. 5. Press the other stand. these actions will void the warranty. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for vertical...
User Manual (pdf)
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... drive activity. Refer to an electrical outlet. 4. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on the back of the power cord to your system manufacturer. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Connect the other end of the drive. 5. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
... drive activity. Refer to an electrical outlet. 4. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on the back of the power cord to your system manufacturer. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Connect the other end of the drive. 5. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
User Manual (pdf)
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...your desktop) is blue. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your ... with the backup software, the icon becomes red. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP.
...your desktop) is blue. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your ... with the backup software, the icon becomes red. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP.
User Manual (pdf)
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... THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to launch the initial setup wizard.
... THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to launch the initial setup wizard.
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of ... restoration of files to store your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your choice and click Next. Select the drive on which to back up. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By...
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of ... restoration of files to store your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your choice and click Next. Select the drive on which to back up. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By...
User Manual (pdf)
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... existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 To make any changes, click Back; Each time you specified in the Backup...
... existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 To make any changes, click Back; Each time you specified in the Backup...
User Manual (pdf)
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Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 3. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice ... create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click Next. 2. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard.
Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 3. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice ... create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click Next. 2. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard.
User Manual (pdf)
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Make your backup files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Click Next. 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.
Make your backup files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Click Next. 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.
User Manual (pdf)
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... do I reinstall it? A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting the WD external USB 2.0 hard drive. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to the WD drive, USB bandwidth is the drive not recognized under "My Computer" or on page 10...
... do I reinstall it? A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting the WD external USB 2.0 hard drive. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to the WD drive, USB bandwidth is the drive not recognized under "My Computer" or on page 10...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... features make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for digital video capture and editing ! Product Features ! Dual-option backup - simply plug it in portable document format (PDF) ! Back up your data, automatically or on your existing hard drive ! Save and organize your notebooks ! Available USB port ! Stackable Applications ! Add plenty of space...
... features make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for digital video capture and editing ! Product Features ! Dual-option backup - simply plug it in portable document format (PDF) ! Back up your data, automatically or on your existing hard drive ! Save and organize your notebooks ! Available USB port ! Stackable Applications ! Add plenty of space...