Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Knowledge Base, and search for WD (Figure 2). After installation, click Finish. 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 the...
... Knowledge Base, and search for WD (Figure 2). After installation, click Finish. 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 the...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... menu. 2. Power off the ventilation slot (Figure 4). 4. Select your drive. 3. Press the foot into place. Place the drive upside down on your desktop and your external USB hard drive is ready to format and set up the drive. After restarting, a message appears prompting you assigned appears on a clean and...slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is ready to confirm drive initialization. Installing the Stands for the three remaining feet. ...
... menu. 2. Power off the ventilation slot (Figure 4). 4. Select your drive. 3. Press the foot into place. Place the drive upside down on your desktop and your external USB hard drive is ready to format and set up the drive. After restarting, a message appears prompting you assigned appears on a clean and...slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is ready to confirm drive initialization. Installing the Stands for the three remaining feet. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., no responsibility is assumed by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Dantz Development Corporation. and WD...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Other marks may result from its use nor for its use. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 No license is a registered trademark; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive...
..., no responsibility is assumed by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Dantz Development Corporation. and WD...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Other marks may result from its use nor for its use. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 No license is a registered trademark; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Available USB port ! This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. USB 2.0 is highly recommended...
...-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Available USB port ! This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. USB 2.0 is highly recommended...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. these actions...is necessary for setup and technical support. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your system, visit apple.com/macosx. For more information ...
...Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. these actions...is necessary for setup and technical support. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your system, visit apple.com/macosx. For more information ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Drives may block ventilation. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external hard drive: ! Do not stack any objects on page 8. To stack multiple...
... instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Drives may block ventilation. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external hard drive: ! Do not stack any objects on page 8. To stack multiple...
User Manual (pdf)
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...the license agreement and click Next. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. The license agreement window is displayed. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD ...Dual-option User Manual 2. 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 CD-ROM drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD...
...the license agreement and click Next. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. The license agreement window is displayed. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD ...Dual-option User Manual 2. 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 CD-ROM drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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...for a license code. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Launch ... select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. In the next window, click Install to register Retrospect Express. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. SETTING UP - 5 Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the next window, you are...
...for a license code. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Launch ... select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. In the next window, click Install to register Retrospect Express. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. SETTING UP - 5 Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the next window, you are...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 6. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is completed, go...
... Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 6. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is completed, go...
User Manual (pdf)
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... examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. After installation is displayed: 2. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select your software copy. A hard drive icon with the name you to "Using the Backup Software" on the right panel. Retrospect Express prompts you may be required to...
... examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. After installation is displayed: 2. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select your software copy. A hard drive icon with the name you to "Using the Backup Software" on the right panel. Retrospect Express prompts you may be required to...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the stand snaps away from the edge of the foot into place. The back of the stand toward the drive until it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Carefully dislodge the foot by firmly pushing it snaps firmly into the groove ...REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 Repeat this process for the other stand. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the side of the drive adjacent to open the drive and service it yourself; 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: ...
... the stand snaps away from the edge of the foot into place. The back of the stand toward the drive until it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Carefully dislodge the foot by firmly pushing it snaps firmly into the groove ...REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 Repeat this process for the other stand. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the side of the drive adjacent to open the drive and service it yourself; 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to use. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on the back of the... USB 2.0 cable to an electrical outlet. 4. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready...
... BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to use. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on the back of the... USB 2.0 cable to an electrical outlet. 4. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready...
User Manual (pdf)
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... transfer of 4 GB. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. 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. For more information about file formats and overcoming...
... transfer of 4 GB. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. 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. For more information about file formats and overcoming...
User Manual (pdf)
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...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 back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup ...on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. 2. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and ...
...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 back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup ...on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. 2. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and ...
User Manual (pdf)
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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 operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search ... to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Make your backup files. Note: To create a backup...
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 operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search ... to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Make your backup files. Note: To create a backup...
User Manual (pdf)
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... choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first backup...
... choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first backup...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 3. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Click Next. 2. Press ... programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents...
... 3. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Click Next. 2. Press ... programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents...
User Manual (pdf)
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Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4.
Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4.
User Manual (pdf)
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If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Click Finish to occur at their scheduled times. To make any changes, click Back. The last window summarizes ... 7. If you chose Once a week, select the day and specify the time for automatic backups to complete the setup. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your first backup now, select Start the backup now. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is...
If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Click Finish to occur at their scheduled times. To make any changes, click Back. The last window summarizes ... 7. If you chose Once a week, select the day and specify the time for automatic backups to complete the setup. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your first backup now, select Start the backup now. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is...
User Manual (pdf)
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...or folders, and drag and drop the files where you want to restore them . Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that is in ...on your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to view. Additional Features of your selected hard drive. Note: If you have changed your settings or the timer has expired, the LED stops flashing and remains lit when Automatic Backups...
...or folders, and drag and drop the files where you want to restore them . Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that is in ...on your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to view. Additional Features of your selected hard drive. Note: If you have changed your settings or the timer has expired, the LED stops flashing and remains lit when Automatic Backups...