Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... updates. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual Figure 2 - 1 - System Requirements FEET STANDS Windows ® Available USB port Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® Available USB port Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Figure ...answer ID 1201. Enter your CD-ROM drive. For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual on your system configuration, your WD Dual-option drive. Mac users, go to USB 1.1. In the next window, click Install to connect the drive. The license agreement window is required...
... updates. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual Figure 2 - 1 - System Requirements FEET STANDS Windows ® Available USB port Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® Available USB port Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Figure ...answer ID 1201. Enter your CD-ROM drive. For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual on your system configuration, your WD Dual-option drive. Mac users, go to USB 1.1. In the next window, click Install to connect the drive. The license agreement window is required...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... 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 the power cord... end of drive to store your files. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the front of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on which to launch the initial setup wizard. Manual Backup (Backup on (not sleep mode) for most users. Click Next. 2. Important: Both the ...
... 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 the power cord... end of drive to store your files. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the front of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on which to launch the initial setup wizard. Manual Backup (Backup on (not sleep mode) for most users. Click Next. 2. Important: Both the ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any and all other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Windows 1. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Macintosh 1. These limits are in its normal...or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to state. Select USB Mass Storage Device from state to do not allow exclusion or limitations of the FCC...and Canada. Subject to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you need not follow the steps below; Authorized returns must be...
...to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any and all other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Windows 1. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Macintosh 1. These limits are in its normal...or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to state. Select USB Mass Storage Device from state to do not allow exclusion or limitations of the FCC...and Canada. Subject to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you need not follow the steps below; Authorized returns must be...
User Manual (pdf)
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... any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is a registered trademark; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned...
... any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is a registered trademark; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables 9 Powering Up the Drive 9 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 11 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 13 Automatic Backup 14 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 17 Restoring Files From a Backup 17 Additional Features of Retrospect Express...
... the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables 9 Powering Up the Drive 9 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 11 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 13 Automatic Backup 14 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 17 Restoring Files From a Backup 17 Additional Features of Retrospect Express...
User Manual (pdf)
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ii 5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 18 Using Manual Shutdown 18 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 19 6 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information 20 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation 21 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 22 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 24 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS -
ii 5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 18 Using Manual Shutdown 18 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 19 6 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information 20 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation 21 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 22 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 24 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS -
User Manual (pdf)
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... documentation or contact your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. GETTING STARTED - 1 Kit Contents ! To ...solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our...
... documentation or contact your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. GETTING STARTED - 1 Kit Contents ! To ...solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our...
User Manual (pdf)
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... warranty. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update.
... warranty. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update.
User Manual (pdf)
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... free technical support during the applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on page 8. GETTING STARTED - 3 Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of the enclosure. Drives may block ventilation. Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Register online...
... free technical support during the applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on page 8. GETTING STARTED - 3 Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of the enclosure. Drives may block ventilation. Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Register online...
User Manual (pdf)
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...option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. SETTING UP - 4 Insert the installation CD into your operating system. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays ...proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 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 WD. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for...
...option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. SETTING UP - 4 Insert the installation CD into your operating system. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays ...proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 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 WD. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for...
User Manual (pdf)
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... > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Since your User Name and click Next...
... > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Since your User Name and click Next...
User Manual (pdf)
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...: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on the desktop. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the...
...: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on the desktop. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the license agreement and follow the instructions to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for your software copy. Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk ...Utility. 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 on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop....
... the license agreement and follow the instructions to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for your software copy. Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk ...Utility. 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 on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop....
User Manual (pdf)
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... snaps firmly into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots 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 ensure proper insertion. 4. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands...
... snaps firmly into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots 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 ensure proper insertion. 4. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to your WD Dual-option drive. 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 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on the drive.... one end of the power cord to your system documentation or contact your computer. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect the other end of the power cord to the DC power supply socket on the desktop for answer ID 1201...
... to your WD Dual-option drive. 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 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on the drive.... one end of the power cord to your system documentation or contact your computer. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect the other end of the power cord to the DC power supply socket on the desktop for answer ID 1201...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility ...with the backup software, the icon becomes red. 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. When the drive is powered off or disconnected...
... 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.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility ...with the backup software, the icon becomes red. 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. When the drive is powered off or disconnected...
User Manual (pdf)
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... time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 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 set up . Click the drive you press the...
... time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 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 set up . Click the drive you press the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to store your backup files. Select the drive on which to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If...
... to store your backup files. Select the drive on which to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If...
User Manual (pdf)
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... wizard and change your settings. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. To make any changes, click Back; Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept ...the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your files. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first backup. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL...
... wizard and change your settings. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. To make any changes, click Back; Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept ...the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your files. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first backup. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Click Next. 3. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Note: To create a ...
This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Click Next. 3. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Note: To create a ...