Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... your system configuration, your computer may attempt to your system documentation or contact your CD-ROM drive. 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...
... your system configuration, your computer may attempt to your system documentation or contact your CD-ROM drive. 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...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... format and set up the drive. Click Continue to use. 6. After restarting, a new hard drive icon appears on your desktop and your external USB hard drive is keyed with the Power button on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is ready to confirm drive initialization. If prompted, click OK. 2. Click Erase to use. 5. A new hard drive icon appears on top for...
... format and set up the drive. Click Continue to use. 6. After restarting, a new hard drive icon appears on your desktop and your external USB hard drive is keyed with the Power button on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is ready to confirm drive initialization. If prompted, click OK. 2. Click Erase to use. 5. A new hard drive icon appears on top for...
User Manual (pdf)
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...assumed by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties... Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is a registered trademark; Western Digital is granted by WD...
...assumed by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties... Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is a registered trademark; Western Digital is granted by WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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... user manuals in file transfer time compared 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 Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Available...
... user manuals in file transfer time compared 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 Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Available...
User Manual (pdf)
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Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. For more information .... WD Product Serial Number: WD 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.
Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. For more information .... WD Product Serial Number: WD 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.
User Manual (pdf)
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... this will void the warranty. ! Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your product. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on page 8. The 30-day ...
... this will void the warranty. ! Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your product. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on page 8. The 30-day ...
User Manual (pdf)
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Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. To proceed, select I accept the terms in... click Next. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. 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. SETTING UP - 4 Insert the installation ...
Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. To proceed, select I accept the terms in... click Next. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. 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. SETTING UP - 4 Insert the installation ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... be prompted for a license code. Click OK. 7. In the next window, you are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click Finish. 6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field...
... be prompted for a license code. Click OK. 7. In the next window, you are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click Finish. 6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field...
User Manual (pdf)
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...print and fax the information. 10. Retrospect Express prompts you to begin setup. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to confirm drive initialization. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5.... the desktop. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to format and set up the drive. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the steps below to complete the installation....
...print and fax the information. 10. Retrospect Express prompts you to begin setup. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to confirm drive initialization. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5.... the desktop. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to format and set up the drive. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the steps below to complete the installation....
User Manual (pdf)
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... Select your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. Click Erase to complete the installation. A hard drive icon with the name you to print and fax the information. 9. In the next window, click the button to accept the license... to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to begin setup. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for general storage, select the ...
... Select your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. Click Erase to complete the installation. A hard drive icon with the name you to print and fax the information. 9. In the next window, click the button to accept the license... to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to begin setup. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for general storage, select the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...stand onto the side of the foot into place. 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 off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Align the notch of the foot... to the crossbar and insert one end of the drive adjacent to ensure ...
...stand onto the side of the foot into place. 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 off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Align the notch of the foot... to the crossbar and insert one end of the drive adjacent to ensure ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to use. For more information about booting from your system manufacturer... to boot from external drives, refer to turn on the back of the drive. 5. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. A new hard drive icon appears in the...
...support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to use. For more information about booting from your system manufacturer... to boot from external drives, refer to turn on the back of the drive. 5. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. A new hard drive icon appears in the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...backup functions. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. 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 ... red. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. 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.
...backup functions. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. 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 ... red. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. 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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... Next. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Click Next. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. 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 . Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the...
... Next. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Click Next. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. 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 . Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...files to store your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Select the drive on which includes your choice and click Next. This is the default destination. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Make your...you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Make your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL ...
...files to store your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Select the drive on which includes your choice and click Next. This is the default destination. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Make your...you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Make your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL ...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Each time you specified in the Backup On ...
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Each time you specified in the Backup On ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
... drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
User Manual (pdf)
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Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Make your backup files. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next.
Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Make your backup files. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next.
User Manual (pdf)
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... Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the utilities included in the Open field and click OK to press the Power button. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. Q: Why is connected to Start > Run. Note: If an additional external hard drive is the drive not recognized ... may affect performance. A: Go to the WD drive, USB bandwidth is the data transfer rate slow? Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that does...
... Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the utilities included in the Open field and click OK to press the Power button. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. Q: Why is connected to Start > Run. Note: If an additional external hard drive is the drive not recognized ... may affect performance. A: Go to the WD drive, USB bandwidth is the data transfer rate slow? Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that does...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... ! Add plenty of the world. Add virtually unlimited storage with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Designed for near-silent operation with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Fast, easy connection to back up your MP3 player ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Software CD including Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software...
... ! Add plenty of the world. Add virtually unlimited storage with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Designed for near-silent operation with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Fast, easy connection to back up your MP3 player ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Software CD including Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software...