Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation CD. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh® ! In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Disable File Exchange from the Apple menu. 2. A hard drive...Installing the Stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! In the next window, click Next. 2. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! To format the ...
... Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation CD. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh® ! In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Disable File Exchange from the Apple menu. 2. A hard drive...Installing the Stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! In the next window, click Next. 2. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! To format the ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the foot to an available FireWire port on a clean and steady surface. 3. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the drive (Figure 1). Installing the Feet for optimum performance. Repeat ...firmly into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for the three remaining feet. Using both USB and FireWire cables for Horizontal Placement 1. Place the drive upside down on page 1 to reinitialize the drive to an available USB port on your WD Dual-option product.
... the foot to an available FireWire port on a clean and steady surface. 3. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the drive (Figure 1). Installing the Feet for optimum performance. Repeat ...firmly into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for the three remaining feet. Using both USB and FireWire cables for Horizontal Placement 1. Place the drive upside down on page 1 to reinitialize the drive to an available USB port on your WD Dual-option product.
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 4). Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN) Figure 3 Inserting Media 1. The next window displays data contained on the front of the drive to store your desktop. 1. Drag and drop data from ...which includes your computer, use either of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to back up memory cards manually, refer to re-insert it from support.wdc.com/download. Figure 4 Automatic Backup...
...launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 4). Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN) Figure 3 Inserting Media 1. The next window displays data contained on the front of the drive to store your desktop. 1. Drag and drop data from ...which includes your computer, use either of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to back up memory cards manually, refer to re-insert it from support.wdc.com/download. Figure 4 Automatic Backup...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...date appearing on your expense. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Windows 1. Click OK to confirm your business and always attempts... is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Your original box and packaging... Subject to the limitations specified above may safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical...digital apparatus set out in its normal use of this equipment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option...
...date appearing on your expense. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Windows 1. Click OK to confirm your business and always attempts... is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Your original box and packaging... Subject to the limitations specified above may safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical...digital apparatus set out in its normal use of this equipment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option...
User Manual (pdf)
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...System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 2 Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Mac OS v9.2.2 6 Mac OS X v10.2.8 7 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing ... Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Media Icons 11 Using the USB 2.0 Hub 12 Inserting Media 12 Removing Media 12 Copying Media 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
...System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 2 Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Mac OS v9.2.2 6 Mac OS X v10.2.8 7 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing ... Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Media Icons 11 Using the USB 2.0 Hub 12 Inserting Media 12 Removing Media 12 Copying Media 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
User Manual (pdf)
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... and updates. Memory Stick® ! MultiMedia Card ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 For more information regarding... Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center) The Media Center memory card reader accepts the...
... and updates. Memory Stick® ! MultiMedia Card ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 For more information regarding... Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center) The Media Center memory card reader accepts the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... system. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. SETTING UP - 4 Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. To proceed, select I accept the terms...
... system. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. SETTING UP - 4 Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. To proceed, select I accept the terms...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. You may be prompted for a license code. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on... page 8. Click Finish. 6. Click OK. 7. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER ...
... to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. You may be prompted for a license code. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on... page 8. Click Finish. 6. Click OK. 7. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the steps below to personalize your software copy. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to confirm drive initialization. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION... folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Disable File Exchange from the Apple menu. 2. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to complete the installation. To re-enable File Exchange,...
...window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the steps below to personalize your software copy. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to confirm drive initialization. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION... folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Disable File Exchange from the Apple menu. 2. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to complete the installation. To re-enable File Exchange,...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., and click the Erase tab on the desktop after formatting is now ready to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for the USB drive. 5. Your newly formatted drive is completed. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express ... the drive into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
..., and click the Erase tab on the desktop after formatting is now ready to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for the USB drive. 5. Your newly formatted drive is completed. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express ... the drive into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
User Manual (pdf)
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... 1021 for Mac users. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center) are prompted to use. If necessary, follow the procedures in the system tray (typically located on the desktop for Windows XP. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. When the drive.... 4. Note: If you press the Power button while an active window is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is powered off the drive when windows are open , you are still active. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is open , press and hold the Power/Safe Shutdown button ...
... 1021 for Mac users. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center) are prompted to use. If necessary, follow the procedures in the system tray (typically located on the desktop for Windows XP. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. When the drive.... 4. Note: If you press the Power button while an active window is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is powered off the drive when windows are open , you are still active. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is open , press and hold the Power/Safe Shutdown button ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... SLOT 1 COMPACTFLASH TYPES I/II MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is flashing. CompactFlash Icon ! CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN) USING THE 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) - 11 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in...
... SLOT 1 COMPACTFLASH TYPES I/II MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is flashing. CompactFlash Icon ! CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN) USING THE 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) - 11 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Do not force the card into place. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may result in My Computer (Windows) or on the back. 1. Close any active windows or applications associated with your card, and select Eject from the memory card/stick onto your computer...to the Edit menu and click Select All. The next window displays data contained on your memory card (see page 20. Macintosh: Drag and drop the media icon onto the Trash icon. 4. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The ...
...Do not force the card into place. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may result in My Computer (Windows) or on the back. 1. Close any active windows or applications associated with your card, and select Eject from the memory card/stick onto your computer...to the Edit menu and click Select All. The next window displays data contained on your memory card (see page 20. Macintosh: Drag and drop the media icon onto the Trash icon. 4. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...folders icon) on Demand) 1. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to set up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click... Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5 Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to back up.
...folders icon) on Demand) 1. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to set up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click... Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5 Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to back up.
User Manual (pdf)
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... includes your choice and click Next. 4. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Make your backup files. 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 for most users. Click Next....To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your choice and click Next. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. ...
... includes your choice and click Next. 4. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Make your backup files. 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 for most users. Click Next....To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your choice and click Next. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... complete the setup and begin your first backup. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. To make any changes, click Back; otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change... your files. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your settings.
... complete the setup and begin your first backup. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. To make any changes, click Back; otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change... your files. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your settings.
User Manual (pdf)
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... is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures...
... is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures...
User Manual (pdf)
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Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Make your backup files. 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. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Make your backup files. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window.
User Manual (pdf)
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... Finish to occur automatically. If you specified in your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6. To start your automatic backups and click Next. 7. The last window summarizes the settings you chose Every day, specify the time for automatic backups to occur at...
... Finish to occur automatically. If you specified in your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6. To start your automatic backups and click Next. 7. The last window summarizes the settings you chose Every day, specify the time for automatic backups to occur at...
User Manual (pdf)
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The Automatic Backup button LED immediately begins to flash indicating that is in progress. 2. Restoring Files from a Backup Windows 1. Note: If you do not know the location of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click ...Search > For Files or Folders to restore them . Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Note: If you want to search. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic...
The Automatic Backup button LED immediately begins to flash indicating that is in progress. 2. Restoring Files from a Backup Windows 1. Note: If you do not know the location of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click ...Search > For Files or Folders to restore them . Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Note: If you want to search. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic...