Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Unplugging the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive CAUTION: Do not unplug your USB 2.0 external hard drive before following dialog box displays: Unplug or Eject Hardware system tray icon Technical Support Services If you may safely disconnect the external hard drive. - 7 - All rights reserved. Assembled in data loss. USB 2.0 Port Power Supply Socket Power LED (Green) Access LED (Red) USB Connection USB 2.0 Certified Interface Cable AC Power Supply 7200 RPM External Hard Drive Also included: power cord, warranty card, and Install guide. CAUTION...
... of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Unplugging the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive CAUTION: Do not unplug your USB 2.0 external hard drive before following dialog box displays: Unplug or Eject Hardware system tray icon Technical Support Services If you may safely disconnect the external hard drive. - 7 - All rights reserved. Assembled in data loss. USB 2.0 Port Power Supply Socket Power LED (Green) Access LED (Red) USB Connection USB 2.0 Certified Interface Cable AC Power Supply 7200 RPM External Hard Drive Also included: power cord, warranty card, and Install guide. CAUTION...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... 1 Year Limited Warranty WD warrants that the green-colored power LED is lit. • The drive is longer. It may be determined by turning the equipment off and on your USB 2.0 external hard drive online at support.wdc.com/download, locate the appropriate model number for help you will automatically detect the device as "WDC USB2." 4. If your product with USB 1.1. After the drivers have other end to WD's specification therefor. After following...
.... 1 Year Limited Warranty WD warrants that the green-colored power LED is lit. • The drive is longer. It may be determined by turning the equipment off and on your USB 2.0 external hard drive online at support.wdc.com/download, locate the appropriate model number for help you will automatically detect the device as "WDC USB2." 4. If your product with USB 1.1. After the drivers have other end to WD's specification therefor. After following...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Western Digital reserves the right to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital. Other marks may result from its use . However, no responsibility is assumed by Western Digital is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. © 2002 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 2.0 and 1.1 Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital...
.... Western Digital reserves the right to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital. Other marks may result from its use . However, no responsibility is assumed by Western Digital is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. © 2002 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 2.0 and 1.1 Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Kit Contents 1 Minimum System Requirements 1 USB Backward Compatibility 1 Recording Your USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Information 2 Registering Your Product 2 Handling Precautions 2 3 Connecting the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive 4 Installing the Drivers Windows Setup 4 Macintosh Setup 5 6 Unplugging the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Windows Users 6 Macintosh Users 6 7 Appendix Frequently Asked Questions 7 Troubleshooting 7 Regulatory Compliance 9 Warranty Information 10 Technical Support Services 11 Online Service 11 Telephone Assistance 11 TABLE...
...Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Kit Contents 1 Minimum System Requirements 1 USB Backward Compatibility 1 Recording Your USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Information 2 Registering Your Product 2 Handling Precautions 2 3 Connecting the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive 4 Installing the Drivers Windows Setup 4 Macintosh Setup 5 6 Unplugging the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Windows Users 6 Macintosh Users 6 7 Appendix Frequently Asked Questions 7 Troubleshooting 7 Regulatory Compliance 9 Warranty Information 10 Technical Support Services 11 Online Service 11 Telephone Assistance 11 TABLE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... USB 1.1 in data transfer rates. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) or higher Macintosh Users 1. Mac OS X v10.0 or later USB Backward Compatibility All current computer systems that have existing USB 1.1 ports can be used with Western Digital's USB 2.0 external hard drive. GETTING STARTED - 1 Minimum System Requirements PC Users 1. Pentium II processor or higher 3. 64 MB RAM or higher 4. A USB 2.0 PCI adapter card is required for Hi-Speed USB performance) 2. 1 Getting Started Kit Contents USB 2.0 Certified Interface Cable AC Power Supply 7200 RPM External Hard Drive Western Digital...
... USB 1.1 in data transfer rates. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) or higher Macintosh Users 1. Mac OS X v10.0 or later USB Backward Compatibility All current computer systems that have existing USB 1.1 ports can be used with Western Digital's USB 2.0 external hard drive. GETTING STARTED - 1 Minimum System Requirements PC Users 1. Pentium II processor or higher 3. 64 MB RAM or higher 4. A USB 2.0 PCI adapter card is required for Hi-Speed USB performance) 2. 1 Getting Started Kit Contents USB 2.0 Certified Interface Cable AC Power Supply 7200 RPM External Hard Drive Western Digital...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Your Product Your new Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive includes 90 days of free technical support from the date of the enclosure. ! Save all the packing materials in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital supplied or approved materials. ! GETTING STARTED - 2 Recording Your USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Information In the table that follows, enter the serial number and model number listed on the bottom of the drive. The Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive is shipped in case you...
... Your Product Your new Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive includes 90 days of free technical support from the date of the enclosure. ! Save all the packing materials in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital supplied or approved materials. ! GETTING STARTED - 2 Recording Your USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Information In the table that follows, enter the serial number and model number listed on the bottom of the drive. The Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive is shipped in case you...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Connect the power cord (with Installation CONNECTING THE USB 2.0 EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE - 3 Power on your computer. 2. Connect one end of the included USB 2.0 cable into the power supply socket located on your system prior to page 4 for installation procedures. 1. Plug the other end of the USB 2.0 cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Connecting the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Windows 98SE users only: You must install the device drivers on the back of the drive. 3. USB 2.0 Port Power Supply Socket Power LED (green) Activity LED (red) USB Connection USB 2.0 External Hard...
... Connect the power cord (with Installation CONNECTING THE USB 2.0 EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE - 3 Power on your computer. 2. Connect one end of the included USB 2.0 cable into the power supply socket located on your system prior to page 4 for installation procedures. 1. Plug the other end of the USB 2.0 cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Connecting the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Windows 98SE users only: You must install the device drivers on the back of the drive. 3. USB 2.0 Port Power Supply Socket Power LED (green) Activity LED (red) USB Connection USB 2.0 External Hard...
User Manual (pdf)
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... box appears, simply select the Recommended option for Windows to use. 3 Installing the Drivers Windows® Setup Windows Me/2000/XP 1. After driver installation is now ready to install the drivers automatically and click Next. 2. After restart, the drive will automatically detect the device as "WDC USB2." 4. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 4 Your Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive is preformatted as one FAT32 partition and is completed, restart your My Computer as a "USB Mass Storage Device" and install the drivers.
... box appears, simply select the Recommended option for Windows to use. 3 Installing the Drivers Windows® Setup Windows Me/2000/XP 1. After driver installation is now ready to install the drivers automatically and click Next. 2. After restart, the drive will automatically detect the device as "WDC USB2." 4. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 4 Your Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive is preformatted as one FAT32 partition and is completed, restart your My Computer as a "USB Mass Storage Device" and install the drivers.
User Manual (pdf)
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... port on the desktop. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 5 Windows 98SE (Second Edition) Note: You must install the drivers prior to connecting the USB 2.0 external hard drive to your computer desktop. 2. Your newly formatted Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive is now ready to begin driver installation. 3. After restart, plug the end of the steps on the setup file to use . Western Digital recommends that the power LED is lit. 5. A hard drive icon named "WDC_USB2" will appear in subsequent connections. Windows will automatically detect the device and a new hard drive...
... port on the desktop. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 5 Windows 98SE (Second Edition) Note: You must install the drivers prior to connecting the USB 2.0 external hard drive to your computer desktop. 2. Your newly formatted Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive is now ready to begin driver installation. 3. After restart, plug the end of the steps on the setup file to use . Western Digital recommends that the power LED is lit. 5. A hard drive icon named "WDC_USB2" will appear in subsequent connections. Windows will automatically detect the device and a new hard drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... now unplug the USB 2.0 external hard drive from the desktop, you may safely disconnect the external hard drive. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 6 Windows Users Double click on the Windows Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in your system tray (located in data loss. To confirm your screen-see the dialog box below as this icon). After the disk icon has disappeared from your computer. Macintosh Users To unplug your USB 2.0 external hard drive before following...
... now unplug the USB 2.0 external hard drive from the desktop, you may safely disconnect the external hard drive. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 6 Windows Users Double click on the Windows Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in your system tray (located in data loss. To confirm your screen-see the dialog box below as this icon). After the disk icon has disappeared from your computer. Macintosh Users To unplug your USB 2.0 external hard drive before following...
User Manual (pdf)
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...if a USB 2.0 device is Hi-Speed USB? Although USB 1.1 cables should work with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. FAT32 partitions created by the utilities included in Windows 2000/XP have been installed prior to connecting the Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive. 4 Appendix Frequently Asked Questions What is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? What will need to 32 GB. If connected to USB 1.1 port or hub, the USB 2.0 device will not be used with USB 1.1. X X USB 2.0 X X X Troubleshooting A summary of the external hard drive is backward compatible...
...if a USB 2.0 device is Hi-Speed USB? Although USB 1.1 cables should work with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. FAT32 partitions created by the utilities included in Windows 2000/XP have been installed prior to connecting the Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive. 4 Appendix Frequently Asked Questions What is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? What will need to 32 GB. If connected to USB 1.1 port or hub, the USB 2.0 device will not be used with USB 1.1. X X USB 2.0 X X X Troubleshooting A summary of the external hard drive is backward compatible...
User Manual (pdf)
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Contact the hardware manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. APPENDIX - 8 The data transfer rate is slow. Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds. ! This may be due to an incorrect driver installation of your USB 2.0 adapter card or your system does not support USB 2.0.
Contact the hardware manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. APPENDIX - 8 The data transfer rate is slow. Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds. ! This may be due to an incorrect driver installation of your USB 2.0 adapter card or your system does not support USB 2.0.
User Manual (pdf)
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... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Underwriters Laboratories UL-Standard 1950, Standard for help. ! CE Compliance For Europe Verified to comply with the instructions, may find the following measures: ! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to operate the equipment. APPENDIX - 9 This booklet is connected. ! Consult the dealer...
... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Underwriters Laboratories UL-Standard 1950, Standard for help. ! CE Compliance For Europe Verified to comply with the instructions, may find the following measures: ! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to operate the equipment. APPENDIX - 9 This booklet is connected. ! Consult the dealer...
User Manual (pdf)
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....7651 in connection with the purchase, use , will be , during the period of warranty specified above and at WDT's option, the repair or replacement of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is applicable only to you . Subject to WD without prior authorization. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you originally purchased the Product or telephone WD's Technical Support Department. If this Product ever requires maintenance...
....7651 in connection with the purchase, use , will be , during the period of warranty specified above and at WDT's option, the repair or replacement of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is applicable only to you . Subject to WD without prior authorization. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you originally purchased the Product or telephone WD's Technical Support Department. If this Product ever requires maintenance...
User Manual (pdf)
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Technical Support Services Online Service support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com Telephone Assistance 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) +31.20.446.7651 (Europe) If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, contact Western Digital Technical Support. Telephone Numbers Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday USA/Canada/Outside USA (Central Time) 800.ASK.4WDC 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 8:00 am...
Technical Support Services Online Service support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com Telephone Assistance 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) +31.20.446.7651 (Europe) If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, contact Western Digital Technical Support. Telephone Numbers Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday USA/Canada/Outside USA (Central Time) 800.ASK.4WDC 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 8:00 am...