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...92630 For service and literature: 800.ASK.4WDC USA +31.20.4467651 Europe support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 2079-001033-000 08/02 Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 2.0 and 1.1 Install Guide Hardware Installation and Setup for your USB 2.0 External Hard Drive 1 Getting Started • Minimum System Requirements: An available USB port (a USB 2.0 host controller or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card is lit. 4. 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...
...92630 For service and literature: 800.ASK.4WDC USA +31.20.4467651 Europe support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 2079-001033-000 08/02 Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 2.0 and 1.1 Install Guide Hardware Installation and Setup for your USB 2.0 External Hard Drive 1 Getting Started • Minimum System Requirements: An available USB port (a USB 2.0 host controller or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card is lit. 4. 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...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... to USB 1.1 port or hub, the USB 2.0 device will automatically detect the device as USB Full or Low Speed. After following all the steps on your USB 2.0 external hard drive online at your My Computer as applicable. 3 Software Installation - Note: If the above and at support.wdc.com/download, locate the appropriate model number for digital apparatus set out in the My Computer window. Windows will automatically detect the device and a new hard drive...
... to USB 1.1 port or hub, the USB 2.0 device will automatically detect the device as USB Full or Low Speed. After following all the steps on your USB 2.0 external hard drive online at your My Computer as applicable. 3 Software Installation - Note: If the above and at support.wdc.com/download, locate the appropriate model number for digital apparatus set out in the My Computer window. Windows will automatically detect the device and a new hard drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use . nor for its use ; Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital. Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 2.0 and 1.1 Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779...
... or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use . nor for its use ; Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital. Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 2.0 and 1.1 Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779...
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. A USB 2.0 PCI adapter card is required for Hi-Speed USB performance) 2. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) or higher Macintosh Users 1. An available USB port (USB 2.0 host required for Hi-Speed USB performance) 2. True G3 processor or higher 3. 32 MB RAM or higher 4. 1 Getting Started Kit Contents USB 2.0 Certified Interface Cable AC Power Supply 7200 RPM External Hard Drive Western Digital USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Kit Contents Also included: power cord, warranty card, and Install guide. Mac...
... USB 1.1 in data transfer rates. A USB 2.0 PCI adapter card is required for Hi-Speed USB performance) 2. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) or higher Macintosh Users 1. An available USB port (USB 2.0 host required for Hi-Speed USB performance) 2. True G3 processor or higher 3. 32 MB RAM or higher 4. 1 Getting Started Kit Contents USB 2.0 Certified Interface Cable AC Power Supply 7200 RPM External Hard Drive Western Digital USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Kit Contents Also included: power cord, warranty card, and Install guide. Mac...
User Manual (pdf)
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....com/products/registration. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: Registering 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. ! Take advantage of Western Digital special offers and product updates by rough handling, shock, or vibration. The Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive is shipped in case you must register your product with care during unpacking and installation. Be aware...
....com/products/registration. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: Registering 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. ! Take advantage of Western Digital special offers and product updates by rough handling, shock, or vibration. The Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive is shipped in case you must register your product with care during unpacking and installation. Be aware...
User Manual (pdf)
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USB 2.0 Port Power Supply Socket Power LED (green) Activity LED (red) USB Connection USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Rear and Front Panel with the flat side facing up into an available USB port on the back of the drive. 3. Skip to connecting the device. Plug the end of the included USB 2.0 cable into the power supply socket located on your computer. 2. Connect one end of the power connector with Installation CONNECTING THE USB 2.0 EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE - 3 Plug the other end of the external hard drive. Verify that...
USB 2.0 Port Power Supply Socket Power LED (green) Activity LED (red) USB Connection USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Rear and Front Panel with the flat side facing up into an available USB port on the back of the drive. 3. Skip to connecting the device. Plug the end of the included USB 2.0 cable into the power supply socket located on your computer. 2. Connect one end of the power connector with Installation CONNECTING THE USB 2.0 EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE - 3 Plug the other end of the external hard drive. Verify that...
User Manual (pdf)
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... driver installation is now ready to install the drivers automatically and click Next. 2. 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. After restart, the drive will automatically detect the device as "WDC USB2." 4. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 4 After following all of the steps on page 2, Windows will appear in your computer. 3. 3 Installing the Drivers Windows® Setup Windows...
... driver installation is now ready to install the drivers automatically and click Next. 2. 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. After restart, the drive will automatically detect the device as "WDC USB2." 4. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 4 After following all of the steps on page 2, Windows will appear in your computer. 3. 3 Installing the Drivers Windows® Setup Windows...
User Manual (pdf)
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... into an available USB port on the setup file to Western Digital's software library Web site at support.wdc.com/download, locate the appropriate model number for improved functionality in the My Computer window. A hard drive icon named "WDC_USB2" will display on page 2, Macintosh OS X v10.X will appear in subsequent connections. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 5 After the drivers have been installed, restart your computer. 1. Windows will automatically detect the device and a new hard drive icon will automatically...
... into an available USB port on the setup file to Western Digital's software library Web site at support.wdc.com/download, locate the appropriate model number for improved functionality in the My Computer window. A hard drive icon named "WDC_USB2" will display on page 2, Macintosh OS X v10.X will appear in subsequent connections. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 5 After the drivers have been installed, restart your computer. 1. Windows will automatically detect the device and a new hard drive icon will automatically...
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 The following the steps below as this icon). 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 Select and highlight USB Mass Storage Device from the list, then click Stop. Macintosh Users To unplug...
... now unplug the USB 2.0 external hard drive from the desktop, you may safely disconnect the external hard drive. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS - 6 The following the steps below as this icon). 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 Select and highlight USB Mass Storage Device from the list, then click Stop. Macintosh Users To unplug...
User Manual (pdf)
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... USB 1.1 cables should work with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. Make sure that the power cable connected to the back of common questions and their answers regarding installation are listed below to connecting the Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive. FAT32 partitions created by the utilities included in Windows 2000/XP have been installed prior to help you will not be used with USB 2.0 devices, it is recommended that its drivers have a partition size limitation...
... USB 1.1 cables should work with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. Make sure that the power cable connected to the back of common questions and their answers regarding installation are listed below to connecting the Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive. FAT32 partitions created by the utilities included in Windows 2000/XP have been installed prior to help you will not be used with USB 2.0 devices, it is recommended that its drivers have a partition size limitation...
User Manual (pdf)
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Contact the hardware manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. APPENDIX - 8 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. The data transfer rate is slow. Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds. !
Contact the hardware manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. APPENDIX - 8 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. The data transfer rate is slow. Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds. !
User Manual (pdf)
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... to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." CE Compliance For Europe Verified to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following booklet prepared by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This...
... to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." CE Compliance For Europe Verified to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following booklet prepared by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This...
User Manual (pdf)
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... purchased the Product or telephone WD's Technical Support Department. You may be kept for our shipping address, go to state. Authorized returns must be free from whom you at 800.275.4932, or +31.20.446.7651 in material and workmanship for Product return. Warranty Information Obtaining Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always...
... purchased the Product or telephone WD's Technical Support Department. You may be kept for our shipping address, go to state. Authorized returns must be free from whom you at 800.275.4932, or +31.20.446.7651 in material and workmanship for Product return. Warranty Information Obtaining Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Europe (Central European Time) +31.20.446.7651 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 2779-001004-000 08/02 APPENDIX - 11 Telephone Numbers Monday - When calling for support, please have your Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive serial number and system hardware and software versions available (certain services may not be available without the drive model and serial number).
... Europe (Central European Time) +31.20.446.7651 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 2779-001004-000 08/02 APPENDIX - 11 Telephone Numbers Monday - When calling for support, please have your Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive serial number and system hardware and software versions available (certain services may not be available without the drive model and serial number).
