Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...Setting Up Note: For more detailed instructions, refer to begin installation. A hard drive icon with the buttons on the installation CD or download it at support.wdc.com/download. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ 1. Click Erase to the user manual on top for balance and stability. 4. Proceed to Section 5 to ... appears on your desktop and your drive. 3. In the next window, click Install to the back (Figure 1). 3. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! The license agreement window is completed.
...Setting Up Note: For more detailed instructions, refer to begin installation. A hard drive icon with the buttons on the installation CD or download it at support.wdc.com/download. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ 1. Click Erase to the user manual on top for balance and stability. 4. Proceed to Section 5 to ... appears on your desktop and your drive. 3. In the next window, click Install to the back (Figure 1). 3. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! The license agreement window is completed.
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for the three remaining feet. Connect the other end of the drive (Figure 2). 5. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with...Dual-option product. Using both USB and FireWire cables for Horizontal Placement 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported...
... system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for the three remaining feet. Connect the other end of the drive (Figure 2). 5. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with...Dual-option product. Using both USB and FireWire cables for Horizontal Placement 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...on the front of your automatic backups. 6. Locate or create a destination folder on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up . Click Next. 2. Make your files. Drag ... 3 - For instructions on the proper removal of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Each time you may need to launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 5). Click ...
...on the front of your automatic backups. 6. Locate or create a destination folder on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up . Click Next. 2. Make your files. Drag ... 3 - For instructions on the proper removal of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Each time you may need to launch the initial setup wizard (Figure 5). Click ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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..., DC 20402. Authorized returns must be rectified because of damage occurring before shutting down the drive. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. All rights reserved. 2079-001048-A04 04...to WD authorized personnel or a WD-approved service center. support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. CSA...
..., DC 20402. Authorized returns must be rectified because of damage occurring before shutting down the drive. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. All rights reserved. 2079-001048-A04 04...to WD authorized personnel or a WD-approved service center. support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. CSA...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - USB Information 25 Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 26 8 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
... Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - USB Information 25 Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 26 8 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
User Manual (pdf)
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... ! USB 2.0 is shown in USB 2.0 hub or ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Thank you for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your system supports USB 2.0, refer to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB...
... ! USB 2.0 is shown in USB 2.0 hub or ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Thank you for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your system supports USB 2.0, refer to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-approved service center. Do not move the drive during the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. Do not stack any labels on top of free technical support during drive activity. ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or...
...-approved service center. Do not move the drive during the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. Do not stack any labels on top of free technical support during drive activity. ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or...
User Manual (pdf)
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... of the FireWire cable to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for optimum performance. VERTICAL STAND SETUP Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer. CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt...
... of the FireWire cable to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for optimum performance. VERTICAL STAND SETUP Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer. CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Note: If you...Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on page 12 before powering down. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 The interface cable associated with the backup software,...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 ...
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Note: If you...Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on page 12 before powering down. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 The interface cable associated with the backup software,...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 ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. Select the drive on which to back up. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is ...the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most...
... that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. Select the drive on which to back up. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is ...the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Click Next. 2. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most...
... to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Click Next. 2. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most...
User Manual (pdf)
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... USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 22 Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center) Windows 1. For example, if you want to search. ...a file, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to view. Note: If you do not know the location of Dantz software does not support server applications. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. Open the Retrospect Express Backup folder and the appropriate folder. To view documents,...
... USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 22 Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center) Windows 1. For example, if you want to search. ...a file, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to view. Note: If you do not know the location of Dantz software does not support server applications. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. Open the Retrospect Express Backup folder and the appropriate folder. To view documents,...
User Manual (pdf)
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... tray (typically located on the bottom right corner of your WD product, visit support.wdc.com. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable... Button Manager from the desktop, press the Power button once. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE - 24 Click the option to safely remove the drive from the electric outlet. Note: For more information regarding removing Retrospect Express software or other installation drivers...
... tray (typically located on the bottom right corner of your WD product, visit support.wdc.com. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable... Button Manager from the desktop, press the Power button once. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE - 24 Click the option to safely remove the drive from the electric outlet. Note: For more information regarding removing Retrospect Express software or other installation drivers...
User Manual (pdf)
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... connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list of FAQs for...
... connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list of FAQs for...
User Manual (pdf)
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...not recognized under My Computer or on page 10. A: If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. Q: How do I reinstall it? A: FAT32 partitions created by ...USB 2.0 external storage product. Note: If an additional external drive is shared and may be sure to Start > Run. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions - A: Your system may affect performance. The drive is the data transfer rate slow...
...not recognized under My Computer or on page 10. A: If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. Q: How do I reinstall it? A: FAT32 partitions created by ...USB 2.0 external storage product. Note: If an additional external drive is shared and may be sure to Start > Run. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions - A: Your system may affect performance. The drive is the data transfer rate slow...
User Manual (pdf)
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...of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is applicable only to state. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at support.wdc.com for which vary from state to products sold as new. APPENDIX - 28 Refer servicing only to repaired or replaced Products ...the Product, in the course of such damages. Authorized returns must be kept for a period of service. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for any and all obligations and liabilities of someone other than WD....
...of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is applicable only to state. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at support.wdc.com for which vary from state to products sold as new. APPENDIX - 28 Refer servicing only to repaired or replaced Products ...the Product, in the course of such damages. Authorized returns must be kept for a period of service. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for any and all obligations and liabilities of someone other than WD....
User Manual (pdf)
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... EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Downloads Library - Download installation software and drivers. ! Technical Information - Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Contact Support - Localized Support - When contacting WD for support, have... specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Rebates - Service Partners - WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of...
... EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Downloads Library - Download installation software and drivers. ! Technical Information - Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Contact Support - Localized Support - When contacting WD for support, have... specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Rebates - Service Partners - WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital is a registered trademark; Microdrive™ ! Other marks may be ...the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. FireWire, i.LINK, IEEE 1394, 1394a ! One external "B" 4-pin USB receptacle ! CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Memory Stick® ! SD Card ! All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive ...
...GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital is a registered trademark; Microdrive™ ! Other marks may be ...the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. FireWire, i.LINK, IEEE 1394, 1394a ! One external "B" 4-pin USB receptacle ! CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Memory Stick® ! SD Card ! All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive ...