Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... format and set up the drive. After restarting, a new hard drive icon appears on your desktop and your WD product is ready to begin installation. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ 1. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to use. 6. After restarting, a new hard drive icon appears on the installation CD or download it at support.wdc.com/download. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for the other Mac OS drive format) before proceeding. 5. Windows...
... format and set up the drive. After restarting, a new hard drive icon appears on your desktop and your WD product is ready to begin installation. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ 1. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to use. 6. After restarting, a new hard drive icon appears on the installation CD or download it at support.wdc.com/download. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for the other Mac OS drive format) before proceeding. 5. Windows...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... 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 for the three remaining feet. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to your WD Dual-option product. Repeat this process for feet placement. REMOVE STANDS 1. Connect...
... 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 for the three remaining feet. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to your WD Dual-option product. Repeat this process for feet placement. REMOVE STANDS 1. Connect...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... transfer or save data from support.wdc.com/download. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on which includes your computer, use either of the drive to your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is flashing. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the My Computer window. By default, the WD drive on...
... transfer or save data from support.wdc.com/download. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on which includes your computer, use either of the drive to your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is flashing. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the My Computer window. By default, the WD drive on...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... may safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical outlet. Figure 6 Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not apply to you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. Refer servicing only to Identify...
... may safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical outlet. Figure 6 Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not apply to you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. Refer servicing only to Identify...
User Manual (pdf)
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... this external product an ideal solution for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to USB 1.1. AC ADAPTER CORD AC ADAPTER FEET STANDS POWER CORD FIREWIRE CABLE USB 2.0 CABLE...
... this external product an ideal solution for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to USB 1.1. AC ADAPTER CORD AC ADAPTER FEET STANDS POWER CORD FIREWIRE CABLE USB 2.0 CABLE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... no user-serviceable parts. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your product. Do not open the product, as this will void the warranty. To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on the date of your operating system and version. GETTING STARTED - 3 these actions will void the warranty. ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information...
... no user-serviceable parts. Be aware of the following table, write the serial number and model number of your product. Do not open the product, as this will void the warranty. To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on the date of your operating system and version. GETTING STARTED - 3 these actions will void the warranty. ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information...
User Manual (pdf)
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... click Next. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. SETTING UP - 4 The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Click Next. 3. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as well as important...
... click Next. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. SETTING UP - 4 The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Click Next. 3. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as well as important...
User Manual (pdf)
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... registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Click OK. 7. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. You may be prompted for a license code. Click Finish. 6. Proceed to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, select...
... registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Click OK. 7. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. You may be prompted for a license code. Click Finish. 6. Proceed to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, select...
User Manual (pdf)
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... drive. 6. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information...
... drive. 6. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information...
User Manual (pdf)
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... you may be required to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop. Note: For Mac OS X and later, you to personalize your administrative password to provide your software copy. Proceed to complete the installation. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1.
... you may be required to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop. Note: For Mac OS X and later, you to personalize your administrative password to provide your software copy. Proceed to complete the installation. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1.
User Manual (pdf)
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... search for optimum performance. VERIFY THEIR POSITIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE USE. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your computer. 6. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on your WD Dual-option product. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to an...
... search for optimum performance. VERIFY THEIR POSITIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE USE. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your computer. 6. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on your WD Dual-option product. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to an...
User Manual (pdf)
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... FAT32 partition for compatibility with all 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 for Mac users. If necessary, follow the procedures in the system tray (typically located on page 11; Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is...
... FAT32 partition for compatibility with all 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 for Mac users. If necessary, follow the procedures in the system tray (typically located on page 11; Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is...
User Manual (pdf)
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... (may need to access your data. 2. The next window displays data contained on the back. 1. USING THE 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) - 12 If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may be sure that all data is properly inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green. 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes...
... (may need to access your data. 2. The next window displays data contained on the back. 1. USING THE 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) - 12 If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may be sure that all data is properly inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green. 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Manual Backup button. Click Next. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 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 set...
... Manual Backup button. Click Next. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 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 set...
User Manual (pdf)
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... your USB card manufacturer. TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard or system manual for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 12 Mbps. Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be used with USB 1.1. 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support...
... your USB card manufacturer. TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard or system manual for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 12 Mbps. Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be used with USB 1.1. 7 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support...
User Manual (pdf)
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... limitations above may not apply to products sold as new. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for storing or shipping your WD product. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from...
... limitations above may not apply to products sold as new. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for storing or shipping your WD product. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from...
User Manual (pdf)
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... service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. 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 rebate submissions. ! Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Rebates - Contact Support - Downloads Library - Download installation software and drivers. ! Localized Support...
... service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. 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 rebate submissions. ! Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Rebates - Contact Support - Downloads Library - Download installation software and drivers. ! Localized Support...
User Manual (pdf)
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... placement 8 I Icons, memory card reader 11 Inserting media 12 Installation, FAQs 26 Installing feet 8 Retrospect Express 4 stands 8 K Kit contents 1 L Limited warranty 28 M Macintosh software update 2 Manual backup 13 backup, change settings 15 shutdown 23 Media finding files from 22 restoring files from 19 Memory card copying 12 inserting 12 removing 12 USB 2.0 hub 12 Memory card reader compatibility 2 icons 11 using 11 Model number 3 O Obtaining service 28 Operating system, updating 2 INDEX - 1
... placement 8 I Icons, memory card reader 11 Inserting media 12 Installation, FAQs 26 Installing feet 8 Retrospect Express 4 stands 8 K Kit contents 1 L Limited warranty 28 M Macintosh software update 2 Manual backup 13 backup, change settings 15 shutdown 23 Media finding files from 22 restoring files from 19 Memory card copying 12 inserting 12 removing 12 USB 2.0 hub 12 Memory card reader compatibility 2 icons 11 using 11 Model number 3 O Obtaining service 28 Operating system, updating 2 INDEX - 1
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... ! AC adapter and power cord ! This powerful, feature-rich WD Dual-option Media Center combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in all regions of use, all data has been transferred before shutting down the drive. Dual-option backup - Mac® OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Kit Contents ! USB 2.0 hub with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in -one conveniently located on the front for easy connection of massive data storage capacity for...
... ! AC adapter and power cord ! This powerful, feature-rich WD Dual-option Media Center combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in all regions of use, all data has been transferred before shutting down the drive. Dual-option backup - Mac® OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Kit Contents ! USB 2.0 hub with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in -one conveniently located on the front for easy connection of massive data storage capacity for...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...°C Non-operating temperature -20°C to -track 4.2 ms (nominal) 8 MB 7200 RPM 8.9 ms (average) 2.0 ms (average) Interface Specifications FireWire ! and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Product and packaging specifications subject to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc...
...°C Non-operating temperature -20°C to -track 4.2 ms (nominal) 8 MB 7200 RPM 8.9 ms (average) 2.0 ms (average) Interface Specifications FireWire ! and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance. Product and packaging specifications subject to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc...