Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... A hard drive icon with the buttons on the desktop after formatting is ready to the back (Figure 1). 3. Installing the Stands for WD. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for easy access. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! The license agreement window is completed. To register the software, launch the backup software...
.... A hard drive icon with the buttons on the desktop after formatting is ready to the back (Figure 1). 3. Installing the Stands for WD. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for easy access. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! The license agreement window is completed. To register the software, launch the backup software...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. REMOVE STANDS 1. Connect one end of the drive (Figure 2). 7. Connect the other end of the drive (Figure 2). 5. REMOVE FEET Figure 1 Note: Depending on a clean and steady surface. 3. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS ICON) KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION USB 2.0 PORT (TO SYSTEM) TWO FIREWIRE PORTS USB 2.0 PORT Figure 2 DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET - 2 - Place the drive upside...
... off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. REMOVE STANDS 1. Connect one end of the drive (Figure 2). 7. Connect the other end of the drive (Figure 2). 5. REMOVE FEET Figure 1 Note: Depending on a clean and steady surface. 3. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS ICON) KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION USB 2.0 PORT (TO SYSTEM) TWO FIREWIRE PORTS USB 2.0 PORT Figure 2 DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET - 2 - Place the drive upside...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... software copies Documents Only, which includes your automatic backups. 6. By default, the WD drive on page 4. In the next several windows, specify the frequency, day, and time of Dantz software does not support server applications. To make any changes, click Back; For instructions on the proper removal of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on which to access its contents. Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH...
... software copies Documents Only, which includes your automatic backups. 6. By default, the WD drive on page 4. In the next several windows, specify the frequency, day, and time of Dantz software does not support server applications. To make any changes, click Back; For instructions on the proper removal of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on which to access its contents. Slot 1 (Figure 3) accepts CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... confirm your desktop). 2. however, you may use , will be free from defects in any and all other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Select USB Mass Storage Device from the electrical outlet. Now you may safely disconnect the USB cable from your desktop. 2. These limits are trademarks of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the electrical outlet. Warranty Information This product contains...
... confirm your desktop). 2. however, you may use , will be free from defects in any and all other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Select USB Mass Storage Device from the electrical outlet. Now you may safely disconnect the USB cable from your desktop. 2. These limits are trademarks of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the electrical outlet. Warranty Information This product contains...
User Manual (pdf)
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...other rights of WD. WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is assumed by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. No license is a registered trademark; Western Digital is granted by WD for its use nor for any infringement of... of Dantz Development Corporation. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of third parties which may be...
...other rights of WD. WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is assumed by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. No license is a registered trademark; Western Digital is granted by WD for its use nor for any infringement of... of Dantz Development Corporation. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of third parties which may be...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 13 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 15 Automatic Backup 16 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 19 Restoring Files from a Backup 19 Copying Media Using Backup on Demand (Media Center 20 Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center 22 Additional Features of Retrospect Express 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 26 8 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support...
... 13 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 15 Automatic Backup 16 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 19 Restoring Files from a Backup 19 Copying Media Using Backup on Demand (Media Center 20 Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center 22 Additional Features of Retrospect Express 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - Installation 26 8 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 27 Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support...
User Manual (pdf)
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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 valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in USB 2.0 hub or ! AC adapter and power cord ! USB 2.0 is shown in all figures unless otherwise noted. AC ADAPTER CORD AC ADAPTER FEET...
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 valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in USB 2.0 hub or ! AC adapter and power cord ! USB 2.0 is shown in all figures unless otherwise noted. AC ADAPTER CORD AC ADAPTER FEET...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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. 10. Skip to complete the installation. Disable File Exchange from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to "Connecting the Drive...
... 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. 10. Skip to complete the installation. Disable File Exchange from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to "Connecting the Drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... drive. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop. Your newly formatted drive is completed. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Complete the fields for your administrative password to complete the installation...
... drive. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop. Your newly formatted drive is completed. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Complete the fields for your administrative password to complete the installation...
User Manual (pdf)
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... ADAPTER CORD **THE POSITIONS OF POWER, MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON), AND AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) BUTTONS VARY ACCORDING TO PRODUCT MODEL. For more information about booting from your computer. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to support. VERIFY THEIR POSITIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE USE. If you want to a FireWire port on your system configuration, your computer may connect the USB cable and/or FireWire cable depending on the back of the drive. 7. VERTICAL STAND SETUP...
... ADAPTER CORD **THE POSITIONS OF POWER, MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON), AND AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) BUTTONS VARY ACCORDING TO PRODUCT MODEL. For more information about booting from your computer. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to support. VERIFY THEIR POSITIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE USE. If you want to a FireWire port on your system configuration, your computer may connect the USB cable and/or FireWire cable depending on the back of the drive. 7. VERTICAL STAND SETUP...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Your drive is blue. To power off the drive when windows are prompted to a Mac OS format. Press the Power button to turn off or disconnected, the icon disappears. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the drive. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center) are still active. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For the Media Center, proceed to use. When the drive is...
.... Your drive is blue. To power off the drive when windows are prompted to a Mac OS format. Press the Power button to turn off or disconnected, the icon disappears. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the drive. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON 2. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center) are still active. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For the Media Center, proceed to use. When the drive is...
User Manual (pdf)
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... upward. Copying Media For instructions to access your data. 2. From the media folder, go to reinsert it clicks or secures into the port. Slot 2 (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 one port on the front for your memory card (see page 20. Your operating system immediately recognizes the device and displays a new icon in the...
... upward. Copying Media For instructions to access your data. 2. From the media folder, go to reinsert it clicks or secures into the port. Slot 2 (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 one port on the front for your memory card (see page 20. Your operating system immediately recognizes the device and displays a new icon in the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 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 launch the initial setup wizard. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand...
... press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 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 launch the initial setup wizard. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand...
User Manual (pdf)
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Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Select the drive on which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer...
Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Select the drive on which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer...
User Manual (pdf)
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... drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 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 users. Click Next. 2. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
... drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 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 users. Click Next. 2. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. 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. Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. 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. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. 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. Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Make your backup files.
User Manual (pdf)
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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 the significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be sure to your motherboard or system manual for more information. Upgrading to USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of FAQs for your operating system, visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of...
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 the significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be sure to your motherboard or system manual for more information. Upgrading to USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of FAQs for your operating system, visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of...
User Manual (pdf)
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... U.S.A. Rebates - APPENDIX - 29 Knowledge Base - Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! Display 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. ! Warranty Services -
... U.S.A. Rebates - APPENDIX - 29 Knowledge Base - Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! Display 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. ! Warranty Services -
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... FireWire ports ! Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case ! AC adapter and power cord ! Dual-option backup buttons let you choose how and when to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. The elegant, stackable case can be available in all data has been transferred before shutting down the drive. automatic or on -demand. Quick Install Guide ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! WD Dual-option USB 2.0/FireWire Combo hard drive...
... FireWire ports ! Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case ! AC adapter and power cord ! Dual-option backup buttons let you choose how and when to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. The elegant, stackable case can be available in all data has been transferred before shutting down the drive. automatic or on -demand. Quick Install Guide ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! WD Dual-option USB 2.0/FireWire Combo hard drive...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...;C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz USB 2.0 ! Serial bus data transfer rates of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 2879-001094-A06 05/05 1Western Digital defines a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes and a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes. One external "B" 4-pin USB receptacle ! All rights reserved. Western Digital Dual-option Backup External Hard Drive USB 2.0 Hub...
...;C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz USB 2.0 ! Serial bus data transfer rates of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 2879-001094-A06 05/05 1Western Digital defines a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes and a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes. One external "B" 4-pin USB receptacle ! All rights reserved. Western Digital Dual-option Backup External Hard Drive USB 2.0 Hub...
