Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Click Erase to use . 5. Installing the Stands for balance and stability. 4. In the next window, click Install to use the backup software. 3 Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation CD. A hard drive icon with the buttons on your desktop and...
.... Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Click Erase to use . 5. Installing the Stands for balance and stability. 4. In the next window, click Install to use the backup software. 3 Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation CD. A hard drive icon with the buttons on your desktop and...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The feet are keyed to a FireWire port on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to your computer. 6. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. Connect one end of the power cord to support. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS ICON...
... the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The feet are keyed to a FireWire port on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to your computer. 6. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. Connect one end of the power cord to support. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS ICON...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Computer window (Windows) or on which the button was pressed is the destination. To transfer or save data from support.wdc.com/download. From the media folder, go to re-insert it with the gold connector end facing upward. folder. 2. Click Next. 2. This is illuminated blue, indicating that includes restoration of the drive to your computer, use either of your backup files. Select the drive on the installation CD...
... Computer window (Windows) or on which the button was pressed is the destination. To transfer or save data from support.wdc.com/download. From the media folder, go to re-insert it with the gold connector end facing upward. folder. 2. Click Next. 2. This is illuminated blue, indicating that includes restoration of the drive to your computer, use either of your backup files. Select the drive on the installation CD...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... in connection with the drive you at WD's option, the repair or replacement of its possession. Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Warranty Information This product contains no liability for which vary from the list and click Stop (Figure 6). Find the Removable Disk icon associated with the purchase, use of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery...
... in connection with the drive you at WD's option, the repair or replacement of its possession. Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Warranty Information This product contains no liability for which vary from the list and click Stop (Figure 6). Find the Removable Disk icon associated with the purchase, use of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - 5 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 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...
... Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - 5 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... for purchasing this external product an ideal solution for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to USB 1.1. GETTING STARTED - 1 High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for vertical placement ! AC ADAPTER CORD AC ADAPTER FEET STANDS POWER CORD FIREWIRE CABLE USB 2.0 CABLE Note: The Media Center is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) !
... for purchasing this external product an ideal solution for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to USB 1.1. GETTING STARTED - 1 High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for vertical placement ! AC ADAPTER CORD AC ADAPTER FEET STANDS POWER CORD FIREWIRE CABLE USB 2.0 CABLE Note: The Media Center is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) !
User Manual (pdf)
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Click Finish. 6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Since your User Name and click Next. Proceed to begin installation. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express...
Click Finish. 6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Since your User Name and click Next. Proceed to begin installation. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the information. 10. SETTING UP - 6 Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Complete the fields...
... the information. 10. SETTING UP - 6 Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Complete the fields...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to register Retrospect Express. Complete the fields for general storage, select the Partition tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for your CD-ROM drive. Note: To partition the drive into your drive in the field. 3. Your newly formatted drive is displayed: 2. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to create two separate partitions. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1.
... to register Retrospect Express. Complete the fields for general storage, select the Partition tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for your CD-ROM drive. Note: To partition the drive into your drive in the field. 3. Your newly formatted drive is displayed: 2. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to create two separate partitions. 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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... for feet placement. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand and carefully bend the stand upward until the stand snaps away from the edge of the drive is keyed with the buttons on a clean and steady surface. 3. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive CAUTION: Do not...
... for feet placement. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand and carefully bend the stand upward until the stand snaps away from the edge of the drive is keyed with the buttons on a clean and steady surface. 3. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive CAUTION: Do not...
User Manual (pdf)
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... WD Dual-option product. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on your computer. Connect the other end of the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. 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 system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to disable this feature or visit support.wdc...
... WD Dual-option product. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on your computer. Connect the other end of the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. 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 system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to disable this feature or visit support.wdc...
User Manual (pdf)
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... in the My Computer window for PC users or on page 12 before powering down. To power off the drive when windows are still active. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to use. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 Your operating system automatically detects the external drive. A new hard drive icon appears in "Removing Media" on the desktop for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. Note...
... in the My Computer window for PC users or on page 12 before powering down. To power off the drive when windows are still active. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to use. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 Your operating system automatically detects the external drive. A new hard drive icon appears in "Removing Media" on the desktop for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. Note...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the media icon onto the Trash icon. 4. Copy and Paste 1. If necessary, carefully pull the card from the memory card/stick onto your computer. 2. Locate or create a destination folder on the card/stick. When the card is saved from its slot. The next window displays data contained on your desktop. 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one port...
... the media icon onto the Trash icon. 4. Copy and Paste 1. If necessary, carefully pull the card from the memory card/stick onto your computer. 2. Locate or create a destination folder on the card/stick. When the card is saved from its slot. The next window displays data contained on your desktop. 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one port...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the Manual Backup button. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 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. Click Next. 2. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5 Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows...
... the Manual Backup button. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 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. Click Next. 2. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5 Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows...
User Manual (pdf)
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... be the same drive selected as the source drive. 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 ID 1270. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your...
... be the same drive selected as the source drive. 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 ID 1270. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your...
User Manual (pdf)
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... a USB 1.1 port or hub? A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is Hi-Speed USB? TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 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 your operating system, visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of the significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. USB Information...
... a USB 1.1 port or hub? A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is Hi-Speed USB? TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 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 your operating system, visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of the significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. USB Information...
User Manual (pdf)
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... of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Your original box and packaging materials should be free from the date of shipment of service. Your warranty will be void if your returned hard drive is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to WD's specification therefor. Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product...
... of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Your original box and packaging materials should be free from the date of shipment of service. Your warranty will be void if your returned hard drive is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to WD's specification therefor. Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product...
User Manual (pdf)
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... product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! Warranty Services - Localized Support - Downloads Library - Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. APPENDIX - 29 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. ! Access product specifications, technical...
... product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! Warranty Services - Localized Support - Downloads Library - Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. APPENDIX - 29 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. ! Access product specifications, technical...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. automatic or on -demand. Two FireWire ports ! Installation CD including Dantz Retrospect Express backup software and detailed user manuals in USB 2.0 hub ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Two stands for near-silent operation ! Four feet for maximum storage performance ! Western Digital Dual-option Backup External Hard Drive USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 and 1.1 FireWire®...
... that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. automatic or on -demand. Two FireWire ports ! Installation CD including Dantz Retrospect Express backup software and detailed user manuals in USB 2.0 hub ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Two stands for near-silent operation ! Four feet for maximum storage performance ! Western Digital Dual-option Backup External Hard Drive USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 and 1.1 FireWire®...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... in × 13.250 in × 8.500 in . (150.1 mm) ± 0.10 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C Non-operating temperature -20°C to 65°C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz USB 2.0 ! Western Digital Dual-option Backup External Hard Drive USB 2.0 Hub Physical Specifications Formatted capacity1 Actuator type Actuator latch/auto park Dedicated landing zone Servo type 120 GB 120,034 MB...
... in × 13.250 in × 8.500 in . (150.1 mm) ± 0.10 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C Non-operating temperature -20°C to 65°C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz USB 2.0 ! Western Digital Dual-option Backup External Hard Drive USB 2.0 Hub Physical Specifications Formatted capacity1 Actuator type Actuator latch/auto park Dedicated landing zone Servo type 120 GB 120,034 MB...