Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... Note: Depending on the installation CD or obtain it from your CD-ROM drive. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable Installation CD with Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals...
.... Note: Depending on the installation CD or obtain it from your CD-ROM drive. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable Installation CD with Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... appears prompting you assigned appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to use. 6. Select your new external USB hard drive is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to use the backup software. For ...Volume Format menu, and enter a name for the three remaining feet. Place the drive upside down on your desktop and your drive. 3. Repeat this process for your external USB hard drive is completed. A new hard drive icon appears on a clean and steady surface. 3. The feet are keyed to ...
... appears prompting you assigned appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to use. 6. Select your new external USB hard drive is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to use the backup software. For ...Volume Format menu, and enter a name for the three remaining feet. Place the drive upside down on your desktop and your drive. 3. Repeat this process for your external USB hard drive is completed. A new hard drive icon appears on a clean and steady surface. 3. The feet are keyed to ...
User Manual (pdf)
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No license is a registered trademark; Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to change specifications at any time without notice. WD reserves the right to be mentioned...
No license is a registered trademark; Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to change specifications at any time without notice. WD reserves the right to be mentioned...
User Manual (pdf)
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... highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Quick Install Guide ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For...
... highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Quick Install Guide ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For...
User Manual (pdf)
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Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Recording Your WD Product ...the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. ...
Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Recording Your WD Product ...the following table, write the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of your first telephone contact with care during unpacking and installation. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! WD ... user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on the date of free technical support during...
Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of your first telephone contact with care during unpacking and installation. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! WD ... user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on the date of free technical support during...
User Manual (pdf)
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... is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your CD-ROM drive. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers...
... is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your CD-ROM drive. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers...
User Manual (pdf)
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... is filled automatically. Since your User Name and click Next. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. Click Finish. 6. Click OK. 7. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the...
... is filled automatically. Since your User Name and click Next. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. Click Finish. 6. Click OK. 7. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information. 10. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to the Applications... icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to confirm drive initialization. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. Click Continue to begin setup. A hard drive icon with the name you to format and set up the...
... installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information. 10. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to the Applications... icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to confirm drive initialization. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. Click Continue to begin setup. A hard drive icon with the name you to format and set up the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... installation CD into multiple volumes for your software copy. In the next window, click the button to personalize your drive in the field. 3. A hard drive icon with the name you to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to complete the installation. A Retrospect... organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Retrospect Express prompts you assigned appears on the desktop. The following window is completed. Select Register Now to complete the ...
... installation CD into multiple volumes for your software copy. In the next window, click the button to personalize your drive in the field. 3. A hard drive icon with the name you to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to complete the installation. A Retrospect... organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Retrospect Express prompts you assigned appears on the desktop. The following window is completed. Select Register Now to complete the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... snaps firmly into place. 5. Repeat this process for the other stand. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to the crossbar and insert one end of the foot into the ventilation slot ...and steady surface. 3. Press the other stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for the other edge of the drive for the three remaining feet. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4...
... snaps firmly into place. 5. Repeat this process for the other stand. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to the crossbar and insert one end of the foot into the ventilation slot ...and steady surface. 3. Press the other stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for the other edge of the drive for the three remaining feet. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4...
User Manual (pdf)
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... preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to indicate drive activity. Connect one end of the power cord to the USB 2.0 port on the desktop for answer ID 1201. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. For more information about booting from your computer...
... preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to indicate drive activity. Connect one end of the power cord to the USB 2.0 port on the desktop for answer ID 1201. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. For more information about booting from your computer...
User Manual (pdf)
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... file transfer of your desktop) is blue. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP.
... file transfer of your desktop) is blue. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP.
User Manual (pdf)
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...) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 2. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users...
...) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 2. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users...
User Manual (pdf)
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... operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Make your choice and click Next. If you have multiple external... 12 Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE 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 ...
... operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Make your choice and click Next. If you have multiple external... 12 Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE 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 ...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 To make any changes, click Back; Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. otherwise, click ...
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 To make any changes, click Back; Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. otherwise, click ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front ... system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the...
... the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front ... system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the...
User Manual (pdf)
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Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Make your backup files. Click Next.
Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Make your backup files. Click Next.
User Manual (pdf)
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... day and specify the time for automatic backups to occur at their scheduled times. Click Finish to occur automatically. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your operating system. To make any changes, click Back. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is... that backups are scheduled to complete the setup. To start your automatic backups and click Next. 7. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6.
... day and specify the time for automatic backups to occur at their scheduled times. Click Finish to occur automatically. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your operating system. To make any changes, click Back. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is... that backups are scheduled to complete the setup. To start your automatic backups and click Next. 7. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6.
User Manual (pdf)
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... Files From a Backup Windows 1. Note: This version of your settings. Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that ...you want to restore them . Press the Automatic Backup button. Note: If you want to search. Note: If you have changed your hard drive, go to Start > Search > For Files or Folders to view. To learn more about advanced features of Retrospect Express Retrospect Express includes...
... Files From a Backup Windows 1. Note: This version of your settings. Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that ...you want to restore them . Press the Automatic Backup button. Note: If you want to search. Note: If you have changed your hard drive, go to Start > Search > For Files or Folders to view. To learn more about advanced features of Retrospect Express Retrospect Express includes...