Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. 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 in portable...
... the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. 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 in portable...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... assigned appears on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is completed. Click Erase to use. 5. A new hard drive icon appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to begin drive formatting. Installing the Stands for Horizontal Placement 1. Press the other stand. Removing the Stands 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The back...
... assigned appears on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is completed. Click Erase to use. 5. A new hard drive icon appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to begin drive formatting. Installing the Stands for Horizontal Placement 1. Press the other stand. Removing the Stands 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The back...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is granted by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect...
WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is granted by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect...
User Manual (pdf)
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...valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. FEET STANDS POWER CORD AC ADAPTER AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP ...! Two stands for that you for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. This user...
...valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. FEET STANDS POWER CORD AC ADAPTER AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP ...! Two stands for that you for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. This user...
User Manual (pdf)
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For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. Also, write the ... to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For more information regarding updating 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 new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. Also, write the ... to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For more information regarding updating 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.
User Manual (pdf)
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... unpacking and installing your product. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by ...Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. GETTING STARTED - 3 Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on...
... unpacking and installing your product. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by ...Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. GETTING STARTED - 3 Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on...
User Manual (pdf)
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...license agreement window is displayed. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. To proceed, select I accept... the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 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 for your operating system. Carefully follow the ...
...license agreement window is displayed. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. To proceed, select I accept... the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 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 for your operating system. Carefully follow the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Click Finish. 6. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to register Retrospect Express. You may be prompted for a license code. After installation is completed, the following ... option and click Next. 5. Click OK. 7. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8.
Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Click Finish. 6. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to register Retrospect Express. You may be prompted for a license code. After installation is completed, the following ... option and click Next. 5. Click OK. 7. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8.
User Manual (pdf)
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Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to confirm drive initialization. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Enter a name, ...appears on the desktop. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to personalize your CD-ROM drive. 6. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. ...
Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to confirm drive initialization. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Enter a name, ...appears on the desktop. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to personalize your CD-ROM drive. 6. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the right panel. After installation is now ready to begin setup. The following window is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to provide your software copy. Note: For Mac OS X and later, you assigned appears on -screen...the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on page 11. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Proceed to register Retrospect Express.
...See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the right panel. After installation is now ready to begin setup. The following window is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to provide your software copy. Note: For Mac OS X and later, you assigned appears on -screen...the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on page 11. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Proceed to register Retrospect Express.
User Manual (pdf)
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... of the foot to the back. 3. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to ensure proper insertion. 4. these actions will void the warranty. Note: Stands...
... of the foot to the back. 3. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to ensure proper insertion. 4. these actions will void the warranty. Note: Stands...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. For more information about booting from your system manufacturer. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to the AC adapter. 3. A new hard drive icon...
...-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. For more information about booting from your system manufacturer. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to the AC adapter. 3. A new hard drive icon...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum ...overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. 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 compatibility with the backup software...
.... The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum ...overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. 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 compatibility with the backup software...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the front of the drive to set up . Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 2. Click Next. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs... up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both ...
... the front of the drive to set up . Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 2. Click Next. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs... up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... for most users. Make your choice and click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. This is the default destination. Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Make your choice and click Next. 4. Select... OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3.
... for most users. Make your choice and click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. This is the default destination. Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Make your choice and click Next. 4. Select... OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3.
User Manual (pdf)
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... existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5.
... existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5.
User Manual (pdf)
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... copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Note: To create...
... copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Note: To create...
User Manual (pdf)
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Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15
Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15
User Manual (pdf)
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...than 32 GB, you may hear the drive spin and power up ? Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting the WD external USB 2.0 hard drive. Note: If an additional external hard drive is shared and may be sure to press... the Power button. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and you must reformat the drive using NTFS. A: If your system includes...
...than 32 GB, you may hear the drive spin and power up ? Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting the WD external USB 2.0 hard drive. Note: If an additional external hard drive is shared and may be sure to press... the Power button. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and you must reformat the drive using NTFS. A: If your system includes...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... up your digital photo collection ! Add plenty of the world. Save and organize your data, automatically or on your MP3 player ! Add virtually unlimited storage with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Front-mounted power button - Preformatted* - WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified...
... up your digital photo collection ! Add plenty of the world. Save and organize your data, automatically or on your MP3 player ! Add virtually unlimited storage with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Front-mounted power button - Preformatted* - WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified...