Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... obtain it from your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation 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...
... obtain it from your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation 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...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... for easy access. Align the edge of the stand onto the side of the drive (Figure 4). Removing the Feet 1. Place the drive upside down on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is ready to connect the drive, then follow the instructions. 4. Repeat this process for balance and stability. 4....software. Repeat this process for the other edge of the drive is keyed with the Power button on your desktop and your external USB hard drive is ready to the crossbar and insert one end of the drive for the three remaining feet. The feet are keyed to...
... for easy access. Align the edge of the stand onto the side of the drive (Figure 4). Removing the Feet 1. Place the drive upside down on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is ready to connect the drive, then follow the instructions. 4. Repeat this process for balance and stability. 4....software. Repeat this process for the other edge of the drive is keyed with the Power button on your desktop and your external USB hard drive is ready to the crossbar and insert one end of the drive for the three remaining feet. The feet are keyed to...
User Manual (pdf)
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...specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent...WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of third parties which may result from its use . Western Digital is assumed by WD for its use nor for any time without notice. WD reserves the right to be mentioned herein that...
...specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent...WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of third parties which may result from its use . Western Digital is assumed by WD for its use nor for any time without notice. WD reserves the right to be mentioned herein that...
User Manual (pdf)
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... data, music, photos, and movies. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! Available USB port ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Four feet for horizontal placement...
... data, music, photos, and movies. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! Available USB port ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Four feet for horizontal placement...
User Manual (pdf)
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...model number of your system, visit apple.com/macosx. For more information regarding updating 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... and technical support. 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. these actions will void the warranty.
...model number of your system, visit apple.com/macosx. For more information regarding updating 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... and technical support. 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. these actions will void the warranty.
User Manual (pdf)
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...to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. 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 page ... and installing your product. Be aware of your first telephone contact with care during drive activity. ! To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. WD products are...
...to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. 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 page ... and installing your product. Be aware of your first telephone contact with care during drive activity. ! To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. WD products are...
User Manual (pdf)
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... installation CD into your operating system. SETTING UP - 4 Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Click Next. 3. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-...window. 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 WD. The license agreement window is displayed....
... installation CD into your operating system. SETTING UP - 4 Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Click Next. 3. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-...window. 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 WD. The license agreement window is displayed....
User Manual (pdf)
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..., select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. In the next window, you are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click OK. 7. Click Finish. 6. Since your User Name and click Next. Select Register... (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. SETTING UP - 5
..., select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. In the next window, you are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click OK. 7. Click Finish. 6. Since your User Name and click Next. Select Register... (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. SETTING UP - 5
User Manual (pdf)
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... copy. SETTING UP - 6 Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on -screen instructions to personalize your CD-ROM drive. 6. 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. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the...
... copy. SETTING UP - 6 Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on -screen instructions to personalize your CD-ROM drive. 6. 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. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Me/2000/XP" on page 4 for the USB drive. 5. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to begin drive formatting. Proceed to complete the installation. SETTING UP - 7 A hard drive icon with the name you to personalize your ...later, you to begin setup. Note: To partition the drive into your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select your CD-ROM drive. Click Erase to register Retrospect Express.
...Me/2000/XP" on page 4 for the USB drive. 5. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to begin drive formatting. Proceed to complete the installation. SETTING UP - 7 A hard drive icon with the name you to personalize your ...later, you to begin setup. Note: To partition the drive into your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select your CD-ROM drive. Click Erase to register Retrospect Express.
User Manual (pdf)
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... a small crossbar at a slight angle. Carefully dislodge the foot by firmly pushing it yourself; 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it off the ventilation slot. 4. Note: Stands and feet are keyed to ensure proper...
... a small crossbar at a slight angle. Carefully dislodge the foot by firmly pushing it yourself; 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it off the ventilation slot. 4. Note: Stands and feet are keyed to ensure proper...
User Manual (pdf)
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... configuration, your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to boot from external drives, refer to indicate drive activity. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Refer to your computer may attempt to disable this feature...Mac users. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™...
... configuration, your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to boot from external drives, refer to indicate drive activity. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Refer to your computer may attempt to disable this feature...Mac users. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™...
User Manual (pdf)
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... dual-option backup functions. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition...
... dual-option backup functions. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition...
User Manual (pdf)
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...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 Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button.... USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial...
...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 Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button.... USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. 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. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Select the drive on which includes your operating system...
.... If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. 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. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Select the drive on which includes your operating system...
User Manual (pdf)
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... backs up your files. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your first backup. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or...
... backs up your files. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your first backup. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or...
User Manual (pdf)
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... want to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 3. ...Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system...
... want to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 3. ...Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system...
User Manual (pdf)
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Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. 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. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. 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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... the time for your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. To make any changes, click Back. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your automatic backups and click Next. 7. If you specified in your first backup now,.... The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is illuminated blue, indicating that backups are scheduled to occur automatically. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. To start your operating system. If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. The last...
... the time for your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. To make any changes, click Back. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your automatic backups and click Next. 7. If you specified in your first backup now,.... The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is illuminated blue, indicating that backups are scheduled to occur automatically. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. To start your operating system. If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. The last...
User Manual (pdf)
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...USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that is in progress. 2. After you want to search. Restoring Files From a Backup Windows 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of a file on your hard drive...expired, the LED stops flashing and remains lit when Automatic Backups are not integrated into your selected hard drive. Double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Macintosh 1. To view documents, insert the installation CD into WD ...
...USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that is in progress. 2. After you want to search. Restoring Files From a Backup Windows 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of a file on your hard drive...expired, the LED stops flashing and remains lit when Automatic Backups are not integrated into your selected hard drive. Double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Macintosh 1. To view documents, insert the installation CD into WD ...