Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... To register the software, launch the backup software from support.wdc.com. 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®...installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. For more detailed instructions, refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for WD (Figure 2). Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the...
... To register the software, launch the backup software from support.wdc.com. 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®...installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. For more detailed instructions, refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for WD (Figure 2). Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...button to complete the setup. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on page 2 to reinitialize the drive to the USB 2.0 port on the installation CD or obtain it from support.wdc.com. Note: To create a backup that backups are scheduled to complete the setup. Connect one end ...of the drive (Figure 5). 5. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. The area surrounding the Power ...
...button to complete the setup. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on page 2 to reinitialize the drive to the USB 2.0 port on the installation CD or obtain it from support.wdc.com. Note: To create a backup that backups are scheduled to complete the setup. Connect one end ...of the drive (Figure 5). 5. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. The area surrounding the Power ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... par le ministère des Communications du Canada. support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Click... by the Federal Communications Commission, may be defective, you may safely disconnect the drive. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Windows 1. Select USB Mass Storage Device from the date of shipment of this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from your desktop). 2. The...
... par le ministère des Communications du Canada. support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Click... by the Federal Communications Commission, may be defective, you may safely disconnect the drive. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Windows 1. Select USB Mass Storage Device from the date of shipment of this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from your desktop). 2. The...
User Manual (pdf)
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ii 5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 18 Using Manual Shutdown 18 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 19 6 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information 20 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation 21 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 22 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 24 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS -
ii 5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 18 Using Manual Shutdown 18 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 19 6 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information 20 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation 21 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 22 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 24 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS -
User Manual (pdf)
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... the latest WD product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. AC adapter and power cord ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest...
... the latest WD product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. AC adapter and power cord ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 For more information regarding...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. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update...
... Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 For more information regarding...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. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update...
User Manual (pdf)
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... with care during unpacking and installation. To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on the underside, top, or rear of free technical support during drive activity. ! The 30-day period commences on top of your external hard drive: ! Do not move the drive during the applicable... jolt the drive. ! Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of the enclosure. Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. Drives ...
... with care during unpacking and installation. To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on the underside, top, or rear of free technical support during drive activity. ! The 30-day period commences on top of your external hard drive: ! Do not move the drive during the applicable... jolt the drive. ! Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of the enclosure. Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. Drives ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... contact your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to an available USB port on the back of the drive. 5. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Your operating system ...automatically detects the external USB drive. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for...
... contact your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to an available USB port on the back of the drive. 5. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Your operating system ...automatically detects the external USB drive. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for...
User Manual (pdf)
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...your desktop) is blue. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. 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. If the drive has difficulty... communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup ...
...your desktop) is blue. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. 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. If the drive has difficulty... communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup ...
User Manual (pdf)
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This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your 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.... was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Make your choice and click Next. 4. 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 to back up. Note: To create a ...
This is the default destination. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your 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.... was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Make your choice and click Next. 4. 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 to back up. Note: To create a ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. 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. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users...
...: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. 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. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users...
User Manual (pdf)
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...indicating that a change your settings. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of Dantz software does not support server applications. To learn more about advanced features of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or ...installation CD into WD backup wizards. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. 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...
...indicating that a change your settings. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of Dantz software does not support server applications. To learn more about advanced features of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or ...installation CD into WD backup wizards. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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...the desktop, press the Power button once. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical outlet. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the pop-up menu, ...To uninstall WD Button Manager, right-click the WD icon in the system tray (typically located on your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. Uninstalling Retrospect Express 1. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Press the Power button once. Select Retrospect 6.5 and click Remove.
...the desktop, press the Power button once. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the electrical outlet. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the pop-up menu, ...To uninstall WD Button Manager, right-click the WD icon in the system tray (typically located on your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. Uninstalling Retrospect Express 1. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Press the Power button once. Select Retrospect 6.5 and click Remove.
User Manual (pdf)
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Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard. TROUBLESHOOTING - 20 A: USB 2.0 is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is built-in file transfer time...
Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard. TROUBLESHOOTING - 20 A: USB 2.0 is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is built-in file transfer time...
User Manual (pdf)
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A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. Type wdbtnmgr in Windows 2000/XP have a maximum partition size of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. TROUBLESHOOTING - 21 Q: How do I partition and reformat the drive? Note...
A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. Type wdbtnmgr in Windows 2000/XP have a maximum partition size of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. TROUBLESHOOTING - 21 Q: How do I partition and reformat the drive? Note...
User Manual (pdf)
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...the repair or replacement of the Product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of... external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at support.wdc.com for information about how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Your warranty will be returned to you ...
...the repair or replacement of the Product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of... external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above and at support.wdc.com for information about how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Your warranty will be returned to you ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 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. Contact Support - Downloads Library - Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! APPENDIX - 24 WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation...
... +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 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. Contact Support - Downloads Library - Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! APPENDIX - 24 WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation...
User Manual (pdf)
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Shutdown, manual 18 Shutdown, Safe 18 Software, backup 11 Stands, installing 8 Stands, removing 8 Support, WD 24 System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting 20 U UL 22 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 22 Uninstalling, Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling, WD Button Manager 19 Updating, operating system 2 USB information, FAQs 20 V Vertical placement 8 View documents 17 W Warranty 23 Warranty, limited 23 WD Button Manager 10 Button Manager, uninstalling 19 service 24 support 24 Windows, updating 2 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL INDEX - 2
Shutdown, manual 18 Shutdown, Safe 18 Software, backup 11 Stands, installing 8 Stands, removing 8 Support, WD 24 System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting 20 U UL 22 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 22 Uninstalling, Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling, WD Button Manager 19 Updating, operating system 2 USB information, FAQs 20 V Vertical placement 8 View documents 17 W Warranty 23 Warranty, limited 23 WD Button Manager 10 Button Manager, uninstalling 19 service 24 support 24 Windows, updating 2 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL INDEX - 2
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... to 35°C -20°C to other companies. Product and packaging specifications subject to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 2879-001114-A05 Oct 2005 Some operating systems use the binary numbering system which...Ultra ATA transfer mode. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North ...
... to 35°C -20°C to other companies. Product and packaging specifications subject to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 2879-001114-A05 Oct 2005 Some operating systems use the binary numbering system which...Ultra ATA transfer mode. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North ...