Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... instructions, refer to boot from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). 6. 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...
... instructions, refer to boot from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). 6. 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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.... Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Carefully dislodge the foot by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ 1. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to use the feet for your new external USB hard drive is completed. Proceed to Section 4 to begin drive formatting. Figure...
.... Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Carefully dislodge the foot by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ 1. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to use the feet for your new external USB hard drive is completed. Proceed to Section 4 to begin drive formatting. Figure...
User Manual (pdf)
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...believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01... trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to other rights of WD. No license is assumed by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual ...
...believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01... trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to other rights of WD. No license is assumed by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... reliability, WD recommends that you for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your USB card manufacturer. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. This user manual provides step...
... reliability, WD recommends that you for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your USB card manufacturer. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. This user manual provides step...
User Manual (pdf)
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Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System ..., visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. these actions will void the warranty. In the following table, write the serial number...
Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System ..., visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. these actions will void the warranty. In the following table, write the serial number...
User Manual (pdf)
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Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! 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 the...
Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! 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 the...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for WD. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4... 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. Insert...
..., select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for WD. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4... 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. Insert...
User Manual (pdf)
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... OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. You may be prompted for a license code.
... OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. You may be prompted for a license code.
User Manual (pdf)
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... is completed, go to print and fax the information. 10. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name and organization, accept the included ... code, and click OK. 9. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. A hard drive icon with the name you to "Using the Backup Software" on page 4 for your CD-ROM...
... is completed, go to print and fax the information. 10. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name and organization, accept the included ... code, and click OK. 9. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. A hard drive icon with the name you to "Using the Backup Software" on page 4 for your CD-ROM...
User Manual (pdf)
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....2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on page 4 for your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for your drive in the field. ... Retrospect Express Installer icon to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to provide your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop. Proceed to begin...
....2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on page 4 for your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for your drive in the field. ... Retrospect Express Installer icon to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to provide your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop. Proceed to begin...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for easy accessibility. Note: Stands and feet are keyed to open the drive and service it snaps firmly into place. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect...
... 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. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for easy accessibility. Note: Stands and feet are keyed to open the drive and service it snaps firmly into place. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to turn on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to your computer. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Refer to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to an electrical outlet. 4. Your...
... to turn on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to your computer. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Refer to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to an electrical outlet. 4. Your...
User Manual (pdf)
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... dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 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. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file... backup software, the icon becomes red. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format....
... dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 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. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file... backup software, the icon becomes red. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format....
User Manual (pdf)
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... WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. 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. Click Next. Manual Backup (Backup on the front ...
... WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. 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. Click Next. Manual Backup (Backup on the front ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... users. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 This is the default destination. Make your contacts, documents, music, and...
... users. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 This is the default destination. Make your contacts, documents, music, and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and backs up your first backup. To make any changes, click Back; Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5.
... and backs up your first backup. To make any changes, click Back; Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5.
User Manual (pdf)
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... default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 3. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 2. Click the...
... default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 3. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 2. Click the...
User Manual (pdf)
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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. 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. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15
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. 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. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15
User Manual (pdf)
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... computer desktop. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and you must reformat the drive using NTFS. Q: How do I reinstall it? If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure to Start > Run. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to load WD Button Manager. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for installation...
... computer desktop. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and you must reformat the drive using NTFS. Q: How do I reinstall it? If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure to Start > Run. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to load WD Button Manager. Contact the adapter card manufacturer for installation...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... all data is safely transferred before shutting down the drive ! 7200 RPM rotational speed ! Product Features ! Available USB port ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Dual-option backup - Stackable Applications ! Add plenty of the world. WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Two stands for digital video capture and editing ! Front-mounted power button...
... all data is safely transferred before shutting down the drive ! 7200 RPM rotational speed ! Product Features ! Available USB port ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Dual-option backup - Stackable Applications ! Add plenty of the world. WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Two stands for digital video capture and editing ! Front-mounted power button...