Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... The program autoruns and launches a setup menu. After installation, click Finish. 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 document format (PDF) AC adapter and power cord Quick Install Guide Two stands for vertical placement...
.... The program autoruns and launches a setup menu. After installation, click Finish. 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 document format (PDF) AC adapter and power cord Quick Install Guide Two stands for vertical placement...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... angle. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET Figure 4 - 2 - Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the steps below to HFS Extended Format (or other stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Macintosh Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. Skip...
... angle. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET Figure 4 - 2 - Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the steps below to HFS Extended Format (or other stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Macintosh Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. Skip...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... software does not support server applications. By default, the WD drive on the drive (Figure 5). To make any changes, click Back; Press the Power button to use the backup software. Click Next. 5. Automatic Backup 1. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply socket on Demand) 1. BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ 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 PORT ON COMPUTER 4 Using the Backup Software Figure 5 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP...
... software does not support server applications. By default, the WD drive on the drive (Figure 5). To make any changes, click Back; Press the Power button to use the backup software. Click Next. 5. Automatic Backup 1. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply socket on Demand) 1. BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ 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 PORT ON COMPUTER 4 Using the Backup Software Figure 5 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... RMA number and instructions for Generic Immunity, as new. The foregoing warranty of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a period of such damages. 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...
... RMA number and instructions for Generic Immunity, as new. The foregoing warranty of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a period of such damages. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to other rights of Dantz Development Corporation. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of WD...
No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to other rights of Dantz Development Corporation. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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... POWER CORD AC ADAPTER AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! Kit Contents ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Windows...
... POWER CORD AC ADAPTER AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! Kit Contents ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Windows...
User Manual (pdf)
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... such as your system, visit apple.com/macosx. 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 these actions will void the warranty. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update.
... such as your system, visit apple.com/macosx. 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 these actions will void the warranty. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; 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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... damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your product. 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 8. The 30-day period...
... damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your product. 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 8. The 30-day period...
User Manual (pdf)
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... information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click Finish. 6. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). SETTING...
... information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click Finish. 6. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). SETTING...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Restart. 3. After installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to confirm drive initialization. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. In the next window, click the button...
... Restart. 3. After installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to confirm drive initialization. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. In the next window, click the button...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... 7. The following window is completed. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 11. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Proceed to begin drive formatting. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to "Using the Backup Software" on page 4 for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on...
.... 7. The following window is completed. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 11. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Proceed to begin drive formatting. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to "Using the Backup Software" on page 4 for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on...
User Manual (pdf)
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...; 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™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on the drive. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to disable this feature or visit support.wdc...
...; 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™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on the drive. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to disable this feature or visit support.wdc...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Device. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Important: If other USB devices (such as an alternative method for 10 minutes, the drive spins down to save energy while keeping the case cool. 1. Using Manual Shutdown CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be sure to close all active applications before shutting down the drive. 5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: To prevent data...
... Device. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Important: If other USB devices (such as an alternative method for 10 minutes, the drive spins down to save energy while keeping the case cool. 1. Using Manual Shutdown CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be sure to close all active applications before shutting down the drive. 5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: To prevent data...
User Manual (pdf)
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... system manual for more information. Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. Refer to your USB card manufacturer. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. A: Hi-Speed USB is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge...
... system manual for more information. Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard. A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices, it is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. Refer to your USB card manufacturer. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. A: Hi-Speed USB is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge...
User Manual (pdf)
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... that its drivers are installed. Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: Go to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. The drive is shared and may affect performance. See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to press the Power button. TROUBLESHOOTING - 21...
... that its drivers are installed. Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: Go to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. The drive is shared and may affect performance. See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to press the Power button. TROUBLESHOOTING - 21...
User Manual (pdf)
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Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for a period of lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of one for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one (1) year and will conform to WD's specification therefor. To conclusively establish the period of such damages. The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is applicable only to the address...
Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for a period of lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of one for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one (1) year and will conform to WD's specification therefor. To conclusively establish the period of such damages. The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is applicable only to the address...
User Manual (pdf)
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...DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Downloads Library - Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Rebates - Warranty Services - Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! Download installation software and drivers...
...DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Downloads Library - Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Rebates - Warranty Services - Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! Download installation software and drivers...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL I Installation, FAQs 21 Installing feet 8 Retrospect Express 4 stands 8 K Kit contents 1 L Limited warranty 23 M Macintosh software update 2 Manual backup 11 backup, change settings 13 shutdown 18 Model number 2 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Precautions, handling 3 Product information 2 Product registration 3 R Registration, product 3 Regulatory compliance 22 Removing feet 8 Removing stands 8 Requirements, system 1 Restoring files 17 Retrospect Express features 17 installing 4 uninstalling 19 S Safe Shutdown 18 Serial number...
...-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL I Installation, FAQs 21 Installing feet 8 Retrospect Express 4 stands 8 K Kit contents 1 L Limited warranty 23 M Macintosh software update 2 Manual backup 11 backup, change settings 13 shutdown 18 Model number 2 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Precautions, handling 3 Product information 2 Product registration 3 R Registration, product 3 Regulatory compliance 22 Removing feet 8 Removing stands 8 Requirements, system 1 Restoring files 17 Retrospect Express features 17 installing 4 uninstalling 19 S Safe Shutdown 18 Serial number...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... near-silent operation with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Product Features ! high-speed connection for vertical placement ! simply plug it in portable document format (PDF) ! Back up your data, automatically or on your notebooks ! Software CD including Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! Two stands for maximum throughput ! Quick Install Guide ! Dual-option backup - USB 2.0 interface - Front-mounted power button - Stands...
... near-silent operation with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Product Features ! high-speed connection for vertical placement ! simply plug it in portable document format (PDF) ! Back up your data, automatically or on your notebooks ! Software CD including Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! Two stands for maximum throughput ! Quick Install Guide ! Dual-option backup - USB 2.0 interface - Front-mounted power button - Stands...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... 400 GB Data transfer rate2 Rotational speed Seek time Read Track-to-track 4.2 ms (nominal) 2 MB 8 MB 16 MB Up to 480 Mb/s 7200 RPM 8.9 ms (average) 2.0 ms (average) Product Dimensions Height Length Width Weight 1.87 in. (47.5 mm) ± 0.10 9.50 in. (241.3 mm) ± 0.10 5.91 in. (150.1 mm) ± 0.10 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 80 to...
... 400 GB Data transfer rate2 Rotational speed Seek time Read Track-to-track 4.2 ms (nominal) 2 MB 8 MB 16 MB Up to 480 Mb/s 7200 RPM 8.9 ms (average) 2.0 ms (average) Product Dimensions Height Length Width Weight 1.87 in. (47.5 mm) ± 0.10 9.50 in. (241.3 mm) ± 0.10 5.91 in. (150.1 mm) ± 0.10 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 80 to...