Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Retrospect Express for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Mac users, go to USB 1.1. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual Figure 2 - 1 - 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®...
... Retrospect Express for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Mac users, go to USB 1.1. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual Figure 2 - 1 - 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®...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on which to launch the initial setup wizard. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Click the drive you want to the AC adapter. 3. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, ...end of 4 GB. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on the drive (Figure 5). otherwise, click Finish to turn on the front of Dantz software does not support server applications. Connecting the Cables 1. Press the Power button to complete the setup. Your WD Dual-option drive is the ideal...
...USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on which to launch the initial setup wizard. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Click the drive you want to the AC adapter. 3. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, ...end of 4 GB. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on the drive (Figure 5). otherwise, click Finish to turn on the front of Dantz software does not support server applications. Connecting the Cables 1. Press the Power button to complete the setup. Your WD Dual-option drive is the ideal...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...removing external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above , your return paperwork. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option,... cord from that to which vary from the date of shipment of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 5 Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be sure to close all obligations ...liability for US and Canada. Press the Power/Safe Shutdown button once (Figure 5). Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you the very best of one for which can radiate radio frequency ...
...removing external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above , your return paperwork. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option,... cord from that to which vary from the date of shipment of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 5 Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be sure to close all obligations ...liability for US and Canada. Press the Power/Safe Shutdown button once (Figure 5). Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you the very best of one for which can radiate radio frequency ...
User Manual (pdf)
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Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 Other marks may result from its use nor for its use . WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be...may be accurate and reliable; No license is a registered trademark; Western Digital is granted by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of WD.
Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 Other marks may result from its use nor for its use . WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be...may be accurate and reliable; No license is a registered trademark; Western Digital is granted by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of WD.
User Manual (pdf)
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... Information 2 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Macintosh 6 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet for Horizontal Placement 8 Removing the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables ...9 Powering Up the Drive 9 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 11 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 13 Automatic Backup 14 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 17...
... Information 2 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Macintosh 6 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet for Horizontal Placement 8 Removing the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables ...9 Powering Up the Drive 9 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 11 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 13 Automatic Backup 14 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 17...
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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Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Available USB port ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Two stands for that you for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because ...
Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Available USB port ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Two stands for that you for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because ...
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. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal ..., visit apple.com/macosx. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update.
Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal ..., visit apple.com/macosx. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update.
User Manual (pdf)
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... block ventilation. To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. 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...
... block ventilation. To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. 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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... I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. The license agreement window is displayed. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu... launches and displays the following window. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. 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 CD-ROM...
... I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. The license agreement window is displayed. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu... launches and displays the following window. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. 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 CD-ROM...
User Manual (pdf)
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... In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Click Finish. 6. Since your User Name and click Next. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. SETTING UP - 5 After ...installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. 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). WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
... In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Click Finish. 6. Since your User Name and click Next. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. SETTING UP - 5 After ...installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. 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). WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and click Restart. 5. Retrospect Express prompts you assigned appears on page 4 for your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 9. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to...into your software copy. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Disable File Exchange from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD...
... and click Restart. 5. Retrospect Express prompts you assigned appears on page 4 for your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 9. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to...into your software copy. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Disable File Exchange from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Retrospect Express Installer icon to register Retrospect Express. After installation is displayed: 2. A hard drive icon with the name you to begin drive formatting. Your newly formatted drive is completed. Note: For Mac OS X and later, you to personalize your ...drive into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. The next window prompts you assigned appears on -screen instructions to print and fax the information. 9. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive...
...Retrospect Express Installer icon to register Retrospect Express. After installation is displayed: 2. A hard drive icon with the name you to begin drive formatting. Your newly formatted drive is completed. Note: For Mac OS X and later, you to personalize your ...drive into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. The next window prompts you assigned appears on -screen instructions to print and fax the information. 9. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... for Vertical Placement 1. Removing the Stands 1. 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 snaps firmly into place. 5. Place the drive upside down on top for the other edge of the drive adjacent to ensure proper insertion. 4. Repeat this process...
... for Vertical Placement 1. Removing the Stands 1. 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 snaps firmly into place. 5. Place the drive upside down on top for the other edge of the drive adjacent to ensure proper insertion. 4. Repeat this process...
User Manual (pdf)
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... documentation to your system documentation or contact 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. Refer to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive. 5. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready...
... documentation to your system documentation or contact 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. Refer to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive. 5. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready...
User Manual (pdf)
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...corner of 4 GB. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions.... 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 software, the icon becomes red. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is ...
...corner of 4 GB. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions.... 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 software, the icon becomes red. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Express backs up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Click Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. 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...
... Express backs up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Click Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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...: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users...Next. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3.
...: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users...Next. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3.
User Manual (pdf)
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To make any changes, click Back; Press the Manual Backup button. 2. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your first backup. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 ... accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Changing Your...
To make any changes, click Back; Press the Manual Backup button. 2. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your first backup. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 ... accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Changing Your...
User Manual (pdf)
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... for most users. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click Next. 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and...
... for most users. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click Next. 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and...