Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... and select Software Update. 2 Setting Up Note: For more information about booting 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® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user...
... and select Software Update. 2 Setting Up Note: For more information about booting 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® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to use. 5. Proceed to Section 4 to use the backup software. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand and carefully bend the stand... by firmly pushing it snaps firmly into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for feet placement. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Align the notch of the foot to the crossbar and insert one end of the...
...appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to use. 5. Proceed to Section 4 to use the backup software. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand and carefully bend the stand... by firmly pushing it snaps firmly into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for feet placement. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Align the notch of the foot to the crossbar and insert one end of the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...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 . however, no responsibility is assumed by WD is a registered trademark; and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe ...Shutdown are registered trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD for any...
...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 . however, no responsibility is assumed by WD is a registered trademark; and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe ...Shutdown are registered trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. WD reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD for any...
User Manual (pdf)
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...performance and reliability, WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to USB 1.1. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Available USB port ! This user manual ...; ! Hi-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ...
...performance and reliability, WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to USB 1.1. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Available USB port ! This user manual ...; ! Hi-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ...
User Manual (pdf)
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....com. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 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. For more information...
....com. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 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. For more information...
User Manual (pdf)
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... may be handled with WD technical support. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. 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 date of your...
... may be handled with WD technical support. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. 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 date of your...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Manual 2. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. SETTING UP - 4 Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your operating system. 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...
... Manual 2. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. SETTING UP - 4 Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your operating system. 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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... print and fax the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. You may be prompted for a license code. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Since your User Name and click Next. Click Finish. 6. Click OK. 7. In the next window, select the Recommended installation...
... print and fax the information. 8. SETTING UP - 5 After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. You may be prompted for a license code. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Since your User Name and click Next. Click Finish. 6. Click OK. 7. In the next window, select the Recommended installation...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. SETTING UP - 6 Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express ...installation CD. Retrospect Express prompts you to personalize your software copy. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. A hard drive icon with the name you to print and fax the information. 10. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name...
..., select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. SETTING UP - 6 Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express ...installation CD. Retrospect Express prompts you to personalize your software copy. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. A hard drive icon with the name you to print and fax the information. 10. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name...
User Manual (pdf)
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...to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Your newly formatted drive is completed. Retrospect Express prompts you to "Using the Backup Software" on the right panel. In the next ...Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. Note: To partition the drive into your drive in the field. 3. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup. A hard drive icon with the name you may ...
...to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Your newly formatted drive is completed. Retrospect Express prompts you to "Using the Backup Software" on the right panel. In the next ...Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. Note: To partition the drive into your drive in the field. 3. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup. A hard drive icon with the name you may ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Power button on a clean and steady surface. 3. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Removing the Feet 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. these actions will ...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 ensure proper insertion. 4. Note: Stands and feet are keyed to open the drive and service it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables...
...Power button on a clean and steady surface. 3. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Removing the Feet 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. these actions will ...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 ensure proper insertion. 4. Note: Stands and feet are keyed to open the drive and service it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables...
User Manual (pdf)
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...system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to boot from external drives, refer to use. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY....wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connect the other end of the drive. 5. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes...
...system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to boot from external drives, refer to use. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY....wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connect the other end of the drive. 5. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes...
User Manual (pdf)
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... limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system... 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 preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP.
... limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system... 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 preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP.
User Manual (pdf)
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... initial setup wizard. 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 . 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...
... initial setup wizard. 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 . 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your choice and click Next. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users... button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of...
... and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your choice and click Next. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users... button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of...
User Manual (pdf)
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USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button. 2. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your files. otherwise, ...
USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button. 2. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your files. otherwise, ...
User Manual (pdf)
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This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Click Next. 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x... Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. 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,...
This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Click Next. 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x... Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. 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,...
User Manual (pdf)
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Make your backup files. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5.
Make your backup files. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5.
User Manual (pdf)
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...or a system that its drivers are installed. TROUBLESHOOTING - 21 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . The drive is the data transfer rate slow? Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root...Button Manager. How do I partition and reformat the drive? A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and...
...or a system that its drivers are installed. TROUBLESHOOTING - 21 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . The drive is the data transfer rate slow? Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root...Button Manager. How do I partition and reformat the drive? A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for that ensures all regions of space for digital video capture and editing ! Dual-option backup - USB 2.0 interface - Preformatted* - Stackable Applications ! Back up your data, automatically or on your digital photo collection !...much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up valuable data from your existing hard drive ! Cool, heat-dissipating case ! Available USB port ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Software CD including Dantz® ...
...make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for that ensures all regions of space for digital video capture and editing ! Dual-option backup - USB 2.0 interface - Preformatted* - Stackable Applications ! Back up your data, automatically or on your digital photo collection !...much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up valuable data from your existing hard drive ! Cool, heat-dissipating case ! Available USB port ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Software CD including Dantz® ...