Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...; 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 the license agreement and click Next. 3. Mac users, go to USB 1.1. Enter your CD-ROM drive. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs or updates were not installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual...
...; 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 the license agreement and click Next. 3. Mac users, go to USB 1.1. Enter your CD-ROM drive. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs or updates were not installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Backup 1. Connect one end of the drive (Figure 5). 5. In the next several windows, specify the frequency, day, and time of Dantz software does not support server applications. 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 (CLOCK ICON) This version of your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. 3. Make your contacts, documents...
... Backup 1. Connect one end of the drive (Figure 5). 5. In the next several windows, specify the frequency, day, and time of Dantz software does not support server applications. 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 (CLOCK ICON) This version of your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. 3. Make your contacts, documents...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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.... After the disk icon disappears from the desktop, you need additional information or help . „ Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be kept for a particular purpose, and b) any Product placed in connection with the drive you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and search...
.... After the disk icon disappears from the desktop, you need additional information or help . „ Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be kept for a particular purpose, and b) any Product placed in connection with the drive you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and search...
User Manual (pdf)
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... of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to change specifications at any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use . and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks...
... of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to change specifications at any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use . and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks...
User Manual (pdf)
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... required for vertical placement ! GETTING STARTED - 1 This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Quick Install Guide ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to your USB card documentation or contact your valuable data...
... required for vertical placement ! GETTING STARTED - 1 This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Quick Install Guide ! Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to your USB card documentation or contact your valuable data...
User Manual (pdf)
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.../macosx. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: 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. 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...
.../macosx. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: 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. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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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 drive. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. The license agreement window is displayed. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Insert the installation CD into...
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 drive. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. The license agreement window is displayed. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Insert the installation CD into...
User Manual (pdf)
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... (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to begin installation. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Since your User Name and click Next. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting...
... (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to begin installation. Proceed to print and fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Since your User Name and click Next. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting...
User Manual (pdf)
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... license code, and click OK. 9. Retrospect Express prompts you to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to personalize your software copy...
... license code, and click OK. 9. Retrospect Express prompts you to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to personalize your software copy...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... 9. SETTING UP - 7 The following window is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to begin drive formatting. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on page 11. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. In the next window, click the button...
.... 9. SETTING UP - 7 The following window is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to begin drive formatting. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on page 11. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. In the next window, click the button...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 1. Press the other stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. 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 off the ventilation slot. 4. Installing the Feet for balance and stability. 4. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process...
... 1. Press the other stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. 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 off the ventilation slot. 4. Installing the Feet for balance and stability. 4. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to boot from external drives, refer to an electrical outlet. 4. 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 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on the desktop for answer ID 1201. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on your system configuration, your WD Dual-option drive. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON...
... to boot from external drives, refer to an electrical outlet. 4. 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 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on the desktop for answer ID 1201. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on your system configuration, your WD Dual-option drive. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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 software, the icon becomes red. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is...
... 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 software, the icon becomes red. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. 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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... the initial setup wizard. Click Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 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 . Click Next. 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. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on...
... the initial setup wizard. Click Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 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 . Click Next. 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. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your choice and click Next. This is the default destination. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents...
.... USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your choice and click Next. This is the default destination. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents...
User Manual (pdf)
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... pictures. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 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 . This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins.
... pictures. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 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 . This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins.
User Manual (pdf)
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Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next.
Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next.
User Manual (pdf)
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... and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and view a complete list of up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your USB 2.0 controller is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 devices? A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 1.1. TROUBLESHOOTING - 20 Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information Q: What is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices, it is built-in file transfer time versus USB...
... and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and view a complete list of up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. Refer to your USB card documentation or contact your USB 2.0 controller is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 devices? A: Although USB 1.1 cables work with USB 1.1. TROUBLESHOOTING - 20 Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information Q: What is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices, it is built-in file transfer time versus USB...
User Manual (pdf)
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... warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Service Partners - Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Localized Support - support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Warranty Services - Downloads Library - Download installation software and drivers. ! Technical Information - Access product specifications...
... warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Service Partners - Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Localized Support - support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Warranty Services - Downloads Library - Download installation software and drivers. ! Technical Information - Access product specifications...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Four feet for horizontal placement *Preformatted for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. equipped with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Designed for Windows. Fast, easy connection to -use backup features make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for maximum throughput ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! AC adapter and power cord ! simply plug it in portable document format (PDF...
... USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Four feet for horizontal placement *Preformatted for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. equipped with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Designed for Windows. Fast, easy connection to -use backup features make the WD Dual-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for maximum throughput ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! AC adapter and power cord ! simply plug it in portable document format (PDF...
